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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Victims Led Forth.

Haggard, begrimed, unashamed, ten victims of cocaine were led from the cells of the city jail yesterday into the police court room.
 A mother and her daughter led the liberty and piteously complained of her suffering. The daughter was indifferent alike to her captivity and to the hor- rfed stare of the spectators.
 Three negroes. man ard two wom- en followed with faces out of which health had flown. with long and at tenuated bodies bent and stopped.
 Next, beneath the eyes of the phys- clans, the lawyers, the legislators, mem bers of the Board of Revenue, police officers and city officials who had been assembled to witness this, termed the greatest spectacle of human depravtiy. three women were marched-threc wom- en in the prime of life, from stand point of age. but three who appeared indifferent as to their miserable fate and who expressed longing for the qualification of appetite
 Climax to Horrible Picture.
 As a climax to the horrible picture two youths, the elder under 20, were led forth, one with eyes inordinately large, with cheeks yellowed and wan, with hair matted and unkempt; the other uncertain in his step a trihle ashamed, labor ing under the knowledge of his offenses and the gnaw of his temptation.
 The dozen who stood chilled were unan- imous in their expressions of horror. Such another spectacle of the depravity of the weak, they affirmed, was never before presented in Birmingham. On the face of no one of the victims was there reflected hope.
 "It is the dark side of the rich cty's life" solemnly declared Judge Feagin.
 Prominent Officials Present.
 County Physicians Mason and Sholl, City Physicians Watts and Hardness and Dr. McAdory in charge of the coun ty almshouse, the entire membership of the Board of Revenue, Legislators John and Lovelady, Chief of Police Bodeker, numerous city officials and many oth CTS were present when the unfortunate ten were led forth.
 "The care of these unfortunates," each man admitted, '1s the great problem of the municipal government"
 It was pointed out that, in the first place, these miserable people could not be allowed to stay upon the streets. To arrest them. it was made known, and keep them confined would soon result in taxing the capacity of the jail, where many would die deprived of cocaine. It was declared that it was impossible to give them work upon the streets because they were without the necessary strength. It was declared that the almshouse, without the power of restraint, could not solve the problem.
 The members of the Board of Revenue were especially interested in the spectacle and will consider the matter of caring for the lost creatures today. An alms- house for the cocaine .'fend" and the habitual drunkard, to be operated under the care of physicians. was suggested. This is one of the remedies that the board will consider as a means of free ing the streets of the horrible spectacle and of saving many of those whom care and sunshine can save.
 Tell Where They Get Drug.
 The victims were free in making con which they obtained their dope" They mentioned certain physician who was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
.oodson J. Adkins.

woodson J. Adkins died yesterday morning at an advanced age. Funeral Services will be held at o'clock this aft ernoon over the remains at the residence of Mrs. T. s. Smith on Broad street. Elyton, and interment will be at Elm wood cemetery.
 The deceased was a half brother of the late Mrs. Gorilla Walker and of Judge M. c. Poole, and had wide acquaintance throughout Alabama. He was unmarried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

free in issuing prescriptions. They told of negro women who peddled the fatal drug.
 Their statements were, at times fnco- herent. They perpetually begged for re- lief from the craving for cocaine. They made rash promises of reforma ton. They cried in their misery for the streets and for the avenues of freedom. It was a perfect babel of the twisted tongues of the hopeless.
 The Board of Revenue will consider the problem of caring for the victims. Chief Bodeker will take immediate steps to check the sale of cocaine which he af- firms is on the increase.
 In the meantime the city jail con- fines the ten sufferers and the police are endeavoring to locate the sso others whom officials declare inhabit the boweries of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
J. E. MillWood.

J. E. Mllwood, age 42 years, died Thurs day at the corner of Avenue and Twenty-seventh street The remains are being held at the undertaking parlors of Gaudin Ss Co.,, awaiting funeral arrange ments The residence of the deceased was at Coal City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
CITY ITEMS.

