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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
DR. OWENS BOOSTS
 SOUTHERN STATES Men of South Should Solve Her
 Problems BLACKMON FORECASTS Says Democrats Win Get Big Majority in Fourth District, and He Will
 Carry the District By
 5000 Votes
BLACKMON FORECASTS

Anniston, November 5.-(Special )-Dr. Clarence J. Owens, commissioner or agri- culture and immigration under the South ern Commercial congress, Is in his old home for few days for the purpose of securing direct information with a view of bringing Anniston before the people of the United States in larger way.
 His appointment as commissioner of agriculture and immigration, Dr. Owens says, Is but the first of a series of ap- pointments that will be made. Later, he says, the congress will appoint commis- sioners of mines and industries, each of which will maintain separate bureaus at Washington, and from that city as the objective point work for the furtherance of southern interests.
 "The primary object of the Southern Commercial congress" Dr. owens said, lis to bring the south to a knowledge Of itself and then to bring the south to the knowledge of the outside world You can readily understand the sub-topics that will come under these two aims. The congress is a confederation of all the local commercial bodies and individual business institutions interested in south ern progress; an extended chamber of commerce doing for section of the ooun- try what the local chamber does for its community; centralized source of infor- nation and inspiration for local organi- zations; national office for each; a CO., operative bureau for assembling and cir culating nationally the broad facts re- garding industrial, commercial, and agri- cultural possibilities and progress in the south. We believe that the problems of the south should be solved by the men of the south.'
 Dr. Owens spent the greater part of Saturday in conference with l.. c. Wat son, secretary of the Anniston Chamber of Commerce, and with local business men, He has many friends here and says that he had rather live in Anniston than in any other city In the universe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
DEMOCRATS SAFE IN
 FRANKLIN COUNTY Burnett and O'Neal Will Have
 Good Majority
RECORD HURTS HOWARD
Funeral of James Russell Sprnggins Is HeId--Logan Is Fined for Vlo- Iation of Prohibition Laws.
 Mines Shut Down
BY FRED H. GoRMLEy

Russellville, November 5.-tSpecial.)-- Today practically winds up the county campaign, and it now remains for the battle of ballots Tuesday. Both sides. democrats and republicans, and even so- cialists, are claiming victory. Since the last election, at which time the repub- licans elected a majority of their ticket, several hundred new democrats from Mississippi. Georgia and South Carolina nave migrated to this county, and have registered and will vote in the election Monday. This, with other local condi- tions, will probably give the democratic candidate lead estimated at 250 votes.
 John l.. Burnett will have majority, though 1t cannot be estimated. Howard $ reputation in Congress has lost him a number of votes, and this, coupled with his indorsement of the stand-pat repub- licans and high tariff, will have much effect with the voters in the election Tuesday.
 Emmet ONeal for governor will have a large majority, as will also the entire state democratic ticket
 In the race for county offices, probate judge especially, much interest is cen- tered, and 1t will be exceedingly close. William D. Lowery, present sheriff of Franklin, is the democratic nominee, and Is opposed by s. J. Petree, postmaster of Russellville. At this time 1t would seem that MT. Lowery has slight lead over his opponent. A vast number of republicans have become dissatisfied with conditions, and will vote either the dem- ocratic or socialist ticket. Charles G. Richeson, democratic nominee for rep resentative, will have a safe majority over George A. Grssom, republican, and Percy Cleere, socialist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06

