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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Another Account.

Selma, November 25.-(Special.) -One of
the most horrible and outrageous muir
ders ever known in all this section of the
state occurred last night at the home of
Robert Drake at Laneville, near Fauns-
dale, almost on the line between Perry
and Hale counties The reports of the
affair are very meagre, but the informa-
ton is that the murderers went to the
home of Mr.. Drake some time during last
night and burned his home and killed
Mr.. Drake The house of the dead man
was kerosened so that fire would burn the
house to the ground rapidly.
The only motive for the horrible deed
that can be assigned is robbery. The de-
ceased kept a small store right near his
dwelling house. and the store keys were
found in his back yard. Mr.. Drake was
at one time sheriff of Perry county, and
has since his retirement from public life
lived on his farm and conducted the place
in connection with the mercantile estab
lishment which his murderers are sup
posed to have wanted to rob
The citizens of the community in which
the deed was done are aroused as never
before, and every effort will be eXerted
to bring the guilty ones to justice.
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RICHARDSON IS
SURE OF SUCCESS
AROUSES GREAT ENTHUSIASM AT
FLORENCE IN SPEECH ON RIVER
lMPROVEMENT-HE CRITICISES
DRASTIC r. r. LEGISLATION.

Florence, November 25.-(Special.)-
Judge William Richardson, congressman
from this district, spoke here last night
at the courthouse and as result F'loren-
tines are enthusiastic this morning over
the future of their city.
Judge Richardson was the guest of the
Commercial club at dinner at the Jeffer-
son hotel previous to the speaking. He
was introduced to the large audience by
Miles Darby, president of the CONNER
cial club under whose auspices he came
to Florence. Judge Richardson regards
the passage of a bill by the next Con-
gress for the development of the Muscle
Shoals water power as certain. Presi-
dent-elect Taft the judge said, is a most
enthusiastic supporter of the scheme. The
board of engineers favor it. Chairman
Burton of the rivers and harbors commit
tee is for it, and all the functonaries
concerned will give 1t their support. IF
that is not a good hand, said Judge
Richa rdson Il never saw one"
Judge Richardson spoke at length on the
question of transportation, and his re-
marks aroused enthusiasm in strong con-
trast to the reception given them two
years ago. Now, as then, Judge Richard
son took the position that Alabama above
all states needs to nurture her railroads
as her vast undeveloped resources are so
dependent upon the railroads for their de-
velopment. Judge Richardson favors legal
and reasonable legislation in regulation
of the railroads and his criticisms of the
drastic measures adopted in Alabama
against the railroads were cheered by the
audience. Another question of interest
locally which was touched upon was the
$4,000 courthouse appropriation, a bill
having passed the house and is now up to
the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
ALBRIGHT CASE
MAY CLOSE TODAY
Witnesses For Defense Are Put
On Stand
RELATIVES ARE EXAMINED
Defense Tries to Show That Strychnine
Which Produced Death Was Accu-
mutation of Doctors Prescrib-
ine-Woman Testfles.
RELATIVES ARE EXAMINED

Gadsden, November 25.-(Special) 1.-The
defense in the Albright trial today made
a big effort to overcome the force of the
states testimony and called many wit
nesses to speak in behalf of the defend
ant. Practically the entire day was taken
up in their examination and it is now
certain that the case will not get to the
jury until some time tomorrow.
The father and mother of the accused
man. both of whom were present at the
Albright home at the time of the death
testify for their son.
The theory of the defense seems to
have been to prove that the doctor who
waited on Mrs. Albright prescribed
strychnine for her and that it was in
fact given to her as part of her medi-
cine. 1t was sought. to show that it
was this poison that was found in the
dead woman's stomach and that the accu-
mutation of the poison thus administered
was what caused her death. This theory
was answered by the prosecution in the
testimony of medical men who said such
thing was impossible.
The defense also offered several wit
nesses TO show that Mrs. Albright had
been subject to spells" such as the one
that preceded her death. Albright and
the Treese woman were both on the stand
but as they were put on by the defense
and their questioning limited the prose
cutor had little opportunity in their cross
examination to go into many of the de-
tails of the case.
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Knocked In Head With Ak By
Negroes While Asleep
In Bed
HOUSE Is THEN ROBBED
AND THE TORCH APPLIED
Three Negroes Are Arrested and Are
In Jail at Greensboro-One Con-
fesses and Tells How the
Crime Was Committed.