Miller Slightly Better.-The condition of State Senator Nathan l.. Miller, who is confined at St. Vincent's hospital with typhoid fever, was reported some what improved last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

Marriage Licenses Issued.-Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday IS follows: John Wells Griffin to Miss Clara Ethel Cork; Quinn Williams of Brighton to Miss Bertha Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
COUNTERFEIT BILL
 DISCOVERED HERE

It was announced yesterday at one of the local banks that counterfeit s5 bill had been discovered in Birmingham Warnings were immediately issued by local bankers to their customers to be on the lookout for similar bills as it was believed there were others in the city.
 The counterfeit bill Is an imitation of the $5 silver certificate containing an Indians head and it is stated that the engraving of the head is imperfect on the counterfeit. The lines are broken on the seal and the words Washington, D. G." instead of being printed on a straight line, as on the genuine. are slightly curved. Otherwise the counterfeit is an excellent imitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
PERSONAL

F.. H. Hickman left last night for French Lick, Ind, where he will spend a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

Major Allison IH.-Charles J. Allison, clerk of the federal court. has been confined to his home on account of a painful operation. He has suffered con- siderably, though the trouble is not serious. His friends hope to see him back at work shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

Weather report for 24 hours endnig 4 D. m. November 27, 1908. Local office United States weather bureau, Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
THE WEATHER.

Washington, November H.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Saturday; Sunday fair, light east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

At the PostOf6ce.-The postoffice is making acquisitions for the holidays and getting ready to handle Birming hams Santa Claus shipments Ten or 2 extra clerks for the local office have been asked for and will be put to work shortly. Every arrangement will be made to facilitate matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

r. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaksr..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

Green. Undertaking Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28

Indictments Returned-The grand jury made partial report yesterday morning, the following indictments be- ing returned: Paul Woodruff, receiving stolen property; Amos Gillian, receiv- ing stolen property; Will Hudson, grand larceny; Rube Trailor, grand larceny; Frank Phillips grand larceny; Bob Crook, assault with intent to mur- der; Ed Brown, burglary and grand larceny and receiving stolen property.
 Handsome Lochet for Yost.-Em- ployes of the Gayety theatre have pre- scented Harry Yost former mana ger of this playhouse, with diamond studded gold loclSet in token of their esteem and appreciation of lis treatment of them during his term as manager. The locket was presented to him at the theatre, Guy Rawson of the Bon Tons company, which is appearing at the Gayety theatre this week, making the presentation in neat little speech. The gift came as a complete surprise to MT. Yost, and is very much appreciated by him. On one side of the loclket is an inscription telling of the presenting of the locket, while beautiful diamond is set in the other side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-28
Tell Where They Get Drug.

The victims were free in making con- fessions. They told of drug stores from which they obtained their dope" They certain physician who was
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24

August, September and October, but who
hesitated and at last refused to support
him in November.
There has been a good deal of apathy
among the voters on each side, but this
apathy is much more among the democrats
Of Nebraska than among the republicans.
I do not mean that the democratic noise is
less, for democrats. especially as to the
Bryan following, are shouters. They are
enthusiasts. I am not criticising them for
that, I merely state it as a fact. But in
the late primary the democratic voters
showed an Indifference which I believe will
still be manifest at the coming election.
Sheldon got over $1,000 votes in the primary
with no candidate against him for the nomi-
nation. The democrats had three candi-
dates for the nomination, beating the
bushes and calling upon their supporters to
get to the primaries, and these three got
only 5000 democrats to the polls. In the
congressional contest the same conditions
existed as to the republican candidate hav-
ing no competition and no special reason to
call out the republican voters, while the
democratic candidates were competing with
each other and ~rallying their friends to the
polls, but the democratic voters didn't rally.
They stayed at home. They were indiffer-
eut. I believe that a good deal of this in
difference exists yet and will show itself
in the defeat of Bryan in this state. Mr.
Bryan is coming up now in these few days
Just before election face to face with that
same old ghost. the same old doubt that
confronted him in '6 and in 1900, the doubt
as to his observation-disclosures, and the effect
Of his election on the property values and
the business Of the country"
Williams Talks Organism.
BLOOMINGTON. Neb., Oct, 2S.-(special)
w. C. williams, ex-congressman from
the district of the county of Pike, Illinois,
addressed a mixed audience of about 100
people in behalf of the democratic nomi-
nee for president. Mr.. Williams paid his
respects to Mr.. Roosevelt in no respectful
manner calling Mr.. Taft a nonentity, a
mere shadow Of which Mr., Roosevelt was
the substance,
He spent fully forty-five minutes in cast
ing reflections on all the republican states
men now identified with the party. He
then took up Mr.. Haskel's case and tried
TO show that Mr.. Haskell was d pure
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24

