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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
At Talladeua.

Talladega. October SO.-(Special.)-S J. Bowie met with an enthusiastic recep- ton here today. By actual count there were 469 men present. entirely filling the courthouse. About 200 were in the cor riders, not being able to enter and others were unable to get In hearing distance A large majority were anti-amendists. whitson and Acker spoke after Bowie
 Mr. Bowie was in fine form and dis cussed the questions involved in a log ical way, without villification or personal abuse He said the flag on his coat was our country's and that he never flew a doubtful flag or trimmed his sails to meet a passing breeze. The amendment speak CTS, he said, would be here this after noon, and he regretted that he could not be present to reply to them. but that he had another appointment at Syllacau- ga. The legislature only has the power to repeal, and with this amendment in the fundamental law a repeal would be a fatal blow to temperance. Ohio has in its constitution the same kind of an amendment, and 1t has more saloons than any state In the union. Iowa has a con- stitutional provision without any penalty and South Dakota, in seven years has enacted similar amendment, repealed the same and enacted 1t again four times without a final settlement It is yet a disturbing question in that state. Since Noah's time mankind has tried to legis- late on whisky and this amendment has been tried and rejected in 20 states of the union. By this amendment the legis- lature will have power to repeal, but not to control. In section l you give power to the legislature; in section 2 you tie their hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31

in logic from Walker county. Maj. wil- liam H. Long, Jr., one of the members of the state legislature from this county, acted as master of ceremonies and intro- duced the speakers.
 John B. Knox, E. Perry Thomas and A. G. Smith were to have been here, but owing to other engagements 1t was i'm possible for them to attend
 On the stand on which the speakers stood were banners containing these words, Protect Your Homes," and even before the speakers appeared on the plat form these banners were greeted by ap- plause from the crowd assembled around the stand.
 Besides many men from the Decaturs and Morgan county there were a number present from Limestone, Madison and Lawrence counties
 Both MT. Long and MT. Hamburger spoke at length on the drastic section of the proposed amendment. and said that no matter what Governor Conner said about pardon for making home wines. 1t depended on who the party was that made them as to whether or not the great governor of Alabama" would grant a pardon.
 The antis feel confident that they will carry this county and say that every day brings them more encouraging re- ports from the rural precincts. It Is quite evident that the speeches of MT. Long and Senator Hamburger made a number of votes here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
TIE PAIGNERS HAVE BUSY DAY Many Speeches Are Delivered
 Over the State
 'a PEOPLE SEEM INTERESTED Bowman and Weatherly Address Large
PEOPLE SEEM WATERSHED
Bowman and WeatherIy Address Large  Crowd at Anniston, Colen2an and Eba-Bowie at Taladeea and
 Hamburger at Decatufk

Yesterday was busy day with the campaign speakers on both sides of the fight for and against the proposed amendment to the constitution. Large meetings on both sides the question were held in asmost every county inl the state
 POSSIBLY me most enthusiastic on the anti-amendment side was that La Annis- ton, which was addressed by F7 G. Bow man and James Weatherly The circuit court room was crowded to oyerfowing and thee was much enthusiasm.
 s. J. Bowie was given rousing re- ception in a big meeting at Talladega.
 At an enthusiastic meeting at Jasper the republicans of Walker county organ ized an Anti-Amendment club with Pope Long as president.
 Max Hamburger and T. L. Long ad dressed 70o voters from a platform in the street at Decatur.
 The anti-amendment campaign commit tee of Madison county opened headquar- ters at Huntsville with J. W: Battle in charge. Mir Battle is a Confederate vet eran.
 Judge Weakley and s. J. Bowie will speak at Oneonta tomorrow
 Emmett ONeal and Judge Almon ad dressed 400 enthusiastic voters at Flor ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
SICK BABY WAS
 ONLY BABY TIGER

In the raids on suspected "blind tigers" at Ensley Friday, Chief Deputy Sheriff Lucien C. Brown and his corps of assist ants ran upon several schemes of the "slghtless felines" whereby it was sought to throw the officers off the trail. but one perhaps tops all others yet sprung.
 The deputies went to a place and when they knocked a woman responded at the door. Deputy Brown inform ed her that he had a warrant for the place and de- manded admittance in order that he might search the house.
 The coolness of the woman surprised the officers. She calmly informed them that the "baby was very Ill.," and that ''the doctor had informed her that any disturbance of the slightest nature might cause the childs death" The deputies were not to be warded off, however. They informed her that they would have to search the premises. but that they would make as little noise as possible, whereupon they demanded an admittance, which was granted under protest.
 The officers finally found their way to the room where "the baby" was supposed to be lying i'll, but upon entering found no human being. They searched the room carefully and finally lifting the top mattress from the bed found that 40 half pints of liquor had been hidden between the mattresses. This 'baby tiger" was the only baby in the house, and 1t was apparently not at all i'll.
 A further search of the premises netted two casks of beer. The woman was placed under bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Field Dav at Anniston.

