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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
TEN YEARS OF ALABAMA
No. 4s-Adminstratio of Governor Smith
1865-1874

There are events in the life of Alabama which have connection and if taken to- gether make a chapter in American his tory which is remarkable epitome of the tests through which has passed the American axiom, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these dts) ends, 1t is the right of the people to alter or abolish it,'' etc.
 Beca use Alabama had ripened and pre- scented the issue upon which the Confed- eracy was to be founded, the state was selected by sister states as the place where the government of their new fed eration should be inaugurated.
 Under the roof of the capitol where the government was born, the first organized movement to honor its memory and per- petuate its history was made, and the splendid monument that now stands in the shadow of the chamber of birth. at tests the intimate connection between the spirit of the cause in it's genesis and the valor of the people who rescued them selves from the penalties of Confederate failure and conquest
 All free government is experimental. Experience alone is liberty defined. We build many monuments and still have not enough: we place Lee in full Confederate uniform in the nations hall of fame; we transcribe the record of our energies. Whats the use, There is no reason ir it that the hermit or the fool can under stand and none that the wisest and great est can give, save this. all free govern ment is experimental all free government is employment of the talent that was given and experience alone may tell what liberty is.
 above all others, in it's practical impor tance to men. IL is. science that has it's sources in wider ramification of cause than any other. We are instructed in 1t by the records that the generations pre- serve.
 The leading press of the state receives news of defeat of four of the six Repre- sentatves in Congress at the special cleo ton August B. 1869, with outspoken re- sentiment. Forsyth in the Mobile Regis ter said: We. the white eight millions of the south give notice ot the black three millions that we intend to rule this cour- try" Joseph Hodgson of the Montgom- cry Mail said: This is white mans state and white men shall rule it." Rob ert Tyler of the Montgomery Advertiser spoke with utmost emphasis of the reso- lution of the whites to control Robert Mckee in his. young weekly of Selma. the Argus. said: Tt is much more im- portant that the whites of this state be united than that they be right.
 This demonstration of public dscor- tent came upon the heels of the returns, showing that of the eight new members of the legislature chosen to, fill vacancies, not one was an ultra radical Possibly all were democrats. Strange to say. the member-elect from Tuscaloosa county was the redoubtable editor of the Moni- tor, Ryland Randolph. No fraud or ir- regularities at any of the polls was charged. for the troops had command New members of the house were Pros-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

The Birminkham High school met the pigskin warriors of Howard yesterday aft ernoon in the first real scrimmage of the season, Both teams showed up well ir the contest and showed considerable apt ness in line plunging and end runs As if was the first scrimmage of the season no attention was paid to gains or downs, the two teams exchanging the ball at intervals. In the absence of Coach Cour- leux, Cupid" Brown, an old University of Alabama star. had charge of the High school work.
 Weakness in handling forward passes, as well as in fumbling. was apparent on both squads, but as soon as the men grow more accustomed to their positions these
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
.B|G DELEGATION
 GOES TOATLANTA.
Chamber of Commerce Is Working for Underwrit-
 ers' Headquarters

A delegation of 12 men from the Cham Der of Commerce left over the Southern railroad at 1215 o'clock this morning for Atlanta, where they will confer with a committee from the Southeastern Under writers association at 1 o'clock this morning with reference to the establish ment of the state headquarters of the as- sociation in Birmingham. It is understood that Montgomery will have a delegation present and try to have the headquarters established in Montgomery. However, the Birmingham men are optimistic and have hopes of landing the headquarters for the Magic City.
 The. insurance committee of the Cham Der of Commerce met yesterday morning in the directors room of the organiza- tion and the matter of the state head quarters of the association was thorough ly discussed. The main offices of the Southeastern Underwriters was called over the telephone and the local men were advised that a committee from Birming- ham would be welcomed this morning and would be heard before the final de- cision as to the city where the headquar- ters would be established
 The committee which left for Atlanta this morning consists of H. c. Seibles, M. P. Messer, John Leedy, R. F. Manly, G. H. Estes, Oscar Turner. A. A. Adams, Victor Hanson, Simon klotz, George $. Loman, Ed s. Moore and w. B. Everett.
 It is pointed out that if the headquar- ters are established in Birmingham it will mean that many agencies will be brought here and large amount of money will be kept in Birmingham that Is now going to Atlanta. Many of the prominent insur- ance companies of the city were visited by a committee from the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, and urged to tele- graph the Atlanta offices of the associa- tion to consider Birmingham as the place for the headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