Greensboro November 25.-(Special)-
Ex-Sherin Robert W. Drake of this coun-
ty was foully murdered at his home in
Laneville last night. He was knocked
in the head with an ak while in his bed
asleep and the murderer then saturated
his bed clothes and the house with oil and
set them on fire. A negro who lived with
Mr.. Drake went to negro house about
200 yards from Mr. brakes home and
gave the alarm of fire and then disap-
peared. For this reason he was suspected
of the crime.
Late tonight Sheriff Gewin captured
three negroes who are accused of the
murder of ex-Sherlff Drake, and they are
in jail at this place. One of the captured
negroes confessed and has implicated the
other two. He says that he held the light
while the other two negroes killed Mr..
Drake by knocking him in the head with
an ak. and that they then saturated his
clothing and the bed clothes with oil
and set fire to them. Mr.. brakes body
was badly burned
After the murder the men broke into
brakes store and tried to get into the
safe, but were unable to do So They got
only 81. Robbery is thought to have been
the only motive for the crime, as Mr..
Drake was well liked by all the negroes
in the neighborhood.
The judge of this circuit will be asked
to call special term of court so as to
have trial of the accused at once.
While there was much feeling there is no
danger of any violence.
Mr.. Drake will be buried here tomor-
row.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
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Any Breath
And In Its Purest Form Has Long
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Gas Absorber,

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The ancients knew the value of char
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
BRADBERRY GETS
FIFTEEN YEARS
SENTENCE LOWERED TEN YEARS
ON EHEARING-HE'S CHARGED
WITH MURDER OF HIS BUSINESS
CONFECTIONERY APPEAL.

Union Springs, November 25.-(Special)
The reheearing of the case of j. c. Brad
berry on the charge of murder, for which
he was sentenced to 25 years in the peni-
tertiary at the last fall term of the cir
cult court, has occupied the time of the
special term os court this week. The case
was given to the jury before noon today
and late this afternoon a verdict was
rendered and his sentence fixed at 10
years.
The crime for which Bradberry was
convicted was the fatal shooting of a
man named Adams, who was a newcomer
here and of whom very little was known.
He was a competitor of Bradberry in the
blacksmithing and woodworking business,
and the difficulty between them which
resulted in the killing of Adams grew out
of sharp competition. 1t is said that an
appeal will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Cattle Disease Restricted.

London, November 25.-Answering a
questioner in the House of Commons to-
day, Sir Edward Strachey, representing
the board of agriculture, said there had
been no spread of the foot and mouth
disease among cattle in America. Con-
tinuing. he took this opportunity to ac-
knowledge the courtesy of the American
government. The American authorities,
he said, had kindly informed the British
government that they would cable inn
mediately II the outbreak should spread
outside the states from which the inn
portation of cattle already has been pro-
hibited.
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Daniel Partridge, II. II. Stewart, ST.,
Selma; DR.. c. B. Thomas, Thomaston;
John c. Webb, Demopolis; Mcqueen
Smith, Prattville Louis Pizitz, BirminS-
ham; r. E. Blount Sunhower; b. B..
Barnes j. o. Banks, Eutaw; V. NJ.
Haynes. Newberne; J. C. Sprouell, Annis-
ton; w A. Scarborough, Iron City; Thorn
as E. Kllby, w. H. Weatherly, Anniston;
Theodore Pruden, Eufaula; Albert Smith
Lafayette; 7. t. Crumpton, Maplesville
W. S. Neal Brewton; w. NJ Carney, At
more; w f. Showers, Gadsden; J, E.
Holmes, Fort Deposit; L. c. Hudgens
Carrollton; James L. Herring, Ashville;
j. M. Gray Dadeville; James Spence
Tuscaloosa; T. p. Hudmon, N. p. Rem
froe, Opelil1a; T. G. Traylor, Benton; W.
D. McCurdy. Lowndesboro.
Children Win.
BY a decision of the supreme court it
is held that the statute giving the pro-
ceeds of insurance policies to children
and wife of deceased is valid. In so do
ing the chancellor of the jefferson county
court has been reversed and decision rem
dered The case was that of j. l.. Mitch
ell of that county, whose policies of $4,000
werc made out to his estate. The chan
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
From FaunsdaIe.

