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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
GAMBLE SAYS SOUTH
ALABAMA IS SAFE
Names the Counties Sure to Be
Against Amendment
FARMERS FALL INTO LINE
Says Provision Against Storage of
Liquors at Any Place Means
Practical Elimination of
Interstate Commerce.

Senator John F. Gamble, one of the 10
senators who voted against submitting
the proposed prohibition amendment to
the constitution to the vote of the peo-
pie, is in Birmingham
Mr. Gamble, who is one of the ablest
and most substantial men of south Ala
bama, claiming a wide acquaintance in
that section of the state, brings the news
that the amendment is beaten.
There VIII be cast in Pike, my home
county," he stated. "about 1000 votes. The
amendment, in my opinion, will lose by
about 800 majority. Troy, the county
seat, will go against the amendment by
much larger vote,
You may count on the following as
being safe against the amendment-Pike,
Henry, Coffee, Houston, Dale and Gov
ington.
The county seats of these counties are
all tirst-class little cities-Troy, Abbevillc,
Elba, Dothan, Ozark and Andalusia. The
vote, when tabulated will give the anti
amendment faction very neat majority
Il have talked considerably to the
farmers of these counties, and | find that
as rule they are opposed to the amend
ment. They are considerably worried over
the second section of the proposed amend
ment, that which is aimed directly at the
home. They have heard what the anti
amendment speakers have had to say.
They have listened to the explanations of
the Rev. Brooks Lawrence and Judge
Samuel D. Weakley, candidate for COVER
nor. And now they have about made
up their minds that the section is danger
GUS
''They see in the section a blow aimed
at the interstate commerce laws. Weak
ley and Conner couldn't prevent the ship
ment of whisky into Alabama. But by
making it possible to prevent the storing
of the smallest quantity of whisky in
the homes of the people, the provisions
of the interstate laws would be null and
void to all practical purposes. And the
farmers are holding this view
Senator Gamble will be in Birmingham
for several days. He will take part in
the rally tomorrow night, at which it is
expected more than 10000 anti-amend-
ment voters will be gathered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
NO LONG SPEECHES
BY GOOD ROADS MEN
BANkHEAD AND SIX CONGRESS-
MEN WILL BE RESENT-GOV.
PATTERSON FINDS HE WILL BE
UNABLE TO ATTEND.

Those coming to the meeting of the
expect to be bored with long speeches.
The officers of the association will ar
range to have no speeches over 10 min
utes.
Senator John H Bankhead will lead
the discussion on 1.-The Federal Govern
ment and Good Roads" He will be fol-
lowed by six Alabama congressmen-Un-
derwood, Burnett, Hef1in, Clayton, Rich
ardson and Dent.
How Good Roads Will Build Up a
Country and How to Build Them will
be discussed by D. H. Winslow of Wash
ington, who Is the representative of the
United States good roads department.
This will be one of the most practical
and beneficial talks that will be deliv-
cred.
Judge A. E. Edmundson of Pike county
is expected to attend and tell how he
built so cheaply and well 216 miles of good
roads In Pike county with bond issue
of $i65,00O, as was published in yester-
days Age-Herald.
j. A. Wilkerson, commissioner of agri-
culture, will talk on good roads in Ala
bama and show how the state will be
benefited by a system of highways. Sew
eral good roads machinery and good roads
material people have already applied for
space to make exhibits and distribute lit
erature to the delegates.
Gov. Malcolm c. Patterson of Tennes-
see writes cordial and very regretful
letter that pressing and previous Off
cial engagements will prevent him from
attending the good roads convention. He
says that he appreciates the invitation
and would be delighted to address the
people Of his native state.
Editor C. J. Hildreth of the New De-
catur Advertiser writes that Morgan
county will be we'll represented at tho
convention and wishes for it great sue
cess.
]. A. Maryman, secretary of the Com
mercial and Industrial association of Sell
ma writes that Mayor V. b. Atkins has
been selected to represent the club and
will select delegation of rs who VIII
attend the convention.
Benjamin B. Cox, secretary Of the Mo-
bile Commercial club, writes that Mobile
will send a large and enthusiastic dele-
cation and that announcement of the
delegation will be made in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
LEADERS RETURN
FULL OF SECRECY
Amenders Decline to Give Any infor-
nation on Outcome of Confer
ence in Montgomery.

