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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
MAN IS SHOT
 WHILE HUNTING
Accident Occurs Near ScOttsbOro-SheI- ton Killed by Failing Limb.
 Fire Destroys Residence.

scottsboro, February 21.-(Special)- Word was received here today of the probably fatal shooting of Hop Cox near Stevenson. The report is that MT. Cox, while out bird hunting. attempted to get over fence and in some way his gun was discharged the entire load of bird shot striking him at close range and en- tering his abdomen, making a very dan gerous wound He is reported to be in a critical condition with but small hope for his recovery.
 While cutting down a tree near his home near Tupelo John Shelton, aged about 8 years, was caught under fall ing limb and injured so badly that he died in few hours. He was married man and leaves besides a wife, several small children.
 The regular session of the commission CTS court was held here last week. The commissioners were all present and large amount of county business was at tended to-
 Word has been received here of the loss by fire of the residence of l.. W. Ronx at Bridgeport Thursday night. MT. Ronx lost nearly all of his household goods The fire is supposed to have been started by a coal falling from the grate in one of the bed rooms. MT. Ronx had the mis- fortune of having his home partly de- stroyed some time ago by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
NEW REAL ESTATE
 COMPANY FORMED
Prominent Ensley Men or
 Board of Directors.
Wo-K ON NEW PLANTS
Nose P. Mellon Is Put In charge and Ground Is Broken for Two New Mammoth Industries-PersOnal
 and General News.

A new company was organized in Ems ley last night by a number of we'll known citizens. The Industrial Land and Mortgage company, with a capital of $10,000 came into existence and prom ises to be a factor in real estate cir cles in the city The object of the company is to buy and sell real estate, to build and sell houses on the install ment plan, and to transact such other business as may be connected with a real estate concern
 The meeting of stockholders was pre- sided over by G. F. N. Hutchings, and the following board of directors elected: A. F. Elliott. D. P Knaff. Dr. W. S. Roun- tree, J. M Perkins J. M. McHugh, W. H. Stirling and George R. Byrum.
 The directors then elected the officers as follows: George R. Byrum, president; A. F. Elliott, vice president; Neil Hutch ings, treasurer, and D. P. Knapp, seere- tary. The finance committee elected was J. w. Perkins. G. F. N. Hutchlngs and A. F. Elliott. The character and high standing in the business world of these gentlemen insure a success for the new company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
For Violating Revenue Law.

Russellville, February 21.-George Grif- fin, white man, and Bill Hamilton, a negro, were arrested in this city and
 carried to Jasper to appear before the United States commissioner at that place for the violation of the United States liquor laws, which require license for selling whisky. At the spring term last year of the circuit court Griffin and Hamilton were found guilty of violating the state prohibition law and were given sentences in the coal mines by Judge c. P. Almon. They had only recently returned from the mines where they served out their time and were rear rested by the United States officers for viloating the liquor laws of Uncle Sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Outcome of Election
 In Montgomery County

Montgomery, February 21.-(Special)- As a result of the county primary held in Montgomery county today these offi- cers are nominated: Probate judge. J. B. Gaston; city court judge. Gaston Gunter; associate city court judge, Armstead Brown; sheriff, Horace Hood; solicitor, Temple Seibels; clerk circuit court, J. B. Fuller.
 Gaston and Fuller were not opposed. Every office save the two unopposed Is now filled by appointment of Gov. B. B. Conner.
 Two are successful in the primary Sheriff Hood and Judge Brown. Two fail, Judge W. H. Thomas and Solicitor Phil Stern. Thomas was appointed~judge on promotion of A. D. Sayre to the su- preme bench last fall, being moved up from associate.
 Brown was named associate at the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Ground Broke for New Plants.

Moss P. Mellon, assistant chief engineer of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Rail- road company, has been appointed assist ant chief engineer of the American Steel and Wire company, and will have charge of the construction of the new rod and wire mill that will be erected near Ems ley. Mir Mellon has already assumed his new duties and ground has been broken for the erection of the mill. The mill Is located near the Harbison- Walker Refractories plant Ground was also broken for the mammoth bi-produet coke oven plant, which will be erected close by. The actual starting of work on these two plants will add much to the pros perity of this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

