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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
PRESIDENT ELIOT
TELLS WHY He QUIT

Cambridge, Mass. November BIN an
informal talk to a large gathering of Har
ward students who serenaded at his resi-
dence following football mass meeting,
President Charles w. Eliot discussed his
resignation, which was announced yester-
day, and spoke also regarding the selec-
ton of his successor.
This is a great surprise, and greatly
appreciate yDur coming" he said. y
have heard number OF reasons suggest
ed as the explanation of my resignation.
Now, am not sick. I am not tired, and
I am In good health SO far as I am
aware. My faculties and my health are
still good, am glad to say. My reslg
nation is meant to precede the time when
they may cease to be so.
when a man has reached the age of
IS years 1t is time to look for rest and re-
tirement. Dr. Arnold of Rugby used to
say that man was no longer fitted to
be head master of public school when
he could no longer go up two steps at a
time. Now, l can still do that
IL do not like to have my coming re-
tirement spoken of with regret. 1t is
touching to find that feeling, but 1 think
it is something to be looked forward to
with hope. We must all set to work to
find some young able and active man for
the place. He can be found. We shall
find him. We need man who will take
up this extremely laborious and extreme
ly influential position with unttred en-
ergy and carry this university to higher
plane than 1t now occupies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Maryland Still In Doubt.

Washington, November 5-E.lectlon re-
turns early tonight leave Maryland Doubt
ful, with Bryan leading by a slight mar
gin ana probably OF division of the state
electoral vote.
In Missouri Taft leads by 479 on incom-
plete returns. Iiadley, republican, by 15,-
l'a and democratic majority of eight on
joint ballot in the legislature. The next
house of representa- tives viii consist OF 2I2
republicans and 176 democrats, against 22s
republicans, 16c democrats, two vacancies
at present. Todays returns indicate:
Colorado-Bryan by 5577: democratic
governor and Legislature and all three
congressman.
Ohio-Taft by $1,000; Harmon democrat,
governor by 10000; entire republican tick
ct elected except governor; republican leg
islature.
West Virginia-Taft by q, 459: republican
governor and Legislature.
Indiana-Taft by 10000 Marshall. dem-
Ocrat, governor by 1900; apparently
democratic legislative majority.
New Yorlk-Taft by 10000; Hughes. gov
ernor by 10000.
Kansas-Taft by 5000; republican gov
ernor.
Mlnnesota-Ta by $4,000: Johnson DEM
ocrat, governor by 15,OOO.
California--Taft by 5000
Illinois-Taft by 175,000; republican gov
ernor by 10000
Washington-Taft by 10000; republican
Legislature and congressman.
Michgan-Taft by 10000; republican
governor by 5000.
Nevada-Bryan by 1850; democratic leg
islature.
Iowa-Taft by 1900; entire republican
state ticket by $4,000 and upward
Oklahoma-Bryan by 25000; democratic
Legislature.
Georgia-TotaI vote democratic 70,S00:
republican. So GOO: peoples party, 1900;
prohibitionists, 750 independence par
ty So.
Pennsylvania-Taft by 2q0, 600.
Tennessee-Bryan by $1,000.
Texas-Bryan by $4,000
Arkansas-Bryan by $4,000.
Missssippi-Bryan by 5000
Alabama-Bryaa by $1,000
Louisiana-Bryan by 1904
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06

Cincinnati, November 5.-Speaking to the
Cincinnati Commercial club. of which he
has been a member for 10 years, w. III.
Taft tonight sounded the keynote of pros
perity for the country for the next four
years.
EVERY business man who is ooeying
the law may go ahead with all the energy
IN ms possession; every enterprise which
is within the statutes may proceed with
out fear of interference from the admins
tration, when acting legally; but all IN
terests within the jurisdiction of the fed-
eral government may expect rigid en-
forcement of the laws against dishonest
methods" was the keynote of what Mr.
Taft said.
The speech which Mr.. Taft delivered
here tonight created a profound sensation
among the substantial business men OF
the city. who are members of the club
which gave him the dinner which had
been arranged long before the result OF
the election could be known, and they
rose as one man to the sentiments he
expressed. The speech, which was pre-
ceded by words of friendship and neigh
borly felicitation, brought out the human
side of the next President in manner
which was most touching and responded
TO with the greatest enthusiasm.
Judge Taft told, in a way which no one
has written, of the human side OF ms
campaign.
= "I have been the subject of coterie OF
bosses.'' he declared with the greatest
good humor ''of which the demands left
me no duty but to respond from o'clock
in the morning to midnight TO the cails
of the populace-and If | did not respohu'
the crowd, after one minute mace
mighty shout, 'Hurrah for Bryan
In beginning, Mr.. Taft admitted tnat II
might not have been so easy to smile To-
night il the kilograms of congratulations
which passed between Lincoln ana ollcln-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
CHARLES P. TAFT WANTS
TO FILL FORAKER'S SHOES

