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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Definition by Supreme Court.

To the Editor of The. Age-Herald:
 Many of the amendment supporters, and among them Hon. s. D. Weakley, are quoted by the press as claiming that the first section of the proposed amend ment has no reference to, and does not in- clude vinous liquors, such as grape and blackberry wine.
 The term alcoholic and malt liquors and other intoxicating beverages which is used therein, is broad and compre- hensive term It includes every conceiv- able kind of liquid intoxicant.
 The supreme court of Alabama rem dered an opinion on February IS, 1909, In the case of Marks vs. State, in which 1t defined alcoholic liquors at length, in the following language:
 Alcoholic means containing or per- taining to alcohol. Alcohol is the in toxicating principle. the basis of all in toxicating drinks"
 ..The term alcoholic liquors,' as used in the law, does not necessarily include every article or compound which con- tains alcohol. On the other hand, it does embrace all articles which contain alcohol or malt in such proportions or form, or state which are, or may be used as an intoxicating beverage, no matter what it is called or what else it contains or for what other purpose it was intended or is used, or for which 1t may be used.'
 The above definition can be found in volume IS, Southern Reporter, on pages S6S and S70. All of our seven supreme court judges concurred in the opinion which contains this definition. Any one who understands English will readily see from reading the above quotation that the term "alcoholic liquors,' as therein defined includes any kind of liquid which may be used as an intoxicating beverages, mo matter what it is called
 When Judge Weakley drew the amend ment and used the term alcoholc liouors" he doubtless had in mind the principle familiar to lawyers. that the adoption of word or term in statute or constitution is also an adoption Of the construction which has been placed on that word or term by the courts.
 When any one contends that the first seetion of the amendment does not in clude domestic wines; or that the word .smanufacture,' as used therein means making for sale;'' that person is seek ing to substitute his own campaign defini- ton which is born of political desper- ation, for the authoritative and deliber- ate utterances of Alabama's supreme jul dicial tribunal D. w. CRAWFORD.
 Greenvlle, October 2, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
REPUBLICANS PLAN
 GREAT MEETING
WILL MEET IN BIRMINGHAM SAT URDAY AT NOON TO PROTEST AGAINST ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

called by Julius w. Davidson to protest against the adoption of the proposed amendment will be called at Magnolia hall, Third avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. Saturday at noon.
 The hall has been handsomely decorated and the outlook is for an excellent crowd, and Mr- Davidson has been advised by many republicans of the northern section of the state that they will be present. Among the speakers who are expected to be on hand to address the meeting are Judge A. E. Stratton of Montgomery, Judge G. B. Randolph of Anniston, Judge J. B. Shields of Jasper, c. D. Alexander of Attalla and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
LODGE ANNIVERSARY.
Birmingham Temple Lodge Will Ob-
 serve Event.

The fourth anniversary celebration of Birmingham Temple lodge. A. F. and A. M, will be held tonight at the Ma sonic temple and all members of the lodge together with their families and friends are cordially invited to be pres ent programme of exceptional inter- est has been arranged as follows:
 Prayer-By the chaplain, Rev. J. D. Ray.
 Song, Nearer My God to Thee.'
 Violin solo, selected-Mrs. c. D. Dun ham.
 Reading, selected-Miss Thomas Roque- more.
 Quartet. selected-Miss Ina Shepard, Miss Bessie Cunningham, Miss Evelyn Going, Miss Ila Nunnally, Messrs. Harry Lyon. owen Gillespy, H. l.. Culver, Erin Farley.
 Solo, seected-Miss Bessie Cunningham
 Address. ''Why a Woman Can't Be a Mason'-Rev. Marvin R. Heflin.
 Solo, selected--Miss Ila Nunnally.
 Reading, selected-Mrs. Earl G. Maclin.
 Festival Te Deum Dudley Buck)-Miss Ina Shepard, Miss Bessie Cunningham, Miss Evelyn Going, Miss la Nunnally, Messrs Harry Lyon, Owen Gillespy, Fl. l.. Culver, Erin Farley.
 Refreshments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
VETERANS ADD
 NAMES TO LIST
WILL MEET SATURDAY AFTER NOON TO ENTER PROTEST AGAINST THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

