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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
CAREER RULES LAW
 UNCONSTITUTIONAL Section 3654, Code of Alabama,
 Is Void JUSTICE DAYS OPINION Is Relative to Cancellation of Permits of Foreign Corporations When They Remove From State to
 Federal Courts
JUSTICE DAYS OPINION

Montgomery, November 1.-(Special.)- Section Seo4 of the code of Alabama, re- lating to the cancellation of permits of foreign corporations to do business in Alabama for removing causes of action from any of the courts of this state to sny federal court, is unconstitutional and void, according to Attorney General A. M. Garber, who today passed officially upon the question.
 The attorney general states himself un- der the influence of the recent decision of the supreme court of the United States, when Justice Day held that the law was bad. as applied to those flor eign corporations which entered the state of Alabama in accordance with its laws prior to March 4, 1907, the date of the passage of the act of Alabama, codi- fled as section 3654 of the code, and had acquired previous to such date valuable vested property rights in the transac- tion of its intrastate business"
 The attorney general, who renders his opinion to former Secretary of State Frank N. Julian, who was in office at the time the opinion was delievered, un- officially, advises the present secretary Of state to disregard the sections of the code which allows the cancellation, under the circumstances named
 His full opinion follows:
 Montgomery. September 10. 1910. Hon. Frank N. Julian, Secretary of
 State, Capitol.
 Dear Sir-From time to time since the announcement of the decision of the su- preme court of the United States in the case of Herndon vs. Chicago Rock rsland and Pacific Railroad con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Cnrn Contest

Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will ldnson announces that only one more week after the expiration of the present week will be allowed the corn contestants in which to send in samples of the corn grown on their farms, with the end in view of securing some of the prizes of fered to contestants in each of the 6l counties of Alabama.
 According to the rules of the committee having the contests in charge, an arbi- trary date can be fixed, which the com mlttee has named as November 26-the last day on which samples can be re- ceived.
 Each county is to be awarded $60 in prizes as follows: Best acre of corn each county, s25; oats, S15: sweet pota- toes. s10; Irish potatoes, $l0 The total in prizes is $4020.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

prevent them from removing cases to the federal courts, it has been conceded that while the right to do local business with in the state may not have been derived from the federal constitution, the right to resort to the federal courts Is a crea- tion of the constitution of the United States and the statutes passed in pursu- ance thereof
 Under the influence of the decision of the supreme court of the United States in this case, I feel constrained to hold that section 5654 of the code is uncon- stitutional and void, and violative of the federal constitution as applied to those foreign corporations which entered the state of Alabama in accordance with it's laws prior to March 4. 1907, the date of the passage of the act of Alabama, codified section 3654 of the code, and had acquired previous to such date, val uabe vested property rights in the trans action of It's intrastate business.
 It Is my opinion, therefore, that you and the clerks of the state courts should disregard the provisions of section 3654 of the code of Alabama and take no ac- tion hereunder looking to the cancella- ton of the permit of a foreign corpora ton upon the removal by such corpora tion of 8 case from state court to federal court when the foreign cor poration falls within the class of for eign corporations above defined.
 You should have no trouble in ascer> taining the foreign corporations which are affected by this opinion. In cases of doubt the clerk of the state court, be- fore making certificate as required by the statute, should report the case to you, and the records of your office, in the first place will show when the foreign corporation entered the state to do busi- ness and the other data with respect to the property holdings of the corporation will be easily ascertainable either through the auditors office or the office of the county tax assessor.
 The attention of the legislature should be called to this opinion in order that it may take such action with reference to this statute as it may deem advisable For the reasons stated herein. 1t is my judgment that the statute should be re- pealed. Yours very truly.
 ALEX M. CAREER
 Attorney General
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
FALL TERM SUPREME COURT IS STARTED Developments in City Court
 Are Unique HOOK WORM WAR BEGINS Only One More Week for Farmers to Compete in Corn Contest-Rail-
 road Commission Starts
 Session Late
HOOK WORM WAR BEGINS

