The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-13
CONFIDENCE IS STILL GROWING Encouraging Reports Are Its
 Basis. VICTORY IS FOR THE DEFENDERS Biz Demand Is Made for Little Flag
 Badges. Capt. George H. Dent, Former Mayor of EufauIa, Has Made the Tour of state and Believes That the Amendment win Be Very
 Rady Beaten.
VICTORY IS FOR THE DEFENDERS

ing reports that are being received at the headquarters of the anti-amend- ment forces. both at the Exchange Ho- tel here and In Birmingham; instead. these are growing more numerous and more satisfactory from the viewpoint of those who are opposing the proposed constitutional afnendmen.
 The people at headquarters here have remarkable opportunity of gaining . review of the entire situation. It is here that many visitors stop on their way to and from South and North Ala bama, and in the course of their travels they have. opportunity to gain a gem eral Idea of the prevailing sentiment throughout the entire state. These visitors are of class of men who take a great interest in the contest; they are not slow to ask questions wherever they may be. and they have an excellent chance to talk to men In ali walks of life.
 The unanimous sentiment of those who called at headquarters of the anti amendment forces here Friday was that the entire State would vote down the proposed amendment by a majority of at least 15.000 and some ventured to assert that 1t would be much greater.
 These statements and opinions agree with the statistical statement that comes ITotH f5lIHiiiSuaHis duu AtSHt tfto various estimates of those who have been travelling through the State in the interest of the preservation of the sancitity of the home. Word Is also received over the long distance tele- phones from all quarters. and these re- ports bring the same encouragement.
 That the anti-amendment cause has gained ground rapidly during tho present week is also certain. The announcement of so many prominent men that they are opposed to the con- stitution amendment. appears to nave had a great effect in bringing over to the cause many who were honestly in doubt as to just how to vote, and. in this way. the ranks of the defend- CTS are swelling.
 All want Flags.
 The diminutive United States nag which the defenders are wearing on the iapels of their coats. are in great de- mand.
 .piease send us some of those flags"
 This is the constant demand coming over the telepnone from all quarters of the State of Alabama. to the head quarters of the anti-amendment forces. both in this city and in Birmingham.
 The flag referred to is. of course, the Stars and Stripes. which. as made up into an attractive little bow, and with neat pin. Is the adopted emblem of those who are making a nght n n this state for freedom of the home.
 This little bow Is fast becoming one of the greatest indicators as to how .the people of this State are lining up against the proposed asaendment. Just A z fast as the manufacturers can turn them out. they are sent on to heaoquat- ters. tnd yet 1t Is almost impossible to obtain any of them within an nour or two after thye are received.
 "Send me some of the flags, and nIease send them at once." will come inc message over the telephone. and when told that the supply is exhausted. there is invariably the request. Please nut me down first on the list Tor share of the first shipment you re- ceive."
 Clifton safe.
 Positive assurance was received at the headquarters of the anti-amend- ment forces Friday that Chiffon County is safe against the amendment. There are i,700 voters in this county, and or these there are at least 1.2o0 who will vote against the amendment. TWO months ago the defenders were look- ing on this county with some doubt, be- cause it was thought the people of Chiffon were in favor of the amend- ment. It has been found, however that those who were expected to be it's most ardent supporters, have come out strongly against It.
 Frank Howell of Dale. another coun- ty supposed to be In the doubtful col umn, dropped in Friday and made the positive statement that Dale was safe against the amendment by at least 15O majority, and thought 1t might in- crease that lead to 200. Lowndes County and Geneva are now safeiy Tn the column aganst the amendment, and Escambia, while close, will De found in the same column when the vote is counted.
 over the long distance wire came word from Dempsey M. Powell. who gave the assurance that Butler county voters were going to turn the amend ment proposition down.
 Hon George H. Dent, former Mayor of Eufaula, was in Montgomery Fri day on his way from Birmingham to his home. There is no two ways about It," said Mir. Dent; this hght Is won and the amendment Is going to be badly defeated everywhere throughout the state I have made a careful esti- mate of the situation. and for the life of me I cannot see where the amend CTS have a chance to carry more than six or seven counties, and I seriously doubt whether they will carry any.
 Take Jefferson, as an lnstAnce' Ano amenders were claiming this county at the start by $500 majority Iney have now reduced their figures to 1000, hut from my observation, and the talks I have had with business men in Bir- mingham, the situation will be re- yersed, and Jefferson will give ma Iority of 2.000 against the amendment. Anybody can see that there is a great change in sentiment among the Bir- mingham people, if he takes the trouble to study it."