Additional signatures continpe to be made to the call of Confederate veterans for the meeting which will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Saturday after noon to protest against the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment The veterans say they intend to get into the fight and show where the great bulk of their number stand on the important question. The call with the additional signatures reads as follows:
 To the Confederate Veterans:
 All Confederate veterans who are op- posed to writing police regulations in the constitution of the state of Alabama are requested to meet at the Chamber of Commerce in Birmingham, Ala. on Sat- urday. October 30, 1909, at 2:9o p. m., for the purpose of organizing for the de- feat of the proposed constitutional amendment. Let every veteran in the county who loves his home and family circle be on hand as there will be busi- ness of great importance before you. .Re- member the day and the hour
 John G. Smith. W. B. Leedy. J. c. Ma ben. N. A. Stuart, w. B. Hamill, T. J. Hickman, J. T. Wagoner, A. N. Johnston, T. B. Cowart, W. E. Douglass, J- F. Montcrief, G. Stevens, W. A. Gould, A. Slaughter, w. T. Mclaughlin, J. B. Marshall, w. D. Holcomb, J. D. Dab ney. R. H. L. Whorton, James A. AL len. H. R. Merrill. A. Ragland, R. H. Milan, D. l.. Bridges. J K. P. Lacey. ]. c. Savage, J. J. Dunlap. H. M. Brown. Robert J. Beasey, E. Carpenter. J. s. Newman, w. H. villines, J. J. Jones, W. H. Lovins, A. F. Smith, w. D. Ev- ins. Joseph A. Jones, H. Wideman, Fred Smith, s. H. Coggins. J. P. Reid, w. M. Jones, w. H. Jolly, N A. Adams, w. D. Grant W. J. Lacey B. B. Brown, J. M. Harrell, W. H. Hall, J. F. B. Jack son, A. M. Brown, John H. Brown. Ben Johnson, J. N Bugg, W. A. Smith, J. w. Moore, J. M Gillis, E. A. Smith, T. H. Milsap, A. V. Brown, R. A. Williams, I. B. Kelly, B. Greil, F. w. Jones, N. N. Strother, J. w. Echols. c. B. Arlington, J. c. Widman. H. c. Duly, B. F. Old ham, Samuel Hatfield, J. R. Coleman, w.. A. Sistrunl. J. G. Summers, B. F. Sud dith. N. M. Chamblee, J. T. Wolford, Isaih Tidwell, T. J. McKinin, N. H. Sledge, F. J. Cox. L. A. East. Robert McMurray, J. B. Allen. W. M. Jones. J. w. Coleman J. B. Lentz, E. w. Booker, ]. w. Harrell, T. l., Robinson, A. Will Hams, s. H. Watkins c. c. Williamson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
"A Fool and His Moneu.n '

A w. Cross's excellent company, in cluding Lawrence Craddock, will be re- membered in this city for his appear ance on the local stage in many excellent entertainments. He Is booked to appear at the Jefferson tomorrow night in "A Fool and His Money" sprightly, whole some comedy, which has been one of the biggest and most sensational hits of this and last season wherever pre- scented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

In the second division of the city court the case of Mrs. Hannie Jirod vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany, suit for the recovery of damages for alleged personal injuries, is still on trial, but will probably be concluded today.
 The case of o. H. Hammond vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany is on trial in the third division of the city court. The jury in the case of B. w. Skinner vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company re- turned a verdict awarding the plaintiff $500 damages.
 Chancellor A. H. Benners returned to his regular docket here yesterday after having held court in Tuscaloosa for two days. In the case of w. w. Watson ct al vs. Ophelia Ray ct al, decree con- firming the registers report of cer- tain sale was entered. A decree order ing the specific performance of a cer- tain contract was rendered in the case of w. W. Hollingsworth ct al vs. Alex Gillespie ct al.
 In the circuit court Judge A. o. Lane Is engaged in the trial of the case of R. F. Bryant vs. J. B. Moon. A con- sent judgment for $75 was rendered in the case of Archie Jones vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. The jury in the case of George H. Taylor vs. J. b. Oliver returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
 Judge Coleman continued the majority of cases set on his docket in the cir cult court yesterday. The jury in the case of the Jaffe Jewelry company vs. Bessie Ellsworth awarded the plaintiff ss5. A consent judgment for $lQo was rendered in the case of the Johnston County Savings bank vs. J. Nj. Bibby.
 Non-capital cases are being tried in the third division of the criminal court this week. Judge s. L. Weaver presid-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
FURNACE IN BLAST.
Stack of Southern Steel at Chatta
 nooga Is Again Busy.

