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The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

AS tax-gatherer the saloon turns in
less than five per cent of the money
collected from the people. The ex-
pense Of taking care OF the product Of
the saloon Is always greater than the
license money received. The brewer
gets rich; the taxpayer foots the bill.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

The saloon is parasite that thrives
on the destruction of legitimate trade.
Saloons are sponges that absorb that
which should be spent with merchants.
The saloon is responsible for most Of
their bad accounts; it gets the cash,
the merchants give the credit. Ahol-
ish the saloon.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

Only two per cent of the nations
grain is used In the manufacture OF
liquors and practically none of that
comes from West Virginia. West vir.
ginia farmers are taxed to care for
the product Of the saloon In wet cities
and get nothing in return. Even II
they don't drink they are compelled to
support the saloon with their taxes
and boys.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
SAYS BOSSES CONTROL
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

'sThs rank and file Of the Repub-
iican party have absolutely mo
chance Of regsinino control Of the
party; the party has been definite
" and finally brought BY theft and
fraud under control Of the bosses.
No seif-respeetina man should
stay within the Republican Fsrty
under these conditions. 1T heo-
dore Roosevelt, in The omIcok,
July &c, At page $40.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

The Brewers Press Bureau at
Wheeling, operating under the name
of the Taxpayers Protective Associa-
ton" is appealing to the. people to
vote wet in order to save sixty-five
cents per thousand on their taxes. As
long as the farmers can get sixty-fiye
cents for a chicken, they will not sell
themselves to the saloon interests or
the same amount
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24
A FEW POINTERS

The proposed Prohibition Amend.
ment only prohibits the beverage traf-
fic; legitimate manufacturing is not
touched.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

Licensing the saloon in order to
make the saloonkeeper be good" is
like furnishing fish by throwing II
into the water.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

Sobriety never ruined man and 90
briefly never sent state into hank
ruptcy. Debauchery's dividends are
paid in misery on regular and unfail-
ing installments. They are paid over
the bar Of the licensed saloon.
lA5Hartfaamont
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

It does not prohibit the manufacture
of home made cider for domestic pur-
poses.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

It Is only proposed to wipe out the
saloon and the speakeasky which al.
ways thrives along with the saloon
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

It.does not prohibit the use OF wine
for the sacrament and does not pro-
hibit liquor for medicinal purposes.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-10-24

II prohibition means more liquor
sold. why do the liquor interest spend
millions OF dollars to defeat prohibit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
BIRMINGHAM DRUMMERS'
 MONDAY MORNING CHAT

now, but the time has been when no man covered this state and others so thor oughly as Billie Nevins. At that. he is over a great part of this state and Mississippi from time to time. Mir. Nevins is the veteran travelling man who inau- gurated the summer and. winter demon strations of Marshall Field in this state. Two buyers conventions are held every year at a local hotel and the influx of buyers ana their subsequent orders has caused the utmost satisfaction among the officials of that company, and personal qualification to Mir Nevins.
 Business is bully said MT Nevins, 'The general uplift of trade this season, although a presidential year. has been surprising to even the oldest travelling men here The crop outlook and the gen eral enthusiastic commercial activities this year has lent bouyancy to com mercial trade that has few parallels in the history of this state. Our boys report that the crop outlook is splendid and that even last years crop will be equalled by the ore to be garnered this year. There can be no question but what the mer- chants all over this section will garner a fine harvest of trade this year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
MANY COMING ID
 GOOD ROADS MEET
General Arrangements COm- mittee of Local Organiza-
 tiOn Meets Today

