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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
THREE PERSONS KILLED IN
 FEARFUL AUTOMOBILE CRASH

Cuthbert. Ga, November 21.-Three per sons are dead and two probably fatally injured as a result of an automobile ac- cident here late tonight.
 The dead:
 Curtis Williams of Fort Gaines, Ga.
 James Shepard of Edison. Ga.
 Horace Shepard of Edison, Ga.
 The injured
 Miss Helene Mattox, aged 20. Coleman, Ga.
 Miss Mary Mattox, aged Is, of Cole man. Ga.
 The accident occurred two miles west of this place as the party vas returning from Cuthbert to Coleman.
 With the purpose of being married. James Shepard and Miss Helene Mattox, accompanied by Horace Shepard, a brother of the prospective groom. and Miss Mary Mattox, sister of the bride to be, secured an automobile from Herst's garage at Fort Gaines late this afternoon and were quickly driven to Cuthbert by Curtis Williams. Upon reaching this place all the ministers in the town re- fused to marry the couple on account of their youth, neither of them having yet passed their twentieth birthday. After being unable to secure the services of g minister the party hastily left town. Speeding along at rate of thirty miles l an hour, and while attempting to light a cigarette, Chauffeur Williams lost con 1 trol of his machine crossing a thirty-foot bridge over the Central railway and the party was dashed to the railroad tracks below, the machine falling upon Shepard and Williams.
 Williams neck was broken and deatf resulted instantly. The two Shepards were frightfully injured and death re- suited in a few moments. Miss Helene Mattox was severely bruised and her fact and arms were badly lacerated. She alsC received internal injuries. Miss Mary Mattox was terribly injured. The womer were removed to a neighboring farm | house. The bodies of the three men were 1 brought here on hand car. Williams | was 23 years of age and married | A negro witnessed the accident and | rushed here to tell the story.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
|NILLtII SPEAKER
 AT HIPPODROME Bays Lawrence Put Ring In
 Corners Nose pHEERED BY GREAT CROWD Bays Amenders Ask People to Trust Legislature With Homes and Then Say Next Legislature May
 Be Bought.
pHEERED BY GREAT CROWD

Joseph J. Willett of Anniston spoke
 hoon at the Hippodrome.
 Every seat was occupied downstairs and
 upstairs, and on the stage 100 sat In
 he areaway to either side of the theatre
 people stood. It was a great audience,
 DO per cent of which was made up of
 men.
 MT. willett was introduced by Congress
 man Sydney J. Bowie. and immediately
 Afterwards the speaker was in the midst
 bf his argument. He spoke for two
 hours and in that time received the un-
 divided attention of the people. There
 was generous applause throughout, and at times demonstrations were made. But the manner in which the vast throng ls- tened without movement of the feet, hands or head, was what impressed those ] who observed.
 | MT. Wfllett is considered an excellent ktory teller and he illustrated numerous points with anecdote which bristled with
 way in which by clever story he re- hieved the strain which argument had paused proved most effective.
 Tell of Montgomery cabaI. l The speaker discussed the proposed amendment to the constitution. He told | of the secret Montgomery cabal in which |kt was matched, and where it was de- 'termined to run Governor Conner for the Senate and Judge Weakley for governor. He explained what the amendment is and | what it means, declaring the first sec H tion added nothing to the already strong prohibition laws which are in existence and which will remain in existence for years and years. He declared the second section to contain a danger to the home, Ia danger which was premeditated and (which was not denied until the people showed that they were keenly antagonis- |tic
 | He discussed the Fuller bill and the Carmichael bill because, as he stated, the amendment depends on these meas lures for it's enforcement and its effective |ness. He pointed out the drastic fea- lures of the bills, declared that trial by I1ury Wds iHlpdlIeu' tndI ho ohe was sdlo within the sacredness of his home, showed lthat discretion was taken from the juries and the solicitors, showed that the |scoundrel can perjure himself to the dis tress of the weak and escape punishment. and declared that wine cannot be manu- factured at home for home consumption. He spoke of the unfairness in submit- ting proposition as important as the amendment when only one-third of the white men of the state can express them selves at the polls, and charged, in this connection, a deeply dyed political trick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Killed by Accidental Shot.

Franklin. Pa, November 21.-"Acci- dental slipped and - -" was the contents of a note found tonight In 8 dense thicket beside the body of l. B. Borland, aged 56 years, former county treasurer and a prominent politician, who has been missing from home since Friday. A wound In the left leg caused Borland to bleed to death, according to the coroner The accident was the re- suit of hunting trip. It was evident that Borland, began to write the note but fell exhausted before he could fin iSh If.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
persnnal and General.