Chattanooga, October N.-(Special )-The Chattanooga furnace, which was az ouired by the Southern Iron and Steel company, has gone into blast after being idle for two years. when it went into bankruptcy Fully $2O,000 has been spent in repairs and other Improvements. The company, before it went into bankruptcy, was a part of the holdings of the South ern Steel company. This company went into bankruptcy. The Southern Iron and Steel company new company. was formed which took over all of the prop critics of the Southern Steel company, of which the Chattanooga furnace was q part. Before putting it again in opera ton 1t was thoroughly overhaued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
PLANS ACCEPTED
 FOR NEW CHURCH
Work Will Begin on Southside Struc- ture Within the Next Three
 Weeks.

It is announced that final plans for the handsome church edifice to be built by the Southside Baptist congregation have been accepted and that work will begin on the structure in about three weeks The ultimate cost of the church will be about sl0000o and it will be one of the handsomest buildings in the city.
 The congregation has for some time being using the Sunday school room at the corner of Eleventh avenue, south, and Nineteenth street for services. The Sunday school room will form a part of the main building when completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Patents Issued.

Washington, October 27.-(Special.)- )- Patents issued: A. J. Camp, Birning- ham, car record book; F. H. Crockard Rirmingham blast furnace charging ap- paratus: s. w. Wright, Eden, car coup ling Rural carriers appointed: Court land. route 1. Grover c. Terry carrier no substitute; Toney. route l. Stevens O. Bland carrier. no substitute. V. Viola Odiorne appointed postmaster at LaPine. Crenshaw county, vice B. s. Warner, re- v,,rrxyad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Jones Restraints Action
 To Remote Local Cases

Judge Thomas Jones of the United States court issued an order Tuesday at Montgomery restraining Clerk Walter Mo Adory of the Jefferson county circuit court and the secretary of state from in terfering with the removal of certain cases from the state to the federal court
 The same proceedings are being taken to allow this removal of cases by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
"CumberIand 61."

Rich in southern color and humor is the Baldwin Melville Stock company's s opening week production of Cumberland '61," at the cozy Virginia theatre this week. A military romance written around a Kentucky feud, 1t affords a number of beautiful scenes while the love lines are interspersed with the richest humor. The company is exceptionally capable and presents the play in pleasing style. There will be a matinee Saturday. Next week s production will be Eleanor Robsons great success. "Salomy Jane.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28

Louisville and Nashville. and was granted to the Western Union sometime ago. The restraining order was received at the local marsha1s office yesterday and immedi- ately served on MT. McAdory It restraints him from certifying the removal of the cases to the secretary of state, who, un- der the state law, would proceed to re- yoke the license of the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Top o, tn World"

Tonight. at the Jefferson theatre. a per formance of the fantastical comic opera. 'The Top O tn World" will be given by Bailey and Austin and the original company, in as complete manner as during it's entire year engagement at the Casino and Majestic theatres, New York city: six months at the Studebaker theatre, Chicago, and three months at the Majestic theatre, Boston, all last sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
The Majestic's Popularity.

Substantial appreciation of the clean and wholesome play, Lovers Lane," by Mabel Paige and her company at the Majestic, is evidenced by the large at tendance at this pretty little playhouse. There will be performance every night, with another matinee Saturday, at which popular prices will prevail. Next week s bill will be Sweet Clover" in which Adelaide Thurston made her greatest bft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
CITY ITEMS.

Has Foot Cut On-william Tar hrough, an employe of the Dimmick Pipe works at North Birmingham, had one of his feet cut off yesterday morn ing by a piece of machinery in the shop. The foot was cut off instantly and the shock to his system exceed ingly great. He was removed to St. . Vincent's hospital in an ambulance and is in a precarious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
kaImus Fined $1o65.