into practice the equality of the negro are taken out to be destroyed 50 days after the election. when it can be found out how we voted, would you be willing for the public to know that you had vio- lated your party VOW, had bolted your partys action, and had actually voted for a man for the high office of governor who put negroes in office In Alabama, and who himself had a negro deputy collec- tor in his office?
 "Thompson is trying to deceive some of our people on the whisky question. I wonder if we have fallen upon the time when a black and tan republican, with his arms full of negro office holders, can, by proclaiming himself prohibitionist, lead any decent, self-respecting demo- crat into the republican party. Thomp- sons real purpose is to injure the demo- cratic party and bring responsibility to his black and tan republicanism in Ala bama.
 Have you considered this man Thomp- son and what he stands for? "As I have told you, he has a negro deputy collector in his office, and this negro is a nephew of Booker Washing ton. White men of Alabama, ,9 irrespec- tive of party, does this negro partner ship recommend him to your favorable 
 Could you have any respect for your self any more if you should cast your vote for him, to be governor over the white men and women of this dear old state?
 Did you know that since he became republican referee in Alabama that Ma than Alexander, a negro, has become judge or registrar in the land office at Montgomery. and that a white man. a brave Confederate soldier General John- ston). was the man removed In the in terest of the negro?
 Did you know that under Thompson, as referee, Alabama had some negro census takers this year. and this is the first time that such a thing has occurred in Alabama since democrats drove the carpetbaggers from this state? Now, we are told that when Thompson became black and tan referee for Alabama there were less than 20 negroes holding of- fec in this state, but that now there are some hundred and fifty-odd in office in Alabama; assistant postmasters, letter carriers, deputy collectors, whisky gaug- CTS, judge in land office.
 Does this conduct on the part of this black and tan recommended him to your favorable consideration?
 Does this bold and shameful defiance of our fixed and righteous views on the race question meet with your approval ? My friends, do not let this black 'and tar republican referee. with a temporary bib on his breast. deceive a single man into committing a political crime against the dearest and best interests of the white people of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
spraggins Funeral Held

James Russell Spraggins of Haleyville was buried in the Knights of Pythias cemetery in this city yesterday after noon. He died at his home In Haleyville Thursday afternoon. MT. Spraggins for a number of years was a prominent cit izen of this county. He was the father of IS children, 12 of whom, with his wife, survive him. He was TO years of age last February. Two sons, Ed and Albert. are prominent citizens of Bear Creek, Marion county, and third son is in the United States navy. stationed in the Phil lipine islands. The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
FIRE DOES NOT
 STOP BUSINESS
HOTEL FIRE SECURE OTHER PLACES AND RESUME WORK. WILL PROBABLY REBUILD HOTEL

Huntsville, November 5-(special.)-T the fire that destroyed the Huntsville ho- tel yesterday morning have secured new locations and nearly all of them are rum ming as usual now. The fall trade is on in full force, and the Huntsville business man does not allow any grass to grow under his feet at this season.
 The Huntsville Bank and Trust com pany is running as if no fire had oc- cured, having secured a good place on Jefferson street across from the burned hotel. The vault of this bank cannot be opened for two or three days, and in the meantime other local banks are al- lowing the banking house all the money necessary for routine business
 Charles c. Anderson. who lost his drug stock worth s10,OOO has opened up in the Metcalfe store on Commercial Row. The Western Union Telegraph company has rigged up a new office and is handling all business as usual. The Huntsville Cotton exchange lost no time and is comfortably located on Commercial Row, Jack Smith, who lost his barber shop, has formed partnership with his former competitor, Dock Whitener in the Anti septic parlor, and Thomas P. Hay has es- tablished his news stand there also.
 The Huntsville hotel was built in 1858 by Matt Steele, an ante-bellum contrac- tor, who erected many other hand some buildings that are still standing In Huntsville and Madison county. The owners were corporation of 10 men, among whom Gov. Reuben Chapman, Chief Justice Robert C. Brickell of the Alabama supreme court, John w. Scruggs Matt Steele and others.
 At that time Huntsville was on the highway to travel between the north and south by stage coach, and the hotel was designed to meet the wants of lux urious class of people. The building cost $150,000, and it was a marvel of luxury in those days. It has been improved from time to time and supplied with modern conveniences. The hotel has been the scene of many important events.
 J. F.. Penney, the owner does not say positively what he is going to do, but it is believed that he will build another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
New Bank at Leeds

