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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
CANNON DEFENDS
 POLICIES OF PARTY Accepts Twentieth Nomination for Congress PLEDGES ARE KEPT Speaker Cannon Says the Payne Tarin Law Needs no Defense ns the Law
 Speaks for Itself in Its
 Application

Danville, H., September 2.-At the Eighteenth congressional convention held here this afternoon strong resolu- tions were adopted indorsing President Taft for keeping the pledges of the re- publican platform and for collecting money from the sugar trust of which 1t defrauded the government through un- derweighing.
 Resolutions were also adopted strongly indorsing Speaker Cannon on his record while speaker. te
 Speaker Cannon, in accepting his twen- tieth nomination for Congress, said the present tariff needed no defense and de- clared the agitation for its revision dan gerous to the welfare of the country. He said in part:
 1T want to express my conviction that this is to be campaign for the serious consideration of the one national policy which touches every man in the coun- try. That is the policy as to how we are to raise s1,o0O,0 900 a year for the expenses of the various functions that have been put upon the federal treasury, not by one party or one section of the COQItAyS Dy li6 WlOlO PSOPiC " eiASi d6 itation for the development of agricul- ture, the regulation of railways, the in- spection of mines, the improvement of rivers and harbors; the payment of pen- sions to the veterans of our war; the maintenance of the army and navy; the care of national forests; the reclamation of arid lands and the multiplicity of other demands that are made on Congress for appropriations and supported as a rule by a majority regardless sof political di- vision
 ''The minority party in Congress always indulges in talk about economy, but they vote for the largest appropriations. There are now in the various committees of the House of Representatives bills in troduced by democrats alone which would call for appropriations alone amounting to nearly $500. 900 moro than was ap- propriated.
 s.rhe tariff contest today is just what it has been 50 years-a contest between protection and free trade. We now have in command of the democrats in the House of Representatives a man who has never attempted to dodge or explain away the democratic position. The Hon. Champ Clark announced himself free trader from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head.' as he expressed 1t when he
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came to Congress, and he has been con- sistent in that declaration throughout his public service.
 With MT. Clark as the democratic leader of those who are dissatisfied with the Payne tariff law there ought to be no misunderstanding as to what the contest means It is progressive only toward free trade; 1t is reactionary as to all the progress we have made under protection | in the last half century.
 "The agitation for another tariff revi- | sion or another attempted revision ir our revenue policy is just as dangerous i to the welfare of the whole people as | that of 1894, when the Wilson tariff was | enacted.
 T have no defense to make for the Payne law, for 1t needs none. It is the enactment of the pledge made by the republican national convention of 1908. It Is in keeping with the policy of pro- tection, which the republican party has maintained as the correct revenue policy ever since the election of Abraham Lin- coin. In fact, 1t is in harmony with the first revenue legislation of the first Con- gress under the administration of Wash ington. That policy Is to protect the American producer from the unequal competition of the foreign producer in order that we might keep our labor on 8 higher plane than Is the labor of Eu- rope, Asia and in the islands of the sea.
 '"The credit of the nation can be ex- hausted as is that of any individual. While talking about conservation would 1t not be well to see our credit con- served We must pay as we go. l am not Jeremiah, for I have faith In the good sense of the people, even when ad- vised by those who are peddling novel; ties in governmental policies to keep abreast of this age of publicity.
 My notion about progress Is that 1t should be a movement forward, not sim ply loud noise about the necessity for the movement nor an extravagant prom ise to accelerate the movement if given control of the machine"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
DAYS RECORD IN
 CRIMINAL COURTS

The case of George Robertson, a negro charged with murder. which was to have come up yesterday in the first division of the criminal court, was passed owing to the fact that the defense was not ready.
 The case on trial yesterday afternoon was that of Will Lockett, the negro charged with the murder of Officer M. M O'Bryant, a member of the Birmingham police force. The case began yesterday afternoon at o'clock and will be well under way when taken up this morning several witnesses having been heard al. ready.
 The killing of Policeman OBryant oc- cured during the early spring on Ave- nue B, between Twentieth and Twenty. first streets. The officer was trying tc disperse a crowd of unruly negroes wher fired upon by Lockett
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RAILROADS WILL NOT
 CHANGE THEIR PLANS