The crowd was not large on account Of the
rain, but excellent attention was given. He
was introduced by Rev. c. r. Weldon,
who paid him some very high compliments
and told Of the days when both were stu
dents at the university during the early
COS.
After discussing the various issues of
the campaing, Mr.. Pollard said he could
not close without paying his respects to
the democratic platform. He mentioned
the plank in the Denver platform When
say they are in favor of a law which will
prevent corporations from contributing to
campaign funds. Mr.. Pollard also said
that, not satisfied with this, Mr.. Bryan
called the democratic national committee
to come and visit him at Fairview. Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Kern came out on the steps
and Mr.. Bryan read a statement in which
he mentioned the plank p%ledging the party
to such a law and said Mr.. Kern and him
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24

house yard for Taft is still up and this
will be used for the meeting.
This afternoon a number Of local candi-
dates and speakers went out to Waverly
in automobiles and assisted the people OF
that community in pulling off a big re-
publican meeting.
Gain in Merrick.
The republicans of Merrick county will
show a gain over the last election" said
w. T.. Thompson, attorney general, who
spoke with w. e. Andrews at Central
City last night. "A number OF democrats
who are farmers are going to vote the re-
publican ticket and I have never seen the
republicans more enthusiastic over the
prospects. 1t is my honest opinion there
will he a largely increased republican
vote"
Judge Paul lessen OF Nebraska City while
In Lincoln last night gave out the following
interview: AT Nebraska City and in Otoe
county I think the republicans will deliver
about the regular party vote. II there is
any change 1t IL as liable to be for us as
against us. Bryan had a big crowd at his
meeting there the other day, but I don't
think he changed a vote.
II have watched for the effect Of Mr..
Bryan's whirlwind speeches through these
past years in Nebraska and my judgment is
these talks do not count.
THE general doubt as to Mr.. Bryan's
level-headedness as a statesman and the
fear of what his election would do is the
serious thing that confronts Mr.. Bryan
right now, not only in Otoe county, but all
over Nebraska and owe the whole country
Thousands Of Nebraska democrats went
away from their party four years ago.
Many Of these, probably the larger pro-
portion OF them, will go back to the demo
cratic ticket this year. but you can find
them in every locality over the state who
will not go back TO Bryan, for this very
reason that I have stated, that they doubt
his level-headedness and fear the effect OF
his newly invented Issues and his expert
ments in the national government.
In his former campaigns always just
before election he was confronted just as
he is now witt that doubt and the fear to
which l have already referred losing him
a certain percentage of his following all
over the country. losing him the
votes of men who were for him in
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24
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DEMOCRATIC WIND STARTS

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lac felt he was about the only one left in
the state. Finally someone polled the car.
When the poll was announced it was found
there were twenty-three republicans for
Taft and five democrats for Bryan. The
five democrats had made more noise than
the twenty-five republicans.
club DwindIes in size.
A favorlte pastime Of the democrats is
to poll trains and so a number of democrats
polled tho train coming from Omaha to
Lincoln this morning over the Burlington.
Judge sutton, district Judge of Douglas
county, was on the train. The poll showed
fifty-one for Bryan and seventy-nine for
Taft. This il about the way the trains
coming into Lincoln nave been showing up
when the poll is taken.
\ Bryan rooter made the remark that
ESQ men were enrolled in the Travelling
Mems Bryan club of Lincoln. Another
travelling man heard the remark and called
him.
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Republicans Windup.
The republican campaIgn will wind up
IN Lincoln with a great meeting at the
Auditorium and the state house grounds
The speakers will be United States Senator
Elmer j. Burkett and Governor Sheldon
Chairman Matson is making preparations
10 make these two meetings the best Iht
county has pulled off. 1t will be the final
Wihdup before the votes are counted and
he Will endCavcr to have as many people
on hand to see the finish as can possibly
crowd on the north side Of the state
house and as managers can possibly
crowd into the Auditorium. The meetings
will be In the nature Of a windup ard a
ratification all at the same time. The
platform which was erected In the state
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24

naming days till election to make the ma
Jority for the state and national ticket as
large as possible. Two weeks ago dates
were made for about twenty meetings.
Some of these dates have been filled by
state speakers and some by local men. The
reports from these meetings are very en-
couraging and there is no reason to doubt
that Custer county will give its usual ma
jority for the republican ticket. Among
those who have addressed meetings In this
county are Attorney General Thompson
and Labor Commissioner Ryder.
Prominent among the local speakers are:
Judge A. r. Humphrey. Edwin Squires, l..
II. Jewett, II, w. George and N. T. Gadd,
the latter being the candidate for county
attorney.
A meeting at Rose Valley on Tuesday
night was well attended, also on the same
HraAtgr,,nJ - I-,,,rFI Dau,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24