new rules for both House and Senate in
the next Congress, based along lines of
more liberality In the case of the House
and less in the case of the Senate. 1t is
expected to result in the adoption of rules
differing little from those now in vogue.
Since the days of Reed there has been a
continued kick against the House rules,
but they have always been adopted.
Fred w. Carpenter, who was private
secretary to Secretary of War Taft, will
succeed as secretary to the next Presi-
dent Mr.. Carpenter is a Californian and
his friends predict that he will make good
in what is regarded as the most trying of
government positions.
Nothing short of a republican landslide
in Nebraska two years from now can
overturn the democratic Legislature elect
ed in that state Tuesday, and democratic
politicians think there Is no doubt OF W.
J. Bryan's coming to the Senate two
years from next March 4.
Rolling a peanut with an iron croWoar
for nearly half a mile will fall to the lot
of an enthusiastic Bryanite here in pay
ment of a freak election bet. The winner
will hire brass band to enliven the oc-
casion w. S.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Total majorities :. 1858 ia

The fate of the new counties amend
ment in Tuesdays election is still indef-
mite enough to be interesting. Accord
ing to the best information that could be
secured last night the amendment is
lost by a majority of about 1900, though
final returns have been received from not
more than two or, three counties.
The appended table shows estimated
maiorities in counties where any informa-
ton is obtainable. None of the fig
ures with the possible exception of Mont
gomery county are complete. The 9TH
ers are merely estimated, both sides be-
ing given as much advantage as ap-
parent facts will allow.
The result as shown by these estimates
of majorities is 1888 for the amendment
and Il, 45O against it, giving a majority
of 1857 in favor of the opposition.
Those favorng the amendment seem
to have carried 36 of the n counties. The
opposition appears to have carried Il
counties with ten counties on which there
is no information to base estimates.
Most of the counties opposing the meas
ure cast large majorites while the larger
ment cast small majorities.
The friends of the amendment have
hope that the greater number of counties
favorng the measure will roll up large
ly increased majorities with the official
count and they also pin great faith in
the ten back counties yet to be heard
from
On the other hand the opponents of
the proposition believe that their ma
iorities will be materially increased
and still further swell the lead now
evident.
The contest, to say the least, is close
enough and uncertain enough to make
both sides hopeful of success.
The estimates in the appended table
against the amendment are full while
those in the first column favoring the
amendment are conservative. For in
stance Jefferson county is credited with
5000 ma jority against the amendment,
while as matter of fact 1t may not
go more than 1850. Madison's majority
is placed at 200G, while 1t will probably
fall short of that figure. 1t is almost
certain that a number of the coun-
ties favoring the amendment will re-
cord majorities in excess of the esti-
mates given here
Everything depends on the counties
VET to be heard from and the back dis
rricts in all counties not yet reported
Those favoring the amendment claim
that the back districts viii increase
the majorities for the amendment and
will overrun all increases in majorifieS
against the measure.
Most of the counties in the state will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Monument to George Rogers Clark.

Metropolis, ILL.,, November 5.-A mon
ument to the memory of George Rogers
Clark was dedicated at Fort Massaic.
near here today. II was erected under
the auspices of the Illinois branch of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion, and commentaries the first land
ing of Clark on Illinois soil and the
probable first hoisting of the American
flag over the state. Clark landed at
Fort Massaic on June "a 177S The. fort
has recently been restored with an ap-
preparation ef $4,000 granted by the
Illinois Legislature. 1t is on the banks
of the Ohio river and Commands an eN-
tensive view up and down the river.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
INDEX OF ToDAY'S NEWS
Pace 1.

