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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

over the state are reaching the head quarters of the anti-amendment people
 Batch of Cheering News.
 Yesterday information from the coun- ties making up the Eighth district reached headquarters. It was stated that Col bert Jackson. Lawrence Limestone and Morgan are eertainties against the amendment, with Madison in doubt and Lauderdale probably for the amendment
 The reports Arom these counties were made by representative people, and by those who would not make a prediction unless they felt that that prediction is true A most fiattering report came from Covingt)n, in which county Edward Doty, editor of the Andalusia Star, is smelling the woods against the amendment. The report told of a gathering of pro-amend- ment people at the courthouse at Anda- lusia. By actual count 204 attended the meeting, there being in the audience men, women and children. This meeting was advertised in four papers and by the cir culation of 10000 circulars. The report from Crenshaw was to the effect that the vote in that county will be almost 2 to 1 against the amendment A report came from Bullock to the effect that in five of the small beats there were only eight votes for the amendment Reports from Conecuh presage a great defeat for the amendment.
 The information, as a whole, was most encouraging. The ant-amendment lead do not hesitate to state their earnest belief that the amendment is lost. They contend the prohibition party has gone too far in it's effort to hold Alabama en- shaved.
 Fight on In Earnest.
 The pro-amendment faction formally or ganizes this week. F. M. Jackson, the wel-known Birmingham capitalist, hav- ing returned from a vacation, has taken charge of the forces. The meeting for organization will be held in Montgomery September 90.
 By the end of the week the woods will be full of speakers representing both sides While the anti-amendment people feel certain that the victory is practically cinched, they are not going to stand still. The pro-amendment people while admitting that at the present time the out look for them is exceedingly dark. are determined to get in with an earnest and honest effort to pull their craft into smoother waters.
 Judge Weakley, the administrators candidate for governor, will continue stumping the state. Mallory and Seed, his opponents, are doing strenuous work, too. It is said that Governor Conner will make some speeches on the amendment in the immediate future.
 Politics begins to play the leading part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 $S5, 5,00o-Phillip Schillinger Brewing com pany to American Tee and Fuel company, lots Il to 2o inclusive. in block 162, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham; fronting 400 feet on the north side of Ave nue c. between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets, and extending back 40 feet to an alley; also a half interest In lots to 10, inclusive, in block 163, front ing 900 feet on the south side of Ave nue D, between Twenty-first and Twenty second streets and extending back 140 feet.
 $55OO-Robert P. McDavid to B. s. Thompson, part of block 791, Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham; front ing 50 feet on the west side of Sixteenth street and running back 100 feet along the south side of Avenue I.
 s5750-M A. Hines to w. A. Cox, part of lots and 4, in block 660. Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham; beiug lot 190x50 feet on Twenty fifth street, be- tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth avenues, north.
 s4OOO-F M Cooper to F. Abelson, part of lots and 6. in block 6S9. Elyton Land companys survey of Birmingham; being lot 1e0x55 feet on Twenty-fourth street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues, north.
 $so0o-J. R. Vance to S. c. Parker, lot B. in block 2, survey of Kenilworth
 $s0oo-A R. Dearborn to Jefferson Land and Development company. lot l. in block c, survey of Anderson Place.
 $25oO-Mrs. A. c. Thompson to Mrs. Annie G. Grove. lots 1T and IS, in block 2e0, Ressemer Land and Improvement company's survey of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Pays Full Penalty.

Los Angeles, September 25.-Milton Hyatt, a we'll to do architect, was sentenced to 30 years in San Quin- ton prison yesterday after he had con fessed to the district attorney his re. lations with his ward, a girl of 13 years, and Louise Hoffman, whom, he said, he had deceived into believing that a contract marriage was as good as legal or religious ceremony. After he was sentenced Hyatt, in reparation, deeded his estate over to his victims, each of them receiving $15,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

who have not the time during the day to come to the library may have the privil- ege of taking out books at night. The reading rooms will be open also, thus giving many who are employed during the day the benefit of the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 Alonzo Cruse of East Lake to Miss Gertie Lee Mize.
 David s. Mckinney of Morris to Miss Claudi Pursell.
 J. H Duke of East Thomas to Miss Effie Pearle Holland.
 J. R. Hamilton of Maben to Miss Minnie Fowler.
 c. G. Simmons of Bessemer to Mrs. Emma Mulligan.
 J. B. T. Ryland of Birmingham to Miss Dora Victoria Goodwin.
 c. B. zealy of Birmingham to Miss Jamie Syfrett.
 Walter D. Stewart of Avondale to Miss Mary Ella Watson.
 Eugenio Mazzacchi of Sayre to Miss Madalena Faras.
 D. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaksrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
PERSONAL