The general arrangement committee or
 Jefferson County Good Roads association
 meets today in the Chamber of commeres
 to hear reports of various committees
 looking to the entertainment of the Ala
 bama Good Roads association which
 meets here October s, 9 and 10.
 Senator Joseph F. Johnston. who Is to
 address the convention on the night of
 october s. writes q shall be glad to bs
 present and to encourage the movement in
 every possible way. As our state pro-
 gresses in agriculture, manufacturing and
 commerce. it must not be stayed by the
 want of good roads
 Senator John II. Bankhead writes: II beg to say that 1 will be on hand per- haps during the entire three days. cer- tainly on the night of the 9th to address
 the good roads convention on the sub ject, National Aid
 Congressman John l.. Burnett of the Seventh Alabama congressional district, writes: q shall take pleasure in being on hand on good roads day. October l0s and delivering a brief address, unless the activities of my campaign prevent my doing so.'
 pr. George II. Denny, president of the University of Alabama. writes: T shall certainly be glad to attend the meeting in Birmingham and to take an informal part in the proceedings. I am deeply interested in your great work. and shall let you hea rsoon naming representative from the University of Alabama to de- liver an address on some subject per. taining to the building of good roadss'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
POLICE COMPARISONS

An Interesting little story. full of vital points in connection with the ex- ecutive department of this city was taken from little blue, gold lettered book which found It's way yesterday morning to the office of the Bfrmine- ham chief of police. The book gives in detail the report of Chief of Police Malcolm B. Woodruff of Atlantic City, N. J., for the year of 1911. The figures given in this report as compared with those of the yearly report of Chief Bodeker's department for the past year brings to light some strange facts.
 When the census of 1911 was taken throughout the states Birmingham startled the whole country by her won- derful increase of population. The cen sus report showed population of 132,- 6s5 people in Birmingham. This same census showed a population of but 46,- 15O people for Atlantic City, N. J., one- third as large as Birmingham. Despite this, a comparison of the two police department reports yesterday showed the startling fact that this little city, which could be lost in Birmingham, has more policemen doing regular duty than the total number of patrolmen employed by the city of Birmingham to police not only the city proper but ev- cry suburb in Greater Birmingham.
 Tn preliminary letter which Chief Woodruff of Atlantic City wrote to the mayor of that place in his report. he says: "One pleasing condition which is every day proven, and which has enabled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
DOKEYS PLANNING
 SOCIAL SESSION
Congressman Oscar w. Underwood and Richmond Pearson Hobson
 May Be Present

The officers of Aladdin temple, pra- matic Order of Khorrassan, a social branch of the Knights of Pythias, some times known as "Dokeys," are planning big ceremonial session to be held in the near future. at which 1t is planned to have present Congressman Oscar w. Underwood and Richmond Pearson Hob- son. The event gives promise of being the greatest session in the history of the loca. temple and elaborate arrange ments are being planned. The two dis tinguished members of the order will probably be given ride across the desert or be escorted through the tortuous wind ings of Alladin's wonderful caves in order to become full-fedged 'Dokeys" and be entitled to all their rights and privileges.
 Judge William A. Fort is the head of the "Dokey tribe" and has splendid staff of officers and ceremonial masters that are strictly onto their job. It Is under stood the motto of the ''Dokeys" is, Money back if you are not satisfied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
MONTGOMERY BOY
 LEAVES WITH ACTOR
Local Police Watching Trains With Orders To Arrest the
 Pair

Special telegraphic messages from Chief of Police w. H. Taylor of Montgomery yesterday morning asked that Police Chief Bodeker detain wingfeld Downing, 14- year-old lad, supposed to be coming to this city in company with an actor.
 Chief Bodeker also received message from the missing boys father, J. H. Downing. of Montgomery. This message read
 : Chief of Police, Birmingham-My son. Wingfield Downing, supposed to have left for Birmingham on today's morning train. Age 4, medium size, gray suit, black and white striped cloth hat, tan shoes. Please arrest and hold. Supposed to have left in company with actor. contortionist. named Crawford, to go to Chattanooga tonight. If possible arrest this party for enticing my son away and wire at my expense
 Chief Bodeker has issued special orders for detectives and officers to be on the lookout for these parties and detain them. The boy was not on the train on which he was supposed to have left Montgomery when it passed through Birmingham yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
EVERYBODY TALKS ABOUT STATE FAIR The Fair Boosts Birmingham and Birmingham Boosts
 Alabama

