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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
TWELVE MEN DIE
 IN CAMBRIA MINE Explosion Supposed to Have
 Been from Dynamite DIED OF sUFFocAnoN
Three Men Escape By Climbing Life Ladders In Main Shaft-Al Vic time Are Foreigners-Offi.
 cials Will Not Talk.

Johnstown, Pa, October 3t.-Twelve men were killed in the Cambria Steel com pany's cosl mine two miles from here to- night, as the result of what is supposed to have been a dynamite explosion. All the dead are foreigners. Three men escaped by a perilous climb on life ladders through poisonous mine gas and falling slate up the walls of the main shaft. At the time of the explosion only 15 work men, all track layers, were in the mine
 The explosion occurred at sundown as the workmen were putting their tools away at the end of their days work.
 It was hours before the rescuers gained perceptible headway. When the final barrier of rocks was passed the rescue party found 12 forms huddled close to- gether, the bodies indicating that the men had died of suffocation.
 Mine officials refused definite informa- ton as to the cause of the disaster. say ing they were awaiting the arrival of state mine examiners tomorrow.
 A majority of those about the mine mouth and the rescue party say the ac- cident was undoubtedly the result of an explosion of dynamite, but mine officials deny that the explosion could have been caused by the explosive, stating all pow der and blasting material was removed from the mine at the close of work Satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01

ence hotel. He comes here fresh from a long series of victories at Indianap- oils, Lowell, Mass; Atlanta and other places. He announces that he has his car geared up to cover distance faster than was ever seen here and will try for records. 8f
 Ben Kerscher. who is amour -ed to race against Oldfield, is due to arrive in Birmingham from Atlanta this morning with his 100-horsepower Darracq car which Is claimed to be the French car in which Wagner drove to victory over the Vanderbilt cup course two years ago. This car set new record for this course and later made everyone sit up and take observations by spinning off mile in 31 seconds at Ormond
 Oldneld took trip out to the Fairview track yesterday and expressed his belief that he would set new speed records for it if the weather conditions remained unchanged. The track Is considered by sportsmen as being one of the fastest tracks in the world and there is every opportunity for the breaking of records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
BARAcA PHlLATHEA.
Joint Meeting for District Will Be Held
 at First Baptist Church.

Tomorrow evening at o'clock there will be at the First Baptist church a joint meeting of all Baraca and Phila- thea classes in the Birmingham district. At present there are about 1200 Baracas and 800 Philatheas in Greater Birming- ham. These young men and women are united in a city union, the purpose of which Is expressed in it's motto: "A chartered Baraca and Philathea class in every Sunday school in the Birmingham district.''
 Following Is the programme to be car ried out at tomorrow. nights meeting:
 Separate business meeting of Baracas and Philatheas.
 Musical selection. quartet First Bap- tist Baraca class.
 Address, Prof George Macon of How ard college.
 Duet Misses Annie Lou Wood and Maud Montague.
 Social session; refreshments served.
 All Baracas and Pilatheas and all friends of the organizations are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
FOOTBALL CLAIMS ONE
 MORE SHINING MARK
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 tackle. which had been used several times previous to the accident. Byrne, stand ing as left tackle for the army, was forced under the rush of Crimson play CTS and on falling must have had his head twisted into a position where the weight of the men piling upon him was greater than the strong fragments of the vertra- brae column at the back could stand They snapped with the pressure and the fatal lesion resulted.
 When it became known that Byrne was suffering from paralysis of the entire body below the line of the jaw bones the cadet corps grasped the similarity be- tween this sad occurrence on the West Point field and the recent injury to Earl Wilson at Annapolis.
 "If Byrne dies 1t will kill football for both West Point and Annapolis was the frequent remark heard on the grounds last night and today. With Byrne dead the feeling prevailed that the existence of football as sport participated in by the governments big schools had been seri- ously jeopardized.
 Byrne was beloved by all at West Point not only for his football ability, but be- cause of his good fellowship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
AeropIane Service Across Channel.