That the railroads have gone as far as they can consistently in the solution of the bill of lading question for ex- port cotton. and that no further modi- fication will be made Is the opinion given here yesterday by several promi- nent railroad men who happened to meet in the city.
 It was stated that so far as the rail- roads are concerned the English cotton people who have been raising such a cry about the bills of 1ading, can ar range their own plan. However, it was stated that the railroads will stand pat" on what has been previously mapped out as rules and regulations governing the issuance of export bills. It was stated that if the English people did not like the plan as now outlined they could bring over some gold and buy the cotton on the ground.
 Whatever happens 1t is stated that the railroads will not modify or add to the present rules. The industrial lines are seemingly inclined to allow the bankers in America and elsewhere to settle the affair among themselves.
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NEWS OF SELMA
The Grand Jury Returns Indictments
 Hotel Resumes Business

Selma, September 21. - Special J. The grand jury of the circuit court of Dallas county, and which has been in partial report to Judge Miller this morning in which IA indictments were returned. A close Investigation of the blind tiger evil as it exists is being made, and 1t Is expected that large number of indictments against the op- orators of blind tigers will be returned before a final adjournment is taken. The grand jury will remain in session for about two weeks.
 The Hotel Albert, which was partly destroyed by fire about six weeks ago has been opened to the public. The right wing of the building. which was only slightly damaged by fire and wa ter, has been repaired and the entire building will soon be opened.
 The following standing committees for work in the Selma Young Men Christian association have been ap- pointed: Physical work committee--H A. Armstrong, chairman. Ali Butler, Will Childers, Frank Kincey and Jack Hayward. Boys work committee--R. F. Reeves. chairman, R. K. Coe, B. H. Per rin. s. F. Hobbs and Roger Butler. Al of the members of the committee are capable in athletic work and the money thus saved to the association will be used in improvements and further eQuipping the gymnasium.
 Major D. M Scott has been notffied by Ad1t, Gen. Bibb Graves of his appoint ment as surveying officer for Selma IT this capacity Major Scott Is expected to see that the military property Is properly cared for. The appointment advises that the Gatling guns and rife pieces at the courthouse be taken out of the weather and placed where they can be cared for.
 social meeting of the members oi the Church Street Methodist church was held tonight and the affair proved most delightful. Baskets were carried by different members and during the evening an enjoyable lunch was served on the lawn next to the parsonage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
CHAMBERS TROUBLES WILL 60 INTO COURT Pre-nuptial Agreement Will Be
 Tested By Law FORMER WIFE IS SUING ChnnIers First Wife Asks Injun ction to Prevent Waste of Money Un-
 til the Case Is Finally
FORMER WIFE IS SUING

New York, September H-The validity of the famous pre-nuptial agreement be- tween Robert Winthrop Chanler and Lima Cavalieri. his bride, is now certain to be tested in the courts. Chanler' s first wife, Julia Chamberlain Chanler, who obtained a divorce from him in the French courts in 1907, filed suit here today in behalf of herself and her children in ar. endeavor to set aside the agreement on the ground that 1t was obtained by fraud and undue influence, and that it was not the free act of Robert Winthrop Chanler. Mrs. Chanler, the first, has an agreement of her own with her former husband. providing for the payment of $1o,0O0 yearly for her support and s5OOC yearly for the support of each of her daughters.
 '"The plaintiff is not aware" she said In her papers, "of the yearly income of the said Robert Chanler, but the plain tiff believes that by the aforesaid agree ment the defendant has put 1t out of his power to carry out the terms of his said reason thereof the plaintiff and her children may be deprived of the means Of Livelihood
 She continues that "she is further in- formed and believes that the defendant at the time of the execution of the said indenture was in a suggestible mental state, that he was susceptible or liable to be easily influenced and deceived and that the defendant, Natalina Cavalieri ChanIer knowing of his condition and taking advantage thereof. contrived by misrepresentation, spacious Inducements and undue influence to persuade him to execute the said indenture.
 Therefore, the plaintiff demands the agreement be adJudged in fraud of the rights of the plaintiff and the children of
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tober 13 and return to aame place at 3 D. m. Kindly fill blanks and sign enclosed postal card and return promptly
 G. T. BRAzELTON,
 Chairman.
 l.. A. WHITEHEAD,
 J. W. MQUEEN,
 ROBT. JEMISON, SR.,
 D. k. MONASCO,
 CLYDE w. ENNIS The answers are to be as follows: I will be present at Alabama good roads meeting in the City hall October 13 My automobile, No. ...., will be in front of the City hall on Nineteenth street at 10:30 a. m., October 13. Do not place more than persons in it be- sides the driver Return to me at p. m. Or,
 I am sorry cannot furnish automobile, for I indorse this good roads work. so inclose my check for $5--s10 to help defray expenses hiring autos or street cars. (Signed) ....-............... Address .......................... Date .,......,.,.. 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Mexican Travel Greatly Delayed

