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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
RooseueLt for Democracy,
 Harding for Republicans,
 Make the Final Statements
By Associnted Press

Marion, O., Oct, 31.--In a final cam paign statement tonight Senator Harding declared Tuesdays election would turn on two clearly drawn is- sues-the Paris League of Nations and a constructive domestic policy. The league issue as presented by the dem- ocrats, said the republican nominee, could be summed up simply In this question:
 Shall we enter the Paris League of Na\ons, assuming among other obliga- tons the obligation of article ten?''
 To this query, he said. the demo- crats answered Yes" and the repubii- cans answ cred No.
 Tho republican candidate asserted niso tlla., the country already had s 1s wcred .sNtot' a fiti that in soonseQueRc.. the democrats had sought to deceive" the people as to the real nature of the league issue by making 1t appear that the republicans were opposed to any international association at all.
 DOMESTIC AFFAIRS
 In domestic affairs, he declared. t5e "follies" of the Wilson policies and definite constructive policy pro- posed in detail by the republicans
 Coincident with issuance of the sea- ator's statement he made public also a telegram to all republican nominees for the Senate saying that the people everywhere must understand that choice of a republcaten Senate will be a contribution to q united America ready to go forward to new confidence and to new achievements.
 Two issues are made by the voters iii this campaign. One of them Is the foreign policy of the United States. The other is the domestic policy of the United States.
 Between our democratic opponents and the American people who are sup porting the republican party these is- sues are clearly drawn.
 Shall we enter the Paris League of Nations, assuming among other obli- gations, the obligation of article ten?
 "The answer of the democratic group is Yes. The answer of the re- publican party and It's candidate is No
 CONSCIENCE MORTGAGE
 The reason for answering No to the question drawn by our opponents are that America is not ready to mort gage her conscience to the old world or engage to send her boys to war 10 carry on an old European controversy or place her resources at the beck and call of a group of shrewd diplomats acting for an armed alliance masked under the benevolent title of the League of Nations.
 America has already given her answer to the proposal to give up our nationality and our flag. That answer + No and 'No' is the answer of the republican party.
 q have told them what 1 would do l have told them I would do my best t. unite America behind plan for an association of nations which we may jcin with safety, honor and good cor science. but without selling our birth right for mess of military pottage. I want to consult America first, and take, d course which will unite America and make it possible to join world fraternity of nations. rather than course which will divide America and make it impossible for us to do any thing. democratic victory means a continued deadlock with the senate which has been so fruitiess and will be fru!tleEs foraver."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
GENERAL LAW GOES. ID JOIN COMRADES:
 OLD 4TH'S COLONEL
Distinguished Confederate Off, fiCer and Founder of Univer- Sity of Florida Is Claimed
 by Death at Barlow
By Associated Press

Barlow, Fla, October 31.- Maj. Gen. E. M. Law, ranking surving officer of the army of the Confederate States of America, died here today, after a weeks illness.
 Evander McIver Law. schoolmaster, soldier and editor, was born in Darling ton, S C., in 1886 He graduated from the South Carolina Military Academy iny 1856 and began teaching at Kings MouTv tain Military School at York, S C., t.o next year, remaining there until ,> ( moved to Tuskegee Ala, in 1860, t1o|S tablish a military school S
 Upon the secession of Florida f uary, 1861, General Law abandq i: t-sis plans and led company of o>na volunteers to aid the FloridafN 6 ssist- ing in the capture of Pensacola aNd the forts at that place. He remained in Florida two months, going into the Con- federate army as lieutenant colonel of the Fourth Alabama regiment when the states organized. His first post was an assignment at Harper's Ferry but he shortly returned to Virginia and was wounded at the first battle of Manassas. He attained the rank of colonel during the peninsula campaign and after the battle of Seven Pines, was elevated to the rank of senior colonel of his brigade, leading his command with signal gal- lantry through the seven days battle from Gaines Mill to Malvern Hill.
 BRIGADE COMMANDER
 General Law commanded his brigade in 1882 going through the second battle of Manassas and the battles of Boonesboro and Antietam and emerging as a brig adler general In October in time for the battle Of Frederick sburg
 Under Longstreet in the Suffolk cam paign the next year, and at Gettysburg, when upon lle wounding of General Hood he succeeded to the command of the division, he was signally successful having been breveted on the field at Gettysburg by General Longstreet for maneuvering his division on Round Tops in such a manner as to effect the dis astrous repuise of Kilpatrfcks division Of mounted federal troops.
 General Law went to the western army with Longstreet in 1883. and commanded a division at Chickamauga, General I+ongstreet commenting him for hi4 saistinsuished ston,Iact In
 tContinued on Page T'wo)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
PETAL FOR CHAMPAIGN FUNDS