Montgomery, November 14.-(special.)- )- Alabama's supreme court assembled in formal fall opening at the capitol this morning, adjourning almost immediately upon convocation. All of the justices were in their chairs, including Chief Jus tice John R. Dowdell and Associate Jus tices Simpson, Anderson, Mayfleld Me Clellan, Sayre and Evans.
 This week the court will be busy with cases from the first division. which in- oludes the counties of Baldwin, Clark, Mobile, Monroe and Washington, all in south Alabama.
 Today was devoted to formal fall or ganization, the real work of the season not beginning until tomorrow. On Thurs day cases will be submitted to the jus tces. No opinions are expected to be rendered by the court until about Fri day if any at all are delivered this week. The docket for the week Is more or less light as compared with the usual routine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Adams, Case Postponed

Owing to the fact that he was not and Is not-in a physical condition 10 stand trial in the criminal court of Mont gomery, the case of the state against John Adams. the negro who murdered Policeman T. W. Berry in this city sey- eral weeks ago. and who caused by that act conditions bordering on anarchy in so far as the clamor of mobs was con- cerned, has been postponed until Thurs day The negro had hemorrhages just prior to his appearance in court today.
 At the same time, progress of the Ma bors trial in Birmingham has blocked the trial in this city of the case against Morris Brown. the negro accused of wreclSing train No S6 near Montgomery several months ago. Four of the wit nesses needed at the Montgomery hear ing are now in the Magic City in at tendance upon the Birmingham session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
May Both Sit

Just what modus. operandi will be the feature of the city court tomorrow, when the tudgeship contest between Judge w. H. Thomas and Judge-elect Gaston Gun ter reaches a climax is a puzzle in this city. Who will be the presiding judge at the weeks session of the equity court, or who will usurp this right are the ques- tions which are uppermost In the public mind.
 Judge-elect Gunter was nominated for the judgeship over incumbent Judge Thomas at the spring democratic pri- mary, which was held in this county. but at the time of the primary it was pub lished that Judge Thomas would contest the election on the ground that the stat utes allowed him another five years of service. Judge Thomas was appointed by Governor Conner to succeed Judge A. b. Sayre when the latter was elected to the supreme court, and his contention is that the appointment carries with it the full Sayre term of office.
 At the recent election Judge Gunter was unopposed and, according to that election, he should enter office tomorrow, Novem- Der 15 It is rumored In Montgomery that both of the judges may be sitting tomorrow and throughout the month until the matter Is finally decided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
A Dainty Toilet Article

Every lady who desires to keep up her attractive appearance, while at tho theatre, attending receptions, when shop ping, while travelling and on all occa- sion should carry in her purse a book let on Gouraud's Oriental Beauty Leaves. This is dainty little booklet of cX- qusitely perfumed powdered leaves which are easily removed and applied to the skin. It is invaluable when the face be- comes moist and flushed and Is far su- perior to a powder puff as it does not spill and soil the clothes.
 It removes dirt, soot and grease from the face, imparting a cool delicate bloom to the complexion. Sent anywhere on receipt of 10c In stamps or coin. F. T. Hopkins, 37 Great Jones street, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Lumbermen to Meet

Members of the Alabama-West Florida Lumber Manufacturers association will meet in this city tomorrow in regular session, postponed from last week. The second Tuesday or the month falling on election day, the session was carried over week, with the result that the asso- ciation meets tomorrow to take up some of the live topics which were scheduled for a hearing this month.
 At tomorrow's session, which is the first of the sessions under the new rule Of meeting once every two months, the fall trade conditions will be discussed, and It is expected that big crowd will he on hand to take part in the delibera- tons. J. H. Eddy of Birmingham sec retary of the association, announces that lie expects a big attendance at the ses- slcn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
News of RusseIIxilIe