MT. John H. Romeo left yesterday morning for New York on his way to Eu- rope, where he will join MT. Phil Me- mol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

When departing from the city don't be in a hurry. You can secure quick service in side the Terminal Station at Lunch and Dining Room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 25.-Georgia fair Sunday and Monday. except possibly showers near the coast; brisk northeast winds.
 Western Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Eastern Texas, fair Sunday and Monday; moderate north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

Those who are interested In the
 successful conclusion of this path finding tour are requested to
 notify Hill Ferguson, chairman of the fund committee, of willing ness to contribute to the expenses
 of 1t. The result of the tour will be of benefit to every automo- bilfst in the district, as it will map out splendid road to Atlanta. Other members of the fund com mittee are Leo Loeb and E. w. Barrett, with J. H. Moncrief as col lector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
CITY ITEMS.

Y M c. A. MEETING TODAY-Rev. V. P. Merre1l, pastor of eWst End Pres byterian church, will address the Young Mems Christian association mems meet ing at the Pastime theatre this afternoon. "How Goes the Battle?" will be the sub ject of his address. The opening song service begins at o'clock. All men are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

over the state are reaching the head quarters of the anti-amendment people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Judge JOhn H. Miller WlH
 Lead Fighf Or Amendmen1
WellKnown Man Named Campaign Manager for Jefferson County Encouraging Reports From Over State on
 Probable Defeat of Amendment

Judge John H. Miller, one of the men of Birmingham who is strong and fear less and whose honor and integrity are above reproach, is to manage the anti amendment campaign in Jefferson county. The secretary of the Jefferson County campaign committee is Judge John c. Carmichael The assistant secretary is Jack Stallings, the well-known court ste- nographer
 The membership of the campaign eom- mittee will be announced within few days. Ii will be a large and representa- tive body of the temperance people of this county. It is claimed that it will be stronger and more representative than any other committee ever named in this section of the state.
 This week headquarters will be opened. Connections will be formed with every county and practically every beat in the state. A news bureau will be established Speakers will be sent out daily and night ly 10 fight the amendment on the stumps of the county. A most systematic cam paign will be undertaken, and the bat tie will be continued doggedly unto the very end
 Amenders on the Run.
 Judge Miller, who during the prohibi- tion agitation of two years ago, cast a vote against the saloon, is most optimistic. He states that the amendment people have gone little too far. ''We fol- lowed them" stated he, until the sa- loon, with it's evil was wiped out of the state of Alabama. We followed them and aided them until they got on the books the most drastic and the most powerful prohibition laws probably ever framed. And now, we have called a halt. The amendment strikes at the liberty of the people of Alabama, and at the homes. They have gone just little too far
 Reports reaching the leaders of the anti-amendment forces from all over the state bring news of the fact that the some sections they are in open flight. Tn others they are apologizing and ex- plaining. In others they are organizing, declaring that though the day will go against them, for forms safe, they must make a half-hearted resistance. And the leaders are shouting madly, riding up and down the wavering line with drawn sabres. They are making empty boasts. They are crying aloud even in their hour of defeat that the new sun is just be- ginning to shine.
 But report after report of successes all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26

SHAPIRO LEAVES FOR YALE Isadore Shapiro, who has been acting as private secretary to Judge William l. Grubb of the United States district court, leaves Tuesday morning for Yale university, where he graduates next June from the law department. MT. Shapiro was admitted to practice in the state courts two years ago and in the federal courts this summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
FUND IS GROWING FOR PATHF|NDERS laIladega Wants to Be Included
 In Route FELL CITY OFFERS ROUTE TalIadega Man Writes That Roads Are in Good Condition All
 the Way to Birmingham
 and Atlanta.