,h;a. & C., October s1.-tspe- k few more dollars will finish Let me appeal to every dem- |, the south. man and woman,
 r,h,te to the national cam C,nd before Tuesday night. Re-
 rule will spell ruin in the i've will win. JOE SfAnhs' nf Treasurer Democratic Na- Committes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
 AUTO HIT 'RLISTFR.' WOMAN'S THROAT CUT
Rx Associated Press

Chicago, Oct. 3l.-Fred Smallhorns car hit safety island" on Michigan boulevard today swerved and struck another car with such force that Mrs. Smallhorn was thrown against the windshield and her throat slashed. She died. The police are holding Small horn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01

New Orleans, Oct. S1.--For the first time in many years the republican party has waged an active campaign in this state and the republican vote in Tuesdays election is expected, to be larger than usual Even the m6st op timistic of the republicans do not ex- pect to carry the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
KANSAS NORMAL

Little Rock, Ark, october 3l.-With normal democratic majorities predicted
 in both the presidential election and the contest for state office, e-elec
 ton interest was centered today in the Third congressional district, In which an unusually active campaign was made by John l. Worthington. re- publican opponent of Representative John I. Tillman, democratic candidate for reelection, and several constitu- tional amendments, including suf- frage measure Adoption of the amendments were urged by speakers at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
MISSISSIPPI NORMAL

Jackson, Miss, Oct 3t.--Democratic leaders today held to their prediction of normal democratic majorities IB Mississippi in the presidential election. Tuesday. No state officers are to be elected this year. Five constitutional amendments, including one to provide for the qualification of women voters are to be voted on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
Banks Greatest Gain
 Is Under Democratic . Federal ReserUe Plan
V Epoch of Nations Financial Development Is Marked Sy Showing of Last Two Years-Gross Revenue Is
 tt$1 JOS, 100000, 24 Per Cent of Their Capital |# Pay American People $287, 100000 Interest
By Associated Press

@shngton October 31The s. 157 national banks of the
 y reported of $1 OO0, or "A per
 their capital for the fiscal year ended last June 30 said today by John Sketon Williams comptroller of the xehcy. This, MT Williams said, high record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
RecoUery From Conditions Brought On By World War
 Proceeding Satisfactorily
tal Reserve Boards Monthly Report States Natural
 S6rces Are Now in Evidence and Making for Stabil- izaton-Retail Buying Is, However Marked M by Caution, Say Wholesalers
By Associated Press

aanington October 31Recovery from and postwar
 bns is proceeding in the United States and M forces in evidence which make for stabization carry
 nce for the fure the federal reserve board declared xil ifs aronthy fevlew of business conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
DEMOCRATS HAPPY