Russellville, November 14.-(Special)- During the next few months hard fight is expected for the Russellville postoffice. which will become vacant in January should s. J. Petree, present postmaster of Russellville, take the office of probate judge, to which he was elected last Tues- day by a majority of one. Already 13 names are mentioned for the office Among them is Miss Bertha Hooks, who was assistant postmistress under D. ". sevier. Jr.. and the first part of the term of MT. Petree.
 The Russellville cotton gnners are now running night and day to keep up with the amount of cotton being brought to the e.ns This method was started several days ago, because more cotton is being brought to the city than can be ginned in an ordinary days run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
"I am all right now, thanks to Dr. Miles Heart Remedy"

The same relief is ready for you. Are you sure you do not need it1 If Dr. Miles Heart Remedy helped Charles Holmes, why won't it help youf
 sI was troubled with heart disease, and after reading about Dr. Miles Heart Remedy, I got bottle. Be fore l got the Heart Remedy had to sit up most of the night, and felt very bad at my stomach. Whatever Iwould eat made me feel worse, and my heart beat very fast. But thanks to Dr. Miles Heart Remedy, I am all right now. eat good, sleep good, and feel like new man. al- though am almost 6S years old. have been soldier in the late war of the rebellion, and was badly wounded" CHARLES HOLMES,
 Private Co. B. 54th N. Y. Infantry Volunteers, Walton, Delaware O., . NY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

ernoon. when the complaint for a re- vision of the rates of the Southern Ex- press company was taken up and ar gred. c. L. Loup. vice president of the company. and J. D. Patterson, superin- tendent of the tariff department, ap- peared in behalf of the company
 All of the railroad commissioners were in attendance, though no decision had been announced at late hour tonight. official or unofficial. Tomorrow four cases are 10 be considered by the com mission, while in all probability the Ope- lika depot matter will also be aired, tho commission being unable to reach dis cession of this complaint at today's ses- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

Hector D. Lane of Courtland, Ala, will be the next chief clerk in the of- flee of the new commissioner of agri- culture. according to pretty well found- ed rumors afloat around the capitol. It is announced that Commissioner of Az rlculture-elect Rufus Kolb has received MT. Lanes acceptance.
 The appointee, if 1t proves such. is well known in Alabama's agricultural world. his father having been commits sloner of agriculture of the state, and he himself having come to the verge of an- nouncement for the same office. MT, Lane is an expert agriculturist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Lost Prize Through Honor

County Superintendent of Education H. F. Persons, who Is at the head Of the Calhoun County Boys Corn club. tells a story in connection with the meeting of the club here last Saturday after noon which places G. c. Prioett, young Calhoun member of the club, In a class with George Washington, young Pricett having sacrificed the highest prize of- fered by the club through high sense of honor.
 In his report to the club, Pricett an- nounced that he had grown 57 bushels of corn on an acre. The prize was of fered for the largest amount grown on half an acre, and understanding that the 57 bushels reported had been grown on A plot of that size, Pricett was awarded tnc highest premium. Later, however he learned that the award was for the largest amount grown on half an acre. and he reported the mistake to the judges, surrendering the prize herewith. He was highly commended for this act hy the speakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Revival Held at Baptist Church

Florence, November 14-(Special.) .)-Dr. T. J. Shipman of Meridian. Miss, who is conducting revival meeting at the First Baptist church, preached three fine ser mons Sunday to congregations which filled the church. The sermon in the aft ernoon was to men only. The meeting has steadily increased in interest and at tendance. and will continue throughout the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
.hoenix citv and GIrard. has written tc

Phoenix City and Girard. has written to the Georgia authorities urging that at tention be given to the mill workers of that section, who are said to be much in need of treatment. Acting upon these ad- vices. the Georgia and Alabama officials got together on the matter of holding a joint investigation. with the result that the two Alabama field workers have been commissioned to begin hostilities to rout the parasite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Governor Conner Back