The leaders of the amendment faction
returned last night from Montgomery
having little to say.
Those attending the conference in Mont
gomery were pledged to secrecy The
details of the meeting are unknown.
But 1t is presumed that a state organi-
cation was perfected and plans laid to
counterfeit the gains of the anti-amend-
ment side. This morning Jefferson coun-
ty will be organized. 1t is thought that
DIR. Felix I. Tarrant will be made chair
man of the Jefferson county comnettee.
Tonight an organization will be perfected
at Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
LONG COMES TODAY
FOR GREAT RALLY
Arrangements All Made for
Capitol Park Event
INTEREST IN THE MEETING
Special Train From Montgomery Is
Expected to Bring Hundreds From
Southern Counties-Some
of the Orators.

J. Lee Long, manager of the anti
amendment forces of the state is eX-
pected to arrive in Birmingham today.
He will make the final arrangements
for the big rally at Capitol park tomor-
row night. The rally, as is known, is
under the auspices of the state commit
tee.
Col. o. P. Gaut and his committee APP
pointed to make arrangements are doing
great work The preparations will prob
ably be completed by tonight. Several
stands will be constructed for the speak
ers. The park, lighted with hundreds of
incandescent lights, will be as bright as
day
1t has been arranged that a special
train shall operate out of Montgomery
tomorrow afternoon. The train will leave
Montgomery at o'clock and make all
local stops in the five counties through
which it will pass. It is expected to bring
many people to the Magic City.
Practically everybody In Jefferson coun-
ty will be on hand. From contiguous
counties many people are coming. It is
estimated that the crowd will go beyond
the 10000 mark.
The interest is almost state-w wide. 1t
is intended to register such a protest
that all Alabama will hearken and awake
to the danger confronting the state and
its people.
Among the best orators of the state
will address the voters. General Harri-
son of Lee will be a pleasing speaker.
DR.. W. S. Wyman of Tuscaloosa is COM
ing. Charles Henderson, president of the
railroad commission, is scheduled to make
a talk. Senators Spragins Thomas,
Blackmon and Moody will speak. EN-
met ONeal, J. ]. Willett. John B. Knox,
7. III. Aldrich and julius W. Davidson
will be heard. j. Lee Long, Col. R. B.
Kyle, Fl. +. McEldery and Col. e. l..
Russell are on the programme. Three
former governors of Alabama-Jelks,
Oates and Goodwill command atten-
ton.
The rally promises to be a great sue
cess Its effect, it is generally predicted
by both factions, will be statewide.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
CONFER BUSY IN
ELMORE COUNTY
Weakley and O'Neal Will Meet in
Joint Debate at Jasper,
Today.

The report that Gilmore county, spot
favored by the administration will pile
up a to l vote against the proposed
prohibition amendment to ttss constitution
has drawn Governor Conner with his ora
tory.
The Governor opened up yesterday, and
will continue speech-making until Satur-
day night. In all he intends making seven
speeches.
But in anti-amendment circles it is I'M
derstod that all the Governor says can
not swerve the county from the anti
amendment side.
Judge Weakley and Emmett O'Neal
open in Jasper today. They will speak
along the old lines. Judge Weakley was
in Walker county some time ago, and
had that memorable encounter with Tom
l.. Long, which resulted In Long taking
the crowd gathered to hear Weakley out
the house wherein the speaking was
scheduled to occur. In the Jasper speech
there is much interest
O'Neal and Weakley speak at the Hip
podrome in Birmingham Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
$675o-J. S. Turner to James p Glass, lot
6, in block TIC, Elyton Land company's
survey Of Birmingham.
s5OOO-J. j. Kimbrough to l.. o. Wier,
part of the southeast quarter Of the
northeast quarter of section IA, township
II south, range west.
3OsOo-W. R. Stewart to c. P. Bowman,
lot 5. in block A, Palmer Terrace addition
to Ensley.
$275o-E. c. Janney to j. r. Day, lot %,
in the survey of Elmwood Place.
s1600-A M. Vines to M. L. Shoemaker,
mart of the northeast quarter of the north
west quarter of section %, township Is,
range west.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
NEGRO's BODY FOUND.
Coroner Believes the Man Has Been
Dead for Several Days.

