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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
The Rewards.

DeKalb Record Two hundred and one amenders are now being rewarded by Governor Conner. There are CT counties in Alabama and Conner is appointing three men in each county who are in favor Of the amendment as members of the board of jury commissioners. Yes, POI men are getting their reward. In the entire state it seems there would have been few men opposing the amendment who are good enough to have been appointed but to Governor Conner they are only shunks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
RAY GRAY DIES.
Was Injured .at Pennant Raising at
 Waterloo.

Waterloo. la, November Ray Gray, 20 years old. died tonight of injuries re- ceived at the pennant raising following the football game at Red Cedar park here between West Waterloo and East Waterloo High school teams yesterday.
 He was injured about the temple, but the exact nature of the wound is not known. The officials are making an in- vestigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Marenao Against It.

Demopols Times: There appeared in the Linden Reporter and the Democrat last week the statement that the Times admits that Marengo will go for the amendment Such statement Is warrent from news item appearing in our col umns last week. We are not prepared 10 state how this county will go and do not desire to enter the guessing contest, but from the information we have received lately we would feel inclined to take Ma rengo out of the doubtful column and place it on the side of the preservation of our constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Suffraqe Methods.

Baltimore, November 7.-Emmiline Pankhursts the noted English advocate of votes for women, today addressed an audience at the Maryland theatre on suffragette methods. Mrs. Pankhurst was introduced by Mrs. Ada Smith Lang. who as a candidate of the socialist party for the state legislature, was defeated at the recent election.
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and by the press and by all other lead CTS of public opinion to put an end to it.
 Let every farmer begin to study either the Williamson or the govern ment method of growing corn, and get ready to turn over a new leaf next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Which '?

Cherokee Harmonizer: Do you want to perpetuate ring rule in this 4ate? Do you want to surrender your right to pro- tect the sanctity of your homes? Do you want to make a secret political or ganization your guardlan7 If so, vote for the amendment
 Do you want prohibition of the liquor traffic? Do you want to hold on 10 the right to govern yourselves? Do you want your homes secure from insulting searches when pointed out by your enemy? If so, vote against the amendment
 Let us keep our old prohibition laws and elect officers who will enforce them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Dead.

Headland Post: We have less about the amendment in this issue than we have had for some time. This is caused from the fact that the amenders are on the run and they are beaten and the best of all is they know it and everybody else knows it.
 We are not much on obituaries and that is why we are quiet on the amendment for it's dead
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
RIOT AT RACES.
Somebody Yelled Lynch Them" and
 the Fun Began.

Vienna. November IA false start, leading to the disqualification of two horses in a trotting race today In the Prater, park on the outskirts of the city. and the victory of an outsider caused a riot and an attack upon the judges Cries of lynch them" was the signal for thousands of spectators to attack the judges stand. The judges made their es- cape and g large body of police, with drawn swords, restored order Many per sons were injured and about 50 were ar rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Teachers Reply.

Marion Standard: A Baptist minister living in the eastern section of the coun- ty, who was visiting Marion, was asked his opinion of the amendment He said:
 'I do not see any use of fifth wheel to the wagon, and shall vote against it. That is about as clear as it can be put.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Situation In Walker.

Senator John A. Rogers of Sumter, who spent last week speaking in Jasper coun- ty, and who will speak this week in Eto- wah, believes Walker is safe against the amendment.
 "I was given rapt attention wherever spoke he said. '"The people appeared enthusiastic. l believe a prediction of majority of less than 300 is putting the figure too small. l would not be surprised if the majority reached 1000"
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Andalusia Star: Out of all the arguments made by the amenders, have you learned Of single good reason why prohibition should be written in the organic law? The only fellow who attempted to answer the question said 1t would stop agitation. Still the only fellows who are agitating the question are the fellows who are asking the public to silence them. If all signs do not fail the agitators will be si1enced to a fare-you-well November %.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Editor Declines oHice

