The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-29

Judge James E. Alexander of Ensley may be a candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county When asked if q rumor to that effect were true, Judge Alexander neither affirmed nor denied the allegation, but stated that he was considering the matter.
 Being asked for a statement in re- gard to various questions confronting the people, Judge Alexander said:
 'If I were a candidate for the legis- 1ature I would advocate the restoration of Ensley as separate municipality. would advocate the removal of the con- victs from the mines and the placing of them where they would not com pete with free labor
 T think it would be to the advantage of the entire county that the working man be paid in money and be free ro trade where he desired. l think it would be to the interest of the em- ployers, merchants and every employee for the commissaries to be discontinued.
 .I am In favor of prohibition. If that could not be accomplished l would advocate the repeal of the law creating the excise commission and put the con-
 
 local authorities.
 T would stand for the repeal of the commission form of government and al- low the people to elect their officers. am in favor of direct primaries for all offices from that of President down.
 'I am progressive, not of the bull moose" kind but a progressive demo- crat. If 1 were member of the legisla- ture I would use all my powers for the abolishment of many useless offices"
 The Merchants Protective association of Ensley is one of the most active bodies ever organized in Ensley. The secretary J. D. Brown, states that 10 new mem bers were added to the roll at the last meeting. The merchants are beginning to realize the importance and advantages of cooperation and are working together as never before. The entertainment com mittee of the organization has recom- mended a smoker or social to be held soon for the purpose of getting together in social as well as q commercial way.
 A most interesting and exciting game Of football between the Birmingham High School Reserves and the Ensley High School Friday afternoon resulted in a tie score of 0 to o. The game was played on the Ensley grounds and the Features were Gingerys fast work for Ensley, and the play of Wingo for the BirminS- ham team.
 The subject of the pastor, Rev. George E. Boyd at the morning service at the Insley Methodist church will be Truth Brings Freedom" At the 7:30 service the subject will be ''rhe Lost Boy 
 The use of some iron screws in pla e of the brass article as called for by the specifications in the wiring of tic new postoifee building, may be the cause of delaying the removal of the postoffice to the new quarters, it is said. It is uu- derstood that the necessary screws coulI not be obtained ill Birmingham, hence the delay. II was the purpose of Post master kennemef. to get into the new building by October l and if temporary light can be arranged for it may that he can yet do so
 The banquet of the real estate men of Ensley in honor of N. w. Scott yoster- day afternoon at the Palace cafe, was most successful and enjoyable func- ton About 30 dealers in the earth were gathered around the festal board and the spirit of harmony and set-together ideas strongly prevailed
 II. $. Meade was toastmaster At the coppInsion of inc rnpnu NJ II McDoMrf il