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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
EMMET o,NEAL.

From the Alabama Courier of Athens
 The Courier wishes that every reader of the county could have read the for nal announcement of Hon. Emmet ONeal for governor, which was pub lished in the Birmingham Age Herald 10 days ago, and but for the fact that 1t is entirely too long for reproduction here we would give 1t. It had the true ring of an honest and manly and statesmanlilxe paper. It was written to the people of the state, giving forth whindle of demagogue, but it Is open, frank and patriotic.
 Colonel O'Neal is the man who sounded the tocsin of war against the recently deceased amendment, which sought to bind forever the hands of the free people of Alabama. It was he who IS soon as the matter was broach ed, but before the legislature had passed the enabling act, sounded the note of warning to the people of the danger of the proposed amendment, and when the legislature, under the whip of Mall lory, Conner and Lawrence, passed the act. he took the stump, challenging Weakley. the daddy of the child, to bitter was his arraignment of the char acter of the measure, that Weakley soon took refuge behind pressing busi- ness and left O'Neal to go over the state alone to warn the people of the danger that besct them. and to kill the measure as they would a venomous adder.
 It is not saying too much when we state that the people of Alabama owe more to Hon. Emmet O'Neal for the death of the amendment than all oth- CTS. He organized the war. he took the lead in the fight, and from more stumps in Alabama than any other man was heard his clarion-like voice, sounding to the people a warning of danger that lurked in the measure.
 The amendment people are fighting him. This was to be expected. He hurt them. He gave blows that left their sting. They want MT. Mallory, the man who really forced the measure upon the people. It was he who rushed in when the measure was about to fail and gave the necessary strength to carry 1t through. Then the crowd that used him turned against him and of fered another sacrifice in the form of Judge Weakley.
 O'Neal can hold his own with the best of them and he is unafraid to take up the battle with them.
 A democrat, a statesman and friend to the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Ordered to Quit Business.

Columbus, O., January 21.-State In surance Superintendent c. c. Lemert today ordered the Columbus Casualty company, which began business in September, 1908, to cease doing busi- ness because of an apparent impair ment of $26,O00 in its $100,000 capital. The impairment was due to expenses which encroached on the capital as the company started without surplus. Of ficials of the company sought to make up the impairment by forming New Jersey holding company, to which the objected. A mandamu5 suit will be filed, the company an- nounces, to test the legality of the superintendents position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Corporation Bill Is Revised.

Washington, January 21.-Another and probably the final general revision
 of the federal incorporation bill has been sent to the public printer by At torney General Wickersham. The pros pect now appears favorable for the in- troduction of the bill into both houses of Congress next week. Considerable comment has been made that the measure, as originally framed, did not contain forfeiture clause by which a corporation violating the law would
 have it's charter revoked. Power is to be delegated to alter, amend, or repeal charters granted under the law, it is de- clared, and this is expected to meet the situation, making 1t within the province of the government to afford adequate protection to public interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

has resigned a position on the New Or leans Item, and in a few days will be- come actively connected with the stan of the Montgomery Advertiser.
 w. c. Davis of Jasper, candidate for Congress from the Sixth district, is at the Morris. He is a member, too. Of the state democratic executive committee.
 H. P. Gibson, a well-known coal oper- ator of Corona, is registered at the Mor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Your Poll Tax

Alabama's vote last November was larger than the most liberal estimaters had predicted. The proportion of voters over 45 years of age is greater than is generally supposed and the men under 45 who are exempt from the payment of a poll tax make up 8 considerable total. There is no way, therefore, to determine with any de- gree of accuracy how many voters are embraced in these two classes. Ap- proximate figures have been merely guess work But it is known that fhou- sands of meE were disfranchised in November simply because they had failed to pay their poll tax.
 This is to be a most important cleo ton year. State, county and city cleo .tions are to be held and every citizen who has had the right to register should be sure that he is qualified to vote.
 The thousands who have failed to pay their poll tax should delay no longer. The number having paid dur ing the past few days is comparatively small. February 1 is the last day on which poll taxes can be paid as a  qualification for this years elections. Many good citizen was greatly cha grined last fall when he found that he had no poll tax receipt for 1908. He thought he had paid but the fact was : that he had overlooked the matter.
 There is no valid excuse for men who are able to pay s1.50 to become indifferent and forget to pay. Remem- Der February 1 Pay today or Monday if you can, but do not let February 1 slip by with you as delinquent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