Leeds, November 5.-(Special.) 1.-The Leeds State bank has been organized here with P c. Lindon as president and E. R. Perdue as cashier. The new bank will open for business November 15. It is housed in spacious new brick build ing erected expressly for the new bank by Contractor E. J. Moody of Birming- ham. The directors of the new bank are A. J. Abercrombie, Sam Pledger. Jim Pledger, A. Whitmore and J.. w. Alt kips. o5 \.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
SEEING MAN DIE
 LEADS TO DEATH

Fort Wayne, Ind. November 5.- Nerveless from having seen a man ground to death under the wheels of a locomotive last night Calvin Zoll staggered, lost his balance and fell into one of the mills of the asphalt plant in which he was employed today. His body came from the outlet as a part of the mixture"
 q couldn't sleep last night from sec ing Dolan under that engine" Zoll told fellow workmen at the asphalt plant when he came to work today and shud- dered. few minutes later he plunged into the mouth of a grinding machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Busy Month for Police

According to the monthly report of Chief of Police E. T. Walters, which has just been compiled for october, that month was good one for the police de- partment. The business was the largest of any month of the year and compared most favorably with the business of the department before the inauguration of prohibition in the state. Fines amount ing to SLOTS were assessed and costs to the amount of s142 were levied. The cash fines collected for the month amounted to $940. 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Champion in Limelight

Jake Champion. a white man, who fig ured in the limelight in this city several years ago in an alleged attempt to se- cure a large sum of money from the of fee of the Southern Express company, in which he was bravely frustrated by E. z. Woodruff night agent came into the limelight again yesterday afternoon when he was convicted before Judge Emmett F. Crook. At the same time Avery Tur- ner, Jeff and Joe Murray, negroes, all charged with violating the prohibition laws, were placed under bonds of $500 each on waiving examination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Death of Mrs. Wauchope

Mrs. J. A. Wauchope. a well-known res- ident of Selma, died at her home on Franklin street last night after an ill- ness of several weeks.
 Besides <her husband she leaves a brother MT. C. C. Grayson of this city, and a sister, Mrs. J. K. Landis of Kan sas City, Mo, besides number of other realtives to mourn her death
 The funeral took place from the family residence on Franklin street this after noon at o'clock and the interment was at Live Oak cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
NEWS OF MARION
Revival VIII Be Held at Siloam Church
 Commencing TOday-Other News

Marion, November 5.-(Special )-The Rev. J. F. Bones has sold his home on Clay street to R. c. Hardness and has gone to Louisville, where he will enter the Theological seminary.
 The Rev. Richard Hall of Evergreen will assist the pastor, the Rev. P. V.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Mines Shut Down

The Tennessee mines of the Sheffield Coal and Iron company in this city were closed down for an indefinite period yes- terday afternoon and over 200 men are out of work. It is said that this action was necessary because of the bad order of the Cole furnace in Sheffield, which was recently closed down and is now be- ing refined. This is the second mine to close down in the past few days, as two washers of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company were stopped several days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Postal Receipts Growing

The monthly report for October, as compiled by Postmaster D. M. Scott of the local postoffice. shows a decided in- crease over the receipts for the office during the same month the previous year. During the month which has just closed the receipts of the office amounted to $4637 .S7, while the receipts of the office during October, 1909, were s4201 .04 or just $43c S3 less than last month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06

Bomar. in a revival at Siloam church, beginning on Sunday morning.
 The Hopewel Baptist church has ex- tended a call to the Rev. A. G. Gross of Widowee.
 Fifty per cent less cotton has been ginned in Marion than for the same pe- riod last year The cotton fields in north Perry have O-e appearance of January, the staple all having been opened and marketed.
 An institute for white teachers will be held at the courthouse Saturday, Ne. vember 12
 The marriage of Miss Ella Hughey and H. c. Brown of Weston, o. took place at Severes beat this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Meet Next in App,stop