Page 1.
Maryland's electoral vote is split.
Morse and Curtis are convicted
Hitchcock plans second term for Taft.
Taft talks of his policies.
Charles p Taft may succeed Foraker.
New counties amendment not yet de-
feated.
Page 2.
Democrats gain nine congressman.
Detectives after night riders.
Citizen Bryan makes statement
Ensley council holds meeting.
Page 3.
Gadsden car works will increase force.
Selma settles down to business
Results of general election.
Brilliant social event at Bessemer.
Page 4.
Editorial comment
Page 8.
City committee hears more witnesses in
Gambill contest
Clabaugh seeks damages from ]: A. Van
Hoose.
Florists testify to interest In beautify-
ing city.
Commercial club to take up Industrial
water supply
Alabama COHSOlludltu DeBlnS 81 l,0UUV,uUU
improvements.
Baptist mission workers adjourn
One man killed in car collision on Boyles
line.
Page 2.
Birmingham society.
Feminine Fancies. by Dolly Dalrymple.
Page 8.
Great good done by newspapers.
Page 9.
stocks are irregular and somewhat
lower.
Wheat and corn almost unchanged.
Cotton declines a few points
Page 10.
Local interest in Savannah races
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
TALLADEGA.

TalIadega, November 5.-(Specal.)- 1.-The
new counties amendment was defeated in
this county by about 80 votes. Inc
other two amendments were defeated by
aeo votes. One precinct in Talladega
county gave majority for Taft. and that
one was Ironaton, where the furnaces
are located The impression got out
there that If Bryan were elected the fur
naces would shut down and the men lose
their jobs. But few of our citizens stood
IT longer than midnight on election eve.
When the wires began to tell OF the land
slide for Taft. the contingent at once
began to get sleepy and at a. m. only
here and there remained a voter awake
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Reoeiver for Phone Company.

Rock Island, ILL.,, November 5.-The
Union Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany, having telephone system i'll
Rock Island and Moline, ILL.,, and
Davenport Ia, and capitalized at $780,,
600, went into the hands of receiver
today. A bill filed in the circuit court
by the American Trust and Savings
bank of Chicago, alleges that the com
pany has not kept up interest on $780,
600 of bonds, and has otherwise failed
to meet it's obligations. The chief OF
ficers are Harrisburg, Pa, men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
ETOWAH.

Gadsden November 5.-(special.)-The
latest returns show that Burnett will be
reelected by about 400 majority The
big claims of the republicans and the
slow returns yesterday led to the bellet
that he might possibly be defeated, al
though he himself always declared tnat
he would win by handsome majority
The official canvass of the vote in this
county will be made next Saturday The
returns in many beats are incomplete and
the official count is necessary before any
thing like a definite result can be an
nounced on the constitutional amend
ments. 1t is probable. however, that tire
new counties and good roads amendments
will carry. New counties may carry py
5O0
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
THEY ALL INVITE
TAFT FOR VISIT

Mobile. November 5.--President John
Craft of the Commercial club, In the
name of that organization, today wired
Presidept-elect Taft the following invita-
tion to winter in this city:s
sHon. William H. Taft, Hot Springs va:
ION behalf of all the citizens Of Mobile
we extend cordial invitation to winter IN
our historic city.
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
'.John Craft, President
In addition to this invitation, Hon. ne
odore p. Shonts, who has magnificent
home on the eastern shore. across the pay
from Mobile, Just above Daphne f5aioWln
county, Alabama, has rendered ms hoiie
to Mr. Taft and family for the winter OF
as long as they may care to occupy the
same.
Atlanta. November 5.-Asa G. Gambler,
president of the Atlanta chamber OF
commerce. tonight wired President-eiect
Taft as follows:
.Hon. William H Taft, Cincinnati, o.:
I'VE rejoice at the prospect OF your
spending the winter in the south, and VIII
be most happy to have you make At
lanta the point Can you be with us at
our annual meeting in December? your
nresence will be helpful to the e..--. sec
tion. If YOU can come we will invite rep
resentative men from all parts of the
south to meet you. Please answer.
''ASA G. GAMBLER,
.,pres,dent Atlanta Chamber of Conn
merce"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
SAW Works on Full lime.

