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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-26
TALLADEGA NOTES

Talladega, August e5.-tspecial)-- The Taladega bunty Sacred Harp Singing conve, pn was in session to- day at the istian church, with a large attenda ..e. Almost every society in the county was represented. and several societies from neighborins counties. Many of the city people have never heard the old fashioned singing, and they attended in large numbers. There was dinner on the grounds.
 The recently completed schol census of the county shows an increase over two years ago of l3o. The negroes ex- ceed the whites by 229. The total num- Der of children of school age in the county is 12,7S3. Twenty-three dis tricts have a schol population of less than 200. Talladega has 203S. Sylla- cauga 1915, Childersburg 762.
 The Knights of Pythias District con vention of this district was held at Wadlsy on the A. B. & A, railroad Sun day, September 2i, and the Knights of this city made preparations to attend in large numbers.
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GOOD PROSPECTS
 FOR GLASS FACTORY

Decatur, August 25-tSpecial.) 1.-The prosr poets are good for the location of a large glass factory in or near the Decaturs Parties have been here looking over the ground and are well pleased with the loca- ton. There is plenty Of sand near the De- caturs which, it is said, would make glass. If this factory locates here they vii, also bore a number of wells for natural gas. Some years ago gas was found here. but not in paying quantities.
 It was claimed that the wells were not sunk deep enough; the parties sink ing the wells having limited capital, This glass company proposes to invest about s50.O00 and would have a monthly payroll of about sl0,oO.
 The parties who are looking over the location swith a view to building a glass factory here are from the north. Their glass factory in the north burned about a month ago.
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COAL VEINS FOUND
 NEAR FELL CITY

Pell City, August 26,-(Special)- )-Miner- ologist F. w. Hays has located several of the finest veins of coal in this county about three miles west of this place on the Southern railway after several months of prospecting. The deal is being backed by Birmingham capitalists. who will be- gin at once to develop the properties as soon as the engineers nave decided on the opening of the mines.
 The veins of coal cover several thou sand acres of lands, which options have been given on by the different parties owning them, MT. Hays was in town this week and feels very optimistic over the situation. and especially the quality and location of the coal.
 In addition to the mines that will be opened by MT. Hayes and associates, Sum- ter Cogswell and pr. R. A. Martin. who own several hundred acres of the same veins of coal adjoining the Hays proper ties. are negotiating deal with eastern capitalists to begin operation on their properties toward the opening of mines at once.
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BULL MOOSE AZ TER ]. |. ]. P. IN VERMONT  Political Stars of First Mag nitude Fighting for Votes
 in State Election