Local railroads have been advised that the National railways of Mexico are seriously tied up by. washouts and do not sell ticket to points in that country without stipulating subject to delays. The country has been deluged with incessant rains for the past ten days and the loss to railroads Is said to have run up into the millions of dollars.
 The washouts have caused great de- lays to all trains and in some instances it Is reported here traffic was tied up indefinitely. The Louisville and Nash vile railroad, which is directly affected by this interference, has received ad- vices to notify all prospective passen- gers of the tied-up conditions before selling.
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 Lear Sir: You are interested in good roads, of course.
 The Alabama Good Roads association will meet in Birmingham October 12 1o and IA, during the State fair. There will probably be 600 delegates from the county good roads associations in this state.
 There will also be representatives from the United States good roads department in Washington, and from the National Good Roads association in Chicago. be- ana and Mississippi, who are deeply in- terested in good roads.
 These good roads associations are doing rood work for good roads.
 During the last session of the legisla- ture these good roads associations got an amendment to the state constitution allowing the state to make appropriations out of state funds to build good roads. At the next session of the legislature 1t is hoped large appropriation VIII De made and a state highway commission appointed to take active charge of the work.
 The meeting in Birmingham October 12 i3 and 14 will be important, and your at tendance is earnestly desired fo help in this work.
 There will be a barbecue at 1 o'clock, October 13, at North Birmingham park and the effort Is being made to get enough automobiles to take the delegates and visitors from the city hall to the barbecue and on the way out show the visitors a few miles of Jefferson county roads by going out on the Mount Pinson road short distance.
 Please come and furnish your automo- bile. ,. -..
 win leave city hall at 1o:3O a. m.. Oc-
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the defendant and therefore void and that 1t be brought into court to be cancelled and that the record thereof in the office of the register of the county of New York be cancelled
 The complaint also states that Chanler is in receipt of the income from three separate trust funds and continues its demand that Natalina Cavalieri be en- joined, proceeding this action from dis posing of said property and that re- ceiver be appointed to hold, to preserve the said property and to receive the in" come to which the defendant, Robert Winthrop Chanler, may be entitled during the pendency of this action and to pay thereout to this plaintiff the sums to which she is entitled as aforesaid"
 The defendants named are Chanler Cavalieri and the trustees of the Chanler trust funds No reply to the complaint has yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the follow- ing transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the offoce of the probate court: s1000-Corey Land company to Mrs. M. E. Breen, lot 10 block 36 first sub division of Corey.
 S1750--Same to same, lot IT, block 8.
 s1400-M. E. Hanes to Mrs. M E. Breen, lots 3 and 15, block 1, lots 15 and Is, block 2; lots 6 and '. block B; lots and 4, block A. all in survey of Englewood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
MEN ARE WANTED FOR
 POSING AS OFFICER