Miss Minnie Wells will leave Monday for M.ontevallo, where she will attend the wedding of Miss Maude Allen and Dr. John c. Wall, which will take place Wednesday afternoon.
 James Bonner and Robert K Martin have returned from hunt near the War ror river.
 J. H. Eubank and family have moved on Avenue and Twenty-second street.
 St Margaret,s Guild of St. Johns Epis- copal church will meet Wednesday aft ernoon with Mrs. J. J. Nichols, Pratt City. The choir will rehearse Wednes- day evening at the residence of Mrs Thomas, Avenue H and Eighteenth street, and full attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Rin Billiard Tournament.

New York, November 2t.-George B. Sutton and Calvin DeMarest, both of Chi cago, will open play in the 1s.2 balk bill Hard tournament for the worlds cham pionship at Madison Square Garden to- morrow evening. The only foreigner en- tered in the contest is Firmin Cassignol, champion of France. The veteran. George Slosson of New York, Albert Cut Ter of Boston and Henry Cline of Phila- delphia are the other contestants. Games will be of 300 points each Slosson Is fla
 vorite among local followers of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
PASTE DIAMONDS.
Hamd's Jewels Do Not Stand Expert
 Inspection.

Paris, November 21.--Abdul Hamid' 5 jewels, which were alleged to be worth millions of dollars, have been appraised by an expert in Paris, where they had been pawned The result is surprising
 Sixty thousand dollars. and no more, is the value the French appraiser places upon the Sultan's trinkets, which are found to consist largely of paste imta- tions.
 Clever commercials had been substituted for the real diamonds in most of the pieces, which included croOhs, neck lases, a gold snuffbox presented by the Kaiser, splendid ornaments in briliants from the Czar, a diadem, four pairs of opera glasses. 15 whistles studded with precious stones, and about 15O scarf pins, ranging in value from p cents to s2.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
No Trace of Mlssinn Girl.

Waltham, Mass, November 21.-No trace has been found of Hattie Le Blanc, the 1S-year-old girl for whom the police have been searching since the death by shooting last night of Clarence F. Glover, president of the Waltham Laundry company. Just be- fore his death Glover accused the girl of shooting him The Charles river was dragged today by the police in the belief that the girl may have commit ted suicide. Miss Leblanc had been employed in the Glover family as a do- nestle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Arrives Safely in Madeira.

Paris, November 21.-A dispatch from Funchal, Madeira, says that Eugene Hig- gins and his friends arrived there safely His yacht Varuna, which went ashore on the northwest coast, cannot yet be ap- preached, as the seas are high and break ing over her. The captain says the yacht was out of her course, for some reason unknown, and he maintains that there was strong and unusual current which carried the vessel Into the shoals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Brownsville Inquiry to Beqin.

Brownsville, Tex, November 21.-Capt. c. R. Rowland of the Twenty-fourth in fantry, recorder of the court of inquiry. Is here preparing for the latest investi- gation into the shooting up' of August 13, 1906. which Is expected to begin some time this week. The other members of the court are scheduled to leave Wash ington Monday, coming direct to Browns yilia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
w;nobe,l Has Not ResIoned.

Chicago, November N.-'I have not re- signed the presidency of the Rock Island and have no present purpose of doing so.'' said B. L. Winchell, president of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail- road, upon his return from New York to- day Beyond this you will have to ex- cuse me from discussing the affairs of the company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
parents Want pamaaes,

Harrisburg, Pa., November 21.-Th5 parents of LeRoy Cannon, confirmation of whose execution in Nicaragua was received today, have decided to ask the government to open negotiations for indemnity from the zelayan govern ment. The state department VIII also be asked to have the mans body brought homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
coroners Verdict Is Murder.

Wapagoneta, O., November 21.-Cor- oner F. Chunter today rendered yer dict declaring his belief that the gun shot wound which ended the life of Miss Nellie Harris at the home of Mrs. Lillian Mcfarland here October 23 was not selfinflicted. He recommended that the case be investigated by the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
shipbuiIdina Deal.