Beaver Falls. Pa, November 5.-The
saw works of Emerson, Smith & Co.,
which have been idle or working only
part time, resumed operation in full to-
day. Two additional gangs Of men were
put to work on the big Pittsburg and
Lake Erie railroad bridge over the Ohio
river at Beaver The firm that took the
contract for big addition to the Ingram
Richardson Manufacturing company's
plant has begun preparations for work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Missouri.

St. Louis, November er 6--Returns COM
plete at 1 o'clock this morning give
Taft 3l7,124 votes In Missouri and
Bryan s12Ss9 a plurality for Taft of
4235.
Hadley's plurality for governor is
1898.
Returns almost complete give Stone.
the democratic senatorial nomination
over Folk by 1929.
The doubt as TO the state ticket other
than governor is by no means re-
moved.
The plurality of Herbert :. Hadley.
republican. for governor has reached
1898. Whether he has carried with
him the rest of the republican state
ticket has not yet been determined. He
has run far ahead OF his associates,
however. in most of the 1t4 counties
of the state, but the republican state
committee insists that the minor state
candidates will receive pluralities no
less than that given to Taft.
The democrats seem to be sure of
control of the assembly on joint ballot
by six votes.
In the house the republicans have 73
members and the democrats 60. Tire
senate. however. is democratic by the
ratio of % to II.
Late returns from the rural counties
show surprising gains for Governor
Folk in the contest with Senator NIL
liam +. stone for the senatorial nomi-
nation, and there is little possibility
taht lie will overcome the tremendous
lead that Stone received in ST. Louis
and Kansas City. John c. Mckinley
is still in the lead for the republica
senatorial nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
WINSTON.

Double Springs. November 5.-(Special.)
The election in Winston county Tuesday
passed off quietly. The entire republican
county ticket was elected by maJorities
ranging from 300 to 500. n. II. Freeman
republican candidate for Congress, car
ried the county over John L. Burnett by
a majority of 442 votes receiving SOL votes,
while Mr.. Burnett received only iS9 votes.
From reports, the new counties amend
ment and the other amendments to the
constitution voted on are about stand
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Petition In Bankruptcy.

Boston, November 5.-An Involuntary
petition in bankruptcy against Bartels.
Thelon g. Co., shoe manufacturers of
Chelsea, was filed in the United States
district court here today by the Boston
creditors. The liabilities are estima ed
at 100000. with assets of about s250.-
600. The general business depression is
aid TO have caused the Arms trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
Iron Furnace Resumes.

Newcastle. Pa. November 5.-After be-
ing idle a year the Atlantic furnace
owned by the Republic Iron and Steel
company, is to be started. Work was
begun today on repairs and improve
ments preparatory to resumption. Inc
furnace employs 275 men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
LoWNDES.

I.etohatchie, November 5-(Speeial)-
Unofficial returns gathered from most re-
liable sources indicate that Lowndes
county will give a majority of possibly
200 in favor of the new counties amend
mani
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06

Washington, November 5.-Republicans
here believe that Senator Foraker's name
will not figure in the reelection of his
successor by the Ohio legislature, and the
latest name to be sprung is that of
Charles p. Taft, the brother of the next
President and the man who financed the
campaign leading up to the nomination
This report, however, does not take into
account Representative Theodore Burton,
who is the best all-round equipped man in
the Buckeye State for the senatorship,
and one whose services entitle him to the
position
While the cabinet tipsters are all slat-
ing Elihu Root for secretary of state, it
is safe to say that he will not remain IN
the cabinet during the four years OF the
next administration. To please Judge
Taft he may accept the portfolio at the
beginning of his administration and rehn-
opish IT shortly thereafter. The secretary
would like very much to have the New
York senatorship, but aside from TINS ne
does not care to remain in the CABINET.
There is deal of talk here concerning
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
COLBERT.