Nashville. Ocstober 31.-Democratic leaders here predict a complete vic~ tory for the ticket with majority of about tD.03e. Republicans cIain the state for the gubernatorial candidate, but not for the national ticket, unless there is a landslide to the party. They also claim three congressman. A large women's vote is expected 10 be polled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01

n the readJuSLment process marked by uncertainty and Y Extension of activity. the board q < the economic and business as a whole. as one showing Wherent strene<l and an abil- ktain a position of relative sta < &xpugh an orderly transition IT l1&N that the necessary changes E3 direction of normal conditions q be accomplished without great rbance unless unforeseen factors ed into the process.
 PRICE REVISION SEEN Hee revisions in textile lines and er branches of wearing apparel X3 as in numerous staple com s.' said the board, have been standing clements in the situa- st as during the preceding Ion in buying, due to a belief ce readjustment is not yet com- Is been a noteworthy factor. some quarters has tended to Tn the activity of retail tra1a. more apparent in the whole e. Crop yields have on the lstified the expectation ex- It the opening of the month reserves have held their own he month and there has been improvement in the liQuidity is less fully employed. Not ing some sporadic cuts in Fe and there, the general po- bout as good as 1t has been actual payments or rates are concerned.
 he retail trade reached a Increase in net sales as com h last fall, the usual fall ac- buying was said not to be ce The board attributed this condition to unreasonable Ter.
 RETAIL CAUTION
 Sorts from almost all sections in- kd that the retailer had deter ' to await further developments & renewing his stocks heavily. htstanding orders were reported ;Ksmall and the general purchas- tivity of the retail merchant de- n as very conservative"
 ananufacturer has felt the with k of orders by the retailers and, i&ne to reports, has not been able late on full time in many lines e because of a lack of orders $+nills were mentioned as having 4t hard by the slackening of re- ff1ers while new business in the axnfeel industry has actually
 be and leather industry
 und conditions similar to
 cotton trade and other
 leather interests arc
 lent shutdown in many
 1e of the heavy decline in
 reports showed. Condi-
 reserve districts in the
 Amarized by the reserve
 Is:
 Estates that the price re-
 nent has broadened and
 some hesitation in busi-
 borts active retail trade Forable crop outlook for
 Kts. Coal and iron are
 "A ssed by the strike con- <S finds Fundamental condi- bry. but in all lines there
 *b, purchasing goods for
 ements. Uncertainty as
 es Is the chief obstacle
 recovery.
 Srts abundant confidence
 2eonditions and in the fu-
 Transportation iS be--
 kbor outlook improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
Dexter Snow Dies Rv Aaa6,e1afesI Rresg

Chicago, October s1.-Samuel Dexter, Snow, general attorney of the fnterna- today after brief illness. He was born in Madison. Wis. in 1886,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
NEW HOUSE AND A I H|RD Of SENATE TOMORROW
Democrats Need Three Sena- tors In Addition to Present Strength-218 Consti-
 tute House Majority
By Associated Press

Washington, October 31-A new House of Representatives and slightly more than one- third of the Senate vii, be chosen in Tuesdays general elections.
 While the presidential cam paign has eclipsed all others in interest, the congressional fights, particularly the sena- torial contests, have received much attention from the leaders 'of both parties.
 Both Governor Cox and Senator Hard ing have pleaded with the voters to elect a Congress in which their respective par ties would have a majority. The heads of the congressional and senatorial cam paign committees have been especially ac- tive. and stressing the importance of the senatorial elections, because the Senate, which meets March next, will be called upon to dispose of the question of peace with Germany.
 MAJORITY OF TWO
 The present Senate is composed of 4S republicans, l progressive republican and F democrats, which, on a strict party vote. has given the republicans ma jcrity of two. Thirty-four senators will be elected Tuesday, the terms of thirty two expiring next March 5. and two be- iHs selected to fill unexpired terms ca used by the deaths of Sena tors Bankhead of Alabama and Martin Of Virginia These two places are certaiINto be filled by dem ocrats.
 Seventeen of the thirty-two senators whose terms expire next March 8 are democrats and fifteen republicans. The democrats. to obtain a majority, must capture at least two senatorial seats from the republicans. Leaders of both parties are claiming accessions to their present strength. Four hundred and thirty-five members of the House of Representatives are to be elected Tuesday.
 NEED 218
 The number necessary for a majority Is 21S. The present membership of the House is 1sO democrats, 2s2 republicans. ? Independent republicans. 1 independent and 1 prohibitionist, with 9 vacancies. To obtain a majority the democrats must seats normally are held by republicans.
 DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT
 Atlanta, October Sl.-Despite more re- publican activity than usual even in a presidential year. Georgia democrats were confident tonight that the customary ma- torities would be returned for the entire state and national ticket, even in sev- eral congressional districts, where re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
Sheriff Snuffs Outbreak or Night Riding Ln Black
 Belt Near State Capita
Scoggin and Deputies Ambuscaded by Negroes-Office Return Fire Killing Two, and Rushing Others, Capture Ten-Several Houses Set
 Fire Alarmed Neighborhood
By Associated Press