Faunsdale. November 25.-(Specal.)-
News reached here this evening that the
negro who murdered and robbed r. w.
Drake, a prominent merchant and planter
at Laneville near here, last night has
been captured and is now in the hands
of the sheriff of Hale county. The negro
has confessed to the crime, his intentions
being robbery
This diabolical crime was committed
last night about II o'clock, while Mr..
Drake was asleep in bed. The negro conf
mitted the deed by striking the sleeping
victim on the head with an AK and then
saturating the bed clothes with oil and
setting them on fire.
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cellor held that the money should go TO
his debts and in this deprived the chill
dren He held in addition that the statute
was unconstitutional. The supreme court s
ruling has the effect not only of uphold
ing the law but of giving to the wife and
children of Mitchell the $4,000. Suit was
brought by the children against the
mother The mother. who will get part
of the money, wins, therefore, by losing
the suit.
Three Paroled.
Gov. b. B. Conner has paroled the fol-
lowing convicts: Digger Hill, Chambers
county, convicted of grand larceny in
1906, and given four years; II. ID. Nor
rison Mobile county, convicted October,
1907. and given two years for forgery;
j. L. Satterwhite Lee county, convicted
in 1906 and given three years for assault
with intent to murder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Germans criticise Lord Roberts.

Berlin, November 25.-German military
critics have contributed their opinions to
various newspapers concerning the speech
made in the British House of Lords on
November % by Field Marshal Lord Rob-
erts, in which the speaker expressed
fears of a possible German invasion of
England and intimated that a force of
the islands. IN every instance they dep
recate the idea of war, but the possibility
of such an invasion is not excluded, par
ticularly in the event of a greater portion
of the British fleet being engaged at a
point distant from that selected for a
landing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Mob Gets the Negroes.

Demopolis, November 25.-The three ne
groes arrested in connection with the
murder and burning of a citizens store
at Laneville were taken into cutsody to-
night by mob of 400 men,. 1t is be-
lieved the negroes have been lynched
The special says that all three of the
negroes confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26

vs. D. H. Maury, ct al. appeal from
Choctaw chancery court; affirmed.
E. E. Harwel ct al, VS.. Margiano
Zimmerman, appeal from Elmore circuit
court; reversed and remanded.
Simpson. I'D. ]. Poncelor VS.. Palace
Livery company, appeal from Birmingham
city court; affirmed.
Jesse ]. Mitchell, ct al, pro ami, w.
c. D. Allis, administrator, etc, ct al, APP
peal from Jefferson. chancery ccourt; re-
Versed and rendered.
e. c. Jones VS.. j. H Hines appeal from
| Etowah circuit court; reversed and re-
m nded.
benson, J.-Gulf Coke and Coal COM
pany. ct ais, Us. Matte W. Appling, as
! executrlx. etc. appeal from Walker chan
very court; reversed and rendered.
Hines Supply company vs.. Henry Par
ker, appeal from Bessemer city court;
reversed and rendered.
w R. McVay VS.. Frank S. White &c
Sons, appeal from Jefferson circuit court:
affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Ambassador Not Recalled.

Vienna, November 25.-The rumors that
the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to Tur-
key, Marquis Palavicini has been re-
called, were today officially character
lied as untrue. The ambassador will de-
part from Constantnople shortly on a
leave of absence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
COMMENTS ON CATARRH
Giving Excellent Recipe for Its Quick
Relief and Cure,


The only logical treatment for catarrh
is through the blood prescription,
which has recently proved so wonderfully
effective in hospital work is the follow
ing. 1t is an exceedingly simple mixture,
but one that will bring quick results, and
put the system in a normal condition:
"One ounce compound syrup of Sarsa-
parilla: one ounce Toris compound, half
pint first-class whisky" These to be
mixed by shaking well in a bottle and
used in tablespoon doses before each
meal and at bedtime.
The ingredients can be gotten from
any well stocked drug store. and easily
mixed at home. A bottle of this mixture
should be in every family medicine chest
on account of the manifold ills that it
will cure being a perfect tonic and sys-
tenn builder, the good results are felt after
the first few doses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Archbishop Returns.