Sheffield November 5.--(Special)-Ih
republican nominees for county oAnoes
were showed under in Colbert county as
was expected, the democratic nominees
receiving almost the full vote, WIN d iew
avcantions The socialist national ticket
nolled a votes In Sheffield. as against 4O
republican and prohibition. Hearsts
bunch got vote. The two constitutional
the new county amendment
and the good roads amendment, VIII
carry in this county, but it is propa ole
that the biennial sessions of the leglsla-
ture will have lost when the vote from
the country boxes is counted In the
sheffield and Tuscumbia boxes a total OF
45l votes were cast for Bryan and % lor
Taft
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make official count of the vote today
aad tomorrow. Some of them may noe
canvass the vote until next week, Due
II Is probable that the result VIII pe
known by Saturday night.
1t seems to be the genera opii''o.
now that practically the entlre Nose u
the state will have to be cahVasseu
snra the matter is definitely decided
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06
ohio.

Cincinnati, November 5.--At Tues
days election Ohio polied a vote that
SUR asses the million ballots deposited
four years ago, making new high
record for Ohio voters. Enough was
known early Tuesday night to make
evidence that the republicans had given
a heavy vote for Taft, republican, and
.hat Harmon. democrat, had won out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-06

United States District Attorney Slim
son. who has had charge of tile prose
eutlon OF Morse and Curtis. said, afteg
,he urisnners had been taken to the
tonbs, that, according to his compute /,
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-22
RECEIVES ..-..s IN1E ELLIGENCE
WHILE ON JURY DUTY
+. \. BorcheIt of Cherry Creek Hand
ed Telegram Announcing Death
of Well known Young Man.

News was received last evening by
+. A. Borchert of Cherry Greek, who
is serving on the grand jury that his
brother-in-law. Dix Pierce. aged 30
years. is dead at Gold Circle The
dispatch was from Frank Pierce. d
brother of the deceased
Mr.. Pierce left Cherry Creek about
six weeks ago with a partner for an
extensive prospecting trip in the Gold
Circle country. 1t is presumed that
he became a victim of pneumonia
Cause of death was not stated in
the telegram Deceased was one of
the most popular young men in White
Pine county and was well known in
Ely. He was unmarried
Mr.. Borchert. while he has not
been notified of the burial arrange
ments. stated that in all probability
interment would take place a Cherry
Greek
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-22
M'C|LL READY TO HARNESS
FOR 4TH-MEETINC TONIGHT

That MeGill is ready To join heart
ily in the plans for the Fourth of
July celebration was stated yester-
day by Superintendent W. G. Per
kins Of the smelter. who spent yes
terday in town and before leaving
met with local committeemen
simultaneously with the meeting
which viii be held toaight at the Ely
stock exchange building, meeting will
be held at McGill and committee
appointed to confer whit the local
committeeman. Between them will
be arranged all of the details of the
three days so far as Smelter is ex-
pected to come in With this assur-
ance OF cooperation there can be lit
tie chance of failure in the events in
which it is proposed the two places
shall join
At the meeting of the Ely commit
tee tonight with citizens who are
urged to attend. the questions of
committees will be taken up and the
men who will compose them be
named. Suggestions from everyone
viii be welcomed as the only desire
of the general committee is to make
the occusion one that will reflect
credit on the district as well as do it
the largest amount of good.
The committees which will have
charge of the various events will
doubtless be instructed to write at
once to Ogden and Salt Lake to as
certain whether or not the baseball
teams and gun clubs of the two
places can be secured for the date
This will have to be attended 10 at
once because of the possibility Of
their making other dates.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-05-22
PURCHASE MADE OF
RICH COPPER GROUND
Camhrian Copper Co. Adds to Its
HoldingS-Nominal sum Named.

The Cambrian Copper Co. has pur-
chased from Selma L. Cameron. of
Santa Monica. Cal, for consideration
of $40. the Texas mine in the Sill
Yer mountain district. deed being
filed yesterday Nothing beyond the
consideration named in the deed can
be ascertained as TO the price paid
for the property 1t is presumed to
have been good one. The ground
is reputed to be very rich. 1t is
near Arum, in Spring Valley about
40 miles north of Ely City. and in
the immediate vicinity of extensive
holdings of the Cambrian Co
The general naturalization of sur
rounding properties is i'm copepr
ores, found in small veins but very
rich, some carrying as high as 40
per cent in the red metal The Texas
mine has been prospeeted 10 some
extent and is said to have very good
showing for the amount of work
done It is the intention of the pur-
chasing company. it is understood,
to start work at the mine within a
short time