Burlington, Vt August 25.--(Special.)- With the state election only 10 days away the campaign is getting to be red hot. It has been a long time since the Green Mountain state has had the privilege of hearing so many distinguished orators. and there Is promise this week of such galaxy of political stars of the first mag nitude as have never been seen in this part of the United States. Vermont has been solidly republican and has been neg lected in national way heretofore. It will go republican on September unless all signs fail, but republicans, democrats and bull moose all realize that the vote on September will have a potent effect on the November election throughout the country, and are therefore making des- perate fight to make the best showing pos sible at the pslls.
 Gov. Eugene N. Foss of Massachusetts has begun to deliver speeches for the dem- ocrats. Ex-Gov. Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana is talking for Roosevelt, and Judge Ben B. Lindsay of Denver Is also pleading for the progressive cause, chiefly from the point of view of social reform.
 The democrats are making an aggressive campaign on the question of unequal tax ation, and the regular republicans are worried over the headway they are mak- ing.
 It is not the democratic party alone which is troubling the republicans of Yer mont this year. however. The inroads of the bull moose, though somewhat checked by the falling off of prominent adherents, are seriously looked upon.
 The Roosevelt cause, however, has met with some strong rebuffs of late. Already deserted by such men as Batchelder, Thompson and T. c. Cheney, Hale K. Dar- ing nominated for state senator in Orange county, has now declared that, after read ing the platform, he cannot run on the progressive ticket.
 Two dangerous mistakes appear to have been made by the progressive leader. The first of these was the denunciation from Oyster Bay of the Rev. ex-Senator Ed munds; second, the announcement that Colonel Roosevelt would not use private cars in stumpng Vermont, in fear of an apparent inconsistency between the show of wealth and his party's pretenses. On the Edmunds attack the denuneiation of MT Roosevelt has been general and strong.
 The hypocrisy of the private car an- nouncement has also been lampooned.
 It would seem, though, that the re- publicans will carry the state by safe plurality. Just how big 1t will be de- bends entirely on how the Vermont work ingmen and farmers look on the bull moose.
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Sheffield, August Especial 1.-The road leading east from Sheffield, known as the Brick road, has been awarded the $20o0 by the commissioners of Colbert county; this will be supplemented by the state appropriation of s2oOo, and if the farmers. who are to be benefited by thls improvement in the roads, will donate an additional 5000; that highway vii. equal tic very best in the state. A mass meet ing is called for this morning by he citi- zens of Sheffield, and also of ihe Brick, to meet in the Commercial club rooms and take action in regard to subscribing the money.
 The supporters of the commission form of government met in Galloway hall last night and selected the names Of nine men to present to Governor Q Neal. ask ing that three out of that nine be ap- pointed as commissioners of Sheffield. All of these are good men, and Will do their duty and see that the law is en- forced in their respective departments. The names selected were
 C. B. Ashe. H. W. Blair, Samuel cook, T, J. Odell, w. H. Habbler, J. H. Simp- son, w. H. Sadler, A, D. Thompson, ana Georger F. Saywell
 Tuscumbia, August 25.-The United Daughters of the Cohfederacy will hold a meeting this afternoon at the chap ter room for the purpose Of passing on the application for crosses of honor, It will be a long time before another meeting for this purpose will be held' and a full attendance is expected
 If is with much regret that Tuscum bia loses one of her physicians, as pr H. D. Greer left yesterday to make ms residence in the Decaturs He Will con tinue 10 practice his profession
 Florence. August 25.-tSpecial. IA district convention of the Knights oi Pythias will be held in the Pythlan hall on August 30, with J. Fred John- Son, district president, presiding, Dele eates from 15 lodges in north Alabama will be present, and more than hun dred from the Tri-Cities. Grand Chan cellor Cobbs from Mobile will make an
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New York, August 5.-(Speeiall-New of new railroad, a small part of which is now in operation, has been received in Wall street, of which the plans have been laid out with a view of being ready to take advantage of Panama trade which will be developed on completion of the canal
 The idea of the new road Is to afford the quickest route to the gulf and thence to Panama. Starting from Pensacola, the deep sea harbor directly on the Gulf of Mexico, the road is laid out to run north ery in Alabama about 300 miles and to cut across the Frisco, the Mobile and Ohio, the Alabama Great Southern, the Southern, the Louisville and Nashville and the Illinois Central
 The terminal advantages of Pensacola and its nearness over sea to Panama are claimed to be the new railroads strategic position for collecting traffic from those other systems.
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Two Wounded Tn Fight With
 Negro Robber At CollinsOille

Collinsville, Aug. 25.-(SpecfaD-Abou one o'clock this morning when going off duty Night Operator Ellis discovered a robber inside C. C. Jordan's store. He aroused Almer Hall and Chas. and John sinard. The party returned to the store and waited for the robber to come out. As he came out Chas. Hall fired shot to frighten him, when the robber retreated to the rear, Of the store where Ellis was stationed He then ran out of the front door firing as he came One shot struck Oliver Hall in the foot, another struck Qhas. Hall in the right thigh near the knee and came out near the body, while another went through his foot Young Hall was using an automatic pistol, but after firing one shot the magazine dropped out and ended its usefulness.
 Ellis, hearing the fusilade came up from the rear and began shooting when the Ionber, who proved to be negro, took to his heels.
 A posse has been securing the woods for miles around all day for the culpr't with out success. Practically every man in the country has been in the hunt. Harry Phipps' bloodhounds were brought here from Chattanooga at o'clock and trailed
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over the eastern portion of those valleys south of the Ohio, where % degrees or higher prevailed.
 Local showers fell over several of the eastern cotton states during Saturday night or Sunday. amounts being insignifi- cant. Light showers were reported from the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence valley Most of United States experi- enoed fair weather. It is becoming cloudy again in the interior of the western cot ton states, but no rain was reported from that section Sunday.
 Probably fair weather will prevail in Alabama Monday with the temperature running high during the day, but nearly seasonable for the daily average. Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations:
 Temptur
 Lowest
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Mail Clerks Promoted