Anniston, October 30.-(Special. )-The anti-amendment people held the greatest mass meeting here today ever held in Anniston. The circuit court room and galleries, with seating capacity of over 1000, were packed and people were stand ing up in the aisles and sitting in the windows while P. G. Bowman and James Weatherly of Birmingham addressed them.
 The audience was composed mostly of farmers from all over the county with a good sprinkling of business men and every point made by the speakers was followed with a roar of applause.
 It was terrific demonstration and it is conceded on all sides that no s>eh demonstration has ever before been made in Calhoun county.
 If there was any doubt about the re- suit in Calhoun county this demonstra- ton has settled 1t.
 P. G. Bowman after addressing the Anniston audience spoke this afternoon to a large audience at Oxford and ad- dressed the people of Piedmont tonight, while James Weatherly, after speaking at Anniston, went to Jacksonville, where he spoke tonight. It has been field day for the defenders and the amenders are very blue over it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Situation at Mobile.

Mobile, October 3O-(Special) )-A1bert P. Bush chairman of the anti-amendment campaign committee for Mobile county, when interviewed today, said that the outlook was very encouraging.
 When asked relative to report said to have been sent out by Sheriff Drago to the effect that Mobile county would go for the amendment, he laughed at the idea, saying that evidently Sheriff Drago was very poorly informed, or thought 1t necessary to send out this erroneous statement in order to try to encourage the rapidly retreating amendment forces in other parts of the state.
 MT Bush said that Mobile county would go against the amendment by major ity of from 5000 to 40oo, the size of the majority depending upon the vote-the larger the vote the larger the majority.
 MT Bush further stated that every day prominent conservative men were coming out and actively opposing tae amend ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31

writes: For several years have been troubled with peculiar spasmodic af- fllction of the throat. It would seize me suddenly and for few minutes I would be unable to speak audibly, and my breath would be greatly interfer- ed with. I would be obliged to gasp for breath.
 T finally concluded that it was some catarrhal affection which probably excited the spasm. It interfered with my vocation as a preacher, attacking me occasionally In the pulpit.
 T had heard so much about Peruna as catarrh remedy that I determined to try it. After taking two bottles, my trouble has disappeared. feel sure that Peruna has greatly benefit ed me-"
 Rev. P. E. Swanstrom, Swedish Bap- tist Pastor, Box 228, Grantsburg, Wis, writes that from the use of Peruna he is perfectly well. entirely cured of chronic diarrhoe and catarrh.
 Peruna In Tablet Form.
 For two years Dr. Hartman and his assistants have necessarily labored to create Peruna in tablet form, and their strenuous labors have just been crowned with success. People who ob- ject to liquid medicines can now se- cure Peruna Tablets, which represent the medicinal ingredients of Peruna. Each tablet is equivalent to one aver age dose of Peruna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
CAN A DENTIST
 ATTACH TEETH?
Court Undecided as to Whether Writ Can Be Served on Gold
 as Filings.

Chicago. October 9o.-(Special )-Can a dentist attach the gold he has put in Q patients teeth for tervices rendered? This interesting legal point vaas raised In debtors court today when c. E. Doug- las, dentist, tried to discover enough property belonging to Miss B. Woolf to pay s22.50 bill for services.
 After some deliberation over Miss Woolf's small list of belongings, Judge Hines said:
 T do not see what there Is for the plaintiff, unless it is the gold in the teeth l do not know whether there is anything in the statutes covering this, but 1 should say 1t would be governed by the laws on improvement on real property"
 Here the case was dropped, at least temporarily, and the lawyers began to wonder whether mechanics lien was something. that could issue against the gold teeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Law Violations.

