The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-03
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wine of the grapes and suppernongs that
grew in his garden. MY wife is one
of the best women under the bright sun
of heaven. Compared to Brooks Law
renee she is saint, and when Brooks IS
calling to Lazarus in the bosom of Christ,
this woman, of whom he would make
criminal, will have long been in para
disc and eternal happiness
Mr.. Greer declared that while in the
prohibition election, but two votes In
Choccolocco Valley were cast for the
regulated saloon, but five will be cast for
the proposed amendment to the constitu-
ton.
Long Makes Witty Speech.
Tom L. Long of Jasper made a witty
speech that was continued for about two
hours He often tried to stop, but the
, people would not let him leave the stand.
He fired shot after shot into the ranks
of the Conner Weakley-Lawrence political
outfit, and at each crack of his whip the
people cried aloud in glee. Mr.. Long
read a statement secured from the audi
tors office. showing the amount of
money that had been paid Mr.. Weakley.
In case Weakley is elected governor"
he said, 1.-The people, in case the judge
continues as extravagant as he has been
will be taxed to the very earth to keep
the old machine rolling"
He predicted that within a short time
there will be another extraordinary SEES
sion called for the purpose of cutting
down appropriations and borrowing
money. He paid attention to every man
connected with the administration and
handled them all without gloves. His
assault on the proposed amendment was
keen and to the crowd relishable.
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DR.. W. T. Masterson and others made
addresses.
Letter from Dr. Wyman.
Judge John H. Miller read the following
letter from DIR. William S. Wyman, the
venerable scholar of Tuscaloosa, who,
though scheduled to make speech
against the amendment was unable to
be present:
Tuscaloosa, October /.
Judge John H. Miller, Birmingham, Ala.
Dear Sir: I am exceedingly sorry that
on account of the illness of my wife
shall not be able to attend the mass
meeting in Birmingham tomorrow.
1 have been setting my heart on being
there and adding by presence and voice
my influence (what little 1 have), In
stemming the tide of fanatical fury which
is now flooding the state.
nave Dtcn lOT ulOTo IMAM 1U years n
consistent prohibitionist But I cannot
abide the Kangaroo" amendment to the
constitution. I call 1t the kangaroo"
amendment because in my judgment, it's
strength is in It's hind legs-namely, IN
the treacherous second section which
seeks in an underhand manner to evade
certain clauses of the constitution which
are now bulwark of protection to the
homes and firesides of our people against
invasion by hired and ruthless con-
stabulary.
God speed the patriots who are up in
arms against the kangaroo amendment.
I am very truly your friend and ally
In the righteousness cause of civil lib
erty. w. S. WYMAN
Sum Up the Situation.
The orators summed up the situation
along with the platform adopted at the
Montgomery convention.
eve are not making a fight against
prohibition" they said. I'VE have pro-
hibition, and it Is a good thing
MANY of us voted for prohibition. We
keenly resent the charge of the opposi-
ton that we are fighting for the re-
storation of the salooh
THE issue Is plainly for and against
the amendment. We contend that the
amendment is unnecessary and that its
effect will, it is possible. bring on a reign
of terror in Alabama