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fell between the cars His head and
arms were completely severed from his
body. The body was prepared for burial
by Kennedy Brothers.
The special election to determine wheth-
er the district around the pipe shop will
come into Bessemer or not will be held
on November 10, and there is some doubt
as to the outcome. 1t will be remembered
that when the council had the matter I'M
der consideration there were rival petit
tions. 1t is said that those who are op-
posed to the extension have been work.
ing quietly and have gained considerable
strength.
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Stringfellow, died
today from spinal meningitis The funeral
will take place tomorrow in Oak Grove
cemetery with Jacobs G. Son in charge.
The Bessemer Ice and Coal company
has let the contract for extensive inn
provements to be done at it's plant during
the winter. The additions will cost in
the neighborhood of $25, 900 and will dou-
BILE the capacity.
The following marriage license was is
sued at the probate office in Birmingham
today: James A. Weed to Miss Ida
Kindred
The city court is engaged with the
jury civil docket this week and several
important damage cases are slated for
The Ladies' Aid society of the Reeders
Methodist church gave an oyster supper
and fishing party at the home of Mrs.
Charles Burr tonight. A large number
were present and a nice sum was realized
for the parsonage fund.
Mrs. e. l.. Mitchell will entertain the
Embroidery club on Wednesday afternoon
at her home on Dartmouth avenue.
Mrs. ]. e. Wright will entertain the
Wednesday Music club tomorrow after
noon.
Mrs. W. D. Lanier is the hostess of the
Home Mission society Thursday after
noon.
The Matron's club meets with Mrs, Nc
Neil on Friday afternoon.
The meeting of the Pastors Helpers
has been postponed until Friday after
noon.
e. L. Huey is in Marion to attend the
wedding of his sister which takes place
tomorrow.
d. II. Fulton left this morning for
Gainesville to attend the marriage Of his
cousin Miss Madge Goodloe.
A. D. Robinson of Radford, Va, was
in Bessemer today visiting friends.
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RIVAL OPERA.
Metropolitan and Manhattan Compan-
les Open Season.

Philadelphia, November 1.-TWO rival
operatic seasons, those of the Metropoli-
tan and Manhattan companies, were in
augurated here tonight each with per-
formances Aida" Both productions were
on the highest scale of operate art and
both houses were crowded with brilliant
audiences.
In the Metropolitan production at the
Academy of Music, Enrlco Caruso made
his temperance in America following
his illness of last season. Critics pro-
nounced his voice to be better than be-
fore. He was supported by Madames
Gadsli and Homer and Messrs. Hinckley
and Amato.
The feature of the Hammerstein pro-
duction at the opera house was the first
American appearance of Mile Mazarin
heralded as one of greate1t French So
pranos. Also In the caste were Mile
d Alvarez and Messrs. Zerola, Polese and
Scott
To clearly mark his determination to
wage war on the Metropolitan company.
which already had announced, Hammer
stein changed his plans purposely to con-
flict In date and programme with his
rival.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Prohibitionists Against 1t.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
viii you permit me. as citizen, teach
err and prohibitonist, and compliment you
on your noble efforts in the fight against
fallacy in Alabama. After careful
study of this question I can see through
the gossamer. Political schemes are SO
often presented to the people under the
guse of the pulpit and ban of prohi-
bition that I am becoming Disguised.
am a prohibitlonist, have always been
and ever will be, but l shall not hesitate
to cast my ballot as every true Ala
bamian should. against radicalism and
hypocracy l sincerely believe that the
anti-amendment forces will win, and
know that thousands of the best prohi-
bitionists in the state will cast their
votes against the amendment. With best
wishes, l am faithfully yours,
l.. II. ROBERTSON.
Jacksonville, November o. 1909.
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Sylacauga, ]
Celebration Called Off.

