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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
An Example Sought.

Can the leaders of the amenders name a. single state wherein constitutional pro- hibition has put an end to the agitation of the whisky question, where 1t has worked to the progress of the people or for their moral welfare?
 Constitutional prohibition has been tried in several states-South and North Da- kota, Maine, Kansas, Vermont, Massa- chusetts, Iowa and 8 number of oth- CTS.
 Has constitutional prohibition ever solved the problem?
 Judge Weakley. with his great knowl- edge of the subject, has not answered.
 Governor Conner, commanding the great est phalanx of figures and statistics ever recorded in the history of modern times has not yet named a single state.
 South Dakota made four changes in Il years.
 Maine, poor little. shriveled up Maine, ewith a population one-third as great as Alabama's, has had constitutional prohi- bition for 50 years, and has advanced no step in the way of progress.
 Kansas-bloody, repulsive Kansas-has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

Expensive Pair of Shoes-Two pairs of shoes cost Joe Jackson $25 yesterday. dickson Is a negro and was being held al the police station for petit larceny. He was left out to help about the sta tipn as a "trusty" but temptation was too much for Joe and he stole the shoes ont of the warden's office. Judge Feagin fiped him $25, and now he is in the cell again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

Coroner Makes Statement-Coroner B. L. Flasher requests The Age-Herald to stab that the body of Edward Birch field who was killed by a Southern railway train few days ago, was re- moved to Birmingham without his in- str1ctions The coroner says that he knkw nothing of the accident until the bohy was brought here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

Singing at East BIrmin ngham-The 6 Jefferson County Sacred Harp Singing society will sing at the East Birming- ham Methodist church at Copeland sta ton, on the Gate City car line. today. The singing begins at 1:30 o'clock and will be conducted by w. R. Davis. The committee consists of H. c. Drury, O. J. Crews, J. M Allen. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Dun's Weekly Review.

New York. November 26.-R G. Dun
G. Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow
will say:
Favorable industrial conditions remain
unchanged and new production is now
proceeding at an enormous rate. All
through the west the thought and talk
of the people is concerning things actual
ly produced and wealth created in the
soil. The recent warm weather checked
activity in some mercantile lines and high
prices and speculative developments
worked unfavorably In others, and this
gives the superficial impression of a pause
in bushes revival. But the basic facts
still point to a remarkable industrial ex-
pansion.
The heavy demand for steel products
continues and some reports indicate that
specifications and new orders thus far
this month have been even greater than
the remarkable tonnage booked during
October There is increasing evidence
of the reluctance of mills to accept bus
mess extended far into the future and
few commitments have been made beyond
the first half Of 1910. Contemplated con-
struction work will call for a large
amount of material.
With new and higher basis for cot
ton prints, effected during the week. a
somewhat smaller volume of business by
jobbers than customary is reported, al
though 100000 pieces were sold by Fall
River.
Converters of fine cotton have been
increasing their contract obligations.
Export trade in cotton goods is very
quiet, although many samples are be-
ing sent to the Philippines.
The demand for woolens and worsteds
continues active, one leading wooden mill
running a larger percentage of its looms
than for many years past. Trade in the
west is especially active; notably in dress
goods Cotton yarns are quiet, while the
wooden and worsted yarns are easier,
although underlying conditions in all di-
visions of the yarn market continue
strong.
Trade coptinues to improve in footwear
and business at present is of larger pro-
portions than at any time since the past
two years. The leather situation remains
very strong although business is not quite
/ as active.
About all kinds of domestic hides have
held steady Notwithstanding that the
quality is now growing poorer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
RETAIL TRADE IS
GROWING BETTER
Colder Weather Gives An Inn
petuS to General Business
COTTON GOODS ADVANCE
Wholesale Trade Is Slightly Affected
BY the High Price of cotton-In-
dustries Are Still Running
With Great Activity.
COTTON GOODS ADVANCE