Sheffield, October 30.-(Special) )-W. w. Bennett, former chief of police of Shef- field, and now proprietor of a poolroom, was arrested yesterday charged with vio- lating the prohibition laws. A warrant was issued for John Hobson. employed in Bennetts poolroom, on the same charge, but it could not be served as he has left town Bennett was put under $500 bond to appear in police court Mon- day morning for trial. Four negroes em- ployed at the Hattie furnace were tried this morning in the recorders court for selling whisky. John Freeman and Felix Hood were convicted and given the lowest fine, $50 and costs and Charles Roach and Jesse Read weer acquitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Lonuer Holiday,

Huntsville. October 3O.-(Specia1.) .)-The Merrimack Cotton Mill has announced that there will be a curtailment of 10 per cent of it's production and the mills here will have full holiday Saturday of each week instead of just half holiday The high price of cotton and correspond ingly low price of manufactured goods is given as a reason for this move on the part of the management One or two other mills here will probably cut down production within the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
open Headouarters.

Huntsville. October 3o.-(Special. )-The anti-amendnent campaign committee of Madison county opened headquarters in this city today and will push the cam paign vigorously from now on until the election. J. w. Battle. Confederate veteran and a life long temperance man, is in charge of the headquarters.
 State Senator Spragins and David A. Grayson, president of the city council of Huntsville, spoke against the amerd- ment at Gurley last night to an audi ence that filled the chapel of the Madi- son County High school. Gurley has been claimed by the amendment people all along but their leaders there now admit that the majority for either side will not exceed 10 votes, so evenly is sentiment over the question divided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
/EWF F00TNIEAR - / 1910 FIRST AVENUE THE BIG SHOE STORE
ON ROAD TO RECOVERY.
LaGrange College Officials Still De-
 cline to Make Statement.

Atlanta, October 0-It was stated today that of the 40 pupils al the Georgia Milf tary academy, at East Point, eight miles from Atlanta, who were stricken with what is believed to have been ptomaine poioning, more than half are now on the road to recovery and the others also are showing improvement.
 Representatives of the La Grange Fe- male college at La Grange. Ga, today re- fused to give out any statement relative to conditions there, which are said to be similar to those at the East Point school. The young women who have been i'll, however, are reported to be rapidly re- covering.
 While the investigations have not been concluded, the sickness at both schools Is declared to be due to eating impure meats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
At Florence.

Florence. October 3o.-( Especial )-Col. Emmett O'Neal and Judge F. B. Almon spoke to a large crowd of people at the courthouse today.
 There were, by actual count 400 voters present
 They cheered the speakers from the very beginning and the interest was kept up until the meeting adjourned.
 The audience was made up principally of farmers, who had come in to hear the speakers.
 The old soldiers were there in great numbers, and when the speakers referred to what they had done from 1861 to 1865 the crowd went wild.
 There is no sort of doubt but what old Lauderda1e will roll up majority of more than 800 against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Elerce Contest in Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, october 3O-The fiercest political campaign in the experience of Louisville for many years closed with three mass meetings in the downtown districts tonight. Each was heavily at tended and much enthusiasm was dis played. There are four candidates for the office of mayor: A democrat, a republican, an independent democrat and an inde- pendent republican. Mayor James F. Grinstead is seeking reelection under the log cabin. while w. O. Head is mak- ing the fight for the democrats. The is- sues of the campaign have been strictly municipal, while the cry of negro dom ination," raised against the republicans by the opposition press, has lent excite ment to the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Library Club Work.

West Blocton, October 30.-(Special.)- The members of the Library club of West Blocton school gave a box supper last night at the schoolhouse. John F. Col son acted as auctioneer and the affair was a success, despite the small crowd Over S25 was realized for the club, and they will fit up a room in the school for the library. This work was started last year. when Principal H. D. Cullen organized the club. Last year they purchased a bookcase and a. considerable number of books, and this year they intend to in- crease the size and scope of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
MALES ARE DYING
 FAST IN CHICAGO
Health Department Attributes Differ ence in Death Rate to Better
 Lives Led by Women.

Chicago, October 3o.-(Special. )-Accord- ing to the Chicago health bulletin, is- sued tonight, Chicago would be an Adam less Eden were 1t not for the new male blood which is coming in. Figures com piled for five years show an astounding excess in the male death rate over the female death rate. The percentage of excss of male deaths per 10000 popula- tion is as high as 65 per cent in the case of alcoholism. In prevalent diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis the male ex- cess is about 50 per cent.
 Dr. c. St. Clair Drake, the statistician of the department of health, attributes this excess to the fact that women live better lives than men.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Bowie at SyIacauua.