Subscriptions to the fund of S600 to be used in defraying ex- penses of the pathflnding tour on the Birmingh am-Atlanta route reached $190 last night.
 Chairman Hill EarRnsnn haa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-26
Green Undertaking Company.

B. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
CONSTITUTION FOR CHINA.

Shanghai. March 2).-Apparently the movement in China towards a more democratic system of Government is not being retarded under the new re- gime.
 Among the host of imperial decrees recently published in Pekin was one confirming the edict issued by the late Emperor, at the instance of the de- ceased Empress Dowager, directing steps to be taken for the establishment Of constitutional Government. He commanded the officials concerned, to make the necessary preparations for setting Up constitution. and the cre- alton of Parliament, so that this might be accomplished within the time originally laid down, namely. nine years.
 Moreover. 1916 was definitely fixed as the year for the meeting of the first Parliament. This was followed up the other day by the Issue Of a second de- cree. in which Viceroys and governors were ordered to take steps for the es tablishment forthwith of local govern ment in cities. towns, and villages. which the Imperial authorities regard as necessary preliminary to tho granting of a constitution. These high officers were requested to act energetically and without delay, and to inform the people Of the Govern. ments desire. that officials and citi zens should work in harmony towards ensuring the success of the new con ditions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
WERE MUSTERED IN
MEN or SIGNAL coRPs TOOK
 OATH.
In All, Twenfy-four Men Were Enc
 Hsted-Alex c. Hannon Has Been ?" Nhnsa as CaDtsin--ApDelnt- s"V Meht6 Were Announeel.

The Montgomery detachment of the Signal Service Corps of the Alabama National Guard was mustered into the service yesterday afternoon at the armory in the city hall by Lieutenant Blount Davidson. acting for Major Paterson. Alex C. Hannon has been appointed captain in the corps.
 There were twenty-four men who took the enlistment oath. There are three attachments of the Signal Corps. stationed at Birmingham. Montgomery and Mobile. The other detaohments have Heutenants in charge. Tn Mont- gomery there will be two commission ed officers. Captain Hannon and Lieu- tenant Davidson. The entire corps will be commanded by Major Hagood Pat erson. of Montgomery. He was out of the city yesterday and unable to be present at the muster in exercises Captain w. F. Weiss of the Mont gomery Blues was present at the ex- erciseA.
 Ii was announced that Charles c. Young had been, appointed Quarter master Sergeant. and R. F. Hudson, secrstafy of the Montgomery detaoh. ment.
 The uniforms and equipment of the Signal Corps have been ordered and now on the way. The corps expects to make an excellent showing at the next summer camp. A great deal of enthusiasm is manifested by the mem. bers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
SUITS SIP AND UPWARDS.
Satisfaction or No Sale. 1000 Pat. terms to Select From. Terms, One-Fifth When Measured. Balance on Delivery. Hoit's
 Dye Works.
PRATTvILLE SOCIAL NEWS.

Prattville, March 2-(SpecIal.)-A most enjoyable entertainment was giv- en last Tuesday evening at the de- lightful home of Mir and Mrs B. W. Gresham, on Wetumpka street, in hon. or of their guests, Misses Mary and Emma Cecil Allums, of Union Springs
 The occasion was interspersed with exquisite vocal and instrumental music, rendered by the talented Misses AL lums and Delma Foster. and select recitations by Mrs. L. L. GwaItney, after which delightful refreshments were served by Mrs. J. W. Hagler, Gwaltney in liberty satin and silk me- dallions.
 The guests were greeted upon their arrival by the hostess, Mrs. W. J. Will son. Mrs. Gresham's daughter, who wore beautiful crushed rose princess silk gown with real lace trimmings and were shown into the beautiful parlor which had been artistically dec- orated with palms, ferns and vlolets
 The Misses AllumS wore exqu site satin empire gowns with hand em- broidery. The invited guests were Mir and Mrs. VIII Davis, pr. and Mrs. Ed ward Wilkinson. pr. and Mrs. J. w. Hagler, Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson, Rev. and Mrs. l.. l.. Gwaltney, Mr and Mrs. F. Collier, Misses Delma Foster. Kate Smith, Hattie McWil- Hams. Nonie McWilllams, Romle May Spires. Emma Cecil Allums and Mary Francis Allums. Messrs. Albert Gresh- am. J. NJ. Tucker, Prof. T. R. Owens. Judge c. $. Livingston, H. s. Doster, w. Howard Smith. David McCord. Ed ward Graham and Edward Northing- ton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
HOW TO BE HAPPY
DIR. HENRY T. JOHNSON SPEAKS TO
 MEN.
Every One Desires and is Constantly Hunting for Happsness in Every Pursuit of
 Life,