New York, November 26.-Bradstreets
tomorrow will say: Colder weather and
the approach of the holiday season have
continued to stimulate retail trade and
measureably improve reassorting trade
with jobbers while rains or snow, al
though temporarily retarding country
trade by making the roads bad, have
checked excessive growth of fear of in
sect damage to winter wheat and gives a
good quantity of moisture to the grow
ing plant, thus putting the crop in good
shape to enter the winter.
In wholesale trade there are, however,
some intimations of cross currents tend
ing TO restrict fullest activity. The high
price of cotton is still responsible for
some curtailment of output and also some
hesitation on the part of buyers, who
are slow to follow the goods market up
ward 1t is to be noted, however, that
the advance in prints going into effect
this week has been quite well received.
There are also reports from few large
eastern markets that differences as to-
prices affect some dealings in dress fab-l
rics. mems wear and knit fabrics into
which cotton enters, one result being
rather smaller trade totals than expect
Gu w cSlciA lCPOAbS ACllCCt SAl5iL-
ly more optimism than do those from the
eastern seaboard.
Industrial reports are generally of large,
in some cases record output, for the sea-
son, though here again, as for instance
IN the case of iron and steel, undimin-
ished activity in buying is noted in fin
ished products, while the raw material
market. particularly pig iron, is quieter
and more ease is noted. Production and
shipments are at record heights.
Collections are good, except where as
in points in the northwest and at the
south. producers display a tendency to
hold back supplies.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending November Is were 211
against 232 last week and 1873 in the like
week of 1908.
Business failures in Canada for the
week numbered "a, which compares with
20 last week and So in the like week
of 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
VAIN ATTEMPT TO
SEE ROCKEFELLER

Cleveland, O., November 26-In an un-
successful attempt to gain the ear Of
John D. Rockefeller at his Forest Hill
home. Count p A. Devries Of Amster-
dam. Holland. was fred upon twice today
after being elected from the Rockefeller
mansion. Since wednesday the count has
been making daily attempts to see the
head of the Standard Oil company, with
intent to interest him in project for
the draining of the Zuyder Zee. Wednes-
day and Thursday Devries was turned
back at the gate.
In a huge rented automobile, Dovries
approached the Euclid avenue entrance
to the grounds at high sped. The as
founded gatekeeper shouted to him to
stop. Devries continued through the open
gates and about the winding driveway to-
ward the house at the top of the hill
He was fired upon as he neared the
house. Leaping from his automobile, he
mounted the steps, and entered the door,
followed by squad of guards who came
on the run. Before Devries could enteS
Rockefeller's study, however. he was coll
Jared by the butler and by Caretaker
Knapp and elected. He then left, and,
according to a story told tonight, was
fred upon again as he sped toward the
gate.
While the excitement was at its height
Mr.. Rockefeller himself was 100 yards
away on the golf links, unaware OF the
incident.
Count Devries is at the Colonial hotel
and has announced that he Will make
further attempts to see Rockefeller, and
will. n necessary, follow him to Pocantico
Hills. when he goes there for the win
ter.
Devries is young, handsome, well-
dressed and we'll supplied with funds.
He will not talk about his adventures.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
WILL SURVIVE.
EufauIa Man Not as Seriously Injured
as Was Believed.