London, October 31.-- Special IA company is being formed to organize an aeroplane service across the Eng fish channel between Calais and Do yer. There will be accommodation on each aeroplane for four passengers. It is estimated that in fine weather the journey would only take about 20 min- utes, so that during the day some thing like 20 journeys could be ac- complished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
FritzI Schen.

The light opera event of the season here will be the appearance at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night of Fritzi Shelf in Charles Dillngham's fine production of "The Prima Donna" Fritzi Scheff and ''The Prima Donna" enjoyed long run at the Knickerbocker theatre, New York city. Henry Blossom and Victor Herbert author and composer of the play, are said to have furnished Miss Scheff with the best vehicle she has yet had as a star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Harvard Returns Home.

Cambridge. Mass, October 31.-The en- tbusiastic crowd of undergraduates. which invariably greets a homecoming victorious Harvard football team was lacking tonight when the members or the football squad came back from the West Point game of yesterday in wnicn Caoeo pSrne of inc army team was killed.
 DeepIv regretted as Is the accident there could be found no indication of any sem timent at Harvard tonight that the Ia tality would have any effect on the play ing of the game at Harvard Neither President A. Lawrence Lowell or Presi- dent Emeritus Eliot expressed an opin- ion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
WEEK 10 BE LIVELY
 ON THE HUSTINGS
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 tor John A. Rogers. Tuskegee, Macon county, D. H. Riddle.
 Boaz, Marshall county, J. A. W. Smith and William Vaughan.
 Woodlawn, Jefferson county, ex-Con- gressman Jesse F. Stalings.
 Scottsvile Marion county, Senator Max Hamburger.
 Hackleberry, Marion county (night), Senator Max Hamburger
 Dadeville, Tallapoosa county. Emmet O'Neal
 Alexander City, Tallapoosa county (nighD, Emmet O'Neal.
 Section, Jackson county, F. Lloyd Tate.
 Langston. Jackson county (night, F. Lloyd Tate.
 Lineville, Clay county, Oscar s. Lewis.
 Friday.
 New Site, Tallapoosa county, D. H. Riddle.
 Bear Creek, Marion county, Senator Max Hamburger. Haleyville, Winston county, (night) Senator Max Hamburger. Chulafinnee, Cleburne county, F. l.. Block. Stevenson, Jackson county, F. Lloyd Tate Bridgeport, Jackson county, (afternoon) F, Lloyd Tate. Lafayette. Chambers county, Oscar S. Lewis. Five Rallies Saturday. Andalusia, Covington county. Congress- man Hugh Dent, Joe J. Willett, Senator Frank s. Moody and l.. F. Greer. Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa county, Col. D. L. Russell, ex-Congressman Jesse F. Stallings. Col. w. w. Quarles and Thom- as l.. Long. Dothan. Houston county, Gen. George P. Harrison, Col. P. C.. Bowman, Col Emmet O'Neal and Reed B. Barnes
 Florence, Lauderdale county, ex-Con- gressman Sydney J. Bowie. Col A. C. Smith and James Weatherly. Roanoke, Randolph county, ex-Con- gressman M. W. Howard, J. A. W. Smith Phares Coleman and Oscar s. Lewis Opp, Covington county (night) Con- gressman Hugh Dent and Senator Frank s. Moody. Georgiana. Butler county, (nighD Joe J. Willett and L. F. Greer. Bessemer, Jefferson county, (night, ex. Congressman Jesse F. Stallings and Thom as l.. Long. Newton, Dale county, (night) Gen George P. Harrison and Col. P. c. Bow man. Hartford, Geneva county. tnight) Col ] Emmet ONeal and Reed B. Barnes. | Sheffield. Colbert county. (night). Johr ] B. Knox and ex-Congressman Sydney i, J. Bowie. Tuscumbia, Colbert county, snight), A l G. Smith and James Weatherly. Lafayette, Chambers county, Senator Robert E. spragins, Judge T. w. Cole 1 man and Oscar s. Lewis 1 Pearces Mill. Marion county, Senator ] Max Hamburger
 Guin, Marion county, (nighD Senator Max Hamburger. 1 Paint Rock. Jackson county, F. Lloyt Tate. Trenton, Jackson county (afternoon) F Lloyd Tate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Gingerbread Man..