Montgomery October 31The first outbreak of night in the black belt farming district of Alabama occurred npht without warning provocaton far be earne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
Both Parties Rest
 As Day of Election
 Looms Before Them
From Various Sections Come Conflicting Reports, Bu South Remains Solid-West Admittedly in Doubt Gompers Comes Out in Speech Against
 Harding-Cox and Harding Resting
REPUBLICANS ACTIVE

the final democratic rally here last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
MET SEVEREST TEST

!HUks had met the "severest" test of lar and reconstruction in Q way that Foved their solid strength and the fisdom and fidelity of those who di- Bet thep1
 S'fhe facts and figures" he added,
 must give the American people
 and the world increased confidence
 in the safety and power of the
 banking and business interests of ] this country, Earnings of the banks came largely rom interest and discount, MT. Will jams said, although a total of $97, ,O00, = % was obtained from exchange and ollection charges and other miscel- aneous sources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01

They burned the summer home or pr. c. M. krummell and the residence of G. Gibson; J. T. Davis cotton sin' together with 10 bales of cotton and ouantitv of cotton seed. grist mill and several barns and negro tenant houses in the southern part of Mont gomery county about 20 miles from the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT

Atlanta, October M.-Despite more re- publican activity than usual even in a presidential year. Georgia democrats were confident tonight that the customary ma state and national ticket, even in sew eral congressional districts. where re- publicans have been making spirited cam paigns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
KILLED TWO NEGROES

Sam Watkins and Bim Lee were shot and killed by a sheriff's posse shorty after midnight after they had fired unon and riddled with bullets an auto mobile containing Sheriff J. l.. Scros . pin and three deputies, who had mar row escapes from being killed Ill the fnssilade. Ten negroes are in the Montgomery county jail charged with arson, and other arrests are eApec'o' to follow.
 The fires broke out simultaneousi9 and reign of terror" ensued among the families of tle Nnite tanners who hogan telephoning the sheriffs ot1ice for assistance Responding promptly, Sheriff scroggin, with four deputies set out for the scene In an automobile which was fired upon from the road side as it approached the locality. The sheriff's posse had narrow escapes from death and only saved themselves by jumping from the car on the opposite side of the road from whence the shots uoroa aud falling to the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01
FIRE IS RETURNED

Using the automobile as shield they killed two of the negroes and CT fected the capture of 10 others.
 A hurried telephone call to the coun- ty jail and police department brought endorsements and dragnet was quickly spread about the locality, but only two other suspects were there- after arrested during Sunday
 A strong guard or deputies IS pa trollins the affected scene tonight T,ha governors office has not as yet been officially notified of the out break. and it is not expected that troops will be called out
 The outbreaks occurred on the farms of J. T. Davis and NJ. T. Holden, white farmers, but the negroes killed were tenants and laborers for the most part on an adjoining farm and no motive is ascribed for the attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-01

H five banks went into the hands @*tvers during the year, a record &ded only by that of the year be-
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16

piness, for several long, weary, dry
desolate months
Yet, it seems that the elixir was il
legally taken according to a decision
rendered in the cause by Judge c. E.
Conner after duly hearing the fact and
considering the law in the premises,
and yesterday, Thursday, afternoon,
three huge drays left up the hill and
over the plains for Outlook with the
precious cargo. One big dray came
from Outlook and Jacks Transfer an
other, and Ed Kjelstrup furnished the
third.
It is reported that Howard NJ. Lew
is, the lawyer, and DR.. Campbell Sc
cured their private stock Of ten gall
Ions of the very best before the cargo
left, and the others who had equities
were probably On hand to claim them
xasterdsS. whse 5sS seFso' arrived in Outlook
Now that which was lost has been
found: letajqYNe unconfned.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
Killing Primary Necessary for the Public Health
keace and Safety, Says Learned Judge Poornnan
MAIL CAR BURNED
in GLASGOW YARDS