Berlin, November 21.-(special)-Ac- cording to information received from an authoritative source in Emden, syndi- cate of American capitalists has been formed to take over the Nordsewerke, Binder Werft und Dock A. G., large shipbuildng company on the North sea. The works, which are splendidly equipped have not been successful principally ow- ing to the depression in the shipbuilding trade throughout Europe. The present share holders are consequently at the end of their tether and the American syndi- cate. with whom Director Schulz of the company is negotiating, have driven a fair bargain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
HOPE TURNS TO DESPAIR
 OVER BURIED MINERS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

 investigation have called a meeting for tomorrow. Duncan Mcdonald, the Illi- nois president of the United Mine Work ers' union, and the latters attorney, Sey- mour Stedman, left here tonight, but are expected back in the morning. Letters to Relatives. Letters written in their underground prison by the 20 miners rescued alive yes terday came to light in various quarters today The, two Pigati brothers, Joe and Salvatore, wrote several short letters. but all of the same tenor, save that in one a desire was expressed that their funeral be embellished with brass band. One of the most touching was written by John Lorimer to his wife, Sadie. Lorimer is a young Scotchman from Ayreshre, which country he left 10 years ago. He is an experienced miner, and like his wife, a constant attendant at church.
 "He just laughs and says he will go back to the mine when he is we'll all though I'd be willing, after what has hap pened, to support him myself if he would only get safer work" said Mrs. Lorimer before producing the letter. As was the case at the house of each of the score of men rescued alive yester- day, Lorimer received in his bedroom
 
 others who wished to congratulate him on his escape. Lorimers letter, written in the face of death, as were the others, follows
 Lorimer's Letter. Dear Wife-I am still living, although it is now o'clock Sunday morning and there is little hope as the black damp is getting the best of us There are 21 of us altogether here. Dear wife. do not grieve. We will meet again. God bless you. Believe in Him. He will take care of you, he will take care of you. guess we will meet in better land. When you get over this, let them know at home (Scotland) That is all, dear. God bless you. YOUR LOVING HUSBAND" One of the Pigati letters signed by the two brothers concludes with this wish;
 we desire band at our funeral and we wish to be buried one by the side of the other.''
 Another portion of the letter refers to "our miserable tomb, where five of sus still live, although without knowing whether we shall ever emerge alive.
 All of the farewell letters written were on pages torn from the time books car ried by Walter Waite. Waite had the only pencil in the group, and 1t was passed from hand to hand.
 One instance of the self sacrifice of the more Sturuy prlSoHers WAS relateu Dy Lorimer
 "Walczinski-I think that was his name was 60 years old an dthe weakest among us," said Lorimer.
 Suffering From Thirst.
 ''OurN greatest suffering came from thirst, for only thimblefuls could be got from the seepage. Walczinsk grew so exhausted that he could not stoop over. but had to lie on his face to drink. We made holes in the ground with our fingers and then waited for the slow seepage of the water into them It kept us busy but we always were feverish with thirst. I tell you that when a little water filled into hole there wasn't a man but craved it. But the stronger men frequently passed their turns to let the old men drink"
 Squads relieving each other at frequent intervals are working frantically to move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Serious Auto Accident.

Akron, O.. November 2i.-An automobile containing James J. Jeffries, the pugilist Fred Works, a local automobile racer, Frank Gotch. and other sporting men. struck Mrs. Lithia Rotzel late tonight, breaking her wrists and ankles. Physl- clans said the woman would be per manently crippled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Lumberman Is Murdered.

Bennettsville, s. C.. November H.-C. B. Connor, a lumberman, was murdered at Madeleine, this county, yesterday morning by three negroes, Tom Earring ton. Will Harrington and Ed Davis, all of North Carolina. The negroes escaped. Conner. it seems, suspected Davis of stealing a pistol When he went to inves- tigate, he was set upon by the three me- groes, who knocked him down and then fired two shots into his head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
ACCOMMODATING WIFE.
Helps Husband to Commit Suicide Sue-
 cessfuIIy.

Paris, November H.-(Special.)-A wo- man who assisted at her husbands sui eide is probably unique. She is Madame Marquet of Venice Gsere) and 1t is re- ported that when her husband hanged himself and did not die at once. she clung to his feet and hung on until strangulation was achieved.
 Marquet. who was middle aged, while his wife was quite young. had told his wife that he intended to commit suicide, and she apparently welcomed the sugges- tion for reasons of her own.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Kills His Son-in.Law.

Rogers, Ark. November 21.-Cal Cox killed his son-in-law. Will Davis, near here today, following a dispute over financial matters. It is alleged that Cox went to Davis home following the dis pute, and after breaking down a door emptied the contents of shotgun into the breast of Davis. killing him in stantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
At the Majestic.