It was reported to the police de- partment yesterday that two white men wenet to the home of George Prince, a negro. at 17os Fifth alley. and arrested him. They agreed to turn him loose for money consideration.
 The police were promptly notified and the following description given of the two men: The first 23 years old, 5 feet inches high, would weigh 1s5 pounds; he wore a black derby hat The second man is described as 20 years old. 5 feet 8 inches high. weighs 14O pounds. wore light hat and light suit The police are very anxious to catch the two men and break up the practice of impersonating an officer. It will be remembered that man was arrested in Ensley Tuesday for the same offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
BESSEMER MAY SOON
 GET UNION DEPOT Railroad Commission to Meet
 October 3 CITY COURT IS BUSY Many Violations of Prohibition Law Cases Are Tried and the Defend ants Are Fined $50 Each.
 Other City News

Bessemer, September 21.-(Special) J. The statement of W. D. Nesbitt, a mem- Der of the railroad commission, that the commissioners will meet in Bessemer on October 8 brought about much satisfac- ton to the depot committee of the board of trade. who for the past few days have been busy gathering data to pre- sent to the commission at the proper time.
 It was understood that the committee was going to Montgomery in a few days to appear before the commissioners and present their reasons why Bessemer should have better and more commodious depots than at present. They were ad- vocating a union depot, but from the statement of MT. Nesbitt the commits sioners have no power or authority to compel the railroads to build a union depot. The committee will meet the com missioners when they arrive in Bessemer and hope to secure adequate railroad fa- cilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
MAINE IS BURIED TEN
 FEET DEEP IN MUD

Washington, September 21.-That the raising of the Maine is task calculated to test the ability of the ablest engineers and one that will cost large sum of money is apparent from the statement Of Col. William M. Black. of the Army Engineer corps, that the keel of the i'll fated vessel is imbedded in the mud in Havana harbor to depth of from 8 to 10 feet. Colonel Black was sent to Ha- vana by the war department with Capt. F. B. Ferguson of the Engineer corps to make a preliminary examination of the condition of the wreck.
 He has just submitted his report to General Bixby, chief of engineers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
comm,t. suicide With Acid

Mabel Bryant. an inhabitant of the restricted district, committed suicide yesterday afternoon by drinking an ounce of carbolic acid, Death was al most instantaneous. The coroner held an inquest yesterday afternoon and gave a verdict of suicide. The body is being held at the parlors of the Lige Loy Undertaking company awaiting funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
pr. Grove Made Defendant

Dr. G. B. Grove was made defendant in a suit filed yesterday in the circuit court by J. B. Cobb, receiver of the Union Bank and Trust company, to re- cover possession of s500O alleged to be due to the bankrupt company by virtue of a promissory note indorsed by pr. G. B. Grove and made out by q. c. Huckabee. The note was made, it issallesed, on De- cember l, 1909, and was not paid at ma- turity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
Winston HeixAts Land Company

Articles of incorporation for the Win. ston Heights Land company, new real estate company, were filed yesterday ir the office of the probate court The com pAny will establish offices in Birning- ham, engaging in general real estate and land business. The capital stock oi the corporation Is $2loo. and business will be begun with the total amount paid in. Officers and incorporators are: VII liam T. Poe, president; B. F. Enslen. sec. retary and treasurer: w. B. Grant
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J. H. Still, formerly of Birmingham who is now in business in Bagdad, Fla. Is In Birmingham.
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Harry O. Bernard, general manager of the Birmingham Slag company, who was seriously injured several weeks ago, re- turned from his home in Kentucky, where he has been since his injury. MT. Bernard Is almost well again.
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MT. and Mrs. T. Williams have re- turned from visit to relatives in Mil
 waukee and Chicago.
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City Court Adjourned