Gov. B. B. Conner returned to his of flee at the capitol today after an ab- sence of several weeks from the capi- tol During the absence the states chief executive spent much of his time stump ing for the democratic party, making a number of speeches inbehalf of the nom inees who were elected on last Tuesday to state and to congressional office. The governor appears in the best of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Board of Pardons

The state board of pardons will hold session in this city. at the capitol. to- morrow, with a full attendance of the members of the body. It is given out that in the neighborhood of 40 applica- tons for pardons are to be acted on.
 The board of pardons consists of Attor- ney General Garber, State Auditor Bran don and Secretary of State Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
nlackmon Has Big Majority

Official reports received from every county in the district as result of last Tuesdays election give State Senator Fred L. Blackmon of this city major itv of 430O votes over J. M. Atkins of reflin. who opposed MT. Blackmon in his race for congressman from the Fourth district.
 MT Blackmon stated today that he is delighted with this showing, which he considers a positive assurance that the republicans will at no early date make any progress in their effort to break down democratic solidity in this section of the state His majority was even greater than that of Congressman Craig, who won over J. O. Middleton in 1908 by only 2S9S votes. MT. Blackmon carried every county in the district except Shell hv which went for Atkins by 39 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Mobile Aviation Meet

Montgomery and middle Alabama in general are much interested in the avia ton meet which Is to be held In Mobile during the week beginning Monday, No vember 21 The fact that Glenn Cur tiss Is to have some of his expert bird men at the Gulf City to take part in the contests of fair sweek will send a liberal delegation to that city from the central and southern portions of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Railroad Commission

Due to lateness of the trains today, the state railroad commission. which was scheduled to take up two hearings at the session of today. did not get down to work until about 3:30 o'clock this aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
------sS sSs------ NEWS OF DECATUR
Bud Ford Shoots Negro-A Very Large
 Pumpkin Crop Raised

Decatur, November 14.-(Special )--Late yesterday afternoon Bud Ford, chief of the city fire department, shot and per haps fatally wounded George Taylor, known as Black George a well known negro around town. Taylor has been in no end of trouble and not long ago he seriously cut another negro here, and Bud Ford turned him up'' to the police. He commenced making threats against Bud Ford for reporting him to the po- live. He went to the fire department and with knife in hand swore he would kill Ford Ford shot the negro through the stomach with revolver and the negro was carried home. The negro is reported dying. Bud Ford was arrested but was released on his own word. q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Hook Worm Campaign

will formally be opened at Phoenix City and Girard within the next few days, when Dr. Joseph F. Orr of Birmingham and pr. H. c. Perry of Greensboro go to that section of the state to cooperate with Georgia hookworm workers in the examination of the parasite in that sU- tion of the south. The Alabama field workers have been ordered by Dr. W. w.. Dinsmore, supervisor of the Rockefeller hookworm commission for this state, to report to the capitol by tomorrow, and 20 then to the infected district.
 According to Dr. Dinsmore, the super intendent of one of the cotton mills at Columbus, Ga, just across the line from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Big Sale Is Made

The property of the Anniston Lime and Stone company in this city, which was some time ago thrown Into volun- tary bankruptcy, was placed on the mar ket in this city Monday at noon and pur- chased by A. J. Goodwin and J: " Corner IT.. for a consideration of $50,000.
 The purchase consists of lime quarries a, Cobb City and Tredegar, Ala, and about 100 lots and other real estate In residence lots. business lots and farm lands in this city The lime plants will be operated 1t was stated today, by the new owners, but the real estate holdings will be placed on the market.
 The purchase is made subject 10 the confirmation of the federal court. MT Conner has been connected with the com psny for some time under his father, J. w. Conner, Sr., brother of Governor Conner, who will retire as soon as the sale is consummated and affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
Foul Play Is Indicated