kauer, a Jew, and Agee, long a poliu- elan. both anti-radical. Col. Alexander McKinstry contested Agees seat on the ground that he was made ineligible by the fourteenth article of amendment About 10 years before Agee had taken the oath to obey the constitution and laws of the United States, as member of the com missoner's court of Mobile county. He sat subsequently, in the legislature from Mobile county and there took the oath to the Confederate government. Mckin- stry had an identical experience. The parallel case was exposed to the House. At this decisive moment telegram was rushed in from President Grant. giving to McKinstry the advantage of unqualified executive pardon Agee had not been thus pardoned.
 Proskauer was threatened but finally retained his seat on these terms, to-wit: Brown from Chambers, democrat to be busted on the fiimsy pretense of fraud in the election.
 by majority so large that contest was not to be thought of. His rival candi- dates were the probate judge and ne- gro orator. Hardly had he been sworn in and the roll called before characteristic disturbance began involving the new members. News spread of the journey on the stage couch, Senator de Richards. president pro tenn of the university, and Representative Randolph, without word. passed between them on the long and tedious way. While the coach yet stood on the streets of Tuscaloosa awaiting pas- sengers to fill all the seats. the represen- tative had collared the senator. dragged him rudely to the ground and beaten him.
 A committee of the House was soon cd fo it1tp a that Representative Randolph had engaged re- gently in a duel or had been involved in one The report proved correct only to the extent that he had accepted a chal- lenge from John M. Martin, son-in-law of Chief Justice Peck. The Monitor had as- sailed the chief justice bitterly. but only on political grounds. conference of mutual friends stopped the duel. The House dropped it's inquiry. A few days later a motion was made that the geant at arms should arrest the member from Tuscaloosa and present him at the bar of the House. It appeared that Gem eral Clanton and Representative Randolph were engaged in private conversation on Market street, now Dexter avenue. Me- Kinstry, who continued to make himself singularly obnoxious to the democrats, passed along. Clanton unable to control his passion, ran upon the passerby, kick ing severely. McKinstry retreated, but was not followed, He turned and had half drawn a pistol when Randolph. too quick for him, covered him with his weapon and ordered him to proceed on his way. Clanton and Randolph still re- mained in their position when McKinstry returned. As he passed Clanton the sec ond time assailed him. McKinstry ran, Clanton pursuing. The fleeing man turned into the door of drug store. on through and out at the back door. Clanton in . E.v E-yl and did not recover his feet in time to keep up the chase Montgomery Mail) The resolution calling the offending mem- Der before the bar was dropped on his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
NEWS OF THE TURF

Columbus, Ohio, September 24-Joe Patchen II and Braden Direct came up to public expectations this afternoon richest events on the first days nro- gramme of the Columbus Grand Cir cult meeting. Over a spongy track each went third heat in 2:O4h.
 The Patchen horse captured the Hotel Hartman stake. his share being $2000. At no time was the winner In trou- ble.
 Back of Braden Direct, winner of the board of trade stake with two heats better than 2:05, there was a sharp contest for the place. Longworth B. landed 1t while Knight Onwardo, by finishing second in the third heat, took third money. In each of these stakes the money was divided six ways
 Eva Cord won the 2:10 trot in straight heats.
 When the 2.15 pacers, 14 of them, came out, the largest field of this Grand Circuit season was together. Bessie Bee was the favorite The two HedtS idceu peloIe SunuOWn went 10 Carna G., with Bessie Bee second in the last one. Summaries:
 Board of Trade stake, 2:07 pacers, three in five, s30OO:
 Braden Direct. blk. C., by Baron
 Direct (Egan) ..1 1 I Longworth B., b. h. (Murphy) 3 Knight Onwardo, b. h, (Ray). 4 3 ? Babe, br. (Jamison) 3 1 ,
 Time, 2:04&, 2;06, 2:04K.
 Hotel Hartman stake, 2:13 pacers, three in five, s5000;
 Joe Patchen II, b. h., by Joe
 Patchen (W. Fleming) .... 1 I Wydrad. blk. h. (Valentine) ..2 g ? Grand opera, b. h. (McDonald) 3 2 4 Sadie Hal, blk. m. (Snow) . 3 5
 Time, 2:o5A, 2;061a 2:041a
 2:10 class trotting. three in five, purse S1200:
 Eva Cord. b. m, by Elk Cord
 tJones) ................. 1 Marigold, b. m. (Murphy) 3 ? Newzell. b. g. UaselD ... 5 Derby Boy, b. g. (McCarthy) &
 Time. 2:09A, 2:09H, 2:09%
 2:15 class pacing, three in i've purse s1200 (unfinished):
 carna B., b. g, by Allerton Gar
 rison) ............... Adeline w.. ch. m. (Gordon) .... 2 2 Bessie Bee. b. m. (Parker) ..... 2 La Resting br. m. tCox) .,.. 3
 Time. 2:o6%, 2:0S1a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
HIGH SCHOOL MEETS HOWARD
 IN FIRST SCRIMMAGE GAME