Coroner B. L. Brasher was notified yes
terday evening of the finding of the dead
body of an unknown negro in the vicinity
of Thomas earlier in the day. The body
was in badly decomposed condition, and
the negro's death evidently occurred at
least three or four days ago. There are
no perceptible marks of violence on the
corpse, and it is impossible to ascertain
the cause Of the DEATH
A rather unusual fact concerning the
case is that people who have passed along
the road near where the body was found
noticed the corpse, but none of them sus-
pected that the negro was dead, rather
believing that 1t was some one either
drunk or asleep.
Yesterday, however, a man seeing the
body for the second time grew suspicious
and investigated. He found the negro to
be dead and reported the matter to the
authorities. Coroner Brasher was notified
and he will hold an official investigation.
The body has been removed to the I'M
dertaking establishment of Sam Foley at
Pratt City, where it is being held for iden-
LITIGATION.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
DEMOCRATS WILL
WIN VIRGINIA

Washington, September 3o.-(Special)-
''Unless l am very much mistaken in my
calculations Virginia will give the dem
ocratic ticket a majority of about 25.OO0
at the coming gubernatohal election -
said Representative C. C. Carlin of Alex
s.ndria tonight.
II have just come from Fredericks-
burg, where Governor Swanson made an
address which took the wind out of the
sails of the republican campaign mana
gers, who charged the democratic party
with extravaganza. His answer set every
contention of the republican party mana
gers at naught. Governor Swanson
showed that the increased taxes were
used for improvement of roads, schools
and pensions to Confederate veterans.
It's the best thing for the republican
party in Virginia If it does not grow.
There are not enough offices now to go
around"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
MONDAY WILL BEGIN
BUSY WEEK AT FAIR
EXHIBITS MUST ALL BE PLACED
EARLY TO BE READY FOR OPEN
ING-TARiFF SHEETS ISSUED
ON RAILROAD RATES.

Monday morning will begin a busy
week at the grounds of the Alabama
State Fair. Mrs. ]. b. Reid. who is in
charge of the exhibits, has notified ex-
hibitors that they must begin sending
their displays to the grounds to be placed
in position Monday morning. All exhibits
must be delivered to the superintendent
so that the fair management can have
the show in a complete state Saturday
night, with the exception of such finish
ing touches as must necessarily be added
on the opening day.
Work on the grounds and the white
washing of the buildings has been prae-
tically completed. Two or three days will
finish everything, including the model
dairy which has been built after revised
plans. The main exhibit hall has already
received a general decoration. while the
official decorator, James Stone, is now
at work on some of the individual booths.
The management secured the services of
an official decorator this season in order
to insure uniformity and harmony in
design and coloring.
The tariff sheets of the railroads enter
ing Birmingham showing the reduced
rates from all towns in Alabama and FAR
into adjoining states have been issued
The Central of Georgia RAILROAD has made
a rate as far into Georgia as Montezuma,
one of the junction towns on its line
Other railroads have made equal con-
eessions. The roads are doing a great
deal of advertising, and cooperating with
the fair management in attracting
crowds. Advance reports made by agents
of the railroads in various sections of
the state Indicate that bigger crowds Will
attend the approaching fair than have
ever been here on like occasion before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Good Nehs Is Receibed At
Defenders HeAdqHaYte1s

There were many busy people at the
headquarters of the anti-amendment cam
paign committee yesterday.
Judge Miller. Secretary Carmichael and
Assistant Secretary Stallings had their
hands full. There were many callers.
From all over the state came those with
good news.
A number of stenographers were click
ing away at their machines. Others were
folding pamphlets. Others were stamp
ing envelopes.
There was much to be done. Every
voter in Jefferson county will receive
the literature. Every taxpayer in the
county will be approached.
From the reports that have reached
u.s." stated Judge Carmichael, everything
is serene. They send us word from south
Alabama that the anti-amendment forces
have the day won. They beg us to make
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Post Series win Be PLAYED.