The startling increase of deaths re- sulting from kidney trouble makes this advice timely. At first symptoms, such as backache, frequent or highly-colored urination, scalding urine, rheumatic pains in the joints, puffiness under the eyes, dimmed vision, etc, use the fol- lowing prescription: Buy from any good druggist one-half ounce Murax compound in original sealed package and mix with one-half ounce fluid ex- tract Buchu and six ounces good, pure gin. (Be sure to get the genuine Murax compound in original sealed packages.) Shake bottle well each time and take one to two teaspoonfuls after each meal This mixture is said to work wonders. Local druggists say the de- mand for these ingredients is increas- ing every daya
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
TROUBLE LOOMS UP DARKLY FOR
 GREAT BRITAIN
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 ment. This deduction has added piquancy to the situation.
 The chamber of the house of commons was crowded to its capacity when the house met for business at o'clock Up to that moment no one could predict with any confidence the course of events, and even as Premier Asquith led the composite force into action it appeared uncertain whether the guns of his army were leveled against the common enemy or in the direction of the general him. self Ambassador Reid, Prince Henry of Prussia and many other diplomats or distinguished strangers occupied seats in the gallery for visitors. while the peers gallery was filled with representatives of the upper house, which the govern ment is about to invite to commit polit- ical hari-kar.
 First Business Hand.
 The first business to be transacted in the house of commons was the adoption, without dissent, of a motion delegatfng the sessional order prohibiting peers from participating in elections. This step fol- lowed naturally on the recent elections in which the peers were prominent on business the debate on the address in reply to the speech from the throne was commenced
 In the course of the debate in the house of lords on the address in reply to the Kings speech, Lord Lansdowne, leader of the opposition, said that if the new house of commons adopted the finance bill the lords were ready to ex- pedite it's passage, although their opn- ion with regard to it was unchanged.
 The proposed sequence of the events
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
EnsIcy Locals,

At the meeting of the Ensley lodge of Elks held last night officers were placed in nomination for the coming year. A number of leading members were nomi- hated for exalted ruler. The election will be held next Monday evening and promises to be interesting.
 The young people of the Wylam Meth odist church gave an entertainment last night at the Masonic hall A splendid musical programme was rendered The proceeds will be placed in the fund for new seats for the church.
 The members of the Ensley Christian church are contemplating the erection of a new church building. The plans have been outlined and the matter taken up with the church extension society of the Christian church. The proposed edif1ce will cost about s12.o00.
 Kenneth White. one of the best known young men of Ensley, left last night for Chicago, where he has accepted a posi- ton as superintendent of construction for the Semet-Solvay companys plant at that point,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Mann Robs Benefactor.

At the recorders court yesterday Will Mann was fined S1O0 and sentenced to hard labor for six months on a charge of embezzlement- He was charged with appropriating $50 sent to pay the fine of a fellow prisoner who had paid Mann out of jail a few days before
 His benefactor, who was fined $50, gave Mann a note to his wife directing her to send the money to pay him out
 Mann got the money and decamped, leaving the man who had befriended him in jail. When caught by the officers he was on his way to Memphis.
 Judge Sugg, in imposing the fine CD Mann, gave him the full penalty in his jurisdiction, as the evidence revealed a glaring piece of ingratitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Safety AppIiance Law Amended.

Washington. February 21.-The House
 Il so amending the safety appliance .aw as to make it cover all appliances ir- cluded .n the master car builders stand ard for the protection of trainmen was passed today by the Senate. The measure is intended especially to lessen accidents caused by defective sil steps. ladders, roof handholds running boards and hand brakes, or by the absence of these ap- Rliances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

time. Stern became solicitor when eHugh Dent was elected to Congress. Temple Seibles, assistant solicitor, was deposed for Logan Martin, a friend of the gov ernor. which was the main factor in electing him today.
 Hood was appointed to succeed the late Sheriff Belser. He is editor of the Montgomery journal.
 Gunter is mayor, but will be out before his term as judge begins. He opposed the amendment; Thomas was for it. Brown was for the amendment Screws the next man to him, was against it. All the others were against.
 The vote for the two highest men is as follows: Judge, Gunter 26S7. Thomas 1s9O associate judge. Brown 1455. Screws 10s9; sheriff, Hood 2263, Waller 12e4; solic- itor. Seibles 259o, Stern 1884,
 Members of the general assembly will be chosen at the general primary in May.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Weston Ahead of Schedule.

Sunshine, Ariz.. February H-More than a day ahead of his schedule, Edward Pay- son Weston left here early today on his way eastward. Weston said he intended to walk S5 miles today and pass the night alone at some of the small stations be- tween Winslow and Holbrook. He rested here all day Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
BraxiIian Cruiser snIls.

Washington, February 21.-The Brazil- ian embassy here has advised the state department that the Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes, which was to escort the armored cruiser North Carolina, carrying the body of the late Ambassador Nabuco from Hampton Roads to Rio de Janeiro, arrived at Azores Saturday. She was due at Hampton Roads last Thursday and was to have sailed today with the North Carolina for Brazil. It probably will be a week or ten days before she arrives in the Roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Engineers in session.

Chicago, February 21.-Engfneers and officials from many cities were present at the opening session of the convention for the standardizing of paving specifi- cations today. After an address of well come by Mayor Busss several committees were appointed to map out the work of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Had Weather Delays Farmer.