Washington. August 25.---Acting un- der the authority of postoffice appro- priation bill enacted yesterday. Post master General Hitchcock. has directed the expenditure of $17.00o.ooo in pro noting clerks and carriers in first and second classes. These 1000 promotions were made effective July l, last Fro motion of railway mail clerks Will be made September il, and rural mail car riers. September 30.
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 to Fort Payne. 15 miles away.
 Some time during the night someone blew the safe In Walter Weayer's ma chine shop, but as the safe was empty the only damage was to the safe.
 About o'clock an unknown negro att tempted to assault woman on Lookout mountain two miles from here. Phpps' bloodhounds are being brought back here and practically every man In the country is spending the night hunting the ne- gro. a
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 Fort Payne. August 25.-(Special) The bloodhounds that have been track ing the man who broke Into a store at collinsville at ? o'clock this morning and who shot o. I. Hall, prominent merchant of that place and his son, Charles, have reached Fort Payne and are still on his track. It is believed that he Is in hiding near here and that he will be captured in few hours.
 About forty or fifty men came with the dogs from CollinsvIlle and they have been joined by large posse here.
 After robbng the store at Collins vile he came on to Porterville, about five miles north, and robbed the store of M. II. Killian.
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Weather Forecast

Washington, August 25.-Forecast for Alabama Mississippi: Fair Monday ex- cept showers near the coast; Tuesday fair.
 Georgia: Local showers Monday and probably Tuesday
 Tennessee; Generally fair. Monday and Tuesday.
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NEWS OF INTEREST IN
 AND AROUND THE TRI-CITIES

address, and several others of the of iicers from the grand lodge will be present. A business session will be held in the afternoon and the evening will be devoted to a social meeting. at which time the secret work will be demon- strated and delicious refreshments will be served. ff~
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Big Battle Today

Newport, R. l., August 25.-The last big lawn tennis battle of the year will be fought out on the Casino courts to- morrow, weather permitting. between Maurice E. Mclaughlin of San Francis co and Wallace F. Johnson, the sur vivors of the all corners tournament which started last Monday.
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Commisaion Appointed

Washington. August 25-Repressntativest Flood of Virginia. steadman of North Carolina and Mckinley of Illinois have sI been appointed the House members of the newly created commission to inves- tigate the conditions under which for eign governments purchase American grown tobacco.
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Government Scores

Washington. August 25.-Dakajon. the border town in San Domingo, which has been strategic point since the outbreak of the insurrection there, has been retaken from the rebels. by government forces. sccording to advices received today st the state departnlent
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TAX WORK OF DALLAS COUNTY
 WILL BE COMPLETED TODAY