Fufaula. November 26.-(Special.)-
George C. Williams. who was SO severely
bruised in a runaway accident here yes
terday. is improving, and it is now be-
lieved he will survive his injuries. Mr.
williams escape from being killed out
right is regarded as almost miraculous.
The remains Of Mrs. Ross, who died
SO unexpectedly here yesterday, were con-
signed to their last resting place this
afternoon. The funeral was conducted by
the Rev. T. H. Johnson of the Episcopal
church, and the exercises were largely
attended. Mrs. Ross was rs years old,
and was the mother of Mrs. L. Pruden
and j. l.. and e. H. Ross of this city.
A meeting Of the county board of reve-
nue. has been called to convene In Clay
ton on December 10 for the purpose OF
purchasing rs mules and all necessary
equipment preparatory to putting on the
road gang, which was discontinued over
q year ago. C. e. Watson of Clayton
has been chosen overseer and work will
begin about January 1.
The Rev. T. II. Johnson, the new rector
of St. James Episcopal chu oh here, de-
liversd lecture at the theatre here
last night on Ireland, which is his native
home, and completely captivated his audi
ence for more than an hour He was In
troduced by Hon. Henry D. Clayton with
some happy remarks, and his lecture was
rich In lore and abounded with humor
and pathos. He was greeted by a large
audience and a nice sum was raised,
which he kindly donated for the benefit
Of the new church building now in pro-
cess Of erection.
An infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. d.
Roth Of this city died at the home of its
parents last night and was buried in
Fairvfew cemetery here this afternoon.
John d. Goodwin. for many years one
of the most prominent and influential
citizens Of the city, who lately returned
here from Gainesville. Ga, is critically
Ill at the homo Of his son, J. s. God
win.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
BOWIE GREETED
BY BIG CROWD
DELIVERS STRONG ADDRESS TO
500 PEoPLE-HoBsoN MEETING
A DISTINCT FAILURE-DEFEN
ERS GAINING MUCH STRENGTH.

Culman, November 26.-(Special sgd
ney j. Bowie spoke here tonight against
the proposed prohibition amendment to
the constitution to one of the most rep
resentative audiences probably ever as
sembled in Cullman county. The opera
house was crowded to its capacity there
being present at the meeting fully 800
people, among whom were quite large
number of ladies.
Mr.. Bowie's speech is considered to have
been one of the most magnificent deliv-
cred in this county during the present
campaign. The speaker dwelt upon the
latest points brought out in the campaign.
He paid his respects to the Birmingham
News In a dignified manner and cEiti-
cised the amendment paper for seeking
advertisements from the Safe and Sane
league after so strongly denouncing al
legged slush funds in the hands Of the
league.
The speech in Its entirety was a very
logical one and Mr.. Bowie moved his
audience almost to tears several times
The speaking of Congressman Hobson
here Thursday was decidedly the failure
Of the amenders In the present campaign
Despite Mr.. Hobsons prominence and the
forward position he has taken in the
campaign the speaker was greeted by
possibly 200 people. there being many
women In his audience.
That the defenders are gaining strength
In this county is exemplihed by the re-
ports received from Beat II and the Joppa
beat, where large anti-amendment meet
ings have been held and enthusiasm IL
running at a high pitch. These two beats
have been virtually conceded to the
amenders, but all Indications are that
the defenders will make It an even
break.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
The Defenders Of
the Constitution
Department of Publicity.

The defenders will sing their hymns of victory Monday night
I November 90
Say can you strange tongue and strange hand in
the editorial columns of the Ledger It not always SO!
If hypocrisy Misrepresentation newspaper lying could
win fight the amendment would have some show-t is de-
feated.
Say you political gypsies have you heard from the voters
in the cksY Well we have and the country folks against
the amendment
Honest folks think that the Shacked Editor ought shy
around anything with William Bryans attached to it,
after the Augusta Ga, speech!
All the sharp practice of the cunning crafty political
and Professional Agator and his eutenan will avail naught
for the amendment is doomed to defeat!
And the Birmingham Ledger stoops play dirty politics.
when it refers to the horrible crime against to bolster
the staggering, blind horse of the amenders!
Yes, "Doc4' going to make monkeys out of the
amender and the ready to report The majority IN the
state against the amendment will be over 10000!
Every white ribbon does represent VOTE among
the male members of the amenderand does not
temperance good morals IN alas! too many instances
Archie Carmichael said in legislative halls: eve will the
cloth suit ourseves Yes did cut it! and the people of
Alabama have made it into shroud to bury the amendment
'Our country cousins are coming with 1000
majority against the observation-disclosures will be another 1000
Jefferson county will 1000 majority against the amend
After Monday the imported speakers and the professional
agtator will have look elsewhere for fertile fields They
pucked all the geese Alabama Praise God! will
have and time for business after Monday
The Amenders are quoting in the Birmingham News blind
tiger keeper what will follow after the amendment de
feated this the eger fellow employed by the amendeTs
who has been three times convicted for violating the rohb
ton law?
The defenders campaign has been conducted upon good
cleacut political lines The amender have resorted to the
methods the sums and of the most epehensbe class of
wilfu living will lose for this
other.
The hymn and sandwich and the hiss might have
fighting the saoonthere saoons
Aabama The saloon in this campaign! Many
the who will be at the polls would better be at home
looking after the babyand those that haven't any will find
socks to darn.
4 To-,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Daring Robbers Captured.