FIRE DISCOVERED IN MAIL CAR
ABOUT FIVE MILES EAST OF
GLASGOW AND TRAIN MAKES
FAST RUN TO. GLASGOW
WHERE FIRE IS QUENCHED.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
PROMINENT CITIZEN
ROBS MAIL IN CAR

Last Saturday morning as belated
train No. 27, the fast mail, was about
five miles out of Glasgow the train
crew discovered one of the sealed
mail cars on fire. AS they had no
way of fighting the fire the engineer
''cut her loose for Glasgow and
started the distress" signal as soon
as he got in sight Of the city
AS the train pulled up at the sta
ton the local fire company was out
and quick work made Of the unload
ing of the mail and the putting out
of the fire. The sacks Of mail that
were not damaged were piled in the
station, and the burning mail was
scattered on the ground, and after
being thoroughly wet down, Road
Master Geo. Anderson put crew OF
men to sorting the debris and picking
up all unburned letters and pieces OF
mail and articles that were scattered
among the debris.
Later all scraps Of paper, scorched,
wet or otherwise, was gathered up
land loaded into another mail car to
be shipped to one Of the postal ter
minals to be more carefully sorted.
A large crowd gathered around the
burning car and watched the work OF
the fire company and the railroad
crew, and it is reported that school
children picked up a number of ar
ticles out of the debris. Parents
should look into this and have all
such articles returned to the postof-
fee as all such articles are U. s.
mail matter and a heavy penalty
hangs over anyone taking articles
from mail in transit.
Nick Krau, one Of. the section
hands, was caught by Railroad De-
tective Thos. Bailey, picking up some
of the trinkets and putting them In
his rockets, and Postofflce Inspector
J. p. Setmen filed complaint before
II. S. Commissioner Rhodes and brot
Kru and a bunch of miscellaneous
trinkets taken from his pockets, be-
fore the commissioner. The man was
bound over to the Federal Court and
Inspector Sentmen took~charge OF the
stolen goods.
Leo B. Coleman, as one of the local
firemen, picked up some mail matter
that came out Of one Of the registered
sacks, and extracted some currency
thereform, and used some OF the
money at the local postoffice in pay.
|ment for some parcels post: The
postal clerk noticed two-dollar bill
burned on one edge and asked Mr.
IColeman where he got it. He admit
ted that it came from the car fire
The bill was turned over to 1nspec
tor Seminar and he at once went t.
Mr.. Coleman's place Of business t.
(Continued on page a
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1920-01-16
PRECIOUS CARGO VOY
AGES H0MEWARD
$4,000 BOOZE CACHE OF CHAR
LIE NAU OF OUTLOOK RE-
TURNED IN THREE AUTOMO-
BILE DRAYS.
HIS PRIVATE STOCK

Who led ten thousand soldiers up
the hill then led them down again?
Twas, Mr. Dooley, so tradition
says.
Who hauled ten thousand dollars
worth Of JOY fluid to Plentywood and
then drayed it back again?
Twas Sheriff Bennett. y.
Charlie Nau has got his private
stock Of "eye openers" back again: II
took three automobile drays to lug
the Jag fluid home, the private stock
Of Mr.. Nau, valued at ten thousand
dollars, laid in by him in the brighter
days, against the lean years, la Jo-
seph Of old. -.
Nau met up with last summer WITH
the oomty's authorities, he has been
deprived botl1rof the use and t1e com
pany Of this precious cargo, greatly
! q HIS peace q naind and general hap
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