Cincinnati. October 27.-Otto Kalmus convicted of misuse of the mails in tn, conduct of an institute purporting t. cure epilepsy, was fined $loS6 by Unite; States Judge Sater today. kaImus wa convicted more than year ago and tn sentence had been withheld pending : motion for. new trial. which Kalmu' withdrew today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Tim Murphy Seat Sale.

The sale of seats for the return engage ment of Tim Murphy in Cupid and the Dollar at the Jefferson theatre Satur- day matinee and night, opens at the box office at o'clock this morning. This vehicle served for the inimitable come dian to open the season at the Jefferson last year, and The Age-Herald said of the comedy of manners: "The laughter was frequent and unstinted, while the applause was wholesouled."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
PERSONAL

A. B. Coffman of Toledo, general sales manager of the Consolidated Manufactur- ing company spent yesterday in the city with his old college mate, Lucien C.. Brown.
 Morris R. Ramsay, who has spent the last three years in the mining districts of Colorado and washington, and the coal and coke districts of Pennsylvania, has returned to Birmingham to live, and will have engineering offices in the Brown Marx building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
James c. Alexander,

James C. Alexander. the 13-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. w. R. Alexander, died yesterday at the family residence, 1925 First avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later Interment will be in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Thurston at the Bijou.

Feats of magic and mystery have all ways had special fascination for the women, who will have an opportunity to witness the performance of Thurston at today's matinee. Saturdays matinee will appeal strongly to the children. who will be invited upon the stage to see the beautiful lion which takes part in every performance. Nightly performances all this week
 David Higgins in Captain Clay of Missouri will be next weeks offering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Marriaoe Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 w. H. Manly of Birmingham to Miss Martha Edith Johnston.
 Albert Penola of Bessemer to Miss Fan nie Boomer.
 Robert L. Cowden of Indo to Mrs. Anna Beavers.
 William J. Carroll of Bessemef to Mrs. Mandie Hyden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
MASONIC NOTICE

All friends of Birmingham Temple Lodge No. 636 A. E. & A. M. are invited to attend Fourth Anniversary exercises this evening at 8 o'clock. La dies especially invited. Ma sonic Temple.
 Walter K. McAdory, Secy. Ernest Redd, w. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
subscriutIons for V. M. c. A.

Huntsville, October T.-(Special.) )-The first reports of the Young Mems Chris tan association campaign have been made. showing that in the first day of work the sum of $s4s6 kas subscribed. There are 10 teams out at work and they expect to have the necessary $S5.0O0 sub scribed within 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Parker Brown.

Parker Brown, age s2 years died at the family residence, 401 Kate avenue. Gray mont, at o'clock last night. The re- mains will be sent to Portersville, Ala. by Mewbourne & Spain at 4:o5 o'clock this afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
Rev. McIntuff Accepts Call.

Rev. Robert McIntuff of Gate City, Va, has accepted the call recently extended him to become pastor of the Bryson Me ,norial Presbyterian church in West Huntsville. He will take charge of his duties there about November l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
T. F. Bowie. pIes al TaIucah.

Huntsville, October N.-(Special.) )-T. F. Bowles, a highly respected citizen of Nor gan county, died at the home of his sister. Mrs. J. B. Crowder. at Taluch yesterday afternoon. He was 50 years old and had been i'll five months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
East Rirminoham Incident.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Sunday night at East Birmingham Methodist church when the Rev. Woodall, the pastor. asked the men to stand who were in favor of the amendment there were at least 8 Or more who stood. in place of or or even Il or IS, as stated by your correspondent Monday morning.
 DIR. s. L. WILLIAMS. East Birmingham, October 27, 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
How Juries stand.

