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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
NOSTRENGTH ADDED BY THE AMENDMENT
SENATOR SPRAGlNS SAYS DEMO CRATIC PARTY IS THREADING ON
 DANGEROUS GROUND IN ASsUM- ING BURDER OF PROHIBITION.

Huntsville, September 10.-(Special)- State Senator Robert E. spragins de- livered the first address at Redfleld Thurs day of vigorous campaign that will be waged in Madison county by himself and other local option leaders against the proposed amendment to the constitution.
 Reviewing his stand against prohibition in the state senate. the speaker said that he was elected to the senate on a local option platform and felt that he was pledged to this policy and would have still voted against statewide prohibition, even though he had been a prohibitionist. He does not believe the \<tatewide prohi- bition law can be enforced in any county where the sentiment of the people is op- posed to it. He believes that in assum- ing the burden of prohibition the demo- cratic party in Alabama is treading on very dangerous ground.
 The senator pointed out that the Fuller blu Is an attempt as he said, to take the execution of the law out of the hands of the people and their juries. and gave illustrations of what fmprudent zealots in the prohibition cause can do in the way of causing trouble for their neigh bors.
 He spoke of the activity of the Sunday schools in sending memorials to the Ala bama legislature when the amendment question was pending. He himself re- ceved large number of telegrams urg- ing him to vote for submitting the amendment, one being signed by his own little 9-year-old daughter. He said tho proposed amendment, if ratified by tho people, will not add strength to the pro- hibtion laws because 1t contains no pen alty clause and could not sustain itself should the next legislature be dominated by local optionists and the statutory pro- hibition law repealed.
 As to what might result from the adop- ton of the amendment and the election of a prohibition legislature next time, he invited his audience to read the second section witch allows the legislature thg right to say where liquor might not be stored.
 Senator Spragins speech was heard with close attention by a large audience and 1t has set the people to thinking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
NEWS OF UNION SPRINGS.
Contract Let for New Episcopal
 church-SocfaI News.

Union Springs, September 10.@(Specia1) The contract for the new Episcopal church has been let to c. C. Clark The building will be of Gothic architecture, with tower on the southeast corner under which there will be two entrances It will be constructed of brick, cement and stone. with slate covering and will have an air of elegance throughout. The membership Is small here and for years they have labored hard and faithfully to erect this building. The plans and speci- fications for the building were designed and drawn by R. Kennon Perry, local boy. who graduated at the public school last summer. He left yesterday for Au- burn to further perfect himself in archl- lecture, his chosen profession.
 Union Springs delegates who attended the District Knights of Pythias conven- ton in Eufaula yesterday were: J. L. Bowman, J. M. Orr, A. B. Harn, w. H. Fuller, J. F. Bryan, c. Y. Alexander, c. c. Clark, D. M. Day, c. E. Feagin. F. P. Cade.
 Two bridge parties have been given this week, one by MT. and Mrs. Frank Ander- son, the other by MT. c. Y. Alexander, both of which were recherche affairs.
 Dr. and Mrs. Scale Harris and chill dren of Mobile are guests of relatives here.
 w A. Redd, Jr., of Birmingham is spending his vacation with his parents here.
 Miss Margaret Stakely, who has been here for two weeks with her parents, has returned to Birmingham where she will teach in the public school
 At the medal contest given in Midway Wednesday by the Woman's Christian Temperance union of Union Springs Miss Lula Belle Ellis was the successful con- testant. Rev. R. L. Bell delivered a temperance address, and after dinner on the ground, Senator H. B. Merritt and Editor c. w. Hare of Tuskegee made speeches in favor of the prohibition amendment.
 A Womans Christian Temperance union was organized in the afternoon by Mrs. B. l.. Crawford with a membership of 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
News of AttaIIa.

Attalla, September 10.-(Special. )-There was an heavy rainfall here this morning. thereby closing the longest drouth of the year. The crop prospects in this section are only fair, owing to the heavy rainfall during the early summer and the drouth during the past two months
 w. J. Hagler has returned from Tus- caloosa where he attended the grand encampment of the Odd Fellows.
 The Knights of Pythias are making great preparations for their social event, which is to take place Monday night.
 Rev E. P. Smith made several speeches in Pickens county this week in favor of the constitutional amendment.
 B. N Reavis of Altoona was here to- day visiting relatives.
 Judge Charles Alexander is in Mont gomery this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
RAIN GIVES RELIEF.
Heavy Shower at Decatur Breaks
 Drouth of Six Weeks.