! Local delegates have returned from Mo- bile, where they attended the state, con- vention of the Eastern Star. and it Is an- nounced that the next meeting of that body will be ileld in this city. Besides having captured the next meeting. which will be the first time that the Eastern Star of Alabama has met in this sec tion of the state, c. H. Tomlinson and Mrs. J. H. Snodgrass of this city were elected to grand lodge positions in the or der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Logan Is Fined

Fred Logan. young white man, plead guilty to the illegal sale of liquor before Mayor w. s. Douglass yesterday and was assessed a fine of $50 with costs add ed, amounting to s56.40. Logan was ar rested Wednesday and from under a building where he was situated several quarts of liquor were confiscated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Street. Arc Oiled

An object lesson in oiled streets was given by the Hale Buggy company in this city yesterday, when they sprinkled West Fifteenth street, in front of their plant All of the principal streets of the city will likely be oiled soons X
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
wnnts Mnbrx Rcapnointed

A petition signed. with one exception. by every attorney in Dallas county, and by number of prominent citizens, for the reappointment of John Winston Ma bry as judge of the city court of Selma has been forwarded to Gov. B. 5. Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06

mer. In his reappointment as judge of the city court of Selma 1t has been stated that Judge Mabry would have opposition but the opposition has snot been con- firmed yet. Judge Mabry is well liked by every resident of the county and is said to be one of the most just and capable men on the bench in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06

dead man and two fatally wounded
 Details of the shooting are meager as yet 1t is claimed that Wigginton was seen a short time after the shooting and said he was going toward Decatur. He is claimed to have told a passerby that he was going to the sheriff's office to give himself up.
 Sheriff T. K. Shipp and his deputies were notified of the shooting as soon as possible, and they rushed to the scene Whether Wigginton has surrendered him. self cannot be learned now, but if he has not it is probable that he will be captured before morning.
 Posse Organized
 Decatur. November 5-(SpeciaL) )-Sheriff Shipp left for the scene of the killing late this afternoon.
 LeCroix was a young man of 19, son of J. c. LeCroix, a wel-to-do farmer of Limestone county
 A posse is out after Wigginton and the country about Stringer Is aroused over he killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Underwear

25o and 50c. Ribbe1 un- ion suits 50c. The 75c un- ion suit combines under waist. and is a tremendous favorite-4 to 14 years.
 Wool mixed union suits s1 and S1.25. DuofOil union suits S1.50. Pajamas sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Mix GyTa Boys a
WINTER PLAY Suits and R0mperS

50c-75c. The Tudor line here includes the popular ankle lengths. 65c and Tie. This Is a year-round de- partment at Blach's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
REAL CUTS In Sweater Coat
 Prices

For little chaps-at 98c. s1.1e, s1.49 and $1.s9 we give remarka- ble values. For larger boys, 9Sc and s1.49 buys now choice of plain and com bination colors in garments, the extra value of which is very apparent.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
RIVERS AND HARBORS
BILL PASSED BY HOUSE

"ashlngton.-The house passed the
rivers and harbors appropriation bill.
carrying approximately s31 900, 900
roliowing are the principal appro-
pflatlons for the Pacific coast:
COOS Bay, Ore. $4,000; Columbia
River, Cello falls to Snake River
S1o,ooO; Dalles River to Cello falls
S6oo,OO0; lower Willamette River
SloO,OO0; mouth of Columbia River
s9oo'ooo; Willamette above Portland,
szo'ooo; Grays Harbor, $500, 900: Pu-
get Sound, $4,000; snohomish River
$4,000.
IN addition to the amount carried
IN this bill, the sundry civil bill will
include $7,36S.O77 for river and har-
DOR improvements in 1912, bringing
the total up to s29,262,93s.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
ARIZONA ADOPTS
ITS CONSTITUTION