self did not want them to accept any con-
tributions from corporations. Mr.. Pollard
said that over a year ago the congress of
the United States passed such a law and
1t was signed by the president and is the
law of the land today, and that when the
democrats put the plank in their platform
they knew it and that Mr.. Bryan and Mr.,
Kern knew that It was tlh law and that
If they did accept contributions from cor
porations that Teddy would put the whole
bunch in jail. He said the republicans did
not have to put planks in their platform
promising to obey the law which they had
already placed upon the statutes nor did
they have to appeal to their committee to
obey il.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-24
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Meeting i'm Custer County.
BROKEN BOW, Neb., oct. 23.-(Special)
The republican managers Of the campaign
in Custer County are determined that no
effort shall be spared during the few re-
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-21
new WEDDING
RULE IN FORCE
BEGINNING YESTERDAY, DECREE
AFFECTS CATHOLICS IN
AMERICA.
ADDS CONDITIONS
PreIates Emphasize Safeguards for
sanctity Of Neutrality-suspicious.
on Non-Catholic
Marriages.

With the dawn Of Easter Sunday,
Pope Plus decree on marriage, en-
phasizing the sanctity of the relation,
went into effect in every Roman
Catholic parish in this country. 1t is
contained and prescribed in the re-
cent papal document, me temere."
The provisions of the new legisla-
ton embrace betrothal, or engage
ment, and what marriages are valid
in the eyes of the church. when a
priest validity may perform the mar
riage ceremony, and conditions re-
garding mixed marriages-that is, a
marriage between Catholic and a
non-Catholic.
Priest Must Have Jurisdiction.
Under the decree radical change
is made in the present discipline
with regard to mixed marriages. Here:
after such alliance will not be valid
unless contracted before priest hav'
ing jurisdiction over marriage in the
place where the marriage is perform
ed. Even when a dispensation has
been obtained, the marriage, in order
to be valid, must be performed by a
priest having such jurisdiction.
The limitation Of the jurisdiction
of priests in this respect is one Of the
chief clauses in the papal document
In plain words, no priest can go into
another city, town, OF village and per
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-04-21
Special Announcement

form a marriage ceremony unless he
has first received authorization from
the episcopal authorities or their ad-
ministrators.
The only exception to this is in
the case where the circumstances are
such that marriage is necessary to
relieve conscience" or in the case
of person about to die, and so 'sle.
gitimize any offspring there may
be-"
Commenting on this section Arch.
bishop Farley in New York said yes.
terday:
Every priest should appreciate
that he is bound, sub gravi, to enter
in the parish register every marriage
performed by him. The omission OF
one marriage through culpable negli
gence is grave matter, not only a
serious violation Of precept, but d
grave injustice to the couple mar
ried."
Guard Sanctity of Matrimony.
In his official document Archbishop
Farley said:
"The action of the church is but
another striking example of the wise
and prudent policy she has adopted
with regard to the holy sacrament Of
matrimony, ever investing this sacred
union Of man and woman with solem
nifty of law and form, timely and suit
able to conserve the dignity of the
marriage state.
"Christ has placed in the keeping
of the church the seven sacraments
and of the seven matrimony is the
most exposed to suffer from men anc
women perversion of its noble pur
pose through carnal passion, desecra
ton of it's sanctity by marital infidel
ity, and violation of its life binding
union by divorce"
Similar notices were sent out by
Archbishop Quigley of the Chicago
diocese, by Cardinal Gibbons ant
Archbishops Ireland of st. Paul, Glen
non of st. Louis and Ryan of Philadel
phia, which supplemented the pope.
decree with special instructions tina
interpret it's significance for thu
Catholics of the United States.
Verbal Promise Not a Bar.
The new legislation does not i'm
pose upon the people about to- MARI.
an obligation to make formal pre-
nuptial engagements in writing ant
before witnesses as prerequisite TO
marriage. They may be married, a.
| heretofore, after simple verba
promise of marriage given to eacl
other This is a liberal Interpretation
of the clause regarding "sponsalia' o
the papal decree which directs that t
be valid and canonical engagement
should be drawn up in writing, dull
signed by the parties contractin
sponsalia, and attested by prope
witnesses"