Selma. August 25.-tSpecial)-Th county commissioners will on Monday finish the work of going over the tax books of the county The court has been holding daily sessions for the past two months and during the sittings have gone over the assessment of every piece of real estate In Selma and Dal- las county.
 The work of the court has been very tedious but the increase valuation in the property is very small compared to the work which has been done on the books of the county. The court has still few assessments to go over with during the session which will be held Monday morning. Back Tax Com missioner Hagerty has been working with the court and betwen the two there has been no friction. The ma jority of the property in the county
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vides that women may hold positions In state institutions where women or children are cared for.
 Civil service--would place all appoin- tive state officials under civil service
 Adyertising-Would give> the state power to regulate bill board advertis- ing.
 Constitutional amendments-would provide for the placing of proposed amendment to the constitution upon separate ballots without party desig- nation.
 ScheGule-provides that all amend ments ratified at the special election on September 3. go into effect on Jan 'uary 1. with the exception of the ini- tiative and referendum.
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FOR SALE s25,OO0--A CENTRAL. STORE, : STORIES, 25x14O. HALF CASH.
 W. U. LEEDY C co.
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was assessed at a fair valuation and the increase will not amount to more than $165.O00 and which will increase the taxes to be collected very little.
 During the regular semi monthly meeting of the city council which will be held Monday night the special com mittee which was appointed at the last meeting upon Investigating into the question of purchasing an automo- bile fire truck apparatus will make its report The report of this committee will be a favorable one and it is ex- pected the meeting will authorize the proper committee of the body to take immediate steps towards the purchas- ing of such an apparatus. Representa- tives of different companies manufao- turing and selling such machines have been in Selma during the past week and 1t is definitely known that all nee essary arrangements for the purchase of a machine has been made.
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Local Data

For the s4 hours ending at p. nn., Aug
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weishing and marketing of all min
 Public works-provides for an eight hour working day for laborers engaged on public works.
 Criminal testimony--would regulate the use of expert witnesses and expert testimony in criminal trials,
 Land titles--would provide for the Torren's system of registering and classifying land titles.
 Prison contract therapeutics against the sale of prison made goods on the open market unless marked prison made.'
 Extra legislative sessions--would re- strict the general assembly in special session to the consideration of only such matters as stated in the gover- nor's call for the extra session.
 Common pleas courts-provides for common pleas court in each county. and gives the people the right to com binc the common pleas judgship with the probate judgship.
 Justices of the peace-would abolish justice of the peace courts in cities having police courts.
 injunction--provides against in- jurctions in labor disputes except to protect physical property.
 Use of Voting Machine
 Voting machines---authorizes the use Of the voting machine,
 Bill of rights--provides for eliminat- inging the word white" from the clause giving white male persons" tho right of suffrage.
 Primary elections--provides for pri- mary election of delegates to national conventions, and for primary nomina- ton of state. municipal and county of ficials. Also provides-for primary vote on choice for United States senators. Boards of education--provides that city school districts may determine the size and organization of their boards of education.
 Superintendent of public instruction provides for the election of state school commissioner for a term of four years. The school commissioner Is now an appointiye position and for only two years.
 Insurance--provides. for the state regulation of insurance will permit public property to be insured in mu- | tual insurance companies.
 Board of public works-would abol- ish the board of public works and pro- vide superintendent of public works vto be appointed by the governor for a term Of one year,
 | Taxation--would abolish the poll tax. and. make state. municipal and school bonds taxable. Raises personal property exemption from s200 to $500. Provides for the uniform rule. and au- thorizes the income, inheritance. fran chise and . tax on oil. gas. coal and other minerals produced in the state. Corporations--provid for the regu- lattpn of corporations and the sale of | personal property.
 j Liability-provides for the placing of a double liability upon bank stock hoIders.s and for the state Inspection of private banks. i State printtng--proyides for the building of a state printery. Eligibility of women to offices--prO-
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MANY AMENDMENTS
 FOR OHIO VOTERS

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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-18
DETROIT TIGERS QUIT
TO GET TY COBB BACK

Detroit, May IA news specia.
from Philadelphia says that the De-
troit American league players nave
refused t0 play another game after
today, unless Ty Cobb, indefinitely
suspended yesterday for his battfe
With a spectator at a recent New
York game, is reinstated. TELEGRAM
to that effect, signed by all Of the
players, has been sent to President
Ban Johnson.
The cext of the message sent to
johnson today is as follows:
Feeling Mr.. Cobb is being done an
injustice by your action in suspend
ing him. we, the undersigned, refuse
to play another game after today un-
til such action is adjusted to our sat
isfa ,tion. He was fully justified in
his action, as no one could stand sucn
personal ABUSE from anyone. We
want him reinstated for tomorrow's
game. May IS, or there will be no
game. IL players cannot have pro-
lection, We must protect ourselves
A copy of the telegram was sent to
Johnson, where Johnson was last
heard from.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-18
SOUTH GEORGIA DELEGATES
WILL VOTE AGAINST THE
FORMER PoPULlST.
1t is Not Believed that He Will Get
Half Dozen Votes in Atlanta Con-
vention From This Section of the
state.H