The charred body of Grandy Garrett, the young Anniston nightwatchman, which was found on a slag pile at the Mable furnace Sunday, was laid at rest in Edgemont cemetery this afternoon. The young widow of a few months, by whom the deceased is survived, has been almost prostrated by her husbands tragic death.
 Although Coroner Murhpey could not discover any evidence when the body was found that would substantiate the theory of foul play, this seems to be in- dicated in later developments. It is said that several shots were heard in the neighborhood of the furnace Saturday night, and a careful investigation has failed to disclose any trace of the re- volver which young Garrett carried. nor can there be found any trace of the Walch and money which he carried in his poctets
 All evidence seems to indicate that the bodv was lifeless when it was burned. 1t Is argued that the gas fumes arising from the slag dumpings were not strong enough to cause asphyxiation, and the murder theory seems to be the most gen. orally believed, though complete mystery continues to envelop the strange death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
'Dr. Miles Heart Remedy

lis kept in thousands of homes as a |friend always to be relied upon in time of need.
 Sold by all Druggists lf the first
 bottle falls to benefit, your money
 Is returned. Ask any Druggist. i asILEs MEDICAL CO, Elkhart, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15
ANN|STON HAS B|G
 INDUSTRIAL BOOM Foul Play Suspected in Gar
 rett Case HONOR LOSES PRIZE BIackmon Is Very Jubilant Over His Big Victory Over Athins-Enormous Property of AnnistOn Com
 pany Is Sold

Anniston, November 14-(Special.)- There are more men at work in the An nston industries at present than at any time in several years according to reports to the Anniston Trades Council at it's regular meeting of the council hall In the Smith building Sunday afternoon. and due to recent enlargements by Anniston industries, the establishment of new plants unusually encouraging conditions are now prevalent among the labor men. it is said.
 Charles D. Kline. associate counsel for the state of Alabama, and R. E. Gam. president of the State Federation of La bor, made addresses to the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

F. NJ. Stephenson, who for number of years has served as agent for the Southern Express company in Decatur, has just resigned. He is succeeded by w. E. Bekan. from the superintendent's office at Nashville, Tenn. MT. Stephen son says he has not decided what busi ness he will enter as yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

On a piece of ground 21x50 feet, Claude Daniels, a well-known druggist of New Decatur, raised during the past year 54 This Is some punkins" and shows what North Alabama soil will do if it is only properly cultivated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-15

The large majority which Col. Emmet O'Neal received in this county for gov ernor is due more to Col. William '. Lowe, O'NeaPs campaign manager in the county, than to any other source. Colonel Lowe worked night and day throughout the campaign and the result was that Colonel O'Neal received one of the largest maJorities that has been received by candidate for governor in this county in a number of years. Colonel Lowe is the present democratic state senator for this district, which Is composed of the coun- ties of Morgan and Lawrence. He is one of the most able lawyers of the Decaturs and one of the leading citizens.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-10-28

If the prohibition amendment is writ
ten in the constitution of Florida it can
not be referred to the people again ex-
cept by a favorable vote of three-fifths
of the members of both houses of the
state Legislature. II it were found I'M
satisfactory thirteen senators or twenty
nine representative could make it i'm
possible for the people TO get rid of the
law even if they were almost unanimous
ly opposed to it.-Times Union.
That is true. But it is also true that
if majority of the PEOPLE SHOULD
desire to "get rid of the law" they can
elect legislature committed to its re.
submission, just as MAJORITY of the
PEOPLE, in favor of its submission,
elected the legislature of 1909. LET
THE PEOPLE RULE. That is good
democratic doctrine and one which no
advocate OF statewide prohibition will
oppose. Much opposition to that doc
trine, however, has eminated from the
Times. Union and the gang of Jackson.
vile liquor dealers whom ii represents,
and who have intimated that they would
not obey the prohibition law if enacted.
The liquor oligarchy of this country
does not represent democracy, but the
worst form of anarchy. II is entitled TO
no consideration at the hands of the
plain people.