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Blue-grass blade., 1908-05-03
BLUE GRASS BLADE
From the Confessional

even IeelS IlaCLereu Thai the CuuiCn 10
honored by such high standing people.
But enough of this. Much more important
is the confession of those priests, who
thunder with such vim against the annull-
ing of paragraph of the civil law-book.
For twenty years many priests have knelt
before me to confess as other ordinary
people.
That we are all human and act as human
beings is truth, which all mock holiness
can not overthrow. But so much the
more unjust is it, If we make ourselves
judges over others, who are morally much
cleaner than we, although they are separ-
ates whom the law forces to sin. Does not
a law cause us priests continually to sin?
The law of celibacy? Whoever cares to
deny this has not occupied the confess
sional for twenty years. nor has he heard
the confession of many priests and OF many
more victims Of the lusts of priests.
Priests whom / considered holy, were thus
manifested as poor, weak, human beings.
must have had the confidence of many,
for women came to me to confess who
had not confessed for five or ten years
because their sins were so black which
they had committed with priests that they
were ashamed to confess them. Women OF
all ages, who sinned with priests. But
what kind of sin? Sins which one oftimes
does not hear for whole year from the
mouth of common people. Awful seemed to
me the confession of woman "a years of
age, whom had to prepare for death.
She had to die although yet very young.
The priest with whom she had stayed
brought the disease from the city,
and she was not the only victim of this
priest, but her sister who was three years
Younger was also brought to the parsonage
as kitchen maid, and both sisters had to
serve the priest at the same time. I make
special mention of this case out of hundreds
because this priest is publicly considered
as the most solid pillar of cie1icalism,
honored by his bishop, because this priest
is one of the most diligent coworkers with
the clerical and Christian social papers,
because this priest is one of the most
earnest defenders of the old marriage
law and has gathered over a thousand sub
scriptions against the marriage reform.
must not give his name because / know
him from the holy confession.
But one may say that he admits a sim
gle priest might fall By virtue of a twenty
years practice in the confessional, say
mo this priest is no exception-in fact
have found no exceptions" All the priests
who came to me to confess-but that would
be saying the least-but all the women and
Blue-grass blade., 1908-05-03

such victims! May the Pope be ever so
infallible, may he live ever so virtuously,
twenty years. III give my oath upon it,
he would say: No, so many sins Of priests,
so much mischief, so much heartache /
cannot justify before God, and therefore
do away with cenbacy."
But what are the conditions in the clois-
ters? | have not heard cloister brother
confess. But from places where cloisters
are women and girls came to confess and
told things. which convinced me of the
fact that the cloistermantle was equally as
powerless to prevent sin as the gown of
the priest. And oftimes much less So
which is no wonder. The ordinary priest
must often battle with want and worry
many a one must even suffer hunger. But
in the rich cloisters the stomach is treated
to so much choice food that the heart also
declines to go hungry The holy scripture
itself says: IN vino luxuria'-in wine
there is RIGHTEOUSNESS. And in the clois-
tiers there is certainly no lack of good
wines.
/ shall never forget certain confession.
The confessional was a railway car in
which / happened alone to meet a very
young but very sad girl. Intense sympa.
thy besides the grace of God must have
put the words into my mouth because this
hardly more than a child told me that she
was going to Luz to drown herself in the
Danube since she was in the family way
from Father N. God must have helped
me to persuade her to give up the suicidal
project and never did l absolve anyone
with so much feeling as this child now
saved in body and soul.
1t is one consolation that not all girls
mised by priests take the situation SO
seriously Most of them are much more
resolute. / know a priest who was an ear
nest colaborer with the clerical press and
a raving enemy of the marriage law reform.
had made up my mind that he must be
a veritable asce,ic, an exception to the
rule. looked up to him in awe as to a
new Aloisius. But it wasn't longsuntil six
women came to me to confess and said
that they had committed sin with this very
priest. And not once but for years. And
these six were not Sisters OF Charity but
fresh farmer girls. But how ebout the sis
tiers? II one wishes to hear the confession
of these, he must certainly have good
stomach Not all sisters sin with priests
but all are in love with priests even to the
extent of self pollution at the thought OF
the priest.
But the priest may be in ever such a
high standing, he remains human. Even
the golden cross on his breast doesn't make
him an angel. Many priests have their
nieces as cooks. But what about the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
S56OO REPORTED
 BY COM MOVER