The mems meeting at the Orpheum yesterday afternoon was well attended, about 150 persons being present. Dr.. Henry T. Johnson. pastor of the Dex- ter Avenue Methodist Church. made a forceful address on How to be Happy in This Life.'
 Happiness" he said, "is something that every one of us desires and we are constantly hunting 1t in every pursuit of life.
 If we want to be happy there Is but one way and that Is shown to us In the text, If ye know things. happy are ye if ye do them.' ftt ''-'
 Knowledge is essential to practice. We can never attempt to anything suc- cessfully that we know nothing about Would physician who had never had any knowledge of his professional du- ties, be worth anything to us. It is the same with us in the religious life. We can not be effective Christians un- less we study and know what our due ties are.
 Knowledge without practice fs worthless. A doctor might know all about the body and never have made use of his wisdom. There are many smart men who are but parasites
 Knowledge without practice, too. ts condemnatory. Consider for a moment a doctor who knows exactly how to cure the ailments or CnllQ ana yet refuses to come to treat 1t. when it is grievously H. Every one of the fam fly. the neighborhood. the whole com munity would condemn him. So. in our religious life, If we do not do our duty to God. and to our brother men. God condemns us.
 Misery Is produced by knowledge without practice. That same physi- clan who fails to respond to the call, makes every one miserable. It is so with the farmer who cares for his farm in a most wretched manner. You will find that all those who are dependent upon him. the family. the servants and beasts of burden, are miserable.
 But you will find that practiced knov.Odge always produces happiness. If a child is taken sick and cured. ev- cry one rejoices. from the parents to the doctor. If we discharge our duty to God we are just as happy. Our con- science Is free and our relations to our fellow man are lifted to a plane Of joy And not only the happiness immediate but 1t Is eternal"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
NEWS OF GREENsBORO.

Greensboro. March 21,-(Special.) )- Miss McWillians' music class gave a recital yesterday at p. m. at the academy. ouIte e large number attended. r. fin spite of the pouring rain, and the young ladies and boys all proved that they boast of an exceptionally fine teacher.
 Master E.. W. DeGranenried, about the youngest on the program. acquit- ted himself most wonderfully. render ing a solo and a duet
 Greensboro seems in the throes of the rainy season" and in consequence. vegetation Is far advanced The fruit crop in many places is Injured by the recent cold to a considerable degree
 Farmers work Is retarded, indeed. 1t Is scarce begun in this section.
 Hon. Thomas E. Knight held circuit court in Selma this week, being ap- pointed by Governor Conner.
 An agricultural rally will be held here by the Farmers Union on March 27th. Some prominent speakers will be heard and State Commissioner of Agriculture, A. J. Wilkinson is expect ed to attend
 Mfr. Charles Stolienwerck's many friends over the State will be glad to know that he Is at home from New Orleans. where he underwent. at Touro sulting in the complete restoration of his health.
 Mr. Stollenwerck Is popular here and will be welco comed soon at his cashiers desk in the First National Bank.
 MT. and Mrs. H. T. Bledsoe return today from a i've weeks stay at Roch- ester Minn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
BIG BOOM FOR CORN
HEARD THE ADDRESS
 OF MIR. WILLIAMSON.
W. H. Seymour Writes of the Alabama Corn Campaign. and Is ConAdent Thst Successful EMorts Win
 Result. m

