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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
MAN LEAPS FROM FAST
 TRAIN NEAR CALERA

John Strain, a middle-aged man, came near ending his life yesterday afternoon by leaping from the rear platform ot local train No. 10 on the Louisville and Nashville railroad short way south of Calera.
 According to the statement of the mans son. Harvey Strain, with whom he was travelling, the two were on their way from Boniface, Fla. where they live. to visit the brother of MT. Strain at Shelby, Ala The son said that he had several times warned his father to remain in his seat, but MT. Strain, needless of his son s entreaties. finally made his way to the rear of the car, where the latter turned just in time to catch a glimpse of his father as he took the wild leap from the fast moving train. It happened that the train was running across level country. otherwise the man would have met his death
 Heswas brought back to Birmingham on train No 4 and taken in the ambulance of Shaw 6 Son to St. Vincent's hospital, where it was reported at a late hour last night tl&et he would probably recover from his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
VEIL MAKES HIS
 FINAL FORECAST
Birmingham Man Says Democrats Will Have Majority in House of
 From 25 to 50

Marcus Well yesterday made his last forecast on Tuesdays election. His pre- diction is as follows: Democratic congressman will have a Ihajority from 25 to 50
 The following states in the east will go go democratic next Tuesday:
 New York, from 50000 to 150,09Q. stsN, New Jersey, 10000 to 2oeo0. Connecticut, 5000 to 5000. zisgisbses Delaware, 1000 to 20o0. sf,fksf3.gS Maryland, 15,000 to 10000 s ifah&N Rhode Island, 1000 to 2000.
 Massachusetts, doubtful, but favorable to the democrats
 The following middle states are favor able to the democrats: Indiana, Ohio, Michigan.
 The following western states are favor able to the democrats: Nebraska, Colo rado, Nevada, California.
 The following are the sure states for the republicans Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana. New Hampshire, North Dakota Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washing ton, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Total sure republican states, 15.
 Total doubtful states. 9.
 Total democratic states, 22.
 Total electoral votes in republican states, 118
 Total electoral votes in doubtful states, 121.
 Total electoral votes in democratic states, 244.
 Total 4S3
 Necessary to elect President, 242 cleo toral votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
REPORT MADE BY
 HUMANE OFFICER

Humane Officer P. J. Greedy has made his report of the work done by his de- partment during the past month. The report shows that 30 complaints of cruelty to animals were investigated, 8 arrests made, ' convictions secured, 12 warnings issued to abate cruelty to animals, 10 complaints made were not justified, complaints of cruelty to chill dren B.
 MT. Greedy, in his report, continues: of the three cases of cruelty to children pathetic incident was that of Annie Cook, a little negro girl re- siding in Ensley. IShe fled for. protec- ton from persistent and long, continued i'll treatment to some white people in the vicinity of her home. They took her in for the. night and reported the case to the department next morning. The mother was arrested and brought before the recorders court at Ensley on charge of aggravated assault and battery on child. She employed counsel on whose advice and by agree ment with the Humane society's' attor- ney in the case, and with several others who were interested in the case. all lowed the girl to take service with a family in Ensley,4 and the prosecution was dropped.
 "Immediatelys the mother was re- leased she repudiSted her agreement pus for %he child. The case was brought before Judge Lane. who or- dered that the girl remain where she wasv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
GOVERNOR HARMON
 RAPS ROOSEVELT

Sandusky, O., November 5.-Governor Harmon devoted nearly the whole of a talk here tonight in replying to the at tacks made upon him in Toledo and Cleveland by former President Roose- welt.
 He said in part:
 With his usual recklessness he which he has not the slightest knowl- edge, and makes what can only be will full misstatements on matters with which he had nothing to do. I have publicly said again and again that not a dollar of taxes was evaded nor a was receiver of the Cincinnati, Hamil- ton and Dayton railway.
 Statements to the contrary are downright lies concocted by legal satellite of George B. Cox for the pur- poses of repetition by my opponent who has fully obeyed his master by re- tailing them on the stump, paying no notice to the facts. He is quite willing to get votes by false pretenses.
 AS I was a court officer with no in- terest whatever in the property, had no motive to deprive the state of any lawful taxes and could not have done so if I had wished, as the case in which I was appointed is still kept open in court to see that all obligations are paid.
 MT. Roosevelt's word is not good enough to add anything but wider cir culation to these lies, and he ought to be ashamed to do that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
CAMP HARDEE ELECTS
 DELEGATES TO REUION

