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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-12
SMITH TALKS ON
 THE AME MOMENT Addresses Crowd of 300 Peo-
 pie At Livingston
SALOONS OR NO SALOONS"
characterzes WeakIey as Nervous Man Who Sometimes Goes Of Half-Cocked-Condi Would
 Make Amendment a Farce.

Livingston, October L.-CSpecial. 1.-The Hon. A. G. Smith of Birmingham ad- dressed an audience composed of about 300 citizens of Livingston and Sumter county here in the courthouse this morn ing, in the interest of the anti-amenders His address was characteristic of the man--safe, sane and conservative-and he was listened to by his large audience with rapt attention, being frequently inter- rupted by applause.
 MT. Smith first referred to the fact that Sumter county was his native coun- ty, and stated that he came here at the request of some of his old friends to ex- plain just what the proposed amendment was and what it's objects were He said that there had been much misapprehen- sion with regard to the matter and pro- ceeded to define his position so that none might misunderstood him.
 MT Smith stated that he was not op- posed to prohibition and would not dur ing the progress of his speech have one word to say in criticism of prohibition or prohibition laws. So far as he him self was concerned, he said, his idea was that prohibition had done great good prohibition in the community wherein he lived. He stated that so long as the prohibition laws were in force in the state of Alabama and so long as they were not declared unconstitutional by the supreme court of the state they should be rigidly and properly enforced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-12

The Converse Bridge company of Chat tanooga has unloaded the material for the new county bridge at Sipsey creek This bridge has been condemned for some time The new Structure will be of steel mounted on metal cased concrete pillars. The bridge is expected to be finished in about a month. The funds for this bridge was made up by the citizens of Pickens and Greene counties interested therein, and the county treasury was also drawn on for it's proportion, the commissioners of Greene having refused to assist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-12
The Issue Involved.

He then took up the matter of the is sue involved in the amendment campaign and said that if it were left in his power as to whether or not saloons should be returned in the state of Alabama, there would never be any more saloons.
 He said that the issue involved in this campaign was not a question of saloons or no saloons; that he planted himself upon the prpopositon that there is no necessity for a change in the constitu- tion of the state of Alabama at the pres ent time.
 "I plant myself" he said "upon the resolutions that were adopted by the Montgomery conference, sometimes called a convention"
 He stated that he was in that confer ence as chairman of the delegation from Jefferson county, along with such men as ex-Goyernor Oates ex-Governor Cobb ex-Governor Jelks, Frank s. Moody Syd- ney J. Bowie. Edward l.. Russell and scores of others, and that he did not feel the least bit lonely in the company of such men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-12
Regarding "saloons or no Saloons

'I have heard and seen 1t stated by those ignorant of the situation" he said, that notwithstanding these resolutions adopted by the Montgomery conference the question before the people is whether or not we shall have saloons back in this state.
 He denied that this was true and char acterized it as false. He said that he didn't believe the men who were saying this, many of them. appreciate the situa- tion, that he didn't think they meant to tell the people anything that was false that he didn't think they meant to de- ceive the people, but that as matter of fact the charge that this was a question of saloon or no saloon was false
 "I will tell to you furthermore that if the time ever comes when you want my services to help keep whisky out of the state of Alabama all you have to do is to call on A. G. Smith of Birmng- ham and the only reason that can pre- vent me coming will be that I am so old and infirm that I cant get out to the speaking.
 History of Prohibition.
 He discused the history of prohibition in Alabama from its inception, from the time the legislature began to pass laws which prohibited the sale of liquor with in one to five miles of certain church, and step by step on up to the Carmichael and Fuller bills, going into every detail and discussing them fully and fairly He said he had nothing whatever to say against these laws, that they were all right that he stood for their enforcement, but he wanted to know if these laws were enforced how in the name of heaven would there be any room for whisky ill the state of Alabama? He said if they couldn't keep whisky out with such laws as these, that constitutional amendment would do no possible good.
 He reftrred to Judge Weakley as the author of the Carmichael and the Fuller bills. He characterized him as a nervous man and one who sometimes goes of off half-cocked, though he had every conf- dence in his honesty, integrity and ability He said that Judge Weakley did not study his subjects as he ought to before he went into them, that he had picked up the laws of Kansas, New England, and of other states and out of them all he had framed the prohibition laws of Alabama and that he had gotten them hard and tight and fast and that If there was u whisky man in or out of the state of Alabama who could evade those laws he was a genius.
 He said further that he did not believe there was man living in the state of Alabama who could devise a means by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
12sc Madras Muslin. SIC