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., August 1S.- AvaiIing himself of the cool weather, William J. Bryan today in anticipation of his ten days trip which begins Thurs day night, devoted a large portion of the day to hastenng work on the speeches which he is preparing for delivery at In dianapois, Topeka and elsewhere.
 The liquidation of the Enid, Okla, Ma tional bank, and its reorganization under the state law, which provides for guar anty of bank deposits, furnished an op- portunity for the democratic candidate to criticise the republican leaders of Con- gress for not enacting legislation making 1t possible for national banks in Okla homa to operate under the state law.
 In the afternoon politics was laid aside and MT. Bryan went into Lincoln, where he served as pail bearer at the funeral of an old friend.
 Over s5eOl has been turned into the democratic national campaign fund up to date by William J. Bryan's paper, The Commoner as the proceeds of sub scriptions sent in directly to it by individ does not include any personal contribu tions by MT. Bryan nor receipts from the publication of the paper, above the run ming expenses, which MT. Bryan has promised to donate to the campaign fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Killed By an Engine.

Grover Harris, a young man in the employ of the Woodward Iron company was run over by a locomotive early this morning and sustained injuries from which he died about six hours later.
 He was the fireman on a "hot pot" engine, and it is said that in attempt ing to jump on the running board just after the engine had started, his foot slipped and he fell under the wheels Both his lower limbs were so bady crushed and lacerated that d double amputation was necessary, and he was also badly bruised about the body. Immediately after the accident he was rushed to Robinson's infirmary in Bessemer, where the amputations were made and every effort made to save his life
 The young man was conscious until after he reached the hospital, where he asked to be given a drink of water and during the six hours of lingering he displayed remarkable nerve and for titude.
 The remains were prepared for burial by Kennedy Bros, and sent to his home at Brighton, but will be sent Tn ursday to a point In Polk county Tenn, the old home of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
BESSEMER PASSES
 LIQUOR ORDINANCE Jig Crowd Including Ladies At-
 tends Meeting GROVE HARRIS IS KILLED He Falls Under the Wheels of an En- zine at Wooclward-Abernathys
 Celebrate 55th Anniversary.
 Personal and General.
GROVE HARRIS IS KILLED
By J. F. LEE.

Bessemer, August 1S,-(Special. lowing to the large crowd of spectators who had been attracted there to hear the out come of the liquor storage ordinance the council meeting was held in the main courtroom at the city hall. Between b and 20 ladies were in attendance, and about POO male citizens.
 The meeting was called to order by President Lewis with all the aldermen present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and received as in formation, after which reports from sev- eral committees on different matters that had been referred to them were read and everything was railroaded until they came to the most important question, and the one that had attracted such a crowd, the ordinance against the storage of liquors. An amendment was offered to the original ordinance, making it un- lawful to store liquors in the places as mentioned in the original ordinance, ex- cept where it applied to lodges and clubs, the amended ordinance affecting only such as have been organized since Jan- uary, 1908.
 Immediately after the reading of the amendment Lawyer w. s. Welch ad- dressed the council, presenting petition from the womans Christian Temperance union, signed by quite large number of citizens asking that the ordinance be adopted as originally introduced. and bit terly opposing the amendment.
 He was roundly applauded by the audi ence. c. L. Odell followed with few remarks indorsing what MT. Welch had said
 The amended ordinance was then put to a vote and resulted in a tie. which President Lewis united by voting against it.
 The original ordinance was then put up for a vote with the following amend ment affixed thereto; By striking from the caption of said ordinance the words: To be drunk on the premises where such liquors are kept, or to permit any such liquors to be drunk on the premises in such place or places where kept.
 By striking from section l of said ordinance the following words, to-wit: To be drunk on the premises where such liquors are kept or to permit any such liquors to be drunk on the premises where kept"
 This ordinance had been referred to the finance committee to be reported back at this meeting, and in reporting back they moved that it be passed with the above amendment.
 The vote was unanimous for the pass ing of the original ordinance as amend ed by the finance committee.
 The committee to which the ordinance had been referred providing for the re- muneration of the aldermen for their services. reported unfavorable to it's pas sage, and their report was adopted by the council.
 After reading some communications and bids with reference to equipping the new fire station the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
TOWN IS DAMAGED
 BY EARTHQUAKE