'"The Gingerbread Man comes to the Jefferson theatre Wednesday afternoon and night. Seats will go on sale at the box office at g o'clock thls morning. It is a comic opera that needs no introduction to a Birmingham audience, and singers of note will be found in the cast. Such comedians as Ross Snow and William Cameron are in themselves an indorse- ment of quality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Vigorous Cincinnati campalun.

Cincinnati. October 31.-With Gov, ernor Judson Harmon making the clos3 ing appeal for the democratic fusion ticket and embracing in it vigorous denunciation of the local republican organization and with dozens of prom inent orators, including Congressman Nicholas Longworth, winding up the speechmaking for the latter side, the municipal campaign in this city, an exceptionally bitter one, practically closed at midnight tonight Dr. Louis Schwab is the republican candidate for mayor, while John w. Peck, dem- ocrat, is the nominee of the demo- cratic-fusion forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
At the Majestic.

That always popular favorite, Miss Mabel Paige, and her capable company are at the Majestic theatre all thi, week in Adelaide Thurstons great success. Sweet Clover by the author of David Warheld's new play, "A Grand Army Man" There is matinee today, wednes- day and Saturday and performances nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01

Washington, October 31--While any thip>~that may be regarded in the nature of an official expression was lacking. officers in both the army and navy do not incline to the view that football Is like ly to be abolished at the West Point and Annapolis academies as result or the death of Cadet Byrne.
 Acing Secretary of War Oliver declined to have anything to say, beyond express ing regret of the occurrence Of the accl- dent. Secretary of the Navy Meyer was anuallY reticent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Judson's Reuret.

Chicago, October 31.-President Harry Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago expressed great regret at the death of Eugene Byrne of the West Point football team today.
 T do not care to make any extended statement on MT Byrnes death' said President Judson. until I have been able to inform myself concerning all the de- tails. The army football players are un- der the disadvantage of having only about one hour a day to devote to their gridiron work because of the numerous other calls on their time. At Chicago, Coach Stagg has his men out several hours day, and we have never had any fatal accidents, and only few of a serious nature"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01

Today will be the last chance for anna teurs to enter the events at the auto mobile meet tomorrow afternoon. Two hundred dollars have been offered as prizes by the Business Mems league, which is handling the affair, and the races will be run under the auspices of the Birmingham Motor club, being sane tioned by the American Automobile asso- ciation.
 President Dr James F. Dedman of the motor club has named the officers for the meet, as announced yesterday En- trants who have not yet given notice of their intention to race should com municate with Secretary G. T. Brazelton. telephone SS9 secretary of the motor club; Steve Smith or Dr. Dedman imme- diately The events will be attractive and some rich sport is expected.
 Barney Oldf1eld arrived in Birmingham yesterday and is registered at the Flor
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Campaign Close. In Boston.

Boston. October 31.-The political campaign in Massachusetts was prac- tically closed last night with big rallies in Boston by both sides. Republican, managers claim the state by 30,000| to 50,000. The democratic leaders were| disinclined to make estimates but onel or two expressed the belief that MT. Vahey would win by 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Injured In Football Game.

Philadelphia, October 31.-As a re- suit of injuries received in football game here this afternoon, Michael Burks, "A years old, is in critical condition. Burke was fullback on one of two scrub teams of the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Y. M. c. A. and suf- fered fracture of the skull in scrimmage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
"StronuheaU."

One of the scenes In "Strongheart, to be played here on Saturday matinee and night at the Jefferson, which never fails to capture the applause of the public, shows the training quarters of the Colum- bia college football eleven during the in- termission between the first and second halves of the seasons big game. The scene forms an important item in the de- velopment of the story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Is Unfortunate.

Charlottesville Va, October Sl.-'fhe news of Cadet Byrne's death following s,, closely upon the serious injury of Midshipman Wilson, comes as great shock to all those interested in football at the University of Virginia, and arouses genuine sympathy" said a member or the academic faculty Of the university tonight. M
 These fatal accidents should not stir hysterical denunciation of football, but should lead to continued effort on the part of the rules committee to minimum the inevitable risk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
English Pilgrims vIctors.

