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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

to deal with the unfortunate, the cripple and weak through drastic system of laws making so many things arbitrary crimes. He argued that 1t is best to let a man stand on the strength of his own character and to leave the erring youth of the country to the control of the father and the prayers of the mother, rather than to commit him to the fee-grabbing constable, who for B per day and 10 cent mileage would railroad the erring son to the prison, to the courts. to the penitentiary, to degradation and to shame.
 Christianity, he said is based upon per suasion and not upon coercion. Christ's message was one of appeal and not of force. So with men, civilization must have it's uplift by the power of educa- tion and influence and not through the agency of the penitentiary and the lash.
 It was a stirring appeal to his hearers not to yield to the fanaticisms and dem agogery now seeking to submerge the just and thoughtful government of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

Boyd opened in an address of one hour and was followed by Manning. who spoke for one hour and a half.
 Seldom has such political demonstra- tion been seen in any county in this state in rural county seat as was the case when Manning proceeded in reply to the first hours talk of Dr. Boyd. At the close of his speech he was greeted by pro ionged and continued cheering, and the audience, with the exception of half dozen ladies and eight or 10 men. left the hall when Manning closed.
 It was remarked by many leading citi- zens that Manning's speech was one of the greatest political orations ever heard in St. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Mainritv of 800 In Walker.

Jasper, November T.-(speciall-Mor than 400 names were added to the poi' list of Walker county by the registrars yesterday and today. This gives the county about 3500 qualified voters.
 It is thought nearly the entire vote will he cast Monday and the anti-amendment committee is claiming a majority of from 600 to 1000
 The amenders claim the county by ahout 15o. Of the newly registered, the watchers for the anti-amendment party claim two-thirds
 It may be put down as an assured Tact that Walker will give majority ex- eeeding 5oO against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Riddle In Dothan.

Dothan, November 27.-(Special.)-rh greatest gathering in this county since the opening of the current campaign as sembled to hear D. Henry Riddle discuss the amendment. MT. Riddle made splen- did nidress, and he was Hheered repeat edly. It Is estimated that the crowd which heard him was made up of not less than 1000 people.
 Col Bird G. Farmer, leader of the de- lenders. predicts that Houston will give a majority against the amendment rang ing from 600 to 1000. As to the outcome of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Three Seekers at Florence.

Florence, November 27.- Especial. )-The citizens of Lauderdale county were high ly entertained and instru cted by three of the most distinguished speakers in the state in opposition 70 the proposed consti- tusional amendment today.
 Max Hamburger Of Mobile, after being introduced by Mayor Walker, made one of the mosr forcefui speeches az linst the amendment that was ever heard in Laud- erialc county
 Judge Jules F. Ahprd, who followed him mace a speech witch was character istic of all the spe sl1ers wllo. after have dissected and tho gEht of rhe vari- ous iniquitous measures which are pro- Vided for under the Fuller bill. made a most Uasterly argument against its in- corporation into the Mutton of the state.
 Capt. F.. ". Booker of J1fferson made an appeal to the people and most especial Iy 10 the old Confederate soldiers which fl is believed they will remember and on Novembe- g cast their votes solidly against this measure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
ElnLrt NarrowlN Averted.

Ozark. November 29-tSpecial.)-R A. King .Jr. tiled the Rev. Bob Jones to task today rter his speech for remark alleged to have been made and trouble was narrowly averted by bystanders.
 King elaine T Jones remarked in his speech that ai1 good women were with them. King ateosted Jones on the stair steps of the COL uthouse and told him the statement was an "infernal lie.' For | short time it .seemed serious trouble would ensue. as large crowd was present.
 Much partisanship was displayed, knives being drawn. but prompt action of Sheriff Andrews and otheV cool heads quieted the matter.
 The Rev. Jones a Iterwards stated that King misunderstood his remark and left the following written statement quoting what he claimed he said: We have the good won1en in Alabama on our side You say you know good women against us. There are women in Alabama who agree with their husbands because they want peace at home, but dfep down in the hearts of good women they hope we will win. They are naturally prohibition'sts '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Lively Day at Florence.