A poll of three juries serving in the city court this week was made yesterday to find how they stood on the amendment. The first was g to against, the second to 3 against and the third 10
 2 against. The total vote was 2S
 to s against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
g. T. shaw { Son. Undertahers.
Green Undertaking Company.
Mewbourne 6 spain. und't'kers. Tel. 1sss

personally attend to all funeral direct inE and embalming. My ambulance ser vice is the best. LICE JOY.
 Undertaken and Funeral Director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
,2s.s2ssss8as9e Gs9s98aS9sG8g

Worlds Champion Barney Oldfield and others. State Fair Grounds. Tuesday. Nov. 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28

The following is the local report of the limited States weather bureau at for 24 hours ending at 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 27.-Weather fore cast:
 Alabama-Fair Thursday and Friday; light variable winds.
 Mississippi-Fair Thursday and Friday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-28

Special meal tickets worth S1.25 for $1.00, today, Friday and Saturday, at Lonto's Cafe.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-15
a. ois Time ouaok.

In the right hands it is a poor root
that will not work both ways. An old
quack doctor, according to the Wash
sagton correspondent of the Boston
Herald, was once called to see boy
who had chills and fever.
He proceeded to scratch the bark OF
q root and put some in one glass OF
water and some in another glass Of
water.
"Give the medicine in this glass for
the chills.' he then said to the lads
mother, ''but give this in the other
glass when the fever comes on"
'But, DOCTOR the mother protested,
at is exactly the same in both glass
es.''
ooh, not at all" declared the quack.
''But 1 saw you scrape the bark off
the same root and put n in each
glass"
"Yes,'' admitted the quack. smoothly
''but you didn't see how l did it, my
dear lady. This for the chills scrape
up on the root, and that makes it high
cockalorum. This for the fever
scrape down on the root, and that
makes it low cockahighrum."
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-15
rakinn Their Tsmpsraturs.

For three days on transatlantic
cattle steamer, with passenger accom-
modations, Mrs Billings had been en-
deavoring by persistent and continu-
Gus questionings to obtain some ideas
as to nautical proceedings, and the
other passengers had about reached
the end of their patience.
"Well," remarked Miss Talbot at
dinner as she passed the salt, 81 am
glad to find that they treat the cattle
so humanely on board. Why. they
take the temperature twice a day reg
ularly."
"Oh," cried Mrs. Billings in high
piercing crescendO, .'do they really:
I'm so glad to hear it. but I shouldn't
think they could very well"
''Why not. madam" inquired an ED
erly man on her left.
"Well-wcll. why" said Mrs Bill
Hngs, 81 should think that it would be
hard to keep a clinical Thermometer in
a cows mouth long enough to get any
temperature without having it crush
ed.',Youth's Companion
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-15
Tobacco and Tin Foil.

General Winfield Scott was responsi-
BILE for tin foil being wrapped around
tobacco. That fact came out in the
legal contest over the VIII of the &c
centric millionaire tobacco dealer, John
Anderson. Early in the forties of the
last century Mr.. Anderson kept a pop
alar cigar store on Broadway Felix
McClosky, for many years the tobac-
consists salaried companion and agent,
testified that one day, in 1913 he
thought, General Scott came into the
store and asked Anderson If he
couldn't devise some way of keeping
tobacco so it would not be affected by
age and changes in climates. Ander-
son thought about it and shortly after
hit upon the plan of wrapping cigars
and chewing tobacco in tin foil, there
by keeping the tobacco moist for a
long time. His tin foil covers became
popular, and his preserved tobacco was
much in demand during the Mexican
war and the California gold rush,
swelling his business to enormous pro
portions and soon making him multi
millionaire.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-01-15
a GratsfuI crah.

s.Alfred Sommerlad, musical director,
of the Devonshire Park theater, East
bourne, and Edgar Bateman, the song
writer, out fishing caught an edib!s
crab" says an English periodical.
-rhey tossed it back into the water.
at that moment an accidental kick
sent the bait box after the crab. There
was one fragment of bait adhering to
the hook. and this was lowered into
the sea, and the anglers left the rod
for a time When they returned they
found their basket, which they had
left empty. full to overlooking with
fine founders, soles, rock, whiting
and plaice. The explanation was soon
forthcoming. Painfully making its
way up the fishing line came the crea-
ture whose life had been spared bear
ing in its nippers fine young conger
eel, which it placed with the other fish
on the basket. Then it dropped back
into the water. Apparently the CRATE
full crab, knowing tha$ he had caused
the bait to be lost, had deposited if
teen and one-half pounds of live fish
in the creel as u thank Offering for its
life being spared