Phoenix. Ariz.-The constitutional
convention OF Arizona adjourned af
ter being in session 81 days, and
1lnally adopting a constitution, desig.
mated by the majority members as the
most progressive ever framed, and by
the minority as the most soc1alistic.
One Republican only, John Lang.
don. of Globe. signed the document
and he was given an ovation which
lasted several minutes when he did
so. One Democrat, Ellinwood Of
Blsbee. declined to sign, explaining
on the final roll call that he voted
with the opposition because he he.
heved the recall as applied to the iu.
dietary would destroy the independ.
ence OF the courts of the state and
invite the disapproval Of President
Taft.
Among the progressive provisions
OF the document are: Initiative and
referendum, the recall of all elective
officers, direct primaries and direct
advisory primary for United States
senators.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
Farmers Will WAGE War.

Spokane.-The Farmers Union oil
Washington will make a determined
effort to cut out the middleman's
profits that they may keep that share
for themselves. At meeting of the
union held in Spokane the farmers
discussed at considerable length a
proposition to establish a retail store
OF their own through which they may
sell direct to the consumers. The
concensus of opinion was that con.
sumers are now paying too much for
farm produce and that the farmers
are not getting enough.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
HAMILTON BOND IS PAID

oiympia.-By paying SIC, 900 90 into
the Inurston county superior court
the sum representing the face of the
omclal bond, the National Surety
company has disposed of the Ortis
Hamilton shortage so far as it is con
cerned. The surety company advises
that an Olympia bank is contending
for $S,955.61, while the state wants
to collect, the $4,000 representing the
full face value of the bond. The
bonding company declines to settle
the dispute as to the apportionment
OF the money, and, in paying, asks to
De relieved of all further responsible.
ity.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
Congressional News Bits.

Senator Taylor, of Tennessee. in.
troduced bill to extend the nrovi.
slons of the national pure food law
to tobacco in whatever form it NAV
be offered for sale.
Senator Borah introduced bills an.
propriating 100000 for a public
building at Twin Falls and $3.50 600
Tor a site and building at Nampa.
The Ballinger-Pinchot reports will
not be acted upon by the house COM
mlttee on agriculture, to which thew
nave been referred, until after the
Christmas holidays. at least. and per-
maps not at all, according TO present
indications.
The Republican Congressional com.
mlttee received s77,461 and disbursed
$74,37S, while the Democratic Con.
gressional committee received s27,7so
and disbursed $27,771 during the re-
cent campaign. according to reports
filed with the clerk of the house OF
representatives..
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
AMP. Dividend Thirty Thous.nd

A.-Y.-P. Dividend Thirty Thousand.
Seattle.-The directors of the Alas.
ka-Yukon-Pacific exposition announce
that a dividend amounting to $40 600
is ready for distribution among the
stockholders. A major share of this
money will be paid to the local anti
tuberculosis league, stockholders hay.
Ing assigned their stock to this char.
ity.
Aside from the $4,000 dividend. the
exposition left improvements for the
University of Washington which cost
1927, 900, including grading, clearing
and landscaping 225 acres of land,
pumping plant, double water sys-
tenn, for drinking and irrigation,
sewer system and paved streets.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
Grand Jury Leak CHARGED.

Chlcago.-Defending her action in
refusing to submit certain documents
and papers to the federal grand Jury
when ordered to do so by subpoena,
Mrs. Aileen Christopher charged in
Judge Lands court that secrets of
the grand jury room had been be-
trayed to the Brick Trust by Charles
Il. DeWoody, division superintendent
of the bureau of investigation of the
department of justice.
Judge Lands ordered further pro.
ceedings stopped pending an investi-
cation Of the charges.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1910-12-15
Woman SAYS Spirit Aided

Walla Walla.-Herself nearly blind,
her husband totally so, and supposed.
iy lost from the rest of her family,
Mrs. Charles Masterson, of this city,
was led by the guidance of unseen
powers to her sister, through whom
she has found the others of her
brothers and sisters; and~George Lin.
genfelter. her brother, who has been
living at Toppe1ish for many years,