The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
Biz Rallies Today.


Big Rallies Today.
The nt-amendment speakers are get
ting busy all over the state.
Last night at Berry Jere King and
James Trotter of Bessemer debated before
large and enthusiastic audience. From
the reports which came TO headquarters
the crowd, judging from its applause.
favored the expressions of the father of
Greater Birmingham"
NJ. w. Howard spoke at Chaves in
DeKalb. There was a large audience,
and the anti-amendment speaker, accord
ing to the reports, acquitted himself with
credit.
In Montgomery last night Congressman
Dent and Senator Thomas spoke to a
packed house. The county was organized
to fight the amendment.
At Dothan Emmett O'Neal and S. D.
Weakley debated while at Boaz Leon Nc
Cord and Tom Long addressed a large
number of voters. d. II. Riddle spoke
at Collinsville yesterday and was well
received.
Two big rallies will occur today. At
Gadsden the people of Etowah will gath
er to hear A. d. Smith and P. G.
Bowman of Birmingham ami Judge James
]. Willett of Admission. Extensive prepa-
rations have been made and it is esti-
mated that several thousand will hear the
visiting orators In Walker county at
the 1uncture of the Sipsey and Mulberry
there will be a picnic, a barbecue and
an all-day speaking. Pope M. Long will
be one of the orators. L. F. Greer of
Choccolocco will also speak, and 1t is
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along. People of several adjoining coun-
ties will gather for the barbecue. Ernest
Lacey of Jasper, in writing TO anti
amendment headquarters concerning the
meeting, said that perhaps 1000 people
would be present.
Perry Thomas is expected to speak in
Troy this morning. So is Governor Co
mer The two age billed to appear at
the same hour and speak concerning the
amendment. Senator Thomas is making
a stiff fight against the amendment and
Governor Conner is speaking in favor of
the amendments adoption.
Tom Espey and Charles Henderson are
to speak at Elba this morning. Tonight
they speak at Brocton. James Wealth
erly and j. c. Manning will be heard in
Russellville. Mr.. Weatherly speaks in
Tuscumbia Monday morning.
Prominent Visitors Talk.
Many visitors brought good news to Br-
mingham.
Judge Skeggs at anti-amendment head
quarters, spoke concerning Morgan. He
predicts that that county will defeat the
amendment in spite of the fact that one
of its sons is Judge Weakley.
Judge Longshore of Shelby declared at
headquarters that conditions were fine in
his section of the country. While the
judge had little to say concerning the
matter, it is known, nevertheless, that
down in Shelby there is now more peace
than there has been for number of pre-
ceding years. The republicans and demo-
Gratis have always been at dagger points.
On the amendment, however, the demo-
Gratis Joined with Judge Longshore in call
ing for a meeting for the organization of
county campaign committee.
Judge Camp of Talladega spent an hour
at anti-amendment headquarters He de-
clared that the race in his county is
close. A. G. Storey of Talladega, how
| ever, told the leaders that the amendment
! was destined to lose in his county. Mr..
| Storey was very optimistic.
| Charles Pratt, mayor of Pell City, and
| solicitor of st. Clair county was inclined
! to the belief that the fight for and against
| the amendment in his county was very
close and very bitter. He predicted that
the difference in the votes cast will be
| not more than 100.
| County headquarters got good news yes
| terday too. A. NJ Bailey of Acton
brought in a glowing report from Beat 81
ut will go against the amendment cas-
| fly he said.
II. A. Taylor of Pinson brought in a re-
| port to the effect that his beat will go
| against the amendment.
w. A. Gibson of Little expressed himself
! as certain that the amendment will lose
! in his town.
Harold at Work.
There were no new developments yes
| terday.
! Charles l.. Harold of Montgomery took
| up his duties at state anti-amendment
| headquarters and will proceed to do some
| hard work. He is planning to carry on
| campaign in the country beats of the
! state through the county newspapers.
/ Headquarters were filled with vbstors
throughout the day. Everybody is opti-
mistic.
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