Florence, November N.-(Special.)-- State Senator Max Hamburger of Mobile spoke this morning at the courthouse against the amendment. MT. Hamburger s audience was large and enthusiastic. the rear of the house being filled with ne groes.
 Mir. Hamburger made vigorous attack on a number of smendists.
 This afternoon Judge Jules E. Afford of Mobile, F. W. Booker of Birmingham, Tom Long of Jasper and Emmet O'Neal spoke against the amendment. Meanwhile the amendists were equally as active
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Activities In Ribb County.

Centrevile. November 27-(SpeciaL)- The final rally of those who are op posed to the proposed constitutional amendment was held at the courthouse today, and was in every way great sue cess The speakers for the occasion were Col W. W. Quarles of Selma and N. W Lavender of this place. The court room was filled to it's utmost capacity and many were standing on the outside un- able to get into the courtroom. About 9 ladies were present. The speakers were accorded the closest attention and the applause was frequent and enthusias- tic.
 MT. Lavender was the first speaker, and at the close of his speech Colonel Quarles, who was for a number of years the so- licItor of this circuit and greatly beloved by the people of Bibb county, was intro duced as d man who had ever stood by the masses of the people of Alabama. lie was accorded a genuine ovation. His speech. which lasted about two and half hours, was a masterly effort, and re- eeived the closest possible attention from the vast audience. He laid bare the many infi maties of the proposed amendment and appealed to the voters of Bibb county to stand for liberty and the homes. After the conclusion of his speech scores of those who had heard his great speech crowded about him and shook his hand and congratulated him upon the stand that he was taking for home and free- dom At the conclusion of the speech . vote was taken and every man in the audience arose In opposition except one.
 w. w. Lavender of this place addressed an audience of over 300 voters and sew eral ladies at Blocton last night in oppo- sition to the proposed amendment and received the most enthusiastic applause. MT Lavender also addressed a good crowd of voters at Lewis sohoolhouse in the western part of Bibb county on 1 yesterday afternoon.
 l The county registrars are overwhelmed | by young men who are seeking to be reg l istered in order to vote in the election
 Monday. It is estimated that about 25O of | them will be registered in Bibb county be- | fore the books are closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Judge Acuff at Carson.

Carson, November 2Z-(Special )--Judgs J. D. Acuff of Jasper spoke to an enthu- siastic audience in opposition to the pros posed amendment here today. The speech here this morning is the last of a series of speeches delivered by the judge in this. Washington, county he having spoken to large crowds at Koenton. Berney st. Stephens and Carson. At Koenton and St. Stephens the judge met Senator Nor man Gunn in joint debate. At both piaces Judge Acuff got decidedly the best of the argument. and notwithstanding the fact that Senator Gum was speaking to the people of his own district. the amend ment forces were so badly routed by Judge Acuff's argument that the senator failed to arouse any enthusiasm and to rally the retreating forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
outspoken Against Measure.

Pell City. November N.-tSpecisl) J. Circuit court has been grinding away steadily with little doing of importance. Grand and petit jurymen from every beat in the county are hero and . grcat majority of them are outspoken against the amendment. Chairman Gardner Green has put up a strong fight against what looked like hopeless odds two months ago He is now confident that his high est estimates of the anti majority will be too low. Sheriff Crow went on record last night with the prediction that the anti majority would run above 25Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
smtth Heard at LaFayette.

Lafayette, November N.-(Specia1.)- John V. Smith, according to appointment. spoke at the courthouse here yesterday against the amendment. Tom l.. Long was also expected but did not arrive From co to 7B mon. most of whom were qualified voters, heard MT. Smith through out his speech. He went from here to Lanette. where he spoke last night
 J. Thomas Heflin made three speeches in Chambers county yesterday for the amendment. his hearers aggregating about 800 people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Frosty Niqht at PeII cIty.