50 inches wide large variety and effects
in loaded glass, floral and conventional de.
signs charming draperies for interior decor
alton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02

their little critics. the couple Joined
hands. and again a decided litter
ran about the room. Il wonder II
that man with the book Is mad M
themg' said Emaline TO her seat
companion. "He is talking 10 en-
awfully serious like"
Mrs. Bartholomew informed her
principal that paternal surveillance
had made II impossible for them to
get married anywhere else. She
was sorry TO have set such an OK.
ample TO school teachers and hoped
that II would not cause further dis.
order among the pupils.
Miss Gleason takes the place of
the retiring teacher who is constd.
cred past mistress OF fact and diplo.
macy In relation 10 eluding irate
papag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02

remainder OF their days. They are
elderly people and depend solely
upon the day labor OF Mr. Hills
for their living, Through hard
work and careful saving they had
managed 10 put by enough money
10 build q little cottage.
The other day fire broke out
IN the house. Nobody Was AZ home
and befOre the house could be
reached IL was beyond the hope Of
saving One small piece OF furni-
ture was dragged from the house
and that was all. Mrs. Hiills was
loft without rag 10 her back.
an her daughter expressed II. No
clothing was saved except what
they had worn away from the
house before Il burned There was
no insurance and not q dollar In
tho bank
This 10 the story Star reporter
learned when he vent TO South
Park 10 find Mr. Hills. Read this
page. Somebody, whose name will
appear among the ada, wili get So
absolutely free some day this
week" had been running across the
top ~ the page all weck The man
IN charge Of the distribution opened
the city directory and his eye fell
upon the name of Thoh Hlllls
aats Seventh av g. and rhos. Hll
Ne just happened 10 be 10 hard
luck and needed that s.
Lncky. this chance pickup OF a
name. wasn't az
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
PRETTY TEACHER STOPS CLASSES
AND IS welded IN SCHOOL

DENVER. Colo. Nov Devious
are the ways OF accomplishing mat
flmony. but Miss Ciementine nu-
chanan and Jeffray Bartholomew
set new record for originality at
Crook, Colo. a few days age. In
order TO ontwit the objections Of
parents. the now Mrs. Bartholomew,
who was teacher Of the primary
class at the Crook public school,
became q bride with her little pu-
pills seated al their desks In the
school room. giggling and whisper
ing about teachers beau" as her
wedding guests. For the first time
the rostrum OF learning In the coun-
try school house was pressed into
service as an altar OF Hymen.
Immediately after the ceremony
the bride called In her principal,
Miss Kenehan, and handed I'm her
resignation after apologizing for In.
terrupting her class lessons long
enough to get married
The venturesome school ma'am
had taken the precautions TO have
the minister from Stirling in wait.
ing. Immediately after the little
folks had been called to order for
the morning session the brother of
the groom, acting as witness. the
curious little wedding guests saw
their teacher get married without
realizing what was really taking
place.
"Oh, look--see teachers beaul"
whispered little Johnny to his
neighbor across the aisle. Every
body Uttered and thought II was
fine teacher should be so engrossed
with her visitors that she gave no
heed TO happy disorder among her
charges. In fact the Kids" soon
came 10 the conclusion that they
had been granted a recess, and they
made the best OF II while the nup-
tails were being performed. Facing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
CHINAMAN ROBBED
OF LARGE AMOUNT

c. u. Young "A Chinese merchant
or Portland. has reported to the
police the loss of a wallet contain.
Ing t2.s00 az the King st. station
sunday. He says that he opened
his wallet at the ticket window, and
noticed several men watching him.
one OF whom jostled against him.
After he had bought his ticket aud
boarded the train for Bellingham
he discovered his loss and returned
Immediately to Seattle. There was
$500 OF the money In $50 bills
$1,000 In 800 bills and the rest In
fives, tens and twentles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02