and methods of tilling the soil. favored
 with the south's mild winter climate, and
 he would produce dollars from out the
 soil in a manner that would startle
 the corn belt states.
 It is a conceded fact that the rigors of the northern winter has it's drawbacks, especially to the stock raiser, who has to expend large sums of money in shel- tering and caring for his herds. I firmly believe that just as good and high-grade horses. cattle and hogs can be produced in the south as in the north. It has never been done, that is true. but then the southern planter has never given his special attention to stock raising.
 The south is exceedingly well adapted for the man of an agricultural turn of mind If he works a bountiful harvest is sure to follow Our Iowa system of tilling the soil Is almost wholly unknown to the south, and our advanced machin- cry and utensils would soon turn the abused soil and traekless barrens of Dixieland into earthly paradise. Good land can be bought cheap. The climate is all that mortal man could wish for, and is sure to be appreciated by the man who has Lad to shovel paths through the snow five months out of the year in the north.
 The west no longer holds out any spe- cial inducements to the home-seeker; he must turn elsewhere and the south just now holds out the most alluripg and tempting offer
 These remarks of the Iowa farmer apply to the south in general, but as the IoWan visited every southern state he must have been especially inn pressed with the varied resources and the splendid opportunities found here. This Southern Number enterprise of Golfers should be followed up by systematic effort on the part of this states agricultural department to bring colonies from the northwest to the sections of Alabama.
 The south's population is now esti- mated at 27,o00, 0OO-which is an in- crease of 100000 since 1880. AS a new era of southern expansion is set ting in there is reason to believe that the increase in population within the next 10 years will be fully equal to that of the last 30 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
cb,roed With Horse steaIIno.

Columbus, O., January 21.-Oscar Bingham, a travelling salesman for stock and poultry foods, was taken to Marion, Ind, tonight by Sheriff George to answer to a charge of horse steal ing. According to Sheriff George eight members of notorious band of horse and chicken thieves are under arrest at Marion, and according to confession of one of them Bingham has been using the business of food selling as a blind to conceal his operations in stealing horses, which he has carried on for 16 years. He has become wealthy, it is alleged The sheriff said he had reports of IF stolen horses charged to the man under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
A commendabIe Plan.

''The plan of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to offer prizes for the most beautiful gardens and yards in Ensley is eommendable and should bring good results" said travelling man yes- terday.
 This plan has been adopted in a few places by corporation officials and with good results. At Alabama City, for in- stance. the management of the Dwight Manufacturing company some years ago inaugurated such a plan, and the hand some appearance of the town attracts the attention of every one who passes the place.
 '"The Dwight company offers two prizes of 500 every year, one for the best veg etable garden and the other for the best flower garden or yard. The judges se- lected for awarding the prizes are select ed from residents themselves. and the company officials have no voice in the matter.
 Alabama City has the reputation of be- ing the prettiest, cleanest and healthiest mill town in the south, and the manage ment is due much of the credit for the interest they take in the comfort of the employees"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Conferences over Controversy.

Mexico City, January 1.-Two confer ences today between J. M. Brown, pres ident of the National Railways of Mex leo, and committees representing the conductors and engineers seemingly brought the controversy between the management and the men no nearer to solution and negotiations will be con- tinued tomorrow No information could be obtained either from the officials or members of the committee as to what transpired at the meeting, but it was stated that there was still chance that an adjustment would be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
To Be the New West

Golfers "Southern Number" which appears this week, devotes 12 pages to the extensive section of country lying south of the Mason and Dixon line. Among the large captions are these, "The Next West-The South Is Now Experiencing the Expansion That Went on In the w est Twenty Years Ago" The southern articles are we'll illus trated and in the striking double-page picture group is an excellent cut, with lines reading, "The United States Steel plant at Birmingham, Ala, soon to be doubled in capacity"
 Az Golfers is one of the great weeklies its intelligent presentation of the south's rich resources will attract wide attention On the page headed ssNotes of Southern Trip" Golfers gives an Iowa mans experience. Many thousands of Iowa farmers" says Col l19I D, ScchluS OW-piiCCd Adi III ldnuos have gone to Canada. The south wants that surplus of farmers sons. The south claims she has more to offer than Canada--as good soil for corn, a longer growing season, more sunshine ---and the. American flag. If the south can get the stream flowing from Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas will soon fall in"
 Here is what one Iowa farmer says Of the south:
 have visited and personally inspected avory state south of the Mason and Dixon IluA I have been forced many times 6 contrast them with Iowa my home oto1o. where was raised on farm. ss,fo n Iowa farmer. or any other good oorfhern farmer, and place him in this oopntsy. with his energy. advanced ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
saxInns Bank Closed.

South Bridge, Mass, January 2.-De- posits of $2,3e8.7sS were tied up today when the South Bridge Savings bank was closed by a supreme court injunction following the discovery by bank exam iners of an apparent discrepancy be- tween the deposit ledger and statement of deposits as submitted by the treasurer, John A. Hall. Hall, who has been treas urer of both the bank and of the town of South Bridge for 15 years, has been absent since yesterday and his where abouts is unknown here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Mr.. chrlsty Wants pIvorcs.