Everybody in Birmingham and Alabama is talking about the Alabama State Fair. There is no doubt but that the states s greatest annual event Is drawing att tention. mot only in Alabama, but from all over Dixie.
 People in Birmingham are writing their friends to make their annual visit during the fair, 50 we can have a good time them there. Travelling men. working out of Birmingham, are making their dates so that they will have an empty 10 days here from October to F.
 People coming to Birmingham for busi- ness purposes and otherwise are observing to home people: Well, see that you are going to have big State Fair here next month. Told mother the other day that she would have to give the kids a bath and we would come up and enjoy our selves"
 So it goes. The name of the State Fair and of Birmingham goes to the world. Every day something about the State Fair goes forth and every word of it contains boost for the Magic City. Every boost for the Magic City means boost for Alabama. Consequently. according to a well known axiom. things equal 10 the same thing are equal to each other. and every boost for the Alabama State Fair is boost for Alabama herself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
DISCUSS IMPROVEMENT OF
 THE LOCAL COTTON MARKET

For the purpose of discussing ways and means of better handling of cotton here so as to better please the outside man. both buyer and seller and make Brmins- ham more important as cotton market. a get-to-sether meeting of cotton men and railroad men was held yesterday at the Warrant Warehouse company on Thirty-second street. The occasion was the annual meeting given by W. D. Nes- bitt, president of the company. and c. B.. Tindell, superintendent of the company.
 About POO railroad men and cotton men attended. Seevral short talks were made and all agreed that local men could great ly improve the general situation in Bir- mingham. The meeting was informal. A barbecue was served with the accompany- ing refreshments and all seemed to be much pleased with the meeting.
 Among those who made short talks were Mir. Nesbitt. Mir. Tindell. MT. Shock of the Frisco. MT. Coleman of the Seaboard and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
PARKER EXPLAINS
 COOSA RIVER PLAN Addresses Trades Council on Municipal Plant SUPPLY ELECTRICITY R. H. Cobb Is President of Company Owning Plant on Coosa River.
 Proposition Is Before
 City Commissioners

Dr. John l.. Parker addressed the Bir- mingham Trades Council yesterday aft ernoon on the proposition of the city pur- chasing the plant of the Coosa River Elec- tric Power company to supply the city with power and water.
 A few weeks ago MT. Parker suggested the purchase of the property to the board of city commissioners as a step toward the municipal ownership Of it's water works and power plant and the matter was taken under advisement.
 The Trades Council invited Dr. Parker to make an address before them to ex- plain the proposition and the probable ways by which the property could be acquired if the step was considered ad- visable A large crowd greeted Dr. Park CT yesterday and listened attentively as he explained the nature of the Coosa river plant and the advantage 1t would be to the city in the event it could be &C., quired.
 The Coosa River Electric Power con- pany, of which R. II. Cobb is president, has built a large plant on the Coosa river and proposes to furnish light and power to consumers at a much reduced cost. The properties are extensive and ample for the city's needs. The plan suggested by pr. Parker to the Trades Council yes terday looking to government ownership was well received and rising vote oi thanks was given him for him splendid address, A committee was appointed to look further into the matter and report back at the next meeting of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
NEW MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN SUCCESS Bowling Alleys Will Be Com pleted SOOn-COmmit-
 tee Chairmen