Eureka, Cal, August 1S.-Three sharp earthquake shocks which knocked down more than a hundred chimneys, shattered about 40 plate glass windows in the bus mess portion of Eureka, broke much crockery in the houses and sent many people scurrying from their beds into the streets, occurred here early today The damage reported so far is estimated at between s2o00 and $5ooo.
 The first and sharpest shock came at 2:5S a. m It was almost as severe as the one felt here on April 1S-19. At S:oS another lighter shock was experienced, followed by a third at 5:30 o'clock.
 The first shock caused practically all the damage Besides shaking down many chimneys and breaking crockery, the trembles caused the 16-foot statue of Minerva on the county courthouse ground to drop her heavy staff, which crashed through the roof into Superior Judge Hunts courtroom.
 The walls of the courthouse were cracked in several places, but the dam age is not great The walls of the Car negie library building, erected five years ago, at cost of $25,O0O, were slightly cracked.
 Reports from the Seasey ranch, near Freshwater, six miles north of Eureka state that the earthquake caused big
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Personal and General.

Judge William Jackson returned today after pleasant visit of week to his old home in Lauderdale county. He re- ports the majority of the farmers as be- ing hopeful of a fine crop, but that on account of a scarcity of rain, the crops are not so good in spots.
 Mrs Rachael Levy, who is visiting the family of MT. U. Schwabacher, will leave within few days for Amarillo, Tex, to spend a short time visiting her son. whence she will return to her home in France.
 Mrs. Brown, the lady who was pain fully injured last Saturday by being vio- lently thrown to the ground, having be- come entangled in a rope with which a calf was tied, is improving
 John Arthur, the 4-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. B. c. Clowder, died this morning at their home near Powderly. Funeral will take place tomorrow after noon at o'clock, interment to me at Walnut Grove. Kennedy Bros. in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
PICKETlNG ENDOWED.
Supreme Court Sustains Decision Of
 Lower Court.

Atlanta, August 1S.-The Georgia su- preme court today affirmed decision Of the superior court which means that the courts of Georgia will enjoin the picket ing' by strikers of the premises of en- ployers with the view of coercing or in- timidating persons from entering or re- maining in the employ of said employers whose men have gone on strike.
 The case was that of the Van Wrinkle Gin and Machine works against Atlanta Lodge, No. 1, International Association of Machinists. The gin company enjoined in the superior court the picketing of it's premises by the lodge during the pro- gress of a strike. The union appealed the case to the supreme court and the decis- ion of the lower court was sustained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
WORK IN SAN DOMINGO.
Collecting the Customs Is Fairly
 Pleasant Job.

Washington, August 1S.-Maj. Frank Mcintyre, assistant to General Edwards, chief of the bureau of insular affairs, ar rived in Washington today after making an inspection of the receivership of the customs of Santo Domingo, which he found in excellent shape. General Re ceiver Pulliam has altogether "A American employees. These include the officers of the four revenue cutters in the service, as well as the officers who organized the guard on the frontier between Santo De- mingo and Hayti and the travelling in- spectors.
 The relation between the receivers and the officers of the Dominican government was found to be ideal, said Major Mcln- tyre, "and all seemed to be cooperating for the success of the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
MITCHELL PUTS
 KIBOSH ON THOMAS