Decatur, February 21.-(SpeciaI.)- Disagreeable weather which has pre- vailed in this section of the state for
 the past two weeks has delayed farm ing operations here very much. snow sleet. rain and cold weather has Inter fered with early blowing. This will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

was clear, he said First, the financial bill was to be disposed of and then the veto power of the lords was to go in order that the way should be made more clear for home rule.
 Lord Lansdowne expressed amazement al the audaeity of the government. You think" he continued, this a sufficient mandate for pulling the constitution of this country to pieces, for breaking up the union and setting up a single cham Der of government. l use the last ex- pression advisedy, because if the words of his majestys speech have any mean ing at all, that is what they mean"
 Against the Government.
 Lord Lansdowne declared the real opin- ion of the house of commons was against the government
 He said that if the government was able to show that the upper chambeR was constituted in a manner not condu- cive to the efficient discharge of it's business, then the peers themselves were prepared to cooperate in finding a rem edy. If the government was not prepared to show this the lords were ready, he said to draw up proposals of their own dealing with the question.
 In the house of commons Premier As- quth made an early bid for the Irish vote by reterating the assertion that ene reihoHai ol the ioras rish' VI s.eo was necessary preliminary to the dis cussion of home rule.
 Premier Asquith stated he had neither received nor asked guarantees from the king" No constitutional statesman could demand such guarantees in regard to measure which had not been submitted to the house of commons, he said, and added that resolutions dealing with the veto powers of the lords would be car red before the Easter recess and later embodied in a bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab let's. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. D. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

make the sowing of spring oats and wheat and the planting of corn espe- cially late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
NPrcdIctions of Disaster.

London, February 21.-Commenting on the unexpected collapse in the house of commons in the debate at the conclusion of Mir. Redmond's speech the unionist morning papers predict that the new par liament will be so short lived as to be practically still-born
 The Morning Post bids MT. Balfour be prepared to take office at any moment.
 The liberal papers maintain a brave show but they have difficulty in conceal Ing their disappointment and depres- sioD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Speech of Bn1four.

Arthur J. Balfour spoke for the opno- sltion. He criticised the Kings speech for it's ambiguity, particularly on the naval question. He had hoped for declaration that the government was pre- pared to face the situation and provide for the defense of the empire. The general election had been primarily on the budget and he was not quite sure what the country had pronounced.
 "When the budget he said, 'has re- ceved cold and chilly but numerically adequate support in this house. it will doubtless become law I believe the majority of the constituencies in Great Britain are prepared to support the buoget, but can it be pretended that Ire land favors 1t? If Ireland abstains from opposing the budget 1t will be because tho Irish members think that the Inter- ests of home rule override those of finance and I hold that if the budget were isolated from all other questions it would be re- jected.
 If the prime minister's home rule declaration, made just before the cleo tion, had been taken seriously in England as it was In Ireland, the other questions would have been dwarfed.'
 Continuing MT. Balfour said he had had 149 speeches of cabinet members exam ined and only one of them contained voluntary reference to home rule.
 Ht HOStIHlntHb WuiliCu tAlc Cicth VI the prime minister's declaration to be, as the doctors say. local and not consu- tutonal. The lords and all parties in the house wanted the reform of lords. The labor party wanted to abolish the house of lords altogether. The nationalists end the English and Scotch members wanted a reform of the constitution. The Irish wanted to get out of the constitution en- tlrely. Looking under the surface, how could the government say they knew what was the opinion of the country on any one of the great issues before them"
 MT. Balfour closed by questioning whether 1t was possible to entrust solely to a representative assembly the power of manipulating from top to bottom the whole constitution of the country. They would be mad indeed if they drove to this illogical excess the idea that for all pull poses and for all time the house of commons could be taken to represent the settled construction of the people. &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Speaks With Great Deiiberation.

MT Mallory spoke with great delibera- ton and with pathos in his voice when he came to speak of criticisms which have been made against his policy. It was not a speech calculated to stir the enthusiasm of the crowd, and there was no applause except when he sat down. The greater part of the speech was de- voted to a discussion of schools, good roads and common carriers. He indorsed the work done by the present admins tration for the schools.
 MT. Mallory was accompanied to Blount county by R. F.. L. Neil of Selma He was met at the depot by w A Weaver, the chairman of his campaign commit tee in that county and when he reached the courthouse John A. Lusk was ad- dressing the voters in the interest of his candidacy for railroad commissioner.
 About 50 people heard the address believe they would have appla uded, had he given them an opening, but there was nothing to arouse enthusiasm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Sentiment Among PeopIe.