Albuquerque, N. M., November 7.-Wil- liam Robinson, editor of the Roswell Reg ister-Tribune. announced today that he would decline the governorship of New Mexico, recently offered him. The resig- nation of Gov. George Curry is effective next February. MT. Robinson said today that he would rather stay in the news paper business than hold any office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 Weather has more to do with man s mood than morals have.
 The reason woman can be so contrary is she thinks she isn't.
 It takes man a lifetime to learn how to live, and then he is ready to die.
 A girl knows she has lovely hair if you remember to tell her so, and she is just as sure of it if you forget to.
 Most men are so dead in earnest about how well they think they can do things tat they don't think they need to do them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Will the People Stand It?

Attalla Herald: The state legislature has now arranged it so that man may be tried and convicted for crime without the intervention of either grand jury or petit jury and that even though the ac- cused may ask that his case be waived to the grand jury and though he may demand jury either at or before the trial. Will the people stand for such legislation as this? Well, we will wait and see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Would They?

Sumter Sun: Would Weakley, Seed, Jackson ct als be running all over the state of Alabama spending their easy earned dollars if they were not expect ing a political reword? Oh, maybe they are traveling for their health. CD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Dangerous.

Columbana Peoples Advocate: Are the people of Alabama better than the people of other states? The constitutional amendment has been tried in other states and found wanting. Is it not a dangerous proposition to put in the constitution of this state?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Uncle Joe had been charged with all most everything, but it remained for a porter to charge him with snoring in a Pullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Would They7

Gadsden Times-News: If there is no politics in the present campaign, will some real bright amender please inform us why every single solitary Conner ap- pointee in Alabama is working for the amendment
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big iron companies, nearly all the prom inent bankers, several able ministers, practically all of the merchants and near lv all the farmers. It would be impos- sible to beat that array of Alabama's electorate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Indians Arrested,

Winnipeg, Man, November Fifty armed constables attacked an Indian will lage, Kispiox, at the headwaters of the Skeena river todays>~ Several shots were fired and several Indians who have been threatening the lives of whites were ar rested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Connor Shoots Himself.

Atlanta, November 7-In the presence of his horror-stricken wife. John H. Con- nor. a baliff of Macon, Ga., shot himself through the temple with heavy caliber revolver here last night and is in a criti- cal condition tonight. The shooting fol- lowed Connors failure to induce his wife, from whom he is separated. to return to h ir1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Tammany saved, the hide, but lost nearly all the tallow when it lost con- trol of the board of estimate. Mayor elect Gaynor is now in position to be a reformer of the first water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

A host of politicians now lie in other states outside the breastworks, and Alabama will furnish her quota on the last Monday of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The organization of the 500 water wayites to move on Washington is progressing Alabama should seek rep resentation in the 50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Behind the moral ideas of the amenders is hidden a world of politics reaching even to the United States Senate chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Fairbanks seems to be Governor Corners chief opponent for the Chinese mission. The one drinks buttermilk and the other water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The fattening of that Rhode Island turkey for the White House dinner table is progressing, and one of Taft lan proportions is in sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Steamer Arrives Late.

New York, November 7-La Savoie of the French line arrived from Havre today "A hours late because of an accident to her starboard propeller last Tuesday evening. It was necessary to proceed under single screw for the remainder of the vcy-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The governor of Rhode Island will hereafter possess the veto power. A governor without the veto power Is just about governor in name only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The Centreville Press thinks that Governor Comer and his legislature have water on the brain, and that they cannot for that reason last long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

No one is weeping over William Randolph Hearst, for he got a great deal of good advertising as he went along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Andrew Carnegie is back from Scot land and he is still afraid he will die disgraced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Neither Banker Walsh nor Promoter Morse has yet reached the door of the federal penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Epictetus was vindieated when Gay nor was elected regardless of the beard of estimate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Cleveland will for two years cease to view things from Tom Johnson's point of view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
AGAINST THE AMENDMENT
Silence comina.