Decatur. September 0.-(Special. NOne of the heaviest rains for many months fell here last night and this morning. breaking the drouth which has prevailed in this section of tho state for tho past six weeks. This rain will be of untold benefit to the cotton. late corn and gar dens and will give an abundant supply of live stock water, which alone had be- come to be serious matter in many section in this portion of the state.
 Farmers say that the rain of last night and this morning will entirely stop the shedding of the cotton fruit, which had already greatly reduced the output of the crop.
 The rain last night was accompanied by high wind and heavy electrical storm, but so far there are no reports of any damage having been done in this imme- diate section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
BANNER YEAR
 IS PREDICTED
MatricuIation for First Three Days at Auburn Exceeds All Past
 Records.

Auburn, September 1o.-(Special)-The third days matriculation breaks all pre- vous records In history of the Polytech- nic, the enrolment up to date being near ly 800, which is considerably in excess of high water mark last year. About 250 new students have been examined. Old and new men continue to arrive on every train in large numbers. and regu- lar entries and class work was entered upon today and all classes organized.
 The number of men from Jefferson, the banner county of the state, surpassed all records up to date, enrolment being over 70.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
ceedings and have postponed further &C.,

ceedings and have postponed further &C., tion until next Tuesday
 Bessemer plays Woodward on ths Fourth avenue park tomorrow afternoon and the interest being shown in the result of the game indicates that a large crowd will be present The winning or losing of the game means the pennant to Bessemer. If they lose they will have only very slim chance to win, as Grasselli would have to lose both games to the Y. M. c. A.
 Alderman H. D. Keith has returned from a visit to relatives In Tennessee.
 Mrs. Lee Golson Is at home again after a very enjoyable visit to friends in Att lanta.
 O. c. Strauss. deputy revenue collec- tor, was in Bessemer today on business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Wood Returns from West.

Decatur, September 10.-(special )-Dan- iel A. Wood and his son. Gordia Wood. have returned to New Decatur after a two months tour of California and the far west. MT. Wood and his son went to ing a sheep ranch and locating there. After Investigating California he decided that he didn't care to remain there and came back to New Decatur. whare he says he expssts to ausnA thA nss.>'-AsF ef his dAIA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Stricken by Paralysis.
Released from Prison.

Norfolk, va September 10-E. Guy Hall convicted here over a decade ago of con spiring to defame the young wife of Joseph P. Cannon for purposes of di- vorce. was released on conditional par don after serving ten months of his sen tence of one year in jail and fine of 5000. Hall and Cannon. convicted jointly, fled pending the disposition of an appeal to the supreme court. Cannon Is still fugitive in Canada. where he is said to have remarried. Hall went to the up- per Klondyke and had but lately re- turned to the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
CIRCUIT COURT ADJoURNs. |.
Docket Handled With Dispatch in
 Chambers County.

Lafayette, September 10.-(Special 1.-The circuit court of Chambers county has Just closed it's fall term, after being In session in this place for two weeks. The docket for the grand jury's investigation was unusually large, consisting largely of minor offenses The grand jury returned 40 indictments. One murder case was disposed of, resulting in a sentence to life imprisonment
 Lafayette college has opened It's 1909-10 session with the brightest prospects this institution has had in many years. J. b. Hendley Is principal. The entire faculty Is considered one of the strongest in the state all being we'll equipped and well paid teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11

the order and other topics pertaining thereto were made by Grand Chancellor H. M Beck J. Lee Holloway and others. The programme was interspersed with several vocal selections contributed by Mrs. C. P. Caldwell, Mrs. c. s. Mcdowell, Jr., and MT. c. A. Covey The occasion was well attended and greatly enjoyed
 The Daily Times here, under the man agement of Messrs. Berry and Hyatt, has been equipped with a linotype ma- chine of the latest design and Is making its appearance in a most highly creditable manner. ..a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Wright Makes Short Flight.