In answer 20 the above adver.
iiacment appearing IN the claasi.
Ned advertising columns of The
Star last Friday. Thos. Hills APP
piled AT The Star office, 1907
Seventh ay., Saturday
What luck has come TO meT
asked the old man az be stepped
up TO the counter. Tho same cues.
ton was IN the face Of a muihefly
woman with him. while Tiny
boy. evidently a grandson. edged
uV and tried to see over the ooun.
ter.
Why. you've won the g. The
Star gave away Friday. was the
answer Immediately there vac
happiness depicted In their faces
Why
The Answer.
Well. out ~ the farsheMt end Of
South Park there is hole In the
ground and piece OF hlachened
and fire warped sheet iron Il ia
al that remains 81 the little now
home To- which NF and Mrs. Thoa
Hillia had expected to Hpcnd the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02

' WV SssFs y
Thos. Hlllia. 934a Seventh 4
! nv n A chance for advance. a
ment Apply at 1907 Seventh 4
! ay. city. =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
S1.25 Brussels Rugs, CSC

Handsome. Seryiceable Brussels Rugs. size
27<54 inches, in an extensive range Of new pat
terms and very desirable colors. Great bar
gains at 98c each.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02


to- pcure daatardy
slaughter Of Innocent VIII nothing pckax
descending OF
Don't wory so much He knows what he is doing He simply
hasn't finished the picture In he
time you must be patient until
something that will save this hearrcndng situation will be his
completed work Wait
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02

y brings another volley OF bargains in Rugs,
to interest even the most economical shopper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
Sill English ArlRugS, SITS

Heavy, Serviceablc Rugs, Brussels and
Wilton velvet effects; size 9xl2 feet wears
like sole leather. Not over one to a customer.
NO PHONE ORDERS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-11-02
S1.35 Lace Curtains, sc

Nottingham Lace Curtains, white and
Arabian, popular sizes; good, strong cur
tains that will stand frequent laundering.
o7c pair.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Protecting the Birds.

Winston-Salem, Special. Abun-
dance Of the "green bug" or gram
aphids, in this section, and the disas-
trous effect it has on grain fields, IS
we'll known to the farmers of this VI
rinity. The birds are known to bene-
ct the farmer in many other ways,
but their aphid-eating habits have re-
Gently been the subject Of special IN
vestigation. A representative OF the
Biological Survey Of the United
States Department Of Agriculture has
studied the question on the lands OF
G. W. Hinshaw, Of this city. Some
what over 5000 small birds were pres
snt every day on about 100 r OF
wheat and rye, and on some days the
lumber ran up to from 5000 to 5000:
So far as known, about nine-tenths OF
the birds we're atiag aphids, and some
had taken 500 or mor at single meal.
These insects are very soft and easily
digested, and many meals are requir-
ed each day. It is claimed that the
birds destroy an incalculable number
Of aphids per day, and the farmers
are being urged to encourage and pro-
tect them.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Begins His Sentence.

Raleigh, .Special-Earl Cotton, son
Of DR.. A. T. Cotton, a prominent ply
stefan Of this city, celebrated Easter
Monday by beginning his thirty
years. sentence in the penitentiary
for the murder Of DR.. E. w. Smith,
Of Richmond, here last November.
Cotton is twenty-eight years old, and
has insisted since conviction I'M
til now that he would have an appeal
to the supreme court, in spite Of tha
opposition of his father and counsel
for the defense. He had declared
that he would press the appeal with
out a lawyer and plead his own case
in the highest tribunal before he
would acquiesce in the thirty-year
sentence. His counsel and father
we're fearful that even if a new trial
we're granted through an appeal, a
second jury might find a first instead
Of a second degree virdict, which
would mean a death sentence for the
prisoner.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Cowpea Experiment.