Ii Tom Watson is elected a delegate
to the national democratic conven-
tion in Atlanta next week it will not
be by the votes of the delegates from
South Georgia.
Practically this entire section of the
state is opposed to him, and reports
are to the effect that not a single
delegation from a county in the 11th
district will support him, while it is
generally understood from other Sec
tions of south Georgia that delegates
who have been selected to the state
will not support the former populist
leader.
The fight that Watson is to make
for a place on the democratic dele
CATION is attracting considerable at
tention over the state, but those who
are on the inside and who were
strong supporters of Underwood, are
quick to state that there will be nc
room on the delegation for Watson
Only one newspaper in the state has
IiiuO ldI lhIllldlcd llielL W dlSOli W III
+ receive any support. The Atlanta
Constitution several days ago came
out with the announcement that il
Watson desired to attend the conven-
| tion that he would no doubt be elect
ed, but little attention has beer
paid to this assertion by the Atlanta
| paper.
Among the candidates for delegate!
| at large are some of the bes
J known democrats in the state and i
| is not believed that they will b'
! turned down--nOt one of them-in ia
! vor OF such a democrat as Tom Wat
son.
So far as the local delegation I
concerned, none of them have eX
pressed themselves, but It is hardl
probable that he will have a supporte
! among the number. The Glynn dele
gates, of course, will vote solidly TO
Congressman Brantley and will selec
three other good democrats of tn
state, to vote for.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-18
FRIENDS OF PRESIDENT DENY
HE WILL WITHDRAW IF HE
LOSES In OHIO PRIMARIES.
Roosevelt Republicans of Georgia
Meet to Elect Delegates to Chicago
Convention to Oppose President
Taft.

Cleveland, o, May II. = Refreshed
by comparatively quiet day here,
and prepared to keep up the fsh.
against the nomina. on of Colonel
Roosevelt until the end, President
Taft left Cleveland early today to
take Up again his sp1 ech- making tour
OF the state. Though Mr.. Taft declined
to discuss reports published here that
he might abandon the fight, for a re-
nomination if he should lose in the
Ohio primaries, men close to him
place no credence in such a report.
They point to the fact that nun-
dreds of delegates to the convention
are instructed and pledged for Mr..
Taft, and that the Taft workers in
the country have put up their best
fight for him. They figure slso ON
the bitter resentment the president
mas shown toward Colonel Roosevelt,
and few of them would concede that
he would ever withdraw in favor of
his predecessor.
Talk of Mr.. Tafts retirement from
the race for dark horse in case he
loses Ohio, is also discredited by his
friends. They say the president will
remain in the fight to the end
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-05-18
TWO POSSES HUNT FOR
THE TRAIN ROBBERS
Express Company Officials Continue
to Deny First Reports.

New Orleans, May 1.-Two posses
are securing the country along the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad today
between Gulfport and Ralston, Miss,
in search of the two bandits who
robbed the express car on the New
Orleans and Northeastern train near
Hattiesburg early Wednesday morn
ing The robbers were traced yes
terday to a point below Ralston and
detectives believe they planned to
make their getaway" in a gasoline
launch hidden in some of the small
streams of that section.
The Southern Express company Of
ticials continue to deny that the sum
taken from the safe by the ROBBERS
was large, declaring 'it only amounts
to few thousand
However, out of a total of about
forty packages which the express Of
hcials admit were in the safe, posi-
tive evidence has been obtained that
four of these contained total of S53. :
600. One shipments, containing the
monthly payroll of the New Orleans
and Northeastern railroad at Meri-
dian, contained S51 900