Nine scenes with four climaxes will make ''The Road to Ruin a notable melodramatic event of the Majestic sea son. There Is a gradual death in the quicksand that is said to be one of the most startlingly real stage pictures ever produced. There will be the regular mat
 nees Monday, Wednesday and Saturday a special Thanksgiving matinee Thursday and sthe regular performances. The play is by the Mabel Paige Stock company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
bank President Improvina

Louisville. Ky, November 21.-Great improvement was noted today in the con diton of James K. Woodward, presi- dent of the Merchants National bank of New Albany, Ind, who was shot by the boy bandit, Thomas Hoal, and who last night was reported to be at the point of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
HOWARD CHEERED BY ENSLEY CROWD Gives Reasons for Opposition to
 Amendment GoRMAN ALSO SPEAKS Special Thanksgiving Services to Be Held at the Ensley Churches.
 Personal and General
 News of Interest.
9oRMAN ALSO SPEAKS

Ensley, November 21.-(Special.)- )-The meeting held this afternoon at the Ems ley Opera House at which M. w. How ardN of Fort Payne and Maj. w. P German of Birmingham spoke against the constitutional amendment, was one of the best attended and most enthusiastic meet ings held in Ensley since the present campaign commenced. The house was packed, many standing Tn the rear and aisles. and was a great gathering Of the representative citizens of Ensley and Wylam. Quite number of ladies prom inent socially were present. Dr. E. T. Fields, chairman of the campaign com mttee of Beat 45. presided.
 On the stage were citizens prominent in every walk of life, including the dis. tinguished speakers. Dr. Fields made a few appropriate remarks and introduced the speakers.
 Colonel Howard received quite an ova- tion which he acknowledged gracefully. In his opening remarks he stated his reasons for opposing the amendment His arguments were foreeful and to the point, without abuse or villifcation, ex- posing the fallacies of the amendment argument and with logical reasoning, he eloquently presented his side of the case. He made deep impression on his hear CTS and was interrupted by frequent ap- plause.
 He was followed by Major German, who made a strong speech against the pro posed measure and urged its defeat. The meeting was a great success and at the conclusion both speakers were warmly congratulated for their splendid efforts Dr. Fields expressed himself as being well pleased with the meeting from every standpoint and predicted that Ensley would vote a substantial majority against the amendment Next Sunday the clos ing speech of the campaign will be made Sydney J Bowie will be the speaker. The meeting will be held in the opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Japanese Ministerial Chances.

Tokio. November. AK. Nabeshima, director of the foreign department of Co., rean residency. has been appointed min ister to Belgium. S. Akid Zuhi, the pres- ent minister to. Belgium, has been ap- pointed ambassador to Austria. to suc- ceed M. Uchida, the new ambassador to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
ownershlp of Embassies.

New York, November 21.-FredericlS Townsend Martin of the executive com mittee of the American Embassy asso- citation, in company with E. Clarence Jones, president of the association, and others, will leave New York tomorrow for Chicago on campaign in furtherance of government ownership of all it's foreign embassies. The trip, which will last two weeks, will take in, besides Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Rio Crowd Hears Washlnoton.

Nashville, November 21.-Booker r ence at the Ryman auditorium here to- night. The auditorium will seat 4500 people, and after it was filled hundreds were turned away. Many white people were in the audience and the speakers words were received with marked ap- proval by his hearers. Mayor Howze occupied seat on the platform and made 6 brief talk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Killed In General Fiqht.

Lexington. Ky November 21.-At a Thanksgiving entertainment at Moreland, Ky. last night a general fight occurred in which John A. Sans was shot and killed and John Mccormick badly wound- ed. Several women and children wero shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
At the Rijou.

There are no greater melodramatic scenes on the stage than the three that form the climaxes of "The Eye Witness at the Bijou this week. They are the auto jumping the Jack-knife bridge, the drowning scene, and the cyclone. There win be the regular performances every night and special Thanksgiving mati- nee Thursday in addition to the regular matinees Tuesday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
"The LIon and the Mouse.p

It is not often that theatregoers of Birmingham have so great a treat as will be given them at the Jefferson thea tre Saturday matinee and night, when what is considered one of the greatest American plays, "The Lion and the Mousse will be presented. Charles Klein is the author and the play has recorded
 a success that will bring lasting fame to its creator though he never writes anything else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Found Guilty of Embezzlement.

Paducah, Ky, Novem' CT ALA jury last night found Hiram Smedley guilty of embezzling state funds, while county clerk and fixed his punishment at six years in the penitentiary. Judge William M. Read did not receive the verdict until this morning. The total sum involved in the speculation was about S16,000