New York, January N.-Mrs. Howard Chanler Christy, wife of the artist, back today in New York from zanesville. O., where she has been contending for the custody of her daughter. is expected to remain and institute separation proceed inrs. friends who met her at the station declare. Mrs. Christy recently announced that she would have nothing moro to do with the artist and had no desire for reconciliation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Brazil Ia ApprecIatlve.

Washington, January 21.-The state department has received from the United States ambassador at Rio De Janeiro the text of telegram received by him from the Brazilian minister of foreign affairs, expressing the appre- citation of the Brazilian government for the sympathy and high respect shown by the United States on the occasion of the death of the late Ann bassador Nabuco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Two Foraers convIetad.

New Orleans. January n.-Fourteen years in the penitentiary at hard labor was the sentence which was given to both Guixzeppe Fragamore and Oscar Runyan in tho criminal district court to- day, following their conviction sevsral days ago on charges of forgery. These two men are alleged to have been nsm- bers of a clever gang of forgers whe have been operating In New Oreians and other southern cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Rin Deal Ia Pendina.

Pensacola, Fla, January 21.-A big deal in timber lands, tram railroads and sawmill plants is pending in the l.. N. Dantzler Lumber company of Bi- loxi, Scranton and Gulfport, 1t Is said here, and the George B. Wood Lumber company of Caryville, consisting of large sawmill plant, as well as over 50, ,0OO acres of timber land is involved. The consideration is said to approxi- mate $700,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Test of Corporation Tax Law.

Washington, January M.-The first die rect steps to have the supreme court of the United States to decide the constitu- tionahty of the corporation tax imposed by the Payne tariff act was taken today when the case of Stella P. Flint. as gen. eral guardian of the property of Samuel N. Stone, Jr.. a minor. against, the Stone F. Tracey company of Windsor, Vt. was filed in the office of the clerk of the court,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Griffith VIII Not Trade.

Cincinnati, January 21.-Roger Bres- nahan, manager of the St. Louis Ma tionals, arrived in Cincinnati today for the purpose of arranging some trades" with Clark Griffith, the Cincinnati man. ager. The two magnates had long conference, but without result This evening MT. Griffith declared that there was no chance of any exchange with St. Louis. Bresnahan left tonight for St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Patrick Makes New Move.

New York, January 21.-Albert T. Patrick, who is serving life sentence for the murder of William Marsh Rice, made application today to the appel late division of the supreme court for a writ of habeas corpus allowing him to appear and resist the action for his disbarment which the Bar association has brought. In this way Patrick, it is said, expects to get his case again be- fore the courts and secure another chance for freedom. Decision was re- served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
coUNsEL.

From the Latin of Persius. Indulge thy genius while the hours thins
 own; Even while we speak, some part of is
 has flown. Snatch the swift-passins good; twin end
 ere long In dust and shadow, and an old wifs's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
charaed With Murder.

Lexington, Ky. January H.-After three weeks search, Frank Crabtree was arr rested today at Somerset, Ky, charged with the murder of Andrew Ramsey. whose robbed, mutilated and partially in- cinerated corpse was found in the ruins of a ''blind tiger'' near that town. Frank Perkins, who was arrested soon after the crime was discovered, is said to have confessed. duplicating Crabtree as the real slayer. woman and a boy arc also under arrest in connection with the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Hack and TaxIcab Rates.

"The making of new taxicab and hack schedule was revising the tarin upward" said a citizen yesterday.
 q was hopeful that the council would not increase the rate which was charged heretofore, and can see no reason why 1t was increased.
 "TIowever nasmuch as the rate was boosted, I think the council should take action in such a way that hacks and taxicabs can be obtained at a certain place or certain places at any and all times.
 When it rains the hackmen cautiously withdraw into their holes and sending taxicab out into the storm has caused the owners of those machines to hesitate in the past.
 .I am not a chronic kicker, but since the tariff has been revised upward do hope that there will be no danger of a gigantic trust of conveyance com panies. It costs enough to live as 1t is
 And furthermore, since the tax on moving your trunk to the stations Is So enormous, I should think the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company has an opportunity to increase its pus- mess and to become more popular With the people than it is today"
 About Persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Squadron Starts Home.