San Francisco, August 1s-After about one minute and a half of fighting in the second round tonight Stanley Ketch- ell of Grand Rapids, Mich, knocked out Joe Thomas of this city, with shower of punches to the jaw and body
 The gong saved Thomas from going out in the first round. His right eye was entirely closed from one of Ketch- els smashes.
 When Thomas toed the scratch for the second round Ketchell sent him to the canvas for the count of eight Ketchell rushed Thomas to the ropes and ham, mered him unmercifully. Referee Smith had counted nine over Thomas when Captain Anderson of the police depart ment motioned the referee to stop the encounter. Thomas had absolutely no chance to continue the fight Ketchell was a 10 to 1 favorite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Fractured Hips,

The doctors made a careful examina- tion of the injury to Frederick Gum this morning and found that he had sustained an intra capsular fracture Of the right hip. The injury is a painful one, and will necessitate his remaining for several weeks in a Hodgkin's splint, suspended from the ceiling, in order that the fractured parts can knit back together in such a way as to avoid a shortening of one limb.
 This comes as great blow to his father Justice w. P. Gum, for the son Is 14 years of age, and rendered valu- able assistance In the office and at tending to small detail work that he had become quite familiar with, and it is hoped that no trouble will be ex- perienced in getting a perfect result from the setting of the fracture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
AUDIENCE TOLD OF
 WONDERS OF SOIL

Meridian, Miss, August 1S.-(Special) A large audience greeted M. o. Leigh ton of the United States geological survey at he court house tonight and listened attentively to his lecture on the Natural Resources of the Coun- try" He opened the eyes of the au- dience to the wonders of the south 8 soil and impressed his remarks and descriptions with illustrations. He was accompanied to Meridian by Governor Noel, State Geologist A. F. Glider and H. E. Blakeslee, commissioner of agri- culture of Mississippi. Each of these gentlemen also made a brief address. The visitors were guests of the board of trade, and in the afternoon were shown over the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
TRAVELLING MEN KICK.
Protest Is Made Against the Proposed
 Raise In Rates.

Jackson, Miss, August 1S.-The Mssis- sippi Travellers, of which the Jackson Board of Trade and other commercial or- ganzations have joined in a call for g. convention of delegates from all commer- cial organizations in the state in Jackson, September 15, to discuss an increase in freight rates proposed by territories and to carry it to the interstate commerce commission if necessary for settlement, the case to be in the name of the state railroad commission, and the commercial bodies to bear the expense.
 Another matter to be discussed is a proposition to urge the next legislature to allow the railroad commission the ser- vices of an attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19

kittrell Trotter, injuries are not as seri- ous as was at first feared
 Young Trotter was in bathing at Point Clear when he was hurt by diving in shallow water, and the first reports re- eeived was that he was paralyzed. MT. and Mrs. Trotter went down last night. and upon arriving in Mobile, they were advised that the injury was not perma- nent. Further than this no particulars have been received as to the nature of the injury, but it is a relief to the many friends of the family to learn that the accident is not as serious as was re- ported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
INSURANCE MEN MEET.
Constitution of Association Is To Un-
 dergo Revision.

Los Angeles, August 1S.-The nineteenth annual meeting of the National Associa- tion of Life Insurance Underwriters con vened here today with delegates present from all parts of the country.
 Several matters of large importance in the insurance world will come before the convention. One of these Is the revision of the constitution of the association so as to prohibit certain insurance companies, accused of violating the rules of the as- sociation, from operating under its laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Aued Woman Suicides.

valdosta, Ga, August 1s.-Mrs. Peter Philips, 60 years old, wife of a prominent farmer of Hanson, Fla, committed sui- eide at Madison Fla, this morning. She was with her daughter and under treat ment of physicians there. The daugh- ter awoke at o'clock this morning and found her mother absent from the room. Search resulted in finding the mother in a well with her neck broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
To Probe Theatrical Trust:

Washington, August 1s.-In view of rep- resentations of threatrical managers of the existence of an alleged threatrical trust the department of justice will inc vestigate the charges. So far no inquiry as to the so-callsd combination has been inaugurated and no time has been set for starting the work, officials of the depart- ment of justice not having gone into the question of their powers in the premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Falls 40 Feet and Lives.