The membershl pcampaign now in prog ress under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association is making good heaaway. The new building on Twentieth street is proving to be a most attractive place for the young men of the city and many new members have
 come in since the building was occupied In addition to the spacious lobby. read ing rooms. game rooms and bath rooms,
 the bowling alleys will he completed at an early date, affording an added attrac-
 tion for the members.
 The cafeteria, conducted in the base
 ment of tie new building by the associa-
 ton for the benefit of the members and
 their friends is proving quite popular, and is il great convenience. Ten commit-
 tees have been appointed for the mem- bership campaign. the following men be- ing the chairmen of the different com mttees
 Committee No l. J. A. Berry; No. ?.
 pr. R. l.. Bevil; No. 3. J. C. Hodges; No. 4, IT. NJ. Reese; No. 5, A. NJ. Bruce; No. 6, ]. c. Blackwell: No. T. F. K. Bow ling: No. 8, K. D. Crow; No. 9, Dr. H. T. Gill; Nc. 10, A M. Douglass.
 The campaign closes october ?. The slight advance in the membership rates
 authorized by the board of directors be. comes effective in October
 Fulton E. Clarke. chairman of the standing membership committee. is the general leader in this campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23

the small force of patrolmen to keep or der in the city is that the population Of Atlantic City is one bent mainly on so- cial goals, and consequently with such q people, arrests are few and unnecessary" !" Chief Woodruff speaks of the small force," & total of 1z7 men, 10 more than is allowed Chief Bodeker, and is glad that he has an orderly population.
 During last year, Recorder Martin Keefer Of Atlantic City brought into the treasury of that city only s11.305 in fines and costs. while the records of the police courts in Birmingham show that during 1911, a total of $61 5S5.25 was the not amount of fines. Although the city is three times as large as the New Jersey town, tho Birmingham police department shows a total of 15,731 arrests during 1911, and the New Jersey force arrested 32s1.
 With 15 detectives to handle the entire 132, ,6S5 people who every day lose and have stolen property. the amount of stolen property recovered during last year in Birmingham was s53, 451 80. and Atlantic City recovered s4s,529 worth of stolen goods.
 While the department fin Atlantic City does not work its prisoners, the value of prisoners work received by the city here during 1911 was 7.375. and the total re- ceipts oc the police department in Bir- mingnam for that year was $142, All .55 Perhaps tho most startling fact of all is that while the department in~the New Jersey town is allowed sf69. 729 as a budget for one year, the Birmingham depart ment receives only s125000, or almost $20,O0o less than it Is yearly earning for this city, and with need three times greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
JUDGE CATALAN
 TO RESUME WORK

Judge Frank Cahalan will probably resume his position on the bench of the first division of the criminal court this morning and after organizing the juries for the week will take up the docket set for the day. Judge Greene will preside over the second division. All cases set in both divisions are misde- meanor. those in the first division will be tried by jury and are largely ap- pealed cases from the city police court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
MYSTERIOUS AUTO STILL UNCLAIMED Was Left Standing At East Thomas Station Un-
 attended

The strange automobile which was found near East Thomas station on tho North Ensley car line last week has been taken to the police garage in Ensiey, where 1t will be held to await the owner. This car stood unattended near East Thomas for three days before citizen who lived there notified the police.
 The car is a Page-Detrolt, and has Georgia state license tax No. 4ss6. When taken in by the police the tank was filled with gasoline and though the body was somewhat scared and disfgured by mud and marks. the machine is in good condi- ton. IL was found, however. that the reverse lever would not work on account of a broken part and the automobile ahd to be run into Ensley going backwards.
 Chief BodeFer stated yesterday that he would hold the machine at Ensley for the appeaianee of its owner. In event 1t is not claimed. the machine will be- come the property of the police depart ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
Mir. Turner on Dr. Wilson