The soil Of the experimental farm OF
the Department Of Agriculture at
Washington is an ordinary not over
productive bottom land. To deter
mine the influence of one seasons
treatment with cowpeas on one area
cowpeas were turned under and anotn'
er similar area of like character was
summer fallowed. In the autumn OF
1906 rye was sown upon these areas,
and at harvest time one-half acre was
accurately measured and harvested
from each OF the plats. The plat up
on which cowpeas were grown the
previous year gave a yield OF rye at
the rate Of A bushels to the acre.
while the area which was summer fal-
lowed, yielded only 80 bushels. The
cowpeas thus increased the yield by
practically so percent. Farmers
Home Journal.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22

omcers Destroy Still.

Pilot Mountain, Special.-Sheran
c. II. HAYNES came down from Mont
Airy Saturday evening and together
with Deputy Mex. r. Smith and
Policeman J. A. Fry drove out nto
the country about four miles and cap
tured a 6O-gallon still and destroyed
a lot Of beer and other material used
in making "moonshine" whiskey. No
arrests were made as the place was
deserted when the officers arrived
The plant was located on the lands
Of Rnfe Coin and was operated II =
tobacco barn with no indication OF
anything Of the kind on the outside
except a hog pen at the back Of the
barn. The officers had searched Tar
and near up and down the river and
had about given up in despair when
they noticed the hog pen near the
barn aud concluded that in the barn
would he a unique place for the bus
mess. When they opened. the door of
the barn the whole plant was exposed
and from appearances they had been
doing a thriving business for some
time. The still, cap and worm were
carried by the sheriff back to Mount
Airy. This is the fourth still capt1r~
ed by Sheriff Haynes since December
LIST last. !,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Sheep Stomach Worms.

A fockmaster who has been testing
the value of tobacco for parasites in
sheep contributes his experience tn
the American Sheep Breeder as fol.
lows:
We have given tobacco a THOROUGH
trial and for information to fellow
breeders we give the following rules:
Take by measure salt six parts, DOW.
dered tobacco two parts and worm
powders one part. Mix these thor.
oughly and keep before your flock At
all times, also keep before your lambs
from day. of birth on. They soon
learn to like this mild mixture, and
still it is plenty strong enough to
give ambitious parasites a deathly
headache-one which sends them to the
land Of bye and bye. Always powder
your tobacco before mixing with SIT
Tape worms are not always destroM
by the tobacco treatment, yet they an
reduced to a minimum. Excessive
feeding of tobacco is liable to cause
nervous disorders and also affect the
breeding powers of both rams and
ewes, causing them to become some.
what impotent. Yet when tobacco
is allowed in moderate quantities 1t is
a boon and blessing to all sheepkind
and well worthy of a trial.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Jonesboro News.

Jonesboro, Special.-The new court
house for Lee county is now about
finished. About the only thing lack
ing is the opera chairs, and they are
expected to arrive in a few days.
The three new steel bridges built by
Lee and Chatham counties jointly
across Deep river are now completed.
There is also a wooden bridge being
built at Cumnock coal mines.
An Illicit distillery was seized a few
days ago near Sanford that had been
m operation, it is said, for seventeen
eyears. It was in the cellar Of the
of a negro.
J%onesboro is now being lighted by
electricity generated at the Buckhorn
power plant on the Cape Fear river,
stwelve miles east Of Jonesboro.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
The Early Hatch.


What to do when chicks are hatch
Ing is thus briefly and fully stated by
Campbell:>
1 get out the largest. possible
number OF chicks, I waltz until quite a
lot OF the shells are pipped; then /
open the machine, and as rapidly as
possible turn all the pips up and place
the eggs as close to the door as s
sible. Those which pip in the air cell
are safe. those which pip below very
often choke at once If not turned m.
prompt turning up will save most Of
them. # the weather is cold this
turning up process is done only twice.
IT hot, it can be done as often az do.
sired. Then when they begin to come
out keep an eye on them, and all that
can turn around and break hroroh
both shell and membrane will pct ont
best It let alone. Those which tnrn
and do not break through every time
they move are very apt to smother. All
such need help by simply pulling Of
the top part of the shell t6 give them
air, n then let them come out. This
must eve be done until the chick
IS struggling to get out; neither must
the trays be pulled out. Open the door
reach in and work as quickly az
possible. Many operators make mis-.
takes in removing the chicks from the
chamber. If the day Is hot and
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Has Sultan Abdicated?