At Its regular monthly meeting held yesterday afternoon Camp Hardee United Confederate Veterans, elected del egates to the state reunion to be held in Birmingham November 22-23.
 Following are the delegates chosen: Commander N. A. Graham, Capt John sG. Smith, D. R. Bize, pr. J. W. Bark leT~ Robert II. McCulen, Carlos IL Rees&. Dr. A. H. French. Maj T. A Hamilton; alternates Gen. John w Bush, J. K. P. Lacy, T. B. Afford, Maj. George Gorff, T. s. McCalley, D. L. Bridges, R. H. Hagood, Judge J. T. Gar retson
 Members of Camp Hardee showed ae- tive interest in the reunion at yesterday s meeting. They seem to be looking for ward to the event with a great deal of pleasure
 Among other matters of business trans acted at yesteruay's meeting was the appointment of a committee to draw up resolutions on the death of Capt. T. J Hickman, the veterans who died last week. The committee, composed off R. H. Hewitt. J. F. Mclaughlin and J. L. Darby, will report at the next meeting of the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
HARD STRUGGLE
 IN TENNESSEE

Nashville, November 5--Although B. W. Hooper, fusion nominee, and Robert l.. Taylor democratic nominee for gov ernor of Tennessee, aided by speakers on both sides, will continue campaigning up to and including Monday night, Novem- Der ', the real work of the campaign managers came to an end tonight Hoop CT and B. A. Enloe, the latter fusion nom- inee for railroad commissioner, have had the advantage of Taylor in that they have been on the stump for six weeks, while Taylor and J. w. Thomas were not nominated until October 6, and did 2ot take the stump until the last of the fol- lowing week. Taylor however, has had the advantage of a special train, and has covered great deal of territory. The other side, however, has had many speak CTS in the field Most of the speaking for the fusion ticket has been by democrats, although Hooper is a republican.
 While both sides claim victory, the betting is in favor of Hooper, whose ad- herents claim for him a. majority of 40,- O00 The Taylor democrats claims are from 10000 to 10000.
 In the congressional races the repub- licans will carry the First and Second districts as usual, and have a chance in the Third and Eighth. Moon and Sims, however, congressman from these districts, appear to be safe by small ma jorities The other six districts will all return democrats. there being no opposi- ton in the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth and Tenth, and only nominal opposition
 in the Fourth. The legislative fight indi- cates a fusion or prohibition majority. although the -prohibitionists are fighting hard to control the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
ASK SUNDAY SCHOOLS
 TO AID IN SINGING

The following communication in re- gard to the Excell Thousand-Voiccd choir which is to sing at the 1nterna- tional Bible Training school, has been is sued to the superintendent of each Sun day school in the district by Manager E.. F. Wheeler:
 Dear Sir: To assure the success of Ex- cell Thousand-Voiced choir, 1t will be necessary for your Sunday school to CO., operate with enthusiasm.
 During the first week of December the Birmingham Training school will meet in the First Baptist church, bring ing together all the Sunday school work CTS of the district. A thousand voices are wanted to join in a chorus directed by Professor Excell of Chicago.
 'fW. H. Maxim has charge of the cen tral division of this choir, which meets for the first practice, next Monday even- ing at 8 o'clock in the basement of the First Baptist church. You are in this division; we want 30, and not over 50, from your school at this meeting.
 twill ask that you appoint leader from your number to get your forces together, mailing me the name and ad- dress.
 We want large representation from your school next Monday evening. cerely, E. p. WHEELER, Mgr.
 He can who thinks he. can Sin cerely, E. E. WHEELER, Manager"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Rice-stix Dry Goods Company of St.
 Louis Announce Date of Big Sale