Manila, November 25.-Archbishop Harry
returned today from a tour of Batangas
province lasting 80 days. He confirms the
sale of church property to the govern
ment for $50. Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, November 25.-(Special.)-
The following decisions were today NO
vember 25 1909 handed down in the su-
preme court of Alabama:
HARRISON, J.-George w. Harrison. ct al
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CONNECTS HIRED TO
SHEFFIELD
Profitable Contract Made BY
The State
BARGE RATES OUTLINED
Governor Conner Says He Believes
Things Are Shaping Up for Extra
Session Next Spring-He
viii Not Say How.

Montgomery, November 5.-(Special.)-
The state has made what is considered
a very fine contract with the Sloss-Shef-
field Steel and Iron company for the hire
of $50 male convicts of the first second
and third class, for three years from
January / next. The state has the right
without consent of the company to in
crease the number by 50, and there is an
agreement that when both sides agree
there can be assigned 80 more, making the
entire possible list $50.
The price paid is such as to make a
fine increase over the old contracts. The
state is to handle, guard, feed, cothe.
attend and house the men, look after
their health and the sanitation of the
camps and provide for them generally and
receive 45 cents ton for such run of
mine coal as the Flat Top mines, whero
they are to be worked, will produce.
Agreement is reached as to dockage and
foreign matter, and the product is to be
such as can be taken from the mines in
the every day run of service.
The price is to be 45 cents, with free
miners, on the pig iron scale, getting AZ
cents. With every increase in conformity
with the scale the state is to receive an
increase in pay, thus giving the state OPP
portunity to profit by the betterments of
the market conditions. Men are to be
worked every day, save holidays and Sun
days, provided that the company is not to
be responsible for delays for calamities
that it cannot prevent. The company is
charged with responsibility for the care
of the men from accident and calamity
of all kinds and of escape.
Every complaint that has come up in
the past with regard to sanitation and
care of the men has been looked into and
provided against. The Mushrooms are to
be heated and made safe, and the living
rooms are to be clean and healthy. There
are to be full sanitary sewer systems for
the barracks, and the air is to be kept
wholesome. Health conditions must be
such as to meet the approval of the physi-
clan inspector at all times. Governor
Conner insisted that tho health OF the men
should be in every way looked after. He
was supported in this by Attorney Gen
eral CARRIER and President Smith of the
convict board.
1t is regarded that the contract is
very good one for the state, and that
money can be made out of it, with the
highest kind of care of the health of the
oo1ViotS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26
Japanese Minister Dies.

San Sebastian, Spain, November 25.-M.
Inagaki Manjiro, the Japanese minister
to Spain. died here today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-26

Thanksgiving Turkey Din
ner 25c at the Albert Restau-
rant, 2016 Second Ave.
The evening world., 1908-03-16
LINE OF MARCH FOR
ST. PATR|CK'S DAY
Sixty-ninth to Have Place Of
Honor, and Archbishop Far
ley to Review Parade.

At meeting OF the Ancient order OF
HiDern:ans last night at the Irish Ath-
letic Club. in East SiNtieth street, the
following line of march for the St
Patrick's Day parade tomorrow was
decided upon:
Sixty-nlnth Regiment. Col. Edward
Duty, commanding, guard of honor;
First Brigade. irish Volunteers, Gen.
Charles J. Crowley; First Regiment of
irish Volunteers. Col. L. +. Giigar;
Second Regiment irish Volunteers. of
Brooklyn, Major d. Sullivan. COM
manding; Fourth Regiment OF Irish
Volunteers. OF New Jersey. Col j.
Flood; Eight Battalion OF irish Noiu-
teers, OF Westchester County, Major
Boynam commanding; Catholic Boys
Naval Brigade, of Brooklyn; Peter j.
Moloy. grand marshal. and his aides;
Catholic Protectory Band. Hibernian
Rifles.
Then Will follow forty-Sight divisions
OF the Ancient Order of Hibern ans,
officers Of the Irish County Athletic
Union the various county associations
of ireland, carriages containing Invited
guests.
Te parade is scheduled 10 start At
O'Clock and after passing UP Firth
avenue will turn INTO Mad son avenue.
where Il Will ne reviewed nv ArCNhisN-
OPP Farley. It Will the, procsed up
town and will be dlsbanded at one
The evening world., 1908-03-16
AUTO|ST VAUGHAN
HAS WRIST BROKEN
Chicago Man May Not Be
Able to Compete for Briar-
cliff Trophy.