 The Bessemer city court finished ID the business for the week this afternoon and stands adjourned until Monday, when the jury criminal docket will be again taken up.
 There were quite number of convic- tions this morning. most of them of minor importance. The prohibition cases were quickly disposed of. The defend- ants plead guilty and were given a fine of $50 each.
 On Monday next the Cornwall cases are set, and as Judge Jackson was a depos- itor in the Cornwall bank, he will ex- change benches with Judge Fort of the criminal court of Birmingham.
 Local Items
 At the police court yesterday Pete Holmes and Oliver Hood, the two ne- groes charged with being implicated in the attempted assassination of Tom Her ring, were bound over to the grand jury In the sum of $100 each. Postmaster c. R. Lewis has issued a statement calling the attention of the citifiens to the advantage of having a private mail box. which will greatly fa- cilitate the delivery of mails.
 H. H. Howton of Mud Creek brought the first bale of cotton yesterday. The bale weighed 514 pounds
 The new city council held a caucus tonight to look over the applicants for the several city offices. Quite & number of applications were received The friends and candidates were much in evidence and the various aldermen were button holed' from time to time by the friends of the applicants.
 Judge w. P. Gum held an all-day session yesterday. The cases were all peace proceedings. A large number of witnesses were present on both sides.
 The stockholders of the Bessemer Country club met yesterday at the of flee of Dr. J. s. Winters and elected the following directors: Lee Moody, Dr. E. s. Grout. Dr. J. s. Winters, George E. Rutledge, George Ross, Dr. George D. Waller, J. F. Cannon of Bessemer and Gov. Henry B. Gray and Dr. Dedman of Birmingham. W. B. Van Trump was elected secretary and treasurer.
 Personal Mention
 Mrs. D. o. Denson of Goodrick, Tenn. who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. George Jones, on Twentieth street and Avenue 0, returned home today.
 L. Jackson Long and family left yes- terday for Mississippi, where they will make their future hcme MT. Long was elected alderman from the Third ward at the recent election.
 Miss Lucinda Comerford has gone to Mobile to enter the Catholic academy for the school term.
 Mrs. James B. Morton left this morn ing to visit relatives at Eutaw.
 Mrs. H. B. Langsford left yesterday for Philadelphia and New York.
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Ben Howe of Louisville. interested ir local industry, arrived in Birmingham yesterday.
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PERSONAL

Thomas O'Malley of the Illinois Gen. tral Is in Birmingham.
 MT. Charles J. Dorse of Mobile is visit ing relatives in Woodlawn. Claude Mimms of Paducah, Ky, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22

Parties moving can have range connections ma d @ promptly by giving their or der two days in advance. Peer less Plumbing O., PA N. 22d street. Bell phone 1290,
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ASHLEY HALL
School For Girls Charleston, $. c.

A thoroughly modern girls school with excellent eQuip- ment and able faculty, in cluding native language teachers.
 College Preparatory, Gradu- atinE and Special Courses in Art, Music, Elocution, Lam guages, Literature. History and Science.
 Term opens October 5. 1910. Catalogue on request. MARY vARDRINE M'BEE,
 M. As
 Principal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-09-22
SEEK AUTOMOBILES
 FOR GOOD ROADS MEN
EFFORT WILL BE MADE I'D TAKE DELEGATES OUT ON MT. PINsON ROAD AND TO NORTH BIRMING- HAM BARBECUE

The committee on automobiles which will have charge of the cars for the meeting of the Alabama Good Roads as- sociation here next month has issued a circular letter requesting citizens to lend their cars to the committee on the morn- ing of October IS.
 One of the features of the meeting will be barbecue at North Birmingham park, preceded by a trip on the Mount Pinson road in the automobiles furnished for the occasion. This will involve the service of quite large number of automobiles, and the letters being issued are to secure if possible the voluntary donation of the cars
 It is estimated that 100 automobiles will be needed. Of this number about 20 have already been contributed for the occa- sion. The committee would be glad to receive offers from any person owning a car for the trip.
 The letter being issued, to which is a post card answer, follows:
 Birmingham. Ala, September, 1910.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-11-22
JUG SOCIALIST EDITOR
appeal to Reason" Writer Loses
Appeal in High Federal Court.

ST. Paul, Nov. 22.-F. d. Warren,
of Girard, Kansas, editor OF the So
cialist paper, Appeal to Reason,
must serve six months in the federal
prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, and
pay a fine of $1,000 imposed by a
Jury in the United States court in
Kansas. The sentence OF that court
was affirmed by an order from the
United States circuit court of appeals
filed today.
Warren was accused of sending
through the United States mails en-
velopes on the outside of which was
printed 81, 900 reward will be paid
to any person who kidnaps eX-Gov.
Taylor and returns him to the Ken
lucky authorities
The indictment charged that the
words were scurrilous, defamatory
and threatening in character.