Pell City. November H.-(Special. )--The first hard frost of the season struck this place last night about 7:s0 o'clock in the shape of the widely advertised final rally of the amendment forces. with John D.. Burnett as the principal attraction. The courthouse was not near full. in spite of the confident prediction made that tha crowd would exceed that which heaed M. w. Howard Howard had twice as many voters and much more enthusiasm MT. Burnett's speech was quietly received the adjournment of the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

the fight in this county there is abso. lutely no doubt
 Houston has registered $40 new voters and the majority of the newly qualified will vote against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Eiaht Close h Halo.

Greensboro, November N--(Special. J. Sixty-three new voters have registered here. In Hale county the amendment fight is close Mr. Knight, chairman of amenders, says the county is safe to give majority for amendment. and Mir. Haynes chairman of anti-amendment forces, claims the county will go against amend ment from 100 to 150. The county vote b 7J0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

assured his hearers that there was no donger that they would ever do it. Bank head appealed to judgment and reason and made d most telling effect in his ,eioinder The crowd was with him.
 Registration was refused white men here. The board is made ua of amend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Frank Gibson at eadsuen.

Ciadsdol. November 27.-(spe rial. )---Em- mel 0 Neal. who was to have, made an anti-ame1dment address to the voters here today. failed to arrive and his place was filled by MT. Frank Gibson of Bir- mir gham. An audience of about 15J lis- tened to his discourse, which was we'll received by those present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Judoe Lonashore speak..

Sylacauga, November 27.-(Special.)- Judge Loneshore Of Shelby county spoke here this afternoon to 600 people against the adoption of the amendment. The crowd was the largest and most enthusi- astic which has assembled here during the present campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
LoftIn Johnson Retter.

New York, November 27.-(Special. Loftin Johnson, son of Tom l.. Johnson of Cleveland, is reported as much i'm proved. Dr. Fuld said tonight that there was but small danger of . re- lapse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Travis WiIIiams Is Confident.

Russellville. November 27-(Special)- Rev. Hawkins filled MT Streets ap- pointment here today. He had an audi ence of 75, including women and children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Reoistration Refused WhIte Men,

Fayette, November T.-(Specia1.)- .)-John H BanlShead, Jr., and c. P. Beddow en- gagged in joint debate today before 75o voters. Bankhead opened for one hour and Beddow came back with a spec ch of one hour and . half. MT. Beddow told jokes and enumerated the ev,:s Of iiquor. He admitted that the legislature could authorize the search of homes but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Both Slides Are Confident.

Russellville. November N.-(Special.)- With the ending of this week the cam paign for the adoption of the constitu- tional prohibition amendment comes to a close and in a few short hours will be placed upon record as "has been.' a matter of history.
 The defenders and amenders have both made hard fights to carry Franklin coun- ty and today and tomorrow the last ral- lies will be held and everything placed in readiness for the battle of ballots at which all men will express their opin- ions as to which side they believe has the right principle invoked and will express themselves on the subject whether they believe the campaign was brought on in order to test the strength of Alabama's governor, B. B. Conner, or whether they think 1t is moral question.
 From headquarters of the defenders much optimism is expressed and their cheerfullness bespeeks that they believe that the voters will turn down the per sonal whims of MT. Conner and indorse the defense of Alabama's constitution.
 W. S. Douglass, chairman of the amend ment forces in Franklin county. says that Franklin county will vote almost overwhelmingly for the amendment. They have been working very hard since the campaign opened and the amenders do not believe his work has been ln vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Dora Beat With Antis.

Dora, November N.-(Special.) .)-Tom Long, J. H. Bankhead and J. B. Powell spoke here tonight to a large crowd. The vote was boiled and showed 90 per cent against the amendment. This beat will easily go two to one against the amend ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Dent and Thomas Speak.

Union Springs. November N.--(Special.) Captain Dent and Senator Perry Thomas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
'Mannino In AshviIie.