The tour of Mir. williamson through Alabama fin the interest of hts corn method has closed. For two weeks farmers and business men gathered at the various county seats and important towns to hear of the method which would bring to them wealth from the fields. Thousands of people learned of the method through the addresses of Mir. Williamson and Mir. Seymour. The campaign was styled an Alabama Corn Campaign" and as such 1t proved exceptionally successful.
 The following letter from W. H. Seymour will give an impression of the manner in which the speakers were re- ceived during the campaign:
 'The Advertiser:
 ''In just a word I want to tell you of Mir. Willtamson's tour of Alabama He gave us two weeks, and during that time he spoke to eigtheen different audiences In as many counties of the State. I estimate the number of peo- pie to hear him to have been in the aggregate not less than 5000. and a tion as to how to grow corn. never say before. s
 'In some places the court houses weer not large enough to accommodate the audience, and hundreds of people stood to hear the explanation of the wonderful method evolved by him and by which our people are to become prosperous and happy. One of the most distinguishing features ot the tour was the number of business and men who turned out to hear him. Everybody seems to be in- terested in corn growing. and Williau- son has given IS the method. Mark tho prediction, tn five years Alabama will not be importing c busb- ol nf uyfl ha tfAn of immigration, attracted by natural conditions, headed this way that will be a source of surprise and wonder tr tur people.
 Yours truiy,tf !
 "W. H. Seymour.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22

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 Thousands of unsolicited and genu- inc testimonials like the above prove the efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made exclusively from roots and herbs.
 Women who suffer from those dis dressing ills peculiar to their sex should not lose sight of these facts or doubt the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to restore their health.
 Ify0u want special advice write to Mrs. Ptnkham, at Lynn, Mass. Shewill treatyourletteras rasstrictly confidential. For 20 years she has been helping sick women in this way. free of charge. DAn't hesitate - write at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
FIRE AT LNEVuL E
STORE BURGLARIzED AND THEN SET ON FIRE.
Heroic Action and Timely Work of the Bucket Brigade Prevented Disastrous Blaae-Jew-
 elry Was stolen.

Anniston, March 21.-(Special. J. The little city of Lineville escaped from total destruction by fire this morning only by the heroic action and timely work of the bucket brigade
 About o'clock this morning the store Of J NJ. Williamson on Third Av- enue was discovered to be on fire by the night watchman at the Clay Coun- ty oil Mill. Immediately the alarm was given by firing guns and ringing church bells. and in this manner the citizens of the town were awakened from their Sunday morning siumber. During the night the town was visited by one of the heaviest rain and hail storms which has ever fell in this sec tion and 1t was due to this rain which had barely ceased to fall when the fire was discovered and to the quick work of the bucket brigade that the town was saved from almost total destruc- tion.
 As 1t was the Ire was confined to the Williamson building. which is in the centre of the brick block on Third Av- enue It Is thought that the store was first burglarized and then saturated with kerosene oil and set on fire Only thirty minutes before the fire was dis covered, man passed down the street In quest of a physician and no fire was seen at that time.
 The burned building was owned by NJ. Williamson. who carried a stock of general merchandise. the front of the building being used by his son.. A. NJ. Williamson, who carried a stock of jewelry
 When the fire was discovered the rear door of the building was open. It Is thought that the burglars carried away large amount of the jewelry. J. M. Williamson carried S1.50o in- surance on his stock of goods, and s1.20o on the building. A. NJ. Will carried sso0 insurance on his stock of 1ewelry. The insurance will cover about half the loss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-22
 TO BUILD NEW CHURCH.
Members of St. Johns Methodist f.
 Birmingham Discuss Plans

Birmingham. March 2l.-(Special.) J. The members of the St. Johns Meth odist Church. located on the corner of Avenue H and Twentieth Street. near South Highlands. took steps today looking to the actual construction at an early date of a new house of wor ship that bring about an expenditure of something like $50.OOo.
 Recently the congregation purchas- ed the property adjacent to the church. giving frontage for a large sized church. Dr. J. H. Mccoy, President of the Birmingham College (Owenton), was in the pulpit at St. Johns today and the first steps looking to the new buildings were taken.
 There are some very enthusiastic members in the congregation and it is believed that it will not be long before the actual contract can be given plans having been prepared and formally gone over. arrangements being made b beforehand for the financial end of the move. And Birmingham will continue to become a city of churches and schools.