St. Louis, November 4.-(special, ,)-The Rice-Stix company has been deluged with recently purchased the entire wholesale stock of the B. Lowenstein & Bros. Dry Goods company of Memphis. Tenn, amounting to nearly s1Oo0,00O, announse that the sale of this merchandise will begin on Monday, November 14. This sale is undoubtedly the largest of its kind ever held in this country and the RiceStix company has been deluged with telegrams from merchants all over the country requesting information relative to it. This purchase has been declared by experts to be the cleanest and most up-to-date stock of wholesale dry goods ever put on sale in such quantity. About 40 per cent of these goods came in unbroken packages and are season able merchandise, which could not be secured elsewhere for this seasons de- livery. The Rice-Stix company announce that this entire stock will be placed on sale without reservation of any kind and that 1t will be priced at figure to make it of particular interest to every whole sale and retail merchant in the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
FIRST NUMBER OF LYCEU M TUESDAY

pr. ]. II. Phillips announces the first number on the Lyceum course at the High school auditorium tomorrow night. pr. Thomas F. Green, one of the most noted of America's platform lecturers, will give his famous lecture, 'The Key to tne Twentieth Century, Study of American Dynamics."
 "It is not necessary in any way to in- troduce or describe pr. Green" said Dr. Phillips. "He stands at the very front of the American platform. He and his work are known wherever there is an in- tellectual public. He Is peculiarly in a class by himself.
 During the past six years he has lec- tured in every state in the union. He has delivered The Key to the Twentieth Century over one thousand times.
 Ut was not his managers, but one of the veterans in the chautaqua movement, MT. H. G. Fitzer of Carthage, Mo, who, after Dr. Greens fifth appearance, said: .Dr Green is the prince of American lee turers.'
 "1'he dignfied News of Lynchburg, Va, said: pr. Green is the most intellectual man lon the American platform
 "It was the Boston Advertiser that in a bit of most enthusiastic comment called him the Webster of the vest And the Richmond, Va, Dispatch, one oi fhe most conservative papers in America said editorially: pr. Greens lecture oi last night was the best heard here in 1( years, excepting none, although in that time we have had some of the most cele brated orators in the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
CALL IS ISSUED TO
 CAMP MORGAN -PETTUS

The following call has been issued to members of Camp Morgan-Pettus, United Sens of Confederate Veterans. and all other sons of Confederate veterans:
 "a meeting is hereby called of all mem- bers of Camp Morgan-Pettus, United Sons of Confederate Veterans, and any other sons of veterans. who may be in- terested, to meet in the Chamber of Con- merce auditorium Monday evening, No- vember at p. m. to take further ao- tion toward entertaining the veterans who meet in this city on November 27 and 23 and to attend to any other bus mess that may come before said meet ing.
 We think this reunion will have over POGO veterans, four or five hundred of whom must be taken care of by pro- viding lodging and meals and we shall be glad to hear from those who will ex- tend their hospitality to one or more of tie old veterans. The lines of gray are rapidly getting thinner and it is a privi- lege to be able to add to their comfort ana happiness yet little while.
 There will also be something like a hundred visiting sponsors who must bs entertained. It is our purpose to give a grand ball during the reunion.
 As you know. this reunion will be one of the features of Birmingham census jubilee. the details of which are being arranged by the general commit- tee. This committee is having consid- erable trouble raising enough money to meet the general expense and it is prob- able that only a minimum amount can be appropriated for the entertainment of the old veterans. Camp Morgan-Pettus made a wonderful record at the big re- union two years ago in the way we as- sisted the general committed and now we have the opportunity of again show ing our appreciation of the great sacrifice which our fathers and grandfathers made.
 Please devote little of your time to the cause of the Old Confeds,- and be on hand next Monday evening, as this will be very important meeting. Come and bring your friends Yours very truly, GEORGE l., WATKINS, Commander.
 "J. MURRAY NoRMENT, Adjutant.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
RECIPROCITY TAKEN
 UP IN CONFERENCE