That pr. Wilson will be elected by a landslide is the prediction of Tom Fur ner a well known travelling man, who is in the city. He has travelled eX- tensiveiy during the past few months in this territory aud it is his opinion that travelling men cannot be bested when it comes to sizing up a political outlook. Mir. Turner says that all men of many faiths are united on Wilson and he will surely be elected.
 B. r. Wilkerson, a well known hard ware salesman, was in Birmingham Sum day for the weekend. He has charge of this state for large concern located in St. Louis and makes his headquarters in this city. Birmingham being accessible and easy to reach from all points.
 "The travelling men all over this state are delighted over the prospects of Bir- mngnam having two new hotels said Mir. Wlkerson .The undeniable fact that Birmingham has been in urgent need of better hotels certainly called for the maximum effort in that respect, with the result that two hotels are now under construction here.
 "I will be glad when the time comes for the opening of those hotels. for then the traveling men and the general pub He away from Birmingham will be unable to laugh at the hotel accommodations given in Birmingham. The new condition will certainly make great hit with all travellers.
 Business is brisk and the chances arc that every line of business will have a great season this year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
ELEVENTH AVENUE
 METHODIST REVIVAL
Rev. J. A. Hanes Preached Yesterday-Male Quar-
 tet a Strong Feature

A series of revival services to last two weeks or longer was inaugurated ycster- day at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church, Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south, by two services conducted by the Rev. J. o. Hanes evangelist for the North Alabama conference. pr. Hanes preached at the morning service at il o'clock and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 One of the features of the meetings yesterday was the singing of a male quar- tet composed of the Rev. A. J. Notes.-The, we'll known gospel singer; MT. MacGiil, MT. Muchmore and MT. Cox. This is said to be one of the best mole quartets heard in Birmingham in a long time. They will continue to take part in all the meet ings of the revival.
 pr. Hanes subject yesterday morning was: Reproducing Christ in Our Lives. It was a very able discourse on the privi- lege and advantages of living the Christ life. In the evening his theme was Drift ing Away From Christ" Some of the causes for drifting mentioned by the speaker were moving from the country to the city. changes from conditions of poverty to wealth, doubt, indifference and others.
 The Rev. K. N. Matthews is pastor of this church and he with all his eo-workers are making every effort to have the re- vival success. The meetings will be held every day this week, in the morning at il o'clock and in the evening at 7;3O n clock The public is cordially invited.
 Mir. Notes.-The is in charge of the sing ing, which is to be made an important event of the revival. Mir Notes.-The IS well known as a choir leader and organ izer and his aid will greatly add to the success of the meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
AT THE HOTELS

# l.. NJ. Elgin of Anniston, E. F. Mor- ris of Florence and H. A. Altman oi Chicago are registered at the Hiil- aman.
 w. NJ. Haley of Haleyville, T. O. Gamble of Jasper and J. c. Echols of Gadsden are stopping at the Florence k w. D. Sims of Jasper, F. L. Blackmon of Anniston and D. McDaniel of car bon Hill are among the arriVais al the Morris.
 T. II. Black of Morris, C. c. Rodgers of Sylacauga and M. Warren or bioss- burg are registered at the Metropoi- Sitan.
 w. c. Clark of Jasper, w. (. Pum ley of Tuscaloosa and B. F. sheridan Of colena are among the arriVais al the Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
WRECKEDAUTOMOBILE
 FOUND YESTERDAY

Patrol Driver Whitfield of the morning shift yesterday morning about Il o'clock discovered wrecked automobile lying near the curbing on Fourteenth street, between First and Second avenues. The front wheels were broken and the lights and windshield shattered, while there were several damaged spots on the body of the machine
 Officer Whitfield reported the matter to headquarters yesterday and the police are endeavoring to locate the owner. The machine has an Alabama state license tag, No. 3373.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-23
DEPUTY SHERIFFS
 RAID CRAPS GAME

The records of the county jail docket yesterday showed the results of day of raids on craps games in the county by deputy sheriffs. Twenty-four negroes were committed to jail on charge of Sunday gaming, and two for carrying concealed weapons. Deputy Sheriffs Jor- dan, Rape, Potts, Chew, Steele and Reeves, under Chief Deputy Walter Met calfe, made up the gambling squads yes- terday.
 In the absence of Day Warden Dudley McAdory and Night Warden Bish Gilbert, Deputy Sheriff T. P. Patterson acted as outside warden yesterday and Saturday evening.