CHICAGO. March 16.-While riding in
his machine through Lincoln Park yes
terday Frank Vaughan found young
man and woman in an automobile that
had broken down. With the mechanical
knowledge he possesses he soon had the
machine in running order.
While he was turning the crank to
get the machine ready to spin away.
the power was suddenly turned on and
the automobile plunged ahead. Nau-
CHAN did not have time TO release his
hand from the crank handle and the
heavy shock broke the zones OF his
wrist
The occupants of the auto forged
ahead, apparently relardless Of his
plight and the pain he was suffering.
Despite his injury he drove his ma
chine home before he summoned a
physician.
MIR. Vaughan was chosen some time
ago to drive one of the auto entries III
the Briarcliff Trophy race, scheduled to
he held in Westchester County. y: Y.
April "a. Yesterdays accident may keep
him out of the contest He is the only
Chicagoan entered in the race.
The evening world., 1908-03-16
COUPLE KILLED
BY GAS ON BOTH
WEDDING DAY
Perrys Opened Stove Jet by
Accident After Anniver-
sary Celebration.

In all the group of merryrnakers who
danced and sang at the thirtieth an
niversary of the wedding of Frank
Perry and his wife. Rebecca. of No.
234 West Sixty-seventh street. Saturday
night. none tripped more merrily TO the
music and enjoyed the festivities with
lighter heart than the couple them
selves
The couple bade their friends be sure
and call again as they departed after
hand clasps and exchanges of wishes
for health and long lives. True to
their promise. group OF friends called
yesterday. The first ones found the
door locked and were unable to gain
admission. More arrived, but persist
ent pounding at .le door failed to
arouse either OF the Perrys. A dozen
persons crowded the front hallway and
wondered why no one came to the door
Then one of the men smelled gas and
the door was broken open.
As the fumes burst cut women ran
screaming into the street while several
OF the men hastened into the apart
ment. They found the Pcrrys in bed
Both had been dead some hours
Investigation showed the jet OF the
gas stove had been turned on, prob
ably by accident The tinery and pres
snts were spread out on table in the
bedroom. Perry was ffty-four years
old, his wife ffty-sevcn.
The evening world., 1908-03-16
TEXAN SHOT IN
STREET BY SON-lM-LAW.
DR.. j. A. Lovett, Banker, Victim OF
Former Cashier, Not Uncle of
Harriman's Counsel.

DR.. ]. A. Lovett, a well-known banker
of Liberty Tex. was probably fatally
shot last night at Smiley, Tex, by his
son-ln- law, ]. G. Beavers. The shoot
ing occurred on the street and Beavers
was arrested at once. Beavers had
been cashier of his father-inlaw $ bank.
but was recently removed because OF
ale ged irregularities in his accounts.
He had threatened to Kill Or. Loveti
at the first opportunity.
1t was reported at first that DR.. Low
ett was an uncle of Judge r. S. Lovett,
chief counsel for +. II. Hartman and
the Southern Pacific system. At the
Hotel Majes stic in this city, where Judge
Lovett resides. Mrs. Lovett told an
Evening World reporter that this was
untrue. The two families are not re-
lated.
The evening world., 1908-03-16

Hundred and F'ifty-ffth street and
fleutu avenue. where most OF those in
line will hold a reception at the Man
haitian Casino.
In the evening one Of the principal
celehratous will he the reception and
ball Of the First Irish Volunteers in the
Grand Central Palace.