Chicago, September 30.-No meet
ing between President Murphy, of the
Cubs, and President Comiskey, Of the
Chicago Americans, has taken place,
but that does not mean there is any
danger of calling off the prospective
post series for the pennant. Both are
going ahead with preliminary plans
for the series in the matter of hand
ling the games Regarding the story
from Kansas City to the effect that
John Killing was tickled to death be-
cause the Cubs lost the pennant, Pres
ident Murphy made this statement:
my duty to the patrons of the West
side Ball club is not to supply man.
ayers for the Cincinnati team, but to
keep as strong lineup as possible
at the Westside park. That is my
reply to the present story in which
John Kings name was used"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
WORK AT Y. M. c. A.
Calisthenics, Indoor Baseball and Re.
lay Races Enjoyed Last Night.

Visitors night at the Young Mems
Christian association drew a good crowd
to watch the work of the Monday and
Thursday night club in the gymnasium
last night. Physical Director r. C. Cub
bon put them through light calisthenlc
drill. marching and other preparatory
eXercies.
Indoor baseball and relay races were
followed by refreshments and a social
session on the floor. The guests enjoyed
the programme and took strenuous
part in cheering opposing teams.
The club takes its gym work twice
"a week from s to $3.50 p. m. Its men,
bersihip is growing rapidly and has al
ready passed the 20 mark. All members
of the association over Is years are in
vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

an even break in north Alabama, promis-
ing complete victory in return. And we
will do better than break even. 1t be-
gins to look like a walk-over."
Judge Carmichael had something inter-
esting to relate concerning the proposed
attack against the sanctty of the home
In reference to the searching of homes
1t has always been the law that war
rant sworn out without cause or for spite
or malice. was a misdemeanor. And
homes have never been searched-save in
exceptional cases-except for the recovery
of stolen property.
Nov, however. under the Fuller bill,
that old law making the swearing out
of a warrant on little evidence a mis-
demeanor punishable by the courts, is
practically annuled.''
On this point Judge Carmichael prom
fses to go more into detail at later
date.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Case With the Jury.

Bristol, Tenn, September @.-The case
of Alfred Johnson, negro, was given to
the Jury at Brownsville late this after
noon. and a verdict is looked for to-
morrow. Johnson is charged with hav-
inc murdered and robbed George M.
Smith. a prominent Bristol man. He
was found guilty at former trial, but
the verdict was reversed by tho su-
preme court
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Miss Fritz Breaks Record.

New York, September 3o-(SpeciaL)-
Miss Rose L. Fritz again wins the worlds
championship for speed. writing 50 words
per minute on the Underwood typewriter
breaking all previous records. Miss Flor
ence E. Wilson won the amateur cham
pionship of America, and Miss Wilson
also won the school championship Of
America. All championships were car
ried Off, as usual, by Underwood stand
ard>typewriter operators.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Who's Your Friend?"

The popular comedian. Mr. Harry
Beresford, who created one of the best
impressions of any comedy star before
the public last season in the great New
York comedy success, who's Your
Friend?" will be seen at the Jefferson
theatre tomorrow matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
The VIRGINIA.

Mabel Paige and her stock company are
billed for what is known as a side-split-
ting farce comedy newt week "A ''How
F'lipper Was Flopped." 1t all arises over
the mix-up of six listers on six persons
looking exactly alike. Even 6-year-old
can readily imagine what mix-up viii
result from this.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
James Markham.

Advices have been received in Birming-
ham telling Of the death of James Mark
ham in Pulaski, Tenn He was we'll
known in Birmingham and was the un-
Gle of Mrs. Flournoy Rivers of Ensley,
who left yesterday for Pulaski to at
tend the funeral. She will return next
week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
AL. G. Fields MinstreIs.