talked with the people of oneonta and the farmers from the country pre- cincts and was surprised to find that every man has already made up his mind on the question. They have all de- amount of speaking will change them. Ed Graves. sheriff of the county, conf- dently predicts that Blount will give O'Neal 800 majority Mir Graves is lead ing the fight in the county for MT. O'Neal and is one of the strongest men in the county. MT. Weaver claims the county by about 200 votes for Mallory, but talked to all the Mallory men l could find. and they did not want to be quoted because we believe We are on the los ing side Judge Inzer and Solicitor Em- bry are Mallory men
 The country vote seems to be unani- mously for O'Neal. Men like W. D. Tidmore of Beat 2S; Hiram Graves, Mont gomery Hood and a dozen others did not hesitate to state that their precincts will go stronger for ONeal than they did against the amendment. There were no votes changed yesterday Mir. Mallory spent most of his time after the meet on the night train The county demo- cratic committee of Blount county met in the afternoon, set the date for the county primary May and the run-off 15 days later. The qualifications set by the state committee were adopted.
 Here are the exact words used by MT. Mallory when he came to take up the liquor question:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Charges His Opponent With Trying to Bring Dead IsSu}
 h the Campaign
STANDS FOR FAIR TEST
 OF THE STATEWIDE LAWS.
and Address Was Not Calculated to Arouse Enthusiasm of
 His Hearers.
BY BURR BLACKBURN.

Oneonta, February 21-(Special. )-Speak- before the witnesses and jurors and cit izens of Oneonta who were gathered here at the opening of the criminal court H. S. D. Mallory, candidate for governor, appeared for the first time in the inter est of his candidacy.
 He charged his opponents with bring ing up a dead issue, and claimed that there are no more amenders or anti amenders. He laid his issue on statewide prohibition, insisting that 1t should be given a fair test under the administra- tion of a friendly hand. and not by an unfrendly one. T am for statewide pro- hibition and will always be until con vinced to the contrary"
 MT Mallory did not deny that he was responsible for the submission of the amendment. In fact, he took the argu- ment that my strong right arm did it." to prove that he was not a weakling.
 The candidate failed to take up the line or argument which some of his friends had suggested to him. He was on the defensive throughout, and prefaced his remarks with, q will have to say some- thing" He not only failed to attack MT. ONeal. but stated that he would say nothing against him. except that he is against statewide prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Reply by Asquith.

MT. Asquith. in rising to reply, was loud ly cheered. He supposed that the King $ speech was the shortest on record Apart from the financial provisions the only question on which the government an- nounced legislation was the relations be- tween the two houses. Nothing moro would be introduced this session.
 "The house of lords," said the premier. Hast year rejected the budget-a glaring breach of the unwritten conventions of the constitution-that was the climax of a series of acts by which the lords claimed an overriding authority over the decisions of the popular chamber and the governments appeal to the country was primarily an appeal to give them authority to put an end to that state of affairs.
 q have said that we must have legis- lative safeguards but some of my friends say that 1 talked about guarantees Of the exercise of the royal prerogative. It, I had said such thing I would not now be standing at this box. l received no such guarantees I asked for no such guarantees. It Is the duty of respon- sible minister so far as possible to keep the name of the soverign and the pre- rogative of the crown outside the domain of party politics"
 To ask in advance for indefinite au- thority to use the royal prerogative in q measure not yet submitted to the house was a, request. MT. Asquith declared, minister could not properly make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

Fate or the LOruss
 The Premier said that the house would proceed on the question of the lords by resolutions which would be laid on the table soon, discussed before the easter recess and passed at this session. The government had only two objects in view to pass the budget and to speedily end by the wisest and nose adequate method the constitutional condition giving to non- representative and Irresponsible author ity the power to thwart the purposes and mutilate the handiwork of the chosen ex- ponents of the peoples will.
 John E. Redmond, leader of the Irish party announced that the facts had been emphasized that the nationalists stood as they always had, apart and Independent, allied to no British party. They had supported the government at the election because the prime ministers pledge on home rule was supplemented by one still more important to Ireland, the abolition of the veto of the house of lords, which was tantamount to the adoption of home rule
 He thought end the country thought he understood, that Premier Asquith had promised to ask for guarantees of the exercise of the royal prerogative and that if he did not get them he would decline to hold office. But it appeared that the nationalists were mistaken. The government policy was to pass the bud get before any assurance was given that the veto bill would pass. It was dis astrous policy and meant the throwing away of the mandate which they had re- ceived from the country
 They would be enabling the lords on the veto bill to force another election in a year and the government would be beaten by the weary electorate.
 If the prime minister gives us req sonable assurance that he will be able to carry the veto bill into law this year, said Mir. Redmond. i've will vote for the budget but we are not willing to pay that price for nothing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Guard Your Kidneys

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