Ashville, November 2.-(Special.)-,A crowded courthouse, with all available standing room taken, heard Joseph c. Manning and pr. Boyd in joint discus sion here today. MT. Manning pronered to Dr. Boyd the opening and closing. pr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

 of Eufaula spoke here last night to good crowd sr the court house. The speakers were introduced by T. s. Fra ger.
 Captain Dent was the first speaker and opened his remarks by saying 1t was not necessary for him, an old Confederate soldier, to give his reasons for being against the amendment, when the liber- ties of the citizenship of Alabama were threatened. He said 50 far as prohibi- ton can be established. We already have it. MT. Thomas opened his speech with an appeal to women to remain away from the polls saying they might rule at home but never with a ham sandwich and cup of coffee at the polls. He admon- ished them to look after their own hus- bands and let the other womans hus- band alone, saying: we adore you, we love you, we will protect you-yea. die for you, but we will never let you vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Coleman PIeases syiaeauoa.

sylacauga, November N.-(Special.) J. Phares Coleman of Montgomery spoke at Fayetteville yesterday at Il o'clock to a large and enthusiastic audience. There is no doubt that Fayetteville precinct will bring up large majority against the pending amendment.
 MT. Coleman addressed 300 people in the Masonic hall at Sylacauga last night. He spoke for two hours and his speech was well received. He made a legal argu- ment which is considered by many present as one of the best that has been made at this place. He showed to the people to their full satisfaction that the pend- ing issue is In no way fight over a moral question and in no way involves the return of the open saloon, but is pure ly a political issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28
Defendera cain In TaIIadeca.

Talladega. November .-(Special.)-Th Phares Coleman Weakley debate was called of today by the amendment peo- pie. This action on the part of the amendment side won many votes for the antis Weakley spoke In the courthouse to 150 persons, one-half ladies. Coleman delivered an address in the theatre to 300 all men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-28

and the town is full of people. One hum dred and nine men registered Friday and Saturday and 65 per cent of them are against the amendment.
 Travis Williams, just in from a weeks tour of the county, is jubilant over the outlook. He says the county will go against the amendment by from 300 to 300 votes.
 Rev. Partridge was with him, speaking for the amendment. Williams says their audiences were without an exception against the amendment
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-07-01

saying his llps With the back Of Iii
hand. followed the o6lcial ON deck,
nodded to Klrkwood an intimation that
he was prepared to accord him an an.
dience and strolled forward to The
waist The American. mastering hil
resentment. meekiy followed. On1
cannot well afford to b. naughty when
one n asking favors,
Advancing to the ran, the captain
whistled In one Of the river boats
then, while the waterman waited
faced his passenger.
Now. yer r'yal 'ighnesA wot can
do for you afore you goes ashorer
Il think you must have forgotten" "
said Kirkvood quietly. II hate to
trcuble you. but--there's that matter Of
"a
Stryker's face was expressive only
Of mystined vacuity. .Four quidi !
dunno as know just wot you means"
.you agreed to advance me "a on
those things Of mine"
"owr' Illumination overspread ths
hollow jowled countenance. strykes
smiled cheerfully. -Garn with your
he chuckled. "You win ave yer little
Joke. won't you. nowf I declare
never zee looay With sneh aRsc.
sh'nit. pi'yfui wyes-
Kirkwood's eyes narrowed ~stry.
ker.- he said steadily. give me the a
and let's have no more nonsense q
else hand over my things at once"
daily" stryker told vacancy. with
conviction -Lor' Inv me n I sees 'ow
be ever 'ad sense enough TO escype.
Wy. yer majesty" and be bowed
iroric. II ave given you yer Quid.-
-Just about ~ much ~ I gave you
that peari PIN rstortsd Kirkwool
hotiy. what DO yos mean
wy. yer ludship. "a Jus pyes yes
passyge. thought yoa understood."
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~ steamer for 90 shillings, Afsl
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they =. an unsyfs. Ne. yer sryca.
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passyee an no redsetios for return
fare
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starcd In silence.
ANY complynts.- continued the cap
tain. looking over Kirkwood's head
must be lyde afore the board Of di.
rectou In Nritin' not mcee'n thirty
dyes arfterr-
-You Id scoundrea-' interpolated
Kirkwcod thoushtfully.
Stryker's 1outh closed with q snap.
bis features frose In Q cast Of wrath
cold rage glinted In his small blue
eyes. wy" he beloved. "you bloom
In ioonatic. dye think you can sys
that 70 Bfl stryker on 10 own vessel
He hesitatsd q moment then laupch-
ID : heavy nst at Kirkwood's face.
Unsurprised, the young man side
stepped. caught the hard. bony wrist
as the captain lurched by. following his
wasted blow. aud with q dexterous
twist laid him dat on his back with q
sounding thump upon the deck. And
as the infuriated scamp rose. which he
did with a bound that placed him on
his feet and In defensive posture as
though the deck had been spring.
board. Kirkwood leaped back. seized a
capstan bar aud faced him with q
challenge.
stand clear. stryker." he warned
the man tensely, himself lIvid with
rage. .If you move step closer l
swear I'll knock the head OF your
shouldersl Not another inch. you con.
temptible whelp. or I'll brain you!
That's hefter.r he continued ~ the
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-07-01
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CHAPTER XIX