Ottawa, November D. Reciprocity conferences between representatives of the United States and of Canada were opened today. Proceedings were con- ducted behind closed doors The meet ing occupied about two hours.
 While no announcement was made it is understood that the discussion was of the most general character, involving a review of the commerce of both coun- tries and a discussion of the domestic industrial situation in each. It is ex- pected that next week the conference will enter upon a more precise discus sion of details of possible changes in the direction of reciprocity.
 There is good feeling on both sides and belief that something definite will be accomplished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Three prisoners convicted during the capital hearings in the criminal court ast week were sentenced yesterday by Judge s. l.. Weaver. They were Charles Wood, convicted of highway robbery, 70 years; Louise Thomas, manslaughter, one year; Louis Abercrombie, manslaughter, five years Abercrombie was convicted during the preceding week and entered an appeal He withdrew his appeal yes- terday and was sentenced.
 Verdict for plaintiff for s950 as dam ages was rendered in the second division of the city court in the case of Mrs. C. U. Davis vs. the Alabama Novelty com pany, a suit for alleged trespass on her home when some goods were attached.
 In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court, Mrs. w. N. Hubbard was award ed s350 as damages in her suit against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, personal injuries being alleged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
J. w. A. Sanford III

Information was received in Birming- ham last night that J. w. A. Sanford of Montgomery was critically ill in his home 1t that place. His granddaughter, Mrs. B. R. Starnes of this city, received a long distance call to that effect and will leave this morning of the Louisville and Nashville for Montgomery. Colonel Sam ford is one of the best known men in Alabama He is connected with many of fhe most illustrious families in Alabama and has contributed great deal to the upbuilding of the state His serious ill., ness will be learned with regret by peo- ple all over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Marriage License. Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the pro- bate court:
 Domenick Calderrollo Of Birming ham to Miss Rosie Pallazzalo.
 IT. B. Roberts of New York to Miss Ida Beakley Taylor.
 Oliver Trucks of Donovan to Miss Belle Byers.
 Charles Hix of Pinson to Miss Hat tie Pascal.
 Freda George Nelson of Wylam to Miss Maude Ophelia Freeman.
 oscar Bernhart Martin Hegdahl of Ensley to Mrs. Annie Lee Ayres
 James Thomas Butts of Birmingham to Miss Alice Althore Jones.
 Walter Gates of Warrior to Miss Maudie Ware.
 T. P. Gillham of Lewisburg to Miss May Cline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Suits Filed Yesterday

Suit for s5OOO was filed yesterday in the city court by John B. Donaldson vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Donaldson alleged that he stumbled and was injured on the street railway tracks which have been barred at the corner of Sixth avenue and Nine- teenth street.
 Alleging that his foot was crushed at the Ensley steel plant, Tom Wilson filed suit for 5000 damages vs. the Tennes- see company.
 John Willis, a minor, suing sby hls next friend Columbus Perry, fled suit for $5OO0 damages. vs. the; Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power seompzhy alleging injuries when he was knocked down by a street car,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the follow ing transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were in- volved were filed yesterday in the of flee of the probate court:
 $270O-Jalnes G. Smith to E. H. West, part lot B, block 12-G, Walker Land companys survey of East Woodlawn.
 s6000-Standard Realty company to Princeton Land company, property in Standard Realty company's survey of Roosevelt.
 s10OO-Jefferson Highlands Land company to P. H. Woodall, part blocks 8. 5. 6, and 8, survey of Jefferson Highlands
 s1500-B F. McPherson to Charles Collins. part of the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 50, township IT, range west
 s6500-N. W. Scott to H. P. Rogers, lots 1 and 9, block 5s, survey of Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
At the Washington Bureau

Washington. November 5.-(Special) ) With two days Of the campaign for the House of Representatives to go that body appears to have turned an agile political somersault. Reports from careful political correspondents of the Herald, based upon surface indications on the eve of the election, give PIT members to the democrats and 174 to the republicans This, 1t so happens, is an exact reversal of the present ma jority of 43 held by the republicans. There are 391 members in the House. The division Is now PIT republicans and 174 democrats. One socialist may be sent to Congress from the Fifth Wis consin district In the forecast he Is treated as a democrat. While the over turn seems complete and to verify the Halloween hobgoblins seen by repub licans there are Al districts in which the balance on election day may turn either way. Present indications give the democrats the better of it.
 They are so close that a shifting of sunshine to storm or lucky cour brought forth at the last day of the campaign may turn them one way or the other. The forecast of these dis tricts is based upon indications as they appear at this writing. They hold tre- mendous possibilities on election day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Pedestrinn Run Down