weaknesses will be considerably lessened.
 The main weakness of the High school squad, however, appeared to be in their interference and tackling. Courleux Is al ready making plans to remedy this defect by ordering dummy for interference and tackhng practice, and expects to see his sqHsi show much better class ill this regaen in the near future.
 Many of the new candidates showed up well in the scrmmage. and bid fair to push some of the regulars for permanent positions on the squad.
 Manager Robinson is making every ef- fort possible to arrange a game for the High school for some time this week and it is possible that they may meet the Howard reserves Thursday or Fri day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
HARD LUCK HITS
 U. OF A. SQUAD

University, September 2&-(special)-l Hard luck has hit the university foot ball squad and put two important merI temporarily out of the game. Farley Moody. captain and quarterback. wal, kicked on the foot in a scrimmage ana will be on crutches for two weeks. Hs will miss the first two games. and his pol sition will be filled by Joplin. Leach oi Johnston Everett Wilkerson received ( hard knock in the ribs which will preveni his playing in the near future, and may possibly keep him out the entire season. To add to the above. Bill Harsh, who wa. expected to alternate with Wilkerson a full. has withdrawn from school and rel turned to his home in Birmingham. X
 However, Long. a brilliant man in clast football. has come out and should mako things hum" in the back field with hid speed and build. He Is also a very goo<I punter The rest of the squad is in find condition. and a scrimmage takes plac.j every afternoon. On account of thes los.I of Wilkerson and Moody, Alabama wiIt not made as good showing as othart wise in the Marion game Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
NO DISSIPATION
 FOR THE CUBS,
 SAYS C. MURPHY

Chicago, September M-President Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago Ma tional league baseball team expressed the opinion tonight that in short time all managers of big league clubs will be com pelled to enforce strictly the clause in the contract prohibiting players from drinking or smoking during the baseball season.
 T believe the drinking and smokino clauses can be enforced. If I find other. wise I will switch my team around until T secure the men who will do as I de- mand." said Mir. Murphy. T will enforcs the new rules if I lose all my stars and if it puts the team fin last place.
 MT. Murphy says if necessary he will hire detectives to watch suspected play CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Shade-MakerS to the Public
 at Large

Were you to visit our Shade Room you would marvel at the magnitude of this industry in our store. For volume| of business and quality of work it has no peer in the south. Any kind, sizeI or color of shade is produced here on very short notice.
 The famous "Brenlin Cloth Shadr
 are exclusive to this store. TlNoII Brenlin Shades are guaranteed ndt;-E Al crack; money back if they do. Ej
 mates made on request. MI
 (Rugs and Draperies, 3rd Floor yaI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
GLENN l.. MARTIN
 WON BIG MONEY
 IN AVIATORS' MEET