Washington, January 21.-The armored cruiser squadron. composed of the West Virginia, Colorado, Maryland, California, Washington, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. which was sent out to the Orient on cruise of evolution, sailed today from Yokohama for Honolulu, en route to the United States. From San Francisco the Tennessee and Washington will go to represent the United States at the Arr genuine centennial exposition at Buenos Ayres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
 The fastest way to spend money is to have a lawsuit over it.
 The best of people ned a little toning up with what isn't so good.
 4 man thinks he has a fine mind to know how to knot a necktie right.
 What man thinks he knows is of much more importance to him than what some body else really knows.
 People get so much fun out of being fools they never stop to think whether they Couldn't some other way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
eank Held Up By One Man.

Burlington. Iowa, January 21.-A lone highwayman entered the West Burlington Savings bank this afternoon and at the point of revolver secured $60, all the money in sight. The man then backed out of the bank and dis appeared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Thread Mills Will Shut Down.

Pawtucket, R l., January 21.-Be- cause of strike last Wednesday of the doffers at the Coates thread mills the corporation today posted notices at all six of it's factories announcing that they will be shut down next Mon- day for an indefinite period. The shut down order affects 5000 hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
Boy Admits Being In Plot.

Jackson. Mich. January H.--Accordins to the police. Ray Horsman, 21-year-old store clerk, and son of a deputy sheriff. confessed today that he was the man shot at last night by a policeman watch ing a decoy "Black Hand' package. Horsman is said to have declared that he went to get the package at the insti- gation of another person, who is not named, and to whom is attributed let ter sent from Chicago, demanding $10,0o1 of Charles c. Bloomfield local cap fta1ist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
That was a mild "insurgeo of u

That was a mild "insurge' of the opposition republicans in Lincoln, Neb. The net result was an expression of confidence that Tafr would get every thing in line before the end of his term. The insurging of republican voters at this stage of the game does not amount  to anything.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Richard Harding Davis knows how to sympathize with his chum, Howard Chandler Christy. However, there isn't quite so much fireworks in the Davis matrimonial difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

4 would-be suicide who doesn't make good is liable to be assessed a stiff fine by Pittsburg judge. Pittsburg don't stand for any flukes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Governor Hughes talks of quitting politics so he can make some money for his family. What a pity old Diog- ines has cashed ini
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Cobless corn having been reported from Montana, we again rise to ask why somebody doesn't take the ache out of cucumbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
goRBEARANcE.

Young Tomldns is a remarkable lover.-
 'In what respect?"
 ''Ie has been wooing a certain young woman for the past six months and de- clares he has never quoted to her that stanza of Omar Kayyam's beginning. An Iovel could you and I with Him conspire.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

One of the most eonsiderate men on record fell out of window the other day and yelled, Look out below!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

The increased production of gold and silver during last year does not seem to reduce the high cost of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

The Electric Sleep" is something new in anesthetics. People who try it in an electric chair never wake up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

The story of Cannon's retirement, which is running serially in the news papers, will be concluded about March, 1911
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Tn the hands of Elihu Root, Secre- tary Ballinger should feel reasonably secure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Peggy is a hen who lays eggs worth $50 apiece. It is a serious loss to her owner when Peggy takes day off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Pig iron prices are not shooting up, but while there is no excitement in the market the tone is firm and inquiry is active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
COULDN'T FEAzE MARK.


 Here is a new story about Mark Twain which is going the rounds of the press:
 Mark Twain, when he worked in Me- vada, on the Virginia City Enterprise, in- serted in the news good many board- ing house jokes In revenge, the hu- morist's sensitive fellow boarders in vir- ginia City decided to put up a game on him. They enlisted the landlady's help, and at the Thanksgiving dinner at the boarding house Mark Twain, by a dex- trous piece of sleight-of-hand, was served, apparently direct from the fowl, with a turkey leg of painted wood. You've changed your poultry dealer, haven't you ma'am?' Why, no. MT. Clemens. What makes you think SOP This turkey he answered, giving the wooden drunstick little whack with his knife; is the tenderest morsel I've struck in this house for some months.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
DREADFIIL.

It surely is fearful sight
 To see the blizzard blow, When cover on your bed is light And coal is getting low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

A million dollars seems to make less fuss in New York than hundred- dollar bill does in one-horse town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

Perhaps while he was sailing about in California skies, Paulhan got bird seye view of prune orchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
HARD TO LEARN

In. speaking, drinking-everythingi That fellow makes a hit, Who stops before he goes too far And knows just when to quit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22

The sunny south, even when it is not very sunny, is a pleasanter winter sec tion than the snowbound north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-22
SIGHTSEEING IN TURKEY

harem-every man becoming his own 5ailer, as it were. I remarked:
 T suppose that is to keep the neigh bors from stealing their wives"
 but the horse doctor-wiser and more observant-said:
 No; 1t is to keep neighbor from breaking in and leaving another"