An unknown white man was run down and slightly injured this morning at l2:5O o clock by negro hackman. It Is charged that Errell Williams, the hack driver, was driving along Twentieth street at rapid rate and without lights. The white man started to cross the street and was run down. After being struck the man arose and walked of without a word The negro was locked up on a charge of reckless driving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Tedeski Home Robbed

The home of A. Tedeski, S01 South Eigh- teenth street, was entered by burglars last night and literally rifed. Several hundred dollars worth of jewelry was stolen in spite of the fact that it was sewed up in a mattress. A large amount of clothing was stolen also.
 The articles taken were: Two watches, one $50 bracelet five pairs of ear rings, one silk skirt, four dresses, four skirts, eight pairs of pillow cases, F napkins and seven infants dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
HERALD FORECAST GIVES HOUSE TO DEMOCRATS BY
 NEARLY FIFTY MAJORITY
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 instead of less clouded as election day approaches.
 Factors to He Reckoped With The factors that are unusually hard to reckon with are
 | The undercurrent of political thought The percentage of the registered vote that will not be cast. Ticket scratching due to intra-party feuds. Voters have heen shy about disclosing their inten- tions. There is an apparent lack of pop ular interest, but this probably is only surface phase. Nobody knows to what limit insurgent and standpat feeling will be carried among republicans. For these and other reasons, predictions are post ured on three legs of "hunch' and one of dependable information.
 In Illinois the head of the state ticket is state treasurer. Tn Cook county the head is sheriff. The state is scheduled impartiallW to go 25.oo0 to 4O,00o repub- liean Cook county may go to the democ- racy. On both state and county tickets there will be much splitting up of the vote
 Republicans Hopeless fin Indiana
 Republican leaders, as a rule, have no hope that the party will regain control of the Indiana legislature. Failure to do so involves the retirement of Albert J. DeNeI1uSe lToIll lne senate. secretary or state is the highest office to be filled. The present legislature is democratic by Is votes. Governor Marshall carried Ma rion county and Indianapolis two years ago by 4700 and the state by 14,000 Ma rlon county next Tuesday probably will decide the fate of Senator Beveridge. MT. Taft carried it by only 273.
 There is little doubt that the entire republican ticket in Michigan will be successful by comfortable pluralities that Chase s. Osborn will be the next governor and that Charles E. Town send will succeed J. c. Burrows as United States senator.
 Iowa, badly muddled in spots. is ex- pected to re-elect Governor B. F. Car roll, whose plurality two years ago was 10SO O00. Few details of the state cam paign in Minnesota have reached here, but Adolph o. Eberhart, who succeeded to the governorship when John A. John son died, is expected to win over James Gray. democratic candidate. Wisconsin is counted rather easy picking for Francis E. McGovern, the EaFollette lieutenant and republican candidate for governor.
 There is no apparent reason to re- call previous forecasts in the Herald that Governor Stubbs will be reelected in Kansas.
 Nebraska will go into election week still in the doubtful column. James c. Dahlman, democratic candidate for gov ernor, apparently has gained some ground by recent vigorous campaigning but on the llquor question. the main state issue, there is no determining hat the electorate as a whole has in mind. The legislature also is in doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Revival at West End

Revival services will continue today at the West End Methodist church, where Evangelist John D. Andrews is doing the preaching. Gospel Singer c. J. Spindler is providing the music. Meetings will be held today at Ii a. m. and 7:30 D. m., and each day of this week at 10 a. m. and 7:SG D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
Arthur Goodwyn Arrested

Arthur Goodwin, well-dressed white man, was arrested in woodawn early this morning by Sergeant Burns. It Is charged that Goodwin was attempting to break into the residence at 5913 First aye nue. Goodwin was unable to give an ex- plantation of his actions and was locked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-06
rhefts Reported Yesterday

The following small thefts were report
 ed to the police yesterday: c. w. Shrop- shire one horse; F. Moesser. IT chickens; Tom Sharrett, one pocketbook, contain ing $116 and a vault key; J. c. Orr, one lot of tools; Robert Mullen, one bicycle.