1 tyranny? If you do, you are unworthy
 of the blessings of a republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

San Francisco is to have another labor mayor, and no doubt 1t hopes to get a better one this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The press agent is now conducting the Jeffries-Johnson controversy for the championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Bridge whist is now played in bridge frocks that have short sleeves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The amendment invites world of vicious radical Legislation at the hands of the legislature that passed the Fuller bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Out of S9000 hookworm patients last year only 93 died. The rest were simply tired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

The west has notified the effete east to keep it's hands off the waterway movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

No cold wave tries to overcome an ideal Indian summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

No communication will Do publ'si.e eI with out its auth or's name. Re1ectee manuscript will not be returned uhless stamps are 'nciosed for that purpc7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Fate, show thy force: ourselves we do
 not owe; What is decreed must be, and be this
 so. Twelfth Night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
The Stock Market.


 Henry Clews In his Saturday review says in part:
 ''On the stock exchange here more sober feeling prevails, reckless specula- tion having been tempered by recognis tion of the fact that prices are very high and offer little inducement to investors under present conditions in the money market It is recognized that more or less imitation Is prevalent. and that if interest rates advance it will be se- rious obstacle to a further rise in values. There is, nevertheless. a hopeful under tone since the activity in trade gives strength to the industrials, while con- tinued large railroad earnings afford good support to railroad securities.
 'Phenomenal activity is still the rule in the Steel trade. both orders and pro- duction surpassing all previous records The activity in Steel, however, is not proportionately shared by other indus tries, and the great textile trades are distinctly hampered by the high prices for cotton and wool. Speculation in cotton is being carried to excess, the rise in the staple being out of all proportion to tho Injury to the crop. In copper also there is excessive manipulation. the danger of which is emphasized by the fact that the price is being advanced in defiance of all economic laws and in the face of continued increases in supplies. In many respects the general outlook Is very sat- isfactory, and owing to the unequalled prosperity of the agricultural classes the
 promises are for at least another year or two of good business. On the other hand, it must not be forgotten that the country is working upon an abnormally high price level that interest rates are permanently higher; that the speculative mania is difficult to control, and that 1 our prosperity is very unevenly distrib- uted and decidedly lop-sided. Some pro- cess of equalization is due, and just how this will come cannot be predicted. Tho steel trade cannot keep up it's present
 activity indefinitely; neither can the cot | ton industry go on without some relief to it's present difficulties. Time alone | will solve these problems, but they are | sufficiently complex to warrant spirit | of caution in all commercial and finan- | cial transactions affecting the future" Is Badly Beat.
 "The amendment is beat and badly | beat said a lawyer who takes no ac- tive part in politics, but who always | votes. "I thought the defeat of the amend- ment was safe bet 8 week ago; but | when l saw that both of our United States senators were coming out against the proposition I said to myself, That practically settles it.
 Lined up on the amendment side are many good men. but not, as some of the self-righteous amenders say, all the preachers and nearly all the Christian men. On the anti-amendment side are the old guard, five ex-governors, two senators, several members of the House
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Entered at the Birmingham. Ala postoffice as second-class matter uhue' act of Congress March 8. 1879.
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
FITCH LIVED AS WELL AS
WROTE "BEAU BRUMMEL"

Clyde Fitch manicured and was as
careful of his hands as a prima donna,
says the New York Press. Once he
amused several rows in a theater by
expressing horror at the discovery of
a black smudge from the program ON
the tip of a finger. He had his spike
tailed coat decorated with black braid
like gold lace on a court uniform. He
crossed his front, when in full regalia,
too, with a heavy gold watch chain,
with big diamonds stuck between the
links.
Fitch was notorious for his bad taste.
1t was told that he crammed his town
house full of junk which he had bought
at fabulous prices for art treasures,
and that finally a friend who knew
something about art values cleared out
the place, altered the wall decorations,
gave a harmonious whole and made the
house look presentable. The stable of
Fitch's country home is full of near
art objects picked up In Europe. The
playwright was an easy mark for the
picture men and the unique dealers,
and oddly enough in this respect he
was imposed upon in the same way as
Richard Mansfield.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
MODEST JIMMY FORBES
HAS "FIRST NIGHT" HORROR