St.. Louis, October 31.-The Pilgrims of England defeated an all-western team here yesterday to in soccer football game for the Sir Ernest Coch- rane cup valued at $150O. Hector East wood of the English team suffered severe injury to his left eye and may lost the sight of that member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Sanders Not Guilty.

Beaufort. N. O., October 31.-After five hours deliberation the. jury in the case of s. J. Sanders, who was tried here on the charge of having assassinated Y. E. Newberry, mayor of Newport. S. O., laEt night returned a verdict of not guilty.
 Vulcan signs. Cleanest best sign shop in city. Twenty-flfth street and Second avenue. Hermitage. of course. 1o-2o-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
No Change at Vale.

New Haven. Conn, october a.-It is stated with authority that the death Of Cadet Byrne will bring no change Tn football as played at Yale. It is held that the death of Cadet Byrne IS one of those unfortunate accidents when are likely to occur and do occur not only in football, but in every branch or com netitive sport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Mir. Hanford's Engagement.

Charles B. Hanford comes to the Jef- ferson theatre Friday, presenting ''The Tanning of the Shrew," at the matinee and the play at night will be 'The Amer ican Lord," which is the combined work of George H. Broadhurst and Charles T. Dasey, two men whose individual efforts as playwrights have been productive of such good results that one is inclined to expect something out of the ordinary from them in collaboration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
At the Riiou.

David Higgins, who created such fav erable impression in Birmingham in His Last Dollar will be at the Bijou the atre all this week in a new play of love, politics and horse racing, called Captain Clay of Missouri" written by himself. There will be matinee Tuesday Thurs day and Saturday and performances nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
R;o Fire in PhiladeIphia.

Philadelphia, october 31.-F'ire today practically destroyed the Peoples Theatre building at Kensington avenue and Cum berland streets, occupied by five retail stores, the Textile National bank and other concerns. Loss. s2500O0. Three fire men were seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Mack,s Name Is Forqed.

Buffalo, October 31-Chairman Nor man E. Mack, of the democratic na- tional committee, declared here today that his name forged on letter of introduction is being used to collect large sums of money from prominent democrats of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Eiv. kilIed bv Enolne ExpIosion.

Ellxins, w. Va, October '31.-Five men. of a train crew of six were killed by the explosion of a freight engine on the coal and coke railroad at Yankee Dam, w. Va, about 45 miles from this city, this afternoon. The cause of the explosion is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01

that l like to think are ineulcated, not only at West Point and at Annapolis, but in all the academic institutions of which this Tulane Is one of the best examples. And I am glad in the presence of his neighbors-the neighbors of his father and of his mother as commander-in-chief of the navy, tp pay this tribute to his mem ory'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Notice.
Dadeville, Ala, Octoh

Dadeville, Ala, October 30, 1909.
 All persons are warned not to trade or negotiate for promissory note signed by myself and made payable to my own order and endorsed in blank, for $25OO. dated October 27, 1909. and due 12 months after date with per cent interest Said note was turned over by me to Jack OConner, and will refuse to pay the note on the grounds of lack of consider ation. w. S. HEREIN. ao-2l-at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Dickinson Reorets Accident.

New Orleans, October 31.-Secretary of War Dickinson expressed his deep re- gret here tonight at the death of Cadet A. Eugene Byrne at West Point today, but declined to make statement con- cerning any possible effect the cadets death might have on football at the Mili- tary academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
May Continue Snort.