Montgomery August 1s-(Special.)- John Cason, cable splicer of the Southern Bell Telephone company, fell about 4o feet from telephone pole to the pave ,,ent below at the corner of Madison and Union streets and received serious ln- iuries though not fatal injuries yesterday. Both of his ankles were badly broken and he was otherwise jared and bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
New County Club Meeting.

There will be d meeting of the New County club in Rebie hall next Friday night. There will be a large crowd of citizens present as they are all desirious of hearing the interesting news that is coming in from all over the state favoring the Ragsdale amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Dufty'S Pure Malt WhiskeV

is an absolutely pure distillation of matted grain; great care being used to have every kernel thoroughly matted, thus destroying the germ and produc- tug predigested liquid food in the form of a malt essence, which is the most effective tonic stimulant and in vigorator known to science; softened by warmth and moisture, it's palatabil- ity and freedom from injurious sub stances render it so that it can be re- tained by the most sensitive stomach.
 It cures nervousness, typhoid, ma laria, every form of stomach trouble, disease of the throat and lungs, and all rundown and weakened conditions of the body, brain, and nerves. It is pre- scribed by doctors and is recognized as the worlds greatest family medicine everywhere.
 (Dose) :-One teaspoonful in each glass of drinking water during the hot weather will kill all germs.
 If weak and run down, take a tea
 
 spoonful four times a day in half a glass of milk or water.
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is sold throughout the world by druggists, grocers and dealers, or shipped direct for $100 per bottle.
 If in need of advice, write Consulting Physician, Duffy Malt Whiskey Com pany, Rochester, New York, stating your case fully. Our doctors will send you advice free, together with hand some illustrated, medical booklet con- taining some of the many thousands of gratifying letters received from men . and women in all walks of life. both old and young, whip have been cured and benefited by thAuse of the Worlds l. greatest medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
colIeqe President Dead.

Williamstown, Mass, August B.-Dr. Henry Hopkins, former president of Will Hams college, died of pneumonia at Rot terdam received today, according to a telegram received by his brother, Col. AZ l.. Hopkins of this town. pr. Hop- kins had been i'll for six days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Celebrate 55th Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. William W. Aftermath Y celebrated their fifty-fifth anniversary today in their home at McCalla, and besides quite a number of friends 102 relatives gathered at the house, where they have spent 50 years of their mar ried life Mr. Abernathy is 78 years of age, and there are only a few years between this and his wife's age. and they have in the neigh borhood of 60 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They are both appar- ently good for many more years of life.
 An incident happened at the reunion today which goes to show that MT. Abernathy still possesses the keenness of eye that he is said to have had dur : ing the war. About 20 of the younger kin caught a hicken and put it in ? can, a hole having been cut in the top through which the chickens head was allowed to protrude. The entire 20 took a shot at it with a rifle, all miss- ing, when the old gentleman stepped m l and, taking a steady aim, severed the chickens head from it's body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19

Assure in the earth for half mile A number of chimneys were thrown down in that vicinity. but otherwise little dam- age was done.
 The shocks seem to have been confined to a small area and the vibrations were southwest to northeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Cholera MOrbuS and
 Bowel Complaints

"Over 95 cases in every hundred of summer complaints could be avoided" says leading specialist, If every one was careful to keep his system toned up with Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey. It's the most effective germ destroyer known to the medical profession"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
Papke Beats Burke.

New York, August 1S.-"Billy" Papke of Illinois had the better of a rough six round bout with Sailor Burke of this city at the National Athletic club to- night. No decision was rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-19
MT. Chafin's Address.

MT. Chaffin's address follows:
 On the 4th of March, 19o9 our national government will have completed it's 120th year of constitutional history. During that time 9 men have occupied the pres- dential office. All have been men of high distinction, and few of them of emi- nent ability For the first time since the death of Washington. December IA. lI99 we are without living ex-President. When Lincoln took the oath of office five