tane chine calling vespefo 10 II broth
sRs IN Antwerps hsoArea beifsies
LSke the beating Of Q mighty hear,
heacd through the rushing elamer Of
The pulses. . single deep throated bell
boomsd so,emnly sfx hesvy. rumblins
strokes.
Six o'cioct! Kirtwood roused out Of
his dour brccdins TIE Amsserdam ex
press would ieave at e;52. and be knew
not from what station.
Striding swiftly across the prone.
made. be entered q small tobacco shop
and made inquiry Of the proprietress.
His command Of French was tolerable
He experienced no dif'cuity In com.
pretending the good woman's instruc.
tons.
Trains for Amsterdam. she said. lefr
from the Care Centrale. a mile or 20
across the city. Monsieur had plenty
OF time and TO spare. There was the
tram line n monsieur did not care 10
take a hacre. II he would go by way
OF the vieile Bourse he would discover
the tram cars OF the Rue kipdop
Monsieur was most welcome.
Monsieur departed with the more
haste since be was unable 10 repay
this courtesy with the most triHing
purchase. After brisk walk Of some
fifteen minutes he reached the station
A public clock reassured him with
the information that he had the quar-
ter OF an hours leeway. II was only
seventeen minutes past 1s O'Clock C3el
gian railway time. always confusing
inquiring his way 10 the Amsterdam
train. which was already waiting az
the platform. he pared its length. peer
Ing brnzcnly IN az the coach windows.
now warm with hope. now shIyering
with disappointment. realizing as he
could not but realize that. all else
aside. his only chance Of rehabilitation
lay I'm meeting Calendar. But IN none
Of the coaches or carriages did he
discover any one even remotely re.
sembling the fat adventurer, his daugh
ter or Mulready.
Satisfied that they had not yet board.
ell the train. he stood aside, tortured
with forcbodings. while anxiously scru-
tinizing each individual OF the throng
Of intending travellers. Perhaps they
had been delayed-by the Alethea's
lateness in making port. very likely.
Perhaps they purposed taking not this
but a later train. Perhaps they had
already left the city by nm earlier or
bad returned TO England.
On time. the bell changed It's warn.
Ing. the guards bawled theirs. doors
were hastily opened and slammed, the
trucks began TO groan. couplings Jolt.
ing rs the engine chafed I'm constraint.
The train and Klrkwccd moved stimuli.
taneously out OF opposite ends OF the
station, the one TO rattle and hammer
round the eastern boundaries Of the
city and straighten out at top speed on
the northern route for the Belgian line,
the other TO stroll moodily away, idle
hands In empty pockets. bound aim.
lessly anywhcre-it didn't matterl
Nothing whatever msttcred In the