James Forbes, author of "The TraV-
cling Salesman" boasts mildly that he
got his start sitting on a box of crack
ers in a Chicago grocery store. While
there he made up a comical little diary
in slang about the neighborhood hap
penines One day Harry Fulton, then
city editor Of the Chicago Times, wan
dered into the store and discovered the
youthful writer. He was interested,
and thenceforth Jimmy's slangy class
les found their wav into print.
Mr.. Forbes-or Jimmy, as you will
does not talk slang now. He merely
writes it. In a recent interview he
admitted that he did not believe in
slang for slangs sake and that slangy
books bored him. He recalls in, a re-
cent interview how he lost his first
newspaper job because he refused an
assignment to review a performance
by Eleanor Duse in the vernacular he
had begun to whittle out at the gro
cery store. He went back to the gro
Gerry, but soon got another newspaper
job, which at length led into the path
of the successful playwright.
For a successful playwright Forbes
is a modest man. He looks upon 1.-THE
Travelling Salesman" and "The Chorus
Lady as easy, natural work. But the
last thing in the world which he wants
to do is to sit through a performance
of one Of his own plays. Mr.. Forbes
does not lay claim 10 being a reformer,
but he heartily wishes that first nights
and first night speeches could be rele-
gated to the theatrical dust-bin.
"I will not make a curtain speech
he recently threatened in no uncertain
tone "Why inflict so much pain on a
few hundreds of innocent people?"
In which view, however unjust to
his own abilities, one imagines many
a perspiring playwright has fully
shared.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
BY w. HERBERT BLAKE