New developments have arisen in the
case Of the car robberies in the South
ern railway yard last April and the local
detectives have at last succeeded in land
ing the two ring leaders OF the organized
gang of car robbers that were operating
in this district last year and which killed
George Housley. brakeman on the
Southern, last April A.
The gang was lead by Sam Nay and
Elmer Austin. both of whom are in the
hands of the officers. The detectives
have been working on the case in con-
nection with W. w. Morrison. special de-
tective of the Southern, since the killing
occurred. The negro May was traced
from here to Livingston. from Livingston
to Hickory Miss, then to Hattesburg,
then to Memphis and finally to East St
Louis, H., where he was captured last
Monday through the efforts of the local
officers. In the meanwhile Austin had
been kept under surveillance of the Off
GERS and was arrested several days ago.
He has made a. full confession and has
implicated several others. The negro
Austin was captured some time ago by
the sheriff, but through some error was
set at liberty. May arrives in Bessemer
from St Louis in the morning He also
has made a confession.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
COWBOYS Stampede a Town.

Englevale, N. D.. November ga
temporary resumption of the wild and
woolly'' of former days resulted in the
death of one man, kept the town in q
state of terror for nearly u hours, and
finally turned into a man hunt which
was still in progress at a late hour to-
night Two brothers, cowboys, named
Cant, became involved in pooroom fight
last night which resulted in the fatal
shooting of Louis Maxwell, farmer, by
one of the brothers. The Giants then
took possession of the town and paraded
the streets. forcing everyone to do theis
bidding. Finally they departed A posse
is in pursuit. The Giants recently came
here from Texas, 1t Is said.
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took place this afternoon from the resi-
dence of her son. The interment was
in Pleasant Ridge cemetery. The funeral
of w. w. Blackstock, who died in Jones'
boro last night, will take place on Sunday
morning, interment being in the Canaan
cemetery.
Captain Ross, Detectives Patton, Nc
Cabe and Childress attended the funeral
of Clint Eubanks in Ensey this after
noon.
The Peterson Sisters were at the High
school tonight and in spite of the nu-
merous meetings drew a large crowd
The audience was delighted with their
work They have shown their approval
of the lyceum course at the High school
by the liberal patronage that has been
given the entertainments.
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sponded to with a comment on this mas
ter-piece. Interesting papers were read
including a sketch of the Artist Turner,
and prints of his famous paintings exhib-
tied After the literary programme was
carried out a delicious fve-course lunch
con was served. Miss Thompson proved
herself a most gracious hostess.
Appropriate Thanksgiving exercises
were observed at the Presbyterian church
here yesterday. Mr.. Curry of the Bap-
fist church preached an interesting SER
mon to a large congregation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
HOUSE DYNAMITED
NEAR HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville November 26.--(Special.)-The
home of Tom Spears at Kelso. Tenn was
wrecked by dynamiters tonight. Two
bombs we're exploded under the floor and
members OF the family were thrown out
of bed The cause of the outrage is
unknown.
Chattanooga has been ordered to send
bloodhounds to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
HOBSoN AT HUNTSVILLE.
Cautions Both Sides Against Abuse in
Campaign.