Chicago, September A.-Announcement of the winnings of aviators who took part in the meets at Cicero Field and Grani park during the past two weeks were made today. Glenn l.. Martin was the heaviest winner. his prizes amounting td $4S54. Anthony Jannus was second witiI s4003 Max Lily third with 32S11; Beckwittl fourth with s2l7o. and DeLoyd Thompson fifth with s2.057. The winnings of Howard Gill. who lost his life during the Cicerd meet were 1882.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Red Sox Divide

Boston, September 24.-The Red Sox won and lost in a double header today with the New York Highlanders. New York won the first game to 2, Boston the second to l. scoring two runs in the eighth inning, after which the game was called on account of darkness Captain Wagner was presented with a loving cup two feet high. and Bedient was given a gold horse shoe during the first game. Each struck out imme- diately after. Scores:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
ROBERT HARDYMAN
 RELEASED ON BOND

Robert Hardyman. self confessed slayer of Walter Dixon, September q, was yes terday morning released from the county jail on a bond of si0Oo
 The funeral of Walter Dixon was held yesterday morning at Bessemer. only the closest Of friends Of the dead mar. and his relatives attended the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Batted for Bedient in ninth.

SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-Engle, Lewis, Me Connell Speaker. Three Base Hits-Daniels, Hartsell. Sacrifice Hits-Chase ?, Speaker. Stolen Bases-Chase, Simmons, Wag- ner. Speaker
 Double Plays-Bedient. Cady and Wagner; Yerkes and cady. Base on Balls-Bedient ?, McCon- nell 2.
 Struck Out--Bedient 4, Mcconnell 6. Wild Pitch-M cConnell. Time-2:07. Cmpires--Dineen and Hart.
 GEcDND GA ME,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Sox Win and Tie

St. Louis. September 24-Chicago won the first game of . double header from St. Louis here this afternoon 6 to and tied with St. Louis to 2. In the second contest which was called at the end of the tenth because of darkness. In the first game Chicago mixed hits with errors, while Walsh was effective in all but two innings. The second game was a pitchers battle between Hamilton and Benz. Scores First game R.. F.. Chicago ................. GOO 102i3o0--6 12 . St. Louis ...........00 00l GOO 0ln-2 ?
 Batteries Walsh and Sullivan: Powell Allis and crossen. Time. :5o.
 Second game R.H E. Chicago ................l010 GOO 900 0--2 II I St. Louis ...............d .d01 GOO 0l0 0-s 5
 Batteries Benz and Kuhn; Hamilton, Alexander and Crossen. Time, ;50. um- pires. O'Bfien and Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
HEWITT THE WINNER

The winner of the golf tourna- ment which has been in progress on the links of the Country club for the past month was Frank Hewitt
 MT. Hewitt yesterday afternoon played the finals with Robert Fl. Baugh and won up and to play. Mir. Hewitt had a handicap of two strokes.
 The winner received silver lov- ing cup, and the runner up was also rewarded with a silver cup. The tournament was one of the most enjoyable in the history of the links.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

ol LYMAN Two Base Hits-Henriksen ?, Daniels, Yerkes, Lewis.
 Sacrifice Hits-Daniels McMillan, Krug. Yerkes Chase. Stolen Rases-Engle ?. DoublesRlays-Sp Speaker and Thomas; Yerkes and Cady
 Left on Bases-Boston ', New York '. Base on Balls-O'Brien 9 Caldwell 2. Struck Out-OBrien 5, Caldwell S. Time-1:36.
 Umpires-Dineen and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
9xl2 Tapestry Brussels
 Rugs, $15.OO

Beautiful Rugs with small figures and fancy medallions, exclusive pat terms and unusual colors. They will prove relief from the timeworn pat terms you have seen over and over again. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Demonstration

A special demonstrator having been| sent here direct from the makers to| assist us in educating women to the| proper use of this unsurpassed Var.
 nish.
 Sample can free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Many Special Purchases Bring Lo7ver Prices 10 Economizing Home Makers