Sylacauga, October 30.-(Special. )-Syd- ney J. Bowie, former congressman from this district made speech here this afternoon in opposition to the amend ment. The meeting was held in the ar mory and there were present about 225 people, about 50 of whom were under 21 years of age. From a careful estimate there were at least 75 men present who are not qualified voters, at least 30 who outspolSen for the amendment, and it is estimated that there were 60 men present against the amendment. Fully one-third of these were from Coosa coun- ty and adjoining beats in this county
 MT. Bowie made the usual speech against the proposition. Most of his talk was devoted to Comer-Law wrence- Weak ley and the prohibition statutes, he hav- ing very little to say about the amend ment itself.
 Dr. A. J. Dickinson from Birmingham addressed a meeting at the Central Cotton Mills, in response to petition sent him several days ago. He spoke for the amendment. The local amendment club tried to get division of time from the opposition for Dr. Dickinson, but after a conference with MT. Bowie over long distance telephone. they declined to d. vide time, so Dr. Dickinson and a goodly number of amendists went up and listened to the speech of MT. Bowie. So far as your correspondent can learn there were no conversions The lines have been tightly drawn in this beat. the local amendment club is thoroughly organized and doing effective work. This beat will give the amendment large majority.
 The Rev. J. T. Morris addressed the voters in the western part of this beat, at Oak Grove, this afternoon in behalf of the amendment.
 Prof. G. H. Thgpen addressed the voters at Herds Gap, two miles north of town,. this afternoon. This portion of the beat is almost solid for the amend ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
JUSTICE MOODY ILL.
Friends Say He VIII Never Sit on
 Supreme Bench Again.

Boston, October 3o.-(special. .)-Associate Justice William H. Moody of the United States supreme court is coming to Bos- ton tomorrow to enter the Corey Hill hos- pital in Brookline.
 For rest and treatment" his plysi- clans would have the word go out, but the people of Haverhil, where the justice lives, say that he will never take his seat on the supreme bench again.
 Early last summer Justice Moody came from Washington to his home in Haver- hill, where he has been confined ever since, much of the time being spent in bed.
 When the supreme court met for the first time after it's summer vacation Jus tice Moody and the late Justice Peckham were the only absentees from the bench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
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 KIDNEYS AND END BACKACHE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
At ThomasviIIe.

Thomasville, October 30.-(speclal. )--Be- fore J. P. Webb former solicitor of Mo- bile, had gotten half way into his ad- dress to about 300 men at the town hall today it was apparent that the aplenders would soon sit up and take notice.
 Mr. Webb spoke for one hour and used the major portion of his time in show ing up what the legislature had already done under the present constitution, and stated that the future could only be fore told by the past.
 In introducing MT. Webb A. B. Tucker stated that the last time MT. Webb had spoken from that platform 1t was fin be- half of that grand old man, John 1T. Morgan. and predicted that in this, as in that f1kht MT. Webb was on the winning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Republicans Organize.

Jasper, October So.-(specia1.)-D. H. Riddle of Coosa and l.. F. Greer of Cal houn and Pope M. Long of Walker spoke to large audience, composed principally of farmers, here today in opposition to the amendment. Confederate veterans were especially in evidence, and their rebel battle yell sounded vociferously at every period of the speeches. Much en- thusiasm prevailed.
 The republicans of Walker today organ ized an anti-amendment club and passed resolutions condemning the Fuller law as violative of article of the state consti- tuition. Pope Long presided. Judge J. B. Shields was elected president; J. w. Pow ell, vice-president, and H. W. Hamilton, secretary-treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
To Give Entertainn ent.

Albertville, October 9o.-(special)-T members of the Epworth league will give the play, A Day in Union Station" next Monday night. It will be under the direction of Mrs. E. O. McCord and Miss Bradley. The best local talent has been engaged and it promises to be very en- 1oyable evening to those who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
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Hands Cracked Open, Bled, Burned and Ached = Could Not Sleep nor Even Dress HmseIf-Professiona Treatment Failed to Help Him.
MAN OF 70 OWES SKIN
 COMFORT TO CUTICURA
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Blount Against Amendment.

Oneonta, October 3O.-(Special )-The people of Oneonta expect s. J. Bowie and s. D. Weakley on Monday to speak for and against the amendment As the case stands now, Oneonta City beat would have small majority against the amend ment and Blount county if the election were to come off now, would pail major ity against the amendment But the amenders claim to be gaining votes every day-from the rural districts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-31
Webster Escapes Capture.

Huntsville, October 3O.-(Spec:a1.)-No trace of Charles Webster, the young cot ton mill operative, who shot Deputy Sher- if E. l.. Miller Friday morning, has been found. It is not believed that he could have got far away from the city, and as there are numerous deputies out on the hunt for him, Sheriff Mitchell expects to have him in custody soon. Deputy Miller was a little better last night. but the chances appear to be against his recovery. The crisis in his case has not been reached.