A N INTERESTING contrast in the
u kinds of acting which appeal to
particular actors is afforded in a
collation. of Players FaVorites.' in the
November Green Book Album. The
mere fact that men and women who
give their lives to the stage should re-
tain so keen an attachment to it as to
have marked preferences among their
fellow actors is at once suggestive and
refreshing. And the reasons given in
many cases attest the sincerity of the
choices.
For instance, Henry E. Dixey frankly
oonfeSses that his taste in the drama
runs to comedy. He selects John f.
Owens and Stuart Robson as two of his
favorite players. He also mentions
Edwin Booth with the pride of a boyish
enthusiasm, but adds the interesting
opinion that Booth used up too much of
himself in his playing, and did not rely
enough on the technique of his art
Robert Mantell is Mr. DiXeys favorite
among present day Interpreters of the
serious drama.
Dustin Farnum admits that he had
rather watch Julia Marlowe act than
any other modern. Next to her, he
names Margaret Anglin. The whim-
sicality of personal preference is seen
in the contrast of two such widely di-
vergent temperaments.
Emmett Corrigan names the elder
Salvini, and recalls his Othello as
memory of a masterpiece. Mabel Tall
aferro-whom Frederic Thompson in
sists on our calling simply 'NelP'-
thinks preference in the matter of play
ers is all a matter of moods. She does
mention Julia Marlowe and Maud Ad-
ans as two of her heroines, however.
"As You Like IT. is Viola Aliens
favorite play, and among the play
wrights whose work appeals to her crit
ical instincts she names Pinero Royle
Fitch, Thomas, Ade and Walter. Her
bert Kelcey has found his ideal of great
and purposeful acting in the career and
tradition of Sir Henry irving. Chrys-
tai Hearne bravely forgets the claims
OF kin and the mellow memory of
"Shore Acres" and sides with Nine.
Bernhardt in her selection of Mrs.
Fiske as Americas foremost player
Hattie Williams prefers Maude Ad-
ans, and Sam Bernard Wilton Lackaye.
William Morris adds his vote for Irv-
ing, preferring his Shylock among 9th
er notable parts. Lulu Glaser is for
Julia Marlowe. Maclyn Arbuckle names
John Mccullough John Drew goes
back to his boyhood in search of a per-
ennial enthusiasm, and finds it in his
admiration for Edwin Forrest in
"Richelieu." Billy B. Van puts Joseph
Jefferson first and Nance O'Neill selects
Madame Rejane.
1t may be observed how frequently
the favorite player is the exact antithe-
sis of the player who prefers him. The
completed list is a compliment to the
taste and discrimination of present day
actors, and shows too how earnestly
and seriously, at heart, they regard the
great and ancient profession which
they serve.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
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AUDITORIUM-Joh Philip Sousa
will present and direct his we'll known
band of musicians and soloists all this
week. The composer played yesterday
at san Diego to a well pleased audi
ence. 1.-THE Glory of the Yankee Navy"
the latest Sousa march, and the new
Sousa instrumental suite, people VINO
Live in Glass Houses" were heard for
the first time. Much enjoyment was
given by the rendition of Mr.. Sousa's
various encore concerts. The Misses
Frances and Grace Hoyt in their duets,
Miss Florence Hardeman and Herbert
L. Clarke, cornetist, in his rendition OF
"ShoWers of Gold" were among the at
fractions. The program for tomorrow
afternoon and evening is as follows:
Overture, "All in Mask" Predotte): -,
Cornet solo sounds from the Hudson
(Clarke) Herbert L. Clarke,
Suite, Looking Upward, CSousa).
BY the light of the polar star
Jingle bells, Jingle bells,
Jingle all the way:
Oh what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh.
Under the Southern Cross
Above the slim minaret
Two stars of twilight glow
The lutte and bright castanet
Sound in the dusk below;
Look from thy lattice
Gulnare, Gulnare.
stars of twilight glow
Now through the nearing night;
-Four stars in glory rise
TWO the pale heavens light,
Two are thy shining eyes.
Mars and Venus
He was a soldier off to war;
she was a sweet young SOUL
She sang of love and he of glory
And together they told the same old
After the drummer's roll my lad,
After the drummer's roll
Vocal duet come to Arcadia" tGerman)
''f fntermezzo. i "The Women of Aries" (Biz-
Variations on the German folk song "A
Little Bird Came Flying" (Ochs). (Treated
in the style of Bach, Haydn, Mozart
Strauss, Chopin. Verdi Gounod Wagner,
Peethoven. Mendelssohn Schumann, Brahms,
Meyerbeer and a military march). -.
Idyl THE Glow Worm." (Linckel march
THE Glory of the Yankee Navy new
Violin solo. "zigeurnerweisen," (sarasate)
Miss Florence Hardeman.
Rhapsody "Espagnole." fChabrier).
EVENING AT s:15 O'CLOCK
Overture. Spring" (Goldmark)
Cornet SOLO showers OF COLO ne"
(Clarkel, Herbert L. Clarke.
Baechanalan suite. People Who Live
in Glass Houses new lsousa9 a9-nhe .,I,il
Champagnes" 1.-The Rhine Wines, THE
Whiskies" ''The Cordials."
Vocal duet. Barcarolle from LES Contes
d d'TIoffman" (Onenbach) the Misses Hoyt
fPrelude to the Russian drama, Crime
and Punishment" (Rachmaninof)
Allegro from Fourth Symphony (Tschai-
kowsky).
"Entr Acte," (Helmesberger) march,
THE Glory OF the Yankee Navy" new
(Sousa).
Fantasie for violin. Romeo and Juliet"
(Gounod- Alard) Miss Florence Hardeman.
Rhapsody "slavonc." new (Friedeman).
MASON-"The Travelling Salesman"
by James Forbes, author of "The
Chorus Lady" will be the offering at
the Mason for the week beginning to-
morrow night. The story of THE
Travelling Salesman" concerns Bob
Blake, jovial, good looking drummer,