It Is moving time on the calendar of the real estate dealer It has been said that there are going to be more new homes begun in Birmingham this October and more changes made in the establishment of homes than ever be- fore in the history of Birmingham. This condition has been brought about by the unusual prosperity of our com munitv. It was with this assurance that we have gone into the market places of the world and gathered to- gether stocks of floor coverings and draperes beside which our former best efforts seem weak.
 Here and there in most every store is little dab of house furnishings. But in this store are stocks so grand, so comprehensive, so exhaustive that home builders come here from dozen states 10 have this advantage in selec- tion.
 It should not be necessary to urge you to come to this store, where you may be sure of quality, where you may be sure of patterns, where you may be sure of price, where knowledge is par amount and deception crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
9xl2 Tapestry Brussels
 Rugs, $l2.5O

Extra heavy Tapestry Brussels Rugs in iarge assortment of designs. Never displayed in Birmingham be- fore, ard at their fuli value worth 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
CretOneS

Beautiful Cretones that afford ' unity of expression in room decora1 ton. Cretones for curtains and up1 holstering at 15c, 20c, 25c, BOG and 40d a yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
The Railroad: The Civilizer

With one exception, the railroad is the greatest known civilzer
 As fast as the pioneers rife cleared a path through savagery for the march of civilization, rail road builders risked their all that rails might be laid to bring trains loaded with implements for de- velopment.
 Fertility of the soil is of negligible value until the panting engine has breathed upon the soil the steam of modern commerce. Then waste places verted into wealth producers safe and rapid trans portaton is afforded the time required to transact business is reduced to the minimum, and the cause of educational and social betterment is advanced This is essential for both the country and the rail road Without fertile soil the people cannot ac complish much, and unless the people take advan tage of the opportunity offered to them by the rail road and make the soil produce, the railroad cannot operate.
 The interests of the people and the interests of the railroad are therefore identical The successful az ricultural and commercial development of every community must be marked by cooperation between the people and the railroad.
 The Louisville and Nashville is fully aware of these self evident truths it is seeking to serve the people, to the end that both the people and the L. & N may prosper
 The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

AUDITOR OPEN FOR EyGAerl MENT WITH CORPORATION on AXN I4IC ACCOUNTANT. FOR INTERvIEV WHITE F. o. BOX e. plRlGINeHAM \
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
ScriimS

New hemstitched Scrims with fancy drawnwork edge that show rare good taste in selection at 25c, 35c to BOG q yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Maps Climbing

Detroit. September 24.-Cleveland went into fifth place today and Detroit into sixth as a result of the visitors to victory der the locals. Fives sin gles in q row and two errors by De- troit gave Cleveland four runs in the first inning, enough to win. Score;
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Near Half for Drapery Nets

A full width Cream Net, formerly priced at 30c, 35c and soc yard, will be closed out 1T 1-2c, 19c and 25c | yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

Batteries: Blanding and O Neil: Jen- son, Lake and Onslow and Kocher. Time. l5l. Empires, oLoughlin and McGreeyy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Plain Linoleums, 69c

About 1000 yards to be closed out at once. A and B quality, in brown or green, the regular price of which is 1.10.
 SUGGESTION-An ideal floor covering for your office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
9x12 Administer Rugs,
 $10.75

New arrivals in small and dignified designs and faithful Oriental repro ductions that are marvels of beauty and practical economy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-25
Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb

'peciQl Purchases Brin, 0 Economizing Home 9x12 Administer Rugs,
 $19.75
 New arrivals in small and dignified designs and faithful Oriental repro ductions that are marvels of beauty and practical economy.
 Printed LinOleumS, 39c New designs and extra quality, if not bought to special advantage, would be priced 75c.
 Plain Linoleums, 69c About 1000 yards to be closed out at once A and B quality in brown or green, the regular price of which is 1.10
 SUGGESTION-An ideal floor covering for your office. Whittall'S Famous Rugs in
 Unsurpassed Display WlIittall has woven into these cele- brated Rugs what but short time ago seemed unattainable. There IS cer- tain dignity of design, a certain at mosphere of exclusiveness about Whit tall Rugs that have won them an en- viable position at the top of the rug world.
 Whittall's Anglo Indian Rugs
 Whittall's Anglo-Persian Rugs.
 Whittall's Royal Worces- fer Rugs.
 Whitfall's Childema Brus- sels Rugs.
 Whittall's Peerless Brussels Rugs.
 An assortment without compare in the south, in every wanted size, from 22-2x36 up to 12x20.