Constantfnople, By Cable-The i'm
portant feature Of the situation in
The turkish capital Monday was the
report that Sultan Abdul Hamid had
1t caused the greatest ex-
cltement In the Hobbies Of Parliament
and spread with lightning-ike rapid
lty throughout the city. A rumor Of
the flight Of the Sultan on a warship
followed closely on that Of his abdi-
cation, but neither could be confirm
ed. The Palace was under strong
guard, and even high officials were
not permitted to enter it.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Shooting at Waxhaw.

Monroe, ~Special.-In a dispute over
the possession of some whiskey at
Waxhaw Sunday night, Thomas l..
Davis, former cotton weigher, shot
Charles Gamble in the intestines, in
ficting a wound from which the vic
tim may die. Mr.. Gamble is a barber
at Waxhaw and a brother Of James
Gamble, who was elected cotton
weigher at the last election. Davis
and James Gamble had a very hot
fight for the nomination, and it took
three primaries to decide it. A great
deal Of bitterness between Davis and
the CANDLES has existed since, and il
is thought that the shooting was real.
ly the elimination Of the contest owe,
the nomination. Davis was brought
to Monroe and confined in the count,
Jail.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
The King Of All Crooks.

Marion, N. c., Special.-Of. all the
systems of graft an ingenious age has
produced, a negro preacher Of this
place has invented the one UNIQUE.
He has been holding a revival for
the past month and there have been,
1t is said, ITO conversions. When a
niger is converted he issues a GER
ti6cate hike this: "This is to certify
that Sister Jane Jones has this day
been born into the kingdom of Cod
ETC., and charges the poor, deluded
fool the sum Of so cents for her pass
port into Glory.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
crowdlnq Pouitrx>

Crowding is a common mismanage-
ment on the farm and results in bad
effects because it always makes good
conditions bad and bad conditions
worse.
There is no argument whatever
that can be advanced in defense of
o~vercrowding fowls. It has been
thoroughly proven that ten hens in a
house thai. gives them plenty. of>room
will lay more eggs than twenty hens
that are crowded.; hence, one not only
gets fewer eggs when there are too
many hens together, but the cost of
food is greater and the amount Of the
works. increased. 80
Trying to do too much with too lit
tie resources, has caused a good
many failures. The proper way is to
keep but a few hens and make them
all pay, rather than to overdo the
thing and fall down. with the whole
business.-Epitomist.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Easter at Old Salem.

Winston-Salem, Special-Visitors
from many towns Of this and other
States have thronged the Twin City
the last few days, particularly in the
unique and beautiful services of the
Moravian church and many engaging
in the social festivities of Easter
Monday, most prominent among
which were the dances and reception
of the Twin City Club. The hotels
were damned beyond capacity, and
boarding houses were called into re-
QUESTION, besides the number Of pri-
vate homes that were filled with
guests. Never has the number Of Wis
itors been SO large at Easter, which is
always a red letter day in the social
calendar Of this city.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
.4G4lGEE:SAAKMe&.
@~E~@==-=
Nest Eggs.


The vices of egg-eating and feather
pulling sometimes come from the
hens eating broken eggs, and when
such a filthy thing as a rotten egg Is
left in the nest as an ~induceme4t. 1t
is an indication Of gross mismanage-
ment, for they often burst and scatter
their contents over the nests and
floor, thus making the conditions most
favorable for lice to breed and multi
ply. II nest eggs r to be used let
them be of china or porcelain, as they
a then be washed and cleaned at
any time, and the cost Of them is but
a trifle. Rotten eggs in nests, to be
used as nest-eggs, are sure to Dreeo
lice, and in that case there will be
fewer eggs laid by the hens.-Weekiy
Witness.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1909-04-22
Military sustains Committee.

Constantinople, By Cable.-The
committee Of union and progress ha.
gwen convincing proof Of its powe,
and influence over the third army
corps. Two military trains, each con.
tanning 800 infantry, arrived Satur.
day morning at Tohataljae, about 81
miles from the capital, and four othe,
are expected to reach thai
point within "a hours. Preparation,
also are being made at Saloniki. fo,
the despatch of a number Of addition.
al trains for Constantinople.