Huntsville. November 26.-(Special)-
Congressman Hobson addressed a crowd
Of 1900 people in the Elks theatre tonight
on the constitutional amendment He
said the liquor evil is organic in the
human race and can only be stamped out
by organic treatment.
In putting prohibition in the constitu-
ton, Captain Hobson cautioned the lead
ers of both sides Of this campaign against
andulging in abuse of each other. saying
that all should be given credit Of having
convictions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Gold Supply Running Low.

New York, November 2s.-The drain on
this country's gold supply through ship
ments to the Argentine republic still
continues. So far this week 100000 in
gold has been engaged to be sent by next
steamer This brings the total shipments
of gold from the United States to Ar
gentina, since January l. to s46,15o.ooo. The
total of gold exports to all points in the
same period is raised by this weeks en-.
gagement to 7.900, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Report to Board of Trade.

The board of trade met this afternoon
and a very favorable report was heard
from the committee which was appointed
at the last meeting to look into the en-
CINE Of the Veitch- Matthews Engine COM
pany The report gave many advantages of
the engine. it's durability and economic
features. They were appointed to see the
Bessemer Land and Improvement COM
pany with reference to sites for the plant.
They will report next meeting. The
report today was signed by the entire
committee and they were much impressed
with the result of the investigation. The
committee which was appointed to look
into the matter of having another road
to Dolomite by which it is hoped to
shorten the distance between Bessemer
and Dolomite some miles asked for fur
Their time the chairman stating that the
committee had been unable to do the work
assigned but hoped to have report ready
by the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
we'll Known Educator Dead.

Charlotte, ~ O., November 2s-Prof
A. s. TONNES, former president of Green
vile Female college. and one of the best
known educators in South Carolina. died
at his home at Clemson College tonight
after brief illness. For many years
he was at the head Of the GreenvilIe Fee
male college. He was 63 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
Federal Court In Porto RIce.

San Juan. p. r., November 2d-Ths
criminal term of the federal court II taken
up with the cases Of offenders against
the postal laws Eight verdicts Of guilty
and one disagreement have resulted. Tho
disagreement was In the case a thc,
weekly paper Ell Carnival, which ves
charged with printing indecent cas9ea.
lures. One Of these caricatures which ~
ferred to President Taft was elrnina ~
from tho charge. TWO proprietors Of 4
lct>sry were found guilty and ssntsnos6
to PRISON. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of John Oswald, who died
on November %, at 1915 Avenue G. will
take place from Green's undertaking es-
tablishment on Third avenue, between
Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, at
$50 .. M, Saturday, November q. Friends
of the deceased are invited to attend. In
tsrmant Il Elmwood csmtsry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-27
News of Tuskeoee.

Tuskegee. November 26.-(Special. 1.-The
Sappho club was delightfully."- entertained
Wednesday afternoon by Miss Laurie
Thompson. A new subject for study was
taken up at this meeting Modern Paint
ers,' by Ruskin, and roll call was re-
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Personal and General.

The Bessemer dam of Beavers will hold
"open dam on Monday night, december
6. Preparations are being made for 200
to be present and there will be regular
programme arranged later. The hall will
be deliberately decorated and every effort
is being made by the committee in charge
TO make the affair delightful one. The
committee is composed Of Van Hearn
brothers Bob Mingea and ID. II. Fulton.
A near fire occurred in the rear OF
x M. Johnson's meat market this morn
ing at o'clock. The blaze was dis
covered by OFFICER Murphy, who turned
extinguished by the department. The
fire originated in a barrel Of salt and
had it gained Roadway disastrous fire
might have resulted.
Gardner F. GOODWIN addressed large
and enthusiastic meeting at Johns to-
night against the amendment A number
of local citizens accompanied nm ana re-
Johns.
The funeral Of Mrs. Martha Skates
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Anti-amendment rally at
Frisl's hall, North Birmiug-
ham, 7::3O tonight.
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March on! March on to victoryl Defenders