Berlin, September 10.-Crown Prince Frederick and the Crown Princess vis- tied the Templehof parade ground early today to see Orville Wright fly. They talked with MT. Wright and his sister Katherine, asking many questions. Mir. Wright then made a flight of 20 min- utes' duration in strong wind. When he descended the Crown Prince and his wife applauded and congratulated him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
PROMINENT MEN
 ENGAGE IN DUEL Judge BettS and MT. BaIIentine
 In Shooting Affair NEITHER IS BADLY HURT Meet on Streets of Huntsville and Both Fire FreeIy-Outgrowth of Alleged Statement by Mr.
 Ballentine.
NEITHER IS BADLY HURT
L Me Heart of Birmingham

Huntsville September 10.-(special J. Judge Tancred Betts of the law and eoui- " court and James H. Ballentine oppos- Ing candidate for the same position, en- gagged in street duel this afternoon. Both
 men were hit Judge Betts in the abdomen and MT. Ballentine in the leg and shouI- oer' None of the wounds are of a serious nature
 The shooting affray is the continuation Of bitter feeling that has existed between
 the two for the last several years. Judge Betts and MT. Ballentine had a difficulty 1 In the forenoon at the courthouse yard gate. The judge handed Mr. Ballentine letter from political supporter in which the statement appeared that MT. Ballentine had stated that Judge Betts
 had committed himself on the constitu- tional amendment. Judge Betts asked if
 MT. Ballentine had done this, and when the latter answered in the affirmative. struck him on the head with an umbrella. The difficulty was not allowed to progress further, bystanders coming between them.
 Antagonists Fire Freely. 1uo two HIGH I1leI az Sdln In the evening as each was going from his law office Both had apparently made preparations for an emergency. Bystanders saw them exchange few angry words, and then pass on. After they had walked few feet away from each other both turned around again and the battle was on. MT. Ballentines pistol seemed to hang in his pocket. and Judge Betts fired once or twice before there was reply from his antagonist. The shooting continued until both had emptied their weapons. Judge Betts then went around the corner of the Schiffman building, MT. Ballentine pur- suing him and striking him over the head with walking stick. Judge Betts ripped from the sidewalk to the street, but re- covered himself and walked to his office
 half a block away on Franklin street. Judge Betts was shot through the fieshy part of the abdomen, the bullet passing half way around his side and coming out without penetrating the intestines. He was not seriously hurt. MT. Ballentine was shot in the leg and grazed In the shoulder u !, Bystander Wounded. Daniel Harrison, an old man, who hap pened to be in range, was shot through
 the wrist and hip and may be seriously
 hurt. Neither of. the combatants seen after the affair would say much. Judge Betts said that he was forced into shooting
 Mr. Ballentine would only say that Judge Betts was the aggressor, and that
 he was compelled to defend himself. Quite a large number of people saw the affair from beginning to end. The gossip of the affair of the morning had been bruited about several hours, and all who knew the two men expected something to happen when they next met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Bystander Wounded.
Negro Dodees Pursuers.

Danville, Va, September 1o-Oscar Hern, the negro who attempted to crm- inally assault Miss Cora Mattox near Lynch's Station Monday night, has so far eluded his pursuers, and up to a late hour tonight no trace has been found of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
Mrs. corcoran Dies.

Columbus, Ga., September 10.-(Special.) ] Mrs. Frances Allen Corcoran, aged 7t years. one of the wealthiest residents of Salem, Ala, died today The funeral will take place in Columbus, her old home, tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11
IMPORTANT NOTICE

You will have to hurry if you get any Bullard Gar Door Stock at $25.O0 per share. Call or address Wallace & Haggard, lO3O Woodward Building. Bell 4580.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-11

Sydmore's here Mee's coming
 KIN URY INNER PLAYER PIANO, used only short while; cannot tell it from new; cost $650. Will sacrifice for immediate sale.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
SERIAL No. O857. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT TO HOMESTEAD.

fNA 1@fN D - AA~ AiAh=@ +=ff- U. S. Land Office at Juneau, Alaska.
 Oct. 2, 1909 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHARLIE H. ANYWAY, a citizen of the United States over twenty.one years, residing in the District of AL aska, near the .own of Haines, in said District, has applied to make entry, under Section 22S9, Revised Statutes of the United States, and the act of March 9, 1903, of the lands embrace in U. s. NOu-Mineral Survey No. 2OG, situate near Haines, Alaska, and more particularly de- scribed as follows, yiz:-
 Beg. at Cor. No. 1, identical with Cor. No. Sur. No. 2O7, a stone set in ground marked IS 200 c r, from whence U. s. L. NJ. No. 573 bears S. G7 deg. l7 min. E. SO.7G chs; thence West l5.94 chs. to center of creek 4 ks. wide, 2I.1S chs. center of creek ks. wide, 29.19 chs. center of creek 5 ks. wide. 3O.G8 chs. center of Government Road, 35.O2 chs. to Cor. No. z, Sur. No. 2O5, 4OOO chs. to Cor. No. 2, a stone set in ground marked IS 2O6 c 2"; thence North 8.93 chs. center Government Road, I6.OO chs. center of creek 4 ks. wide, 3O.4O chs. to Cor. No. 8, a stone marked "S 200 3"; thence East G.S9 chs. center of creek 6 ks. wide, 1889 chs. center creek ks. wide, l5.O5 chs. to center creek 9 ks. wide, 24IO center creek 12 ks. wide, 39,9S chs. to Cor. No. 4, stone marked "S 200 c 4"; thence south S.5 chs. to Cor. No. Sur. No. 2O7, 3O.4O chs, to Cor. No. 1, the place of beginning. Area l2L57 acres. Magnetic Variation 3l deg co min. East.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- yersely any portion Of the above de- scribed tract are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the U. S. Land Office at Juneau, Al. aska, their adverse claim thereto, under oath, during the period of pub lication, or within thirty days there after, or they will be barred by pro visions of the Statute
 John w. Dudley,
 Register, It is hereby ordered that the fore going Notice be published for the statutory period in the Daily Alaskan, a daily newspaper printed at Skagwa. Alaska.
 John w. Dudley, Register. First publication Oct. 9th, 1909. Last publication Dec. 16th. 1909.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
Bs soeiabIs Anyway.