The scenic embellishments of the AL G.
Field Minstres are magnificent. Scenic
mountings enhance the attractiveness of
the complete presentation. Fields Min
strels come to the Jefferson theatre for
three performances, beginning Monday
night and including a matinee Tuesday.
The seat sale opens this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
At the Hippodrome.

Twice tonight there will be an anna
teur performance at the Hippodrome,
the first at S:45 o'clock and the second
at 1915 o'clock, and there will be 10 anna
teur acts to compete for the prizes AL
ways on amateur night there is a large
audience at the Hippodrome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
At the Biiou.

Musical comedy, with a strong streak
of melodrama running through it is the
Offering at the Bijou theatre this week
in 1.-The Candy Kid Manager Semon
expects to play to capacity at the Sat
urday matinee. Next week comes Pierre
of the Plains"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
w. J. Dorminq.

W. ]. Dorming, aged 4S years. died yes
terday afternoon at Twenty-seventh street
and Avenue I. The remains were re-
moved to the Gaudin Undertaking Co.'s
establishment and at o'clock this morn
ing will be sent to Selfville, the home
of the deceased, for interment A widow
survives the deceased
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Third Prince Is Born.

Potsdam, September 30.-Crown
Princess Frederick William, who was
formerly Duchess Cecille of Meclllen-
burg, Schwerein, gave birth to son
tonight. This Is the third son born
to the crown princess.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
George M. Conan Himself.

George NJ. Cohan and his royal family
will present that sensational musical
comedy success THE Yankee Prince" at
the Jefferson theatre next "Wednesday
night 1t is his latest musical play and
IT is said that from the moment the CUR
tain goes up until it's final drop there is
something of interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Good Job for McAIeer.

New York, September 30.-James
r. McAleer, manager of the st. Louis
american league baseball ball club,
signed a contract today to manage
the Washington American league
team for one year at salary of
$4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Sarah Baty,

Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Sarah Baty will be held this morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Wesley Memorial
church and interment will be in Elm
wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 3O.-Forecast
for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Fri
day and probably Saturday; light vari-
able Winds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

Green Undertaking Company.
Mewbourne & Spain. und't'kers. Tel. 1919

I personally attend to all funeral direct
ing and embalming. My ambulance SER
vice II the best LICE 10y.
Undertaken and Funeral Director.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
CITY ITEMS.

Awarded Judgment-Mrs. Mary l..
Ware was yesterday awarded judg-
ment of $4,000 in the federal court for
the death of her husband against an
accident insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Medicine Man Suicides.

Spokane, September 30.-Old Bap-
tiste, the last medicine man of the
Colville Indians, committed suicide
while drunk at Oriville last night, ly-
ing down on the railway track in front
of an engine. Baptiste was known as
"Bat" and was over 80 years old. He
took part in many fights with the
whites half century ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

Elder Lively to Preach-Elder w.
Lively of this city will preach at the
O'Brien opera house next Sunday at
p. m. All are invited to come who de-
sire. He states it will be non-political.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Roulanqer,s Widow Dead.

Versailles, September 80. The
widow of General Boulanger died here
today. She was IL years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

Library Open Today-Beginning to-
day the Birmingham public library will
be thrown open to the public as directed
by the Board of Education. Books may
be taken out free by any person re-
siding within the present limits of the
city of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
Quarterly Dividend Declare,

Quarterly Dividend Declared-The
American Trust and Savings bank yes
terday declared it's regular quarterly
dividend of 2 per cent for the quarter
ending September 80. The dividend was
declared out of the quarterly earnings
leaving handsome amount to be car
ried to the surplus.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
We Hold
Our Patrons

By good service and good wsupplementing full ability
TO take of their business with personal interest IN
their If you not already American invite
you to become
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

Railroad Committee Called-R. W.
Massey has called a meeting of the
railroad and transportation committee
of the Chamber of Commerce to meet
this afternoon at 4. o'clock to take up
with the Seaboard Air Line negotiations
looking to the prevention of the pro-
posed removal of the Seaboard head
qua rters to Atlanta