Annapolis, Md, October H.-When in formed of the death of Cadet Byrne at West Point today, Capt. John M. Bowyer, superintendent of the Naval academy, said:
 "So far my opinion as to football is un- altered. I have not arrived at a con- cusion adverse to It's continuance at the Naval academy"
 While Captain Bowyer intimated that a positive verdict for or against football so soon would be in the nature of snap Judgment, the opinion prevails that, not withstanding the sorrow in both army and naval circles over the striking down of A star player on each team, the sport will go on and the football teams of the two academies will meet in their annual con- test at Franklin field on November y7
 With the death of Quarterback Wilson Of the navy team constantly expected. the action which would follow it has been practically settled adversely to the abolition of the game.
 Wires Sympathy.
 Superintendent Bowyer today wired the sympathy of the officers and the Naval academy to Colonel Scott at West Point.
 The condition of Mdshipman Wilson. whose Injuries are so similar to those that resulted in the death of young Byrne, is about the same tonight as it has been for two weeks, with the exception of the sinking spells. from which he rallied each time.
 Wilson's Injuries, consisting of a frac- ture of the fifth cervical vertrabra and complete paralysis from the neck down due to pressure on the spinal cord wore received in the game with Villa Nova two weeks ago yesterday. He dived through two Villa Nova players who were assist ing Halfback Kelly in long end run. and with hard flying tackle stopped the play. He was picked up unconscious and taken to the Naval hospital, where he has been ever since. He regained con- sciousness, and ever since has been cheer ful, taking an active interest in the foot ball team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01

The management of the Elm
 pire building cordially invites you to inspect the Empire while attending the opening of Mir. J. R. Browns beautiful Empire cafe Monday evening. Jemison R. E. 6 Ins. Co.,. AQts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Michael Burke Dies.

Philadelphia, October 31. - Michael Burke. N years. of age. of Shenandoah. Pa, died here today from injuries re- ceived in a football game yesterday
 Burke. who was a member of the junior class of the Medico- Chirugical college, received blow on the head in attemnt-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Fatally Injured.

Kokomo, Ind, October 3l.-In foot ball game between teams representing Kokomo and Noblesvie today Ogle Sea graves of this city was probably fatal ly injured. He was kicked at the back of the head and suffered a concussion of the brain. His physicians said tonight that his skull probably was fractured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
At the Casino.

From the Kansas City Journal
 "She says she'd rather waltz than eat"
 ''Well. she'll find plenty of men who would rather sign dance programme than dinner check.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
Collar Bone Broken.

Omaha, October 3l.-Coe Cody, a student of Creighton college, had his collar bone broken during scrimmage in game here today. His condition is serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
TOMORROW IS BIG
 POLITICAL DAY
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nomination. lately entered actively into the campaign for his election. Taggart has vigorously denied that the brewers are using their influence for a demo- cratic victory in order to gain strength for the statewide prohibition battle at the next session of the legislature.
 Nebraska Issues.
 No important issues are at stake in the election in Nebraska The only state officers to be elected are three justices of the supreme court, two university gents for the full term, and one to fill a vacancy. The nominees for supreme court judges are John B. Barnes, Jacob Fawcett and Samuel H. Sedgwick, fusion democratic and popuiisD; James R. Dean, Benjamin F. Goode and John A. Sullivan, republican,
 California.
 With the continuance of the bribery and graft prosecutions begun four years ago the underlying basis, the voters of San Francisco will go to the polls for the first municipal election held since the new direct primaries law was enacted. Interest in the election hinges largely upon the district attorneyship, although the same issue is to some extent injected into the three cornered mayoralty fight.
 There are two nominees for district attorney Francis J. Heney, chosen by the democrats in direct primary, and Charles Fickert, republican and union labor nominee.
 The mayoraIty fight is between William Crocker republican; P. H. Mccarthy, union labor. and Dr. T. B. Leland, dem ocrat, the present coroner.
 The campaign has been a whirlwind affair from the start. Charges of cor poration domination and bad faith have been hurled right and left, hot personal ities have been exchanged between can- aida tes, and the usual division of public sentiment on strictly party lines is mo- ticeable by it's absence. The so-called graft prosecution advocates have been divided in their support some of the pa- pers picking Crocker and Heney for their ticket, and others Leland and Heney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-01
The Defenders Of
 the Constitution
Department of Publicity.

four in all and a fifth is probable. Since their mandate has been so flag rantly violated it would be dangerous to put the asked-fo powers of the pro posed amendment into the hands of Conner Lawrence and Weakley