There never was a road yet that didn't run ln two directions, and un- less you stand stlll you've got to travel one way or the other. There's a con- siderable crowd goin' both ways on this highway of life, and that beIn' the case lts just as easy and a whole lot pIeasanter to have company. whether a mans goln' to heaven or goIn' to the devil It's better to be so- ciable. never did have any use for the fellow who docks by himself to practice either hls virtues or his vices. Now, l take it for granted that you want to so ln the right direction, and, # 30, you'll aRd the only real crowd that's goin' your way is in the church. They're in the church primarily, l guess, because of It's promises but apart from that they're ln 1t because Jordan. as the old song says, Is a hard road to travel, and they need the help of the church to get them oyer the stony places. That's just why you need 1t and just why you can't afford to go along without It.
 Don't get In the habit of lyln' in bed of Sunday mornln's.-Colonel John Sneed
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
rRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES

Regular meetings of Skagway Aerie No. 20, Fraternal Order of Eagles first and third Wednesdays in each month, in their hall on Fifth Avenue. at S:3O D. 10. sharp.
 All members are requested to be present and visiting brothers are in- ylted to attend.
 HENRY A. RHODE, Worthy Pres.
 J. NJ. Keller, Worthy Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
DIRECTORY OF FRlTERHlL SOCIETIES
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD.

Regular meetings of Camp skag. way, No. 1, every Tuesday at s:SO o'clock sharp, in A. B. hall, Broad way.
 Visiting brothers are cordially in- Yited.
 J. W. Grashel, A. c. F. J. Rosenberg, A. R.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

AGENTS wanted for a high class beautifully printed and Illustrated dol lar-a-ycar womau's magazine. Com mission fifty cents on each dollar subscription. Write for agents Free outfit American Home Monthly 2I Spruce Street. New York eos l3t
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

QUICK DELIVERY PHONE 90. Baggage, coal and wood delivered upon shortest notice day and night,
 H. FREIDENTHAL, General Expressing Bonded Car rier.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
THE 5TH I'VE. HOTEL.

will furnish rates on application for Rooms with or without Table Boa during the winter.
 To be comfortable you MUST stop a' the 9th Ave-, the best heated ho- tel in Alaska. A special price will be made for rooms and suites with bath. See Runner.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
LAurEs OF THE MAccAeEEs.

Regular reviews of Hive No. 2. La dies of the Maccabees will be held the first and third Tuesdays in the month at p. m. sharp, in their hall on Sixth avenue.
 All visiting members are cordially invited.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE
 ORDER OF ELKs.

Skagway Lodge No. 481, B. P. o. Glks, holds it's regular sessions at S:OO D. m. every Thursday evening at it's hall on Sixth avenue.
 A cordial invitation Is extended L. all visiting brothers.
 FRED. CALLARMAN, secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
FREE AND ACCEPTED MAsoNs

Regular meetings of White Pass Lodge, No. 113, Free and Accepted Masors, second and fourth Fridays of each month, at p. m. sharp, at Ma sonic hall, 225 Fourth avenue.
 Sojourning and visiting members are requested to meet with us.
 A. P. DRAPES Secy.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

Mir. and Mrs. Prank Pearce of Doug. las arrived in Skagway on the last Georgia and have been spending the week in Skagway as guests of the Pullen house They will return to Douglas on the Humboldt Mr. and Mrs. Pearce were married a few days ago in Douglas and are on their hon eymoOn trip. Mr. Pearce is a mach mist in the Treadwell mine and his bride is recently come from England, where they knew each other years ago.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
sT. sAvIOUR's CHURCH
23ud Sunday after Trinity

23ud Sunday after Trinity Sam. Holy Communion IO:45 Usual monthly Children's service Sermon on Temperance Sunday school 2.l5 p. n. 73O p. m. Eyensong aud Sermon. The sermoniwlll be ol the ,ubj ct Of "Temperance."
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
LOOK QUIT

Beginning 18th Inst shall have some AMP. special at the Pack Train. Finest in the Land Yours as ever. Herman Grimm If.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

there is any possibility of her becom- ing engaged to Spreckels later on Berkeley Gazette.
  Miss Mary Hindshaw and Mrs. liar uet S. Pullen we're guests of Mrs. L. s. Keller Thursday evening.
 
 Miss Mary G. Hindshaw of Sitka has opened a musical institute in the Pullen house annex and already has a number of pupils from some of the best families in town. Miss Hindsha5 is an accomplished musician and a thorough teacher.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
NOTICE

Beginning Monday, Nov. 1, 1909, We will close our market at D. m., Saturdays excepted,
 4t FryeBruhu Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

Stinebaugh, Burnett Ashley Harry Ask, Leonard Haslett, Harold Eagle, Adelbert Baker and Arthur Boone
 Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs T. A. King entertained in honor of the first birthday anniversary Of Howard King. A number of little children were pre-. sent and the afternoon was spent by the mothers in amusing the little one Late in the afternoon a delicious luncheon was served. The children present were: Margaret Miller, Mar. ian Ganty, John Good, Duncan Mckay Martha Mckay. Martin Conway, Bes- sic Blanchard Francis VandewaH and Helen Hnlery. The grown ups" were Messrs: Miller, Ganty, Good, Hulery. Mckay, Conway and Vande- wall.
 On Monday evening next the Arctic Brotherhood of Skagway have made arrangements to inaugurate the win ter dancing season by giving what they have designated as a Friyolity Ball
 Everything possible will be done by the Brotherhood to make the function a success.
 The always cosy hall will be tastily decorated and some novel features in keeping with the character of the Ball will be introduced to add to the entertainment.
 There will be card tables in the spacious anteroom for those who do not care to dance, and the Refresh ment Committee, aided by the Camp Cook, has promised a variety of good things for all.
 The Committee extends a cordial invitation to all A. Bs. and their friends to attend, and as special in. vitations have been sent in addition to those who are not members Of the Order, a delightful and pleasurable evening is confidently to be expected.
 
 Miss Mary Adele Case, the singer, well known in this city and for about e year a resident here, is in San Fran cisco on a concert tour. Her reported engagement to Claus Spreckels Jr. an, nounced last spring as both were leay. ing Paris, is arousing much curiosity. Miss Case will neither confirm nor deny the rumor that she will eventual ly wed the young scion of the Spreck, els family.
 When the announcement was made in Paris last spring the parents Of the young man, who, by the way, Is much younger than Miss case, hurried to New York to meet the steamer which was bearing both home. After a talk with his father young Spreckels stat ed that he would not wed the singer. Miss Case then fenced just as she is doing now, stating evasiyely that:
 "It is to sing, and not to marry, that have come home to America. I have no intention of abandoning my concert field to marry anyone just yet"
 Beyond the qualifying 'just yet" Miss Case gives no intimatlon that
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
.TEE CHURCHES.

PRESBYTERIAN Fifth Avenue and State street. II A. NJ. Morning worship. l2 m. Sunday School zoo D m. Senior Christian En- deavor.
 o'clock Evening worship Mldweek prayer meeting s o'clock Wednesday evening. All arc cordially invited to attened thsse services.
 Rev. Geo. E. Good, Pastor.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13

Friday afternoon Mrs. LeFevro en- tortatued a number of friends aJ 800 in honor of Mrs. Emil Norach.' Mrs. Korach was presented with a beau uful salad bowl and spoon. Refresh monts were served Those present were: Mesdamos Eoraah. Clayson, Reed. Jenkins. shaw. Britt, Guthrie, B0ugnLnn lnI M-L.--r.
The daily Alaskan., 1909-11-13
CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Communion st 800 a. m, Sunday school at 2:3Oa m. Eyrnlug Service at p,m. Allare cordially invited Lo attend,
 Rev. P F TurneI', $. J,