Chattanooga, November s.-(SpeciaD-
There will be no formal celebration on
the occasion of the opening of the new
terminal station next month"; 1t is under
stood that the officials of the Terminal
company have made this request of the
chamber of Commerce and the Chatta-
noosa Manufacturers association. The
details incident to the opening of the sta
tion Will occupy the entire time and at
tention of the railroad people, and they
would not. theref6fe. be able to take part
In the demonstration. December l the
trains will run in and out of the new
station. and from that day forth the old
central depot will be deserted. The fact
that there will be no celebration is not
that the people of the city do not appre-
c1ate the new depot, but it is because of
the request of the railway officials.
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Confederate Sons Council

The inscription on the walls of Airing
ton, taken from the writings of the late
Bob Ingersoll and having to do with ne
groes, must come off IL the sons of the
followers of Lee can have any weight
in bringing it about. DR.. C. ]. Owens,
commander-in-ehief,a and DIR. Thomas M.
Owens, former head of the organization,
the executive council of which has been
in session here two days. have been ap-
pointed a committee to bring pressure to
bear on Congress to have the objection
able words of the renowned agnostic re-
moved It is a crying insult to the SOUTH
it is held s
The council voted to accept the offer OF
the city of Memphis of permanent head
quarters, which will be a handsome room
of the new courthouse, and elected N. B.
Forrest of Memphis permanent adjutant
general he to give all his time to the
work and receive salary of $1,000 a year.
The proposition to have secret initia-
lions was voted down, and an agreement
was reached to allow only the COM
mander-n-c chief, his adjutant and one
aide to ride in the reunion parades. Also,
after this, the day before the opening
of the reunion will be given over to the
welcoming addresses and such like. leav-
ing the rest of the time for hard work.
Beginning January l a periodical will
be issued monthly, containing all the
facts and information of the body. The
woman'se memorial matter was postponed
to later meeting 1t was decided TO ask
a voluntary contribution of 80 from each
member of the order to meet the ex-
penses of the new activities. Thanks
We're expressed by resolution to all who
had extended courtesies, and to. DR..
Thomas NJ. Owen, the historian general,
for aid In sitting with the council.
This Is the first meeting of the council,
established at the last reunion, and 1t
has made history. as the commander-in-
chief expressed 1t. Present were Com
mander i'm Chief Owens, Thomas e. Powe,
st. Louis F. w. Mahood, Washington;
E. n. Scudder, Vicksburg; w. w. Old,
Jr., Norfolk.
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Personal and General.

All Bessemer went out tonight to the
Beavers carnival which is In full swing
at present. The carnival offers many
unusual features and in particular Rube
Shields the original funny man. The
dam is delighted with the support Of
fered them and are making every effort
to accommodate the large crowds which
are attending.
Andrew Dean, a 19-year-old negro boy,
was run over and Instantly killed last
night on the Louisville and Nashville
railroad. Just how the accident occurred
is not known, but It is believed that he
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BOWIE AND O'NEAL
HEARD At BESSEMER
Corners Last Statement Dis
counted By Speakers
ATHLETIC CLUB OFFICERS
Negro Boy Killed BY Traln.-Doubt
Expressed Over Outcome of City
Extension EIection.-Person-
al and General.
ATHLETIC CLUB OFFICERS

Bessemer. November 9.-(Special) RE
bic hall was packed and damned to-
night to hear Emmett O'Neal and S. J.
Bowie speak against the amendment. A
large number were turned away, being
unable to get within hearing distance.
The crowd was the most enthusiastic yet
seen at a Bessemer meeting, the speakers
being interrupted many times by spon-
taneous bursts of applause.
The meeting was presided over by Lee
Moody and City Attorney Gardner Good
wyn introduced the speakers. Emmett
O'Neal spoke first and kept the audience
keenly Interested In commenting on the
letter of Governor Conner this morning re-
nouncing the amendment and denying
that it was his pet measure, he said:
Governor Conner stated at Wetumpka
that the amendment was his pet measure
and now he seeks to deny his own state
ment. His letter this morning is signal
of distress, a cry of despair, an admis-
sion of defeat, realization that they
are lost, and Brooks Lawrence is now
left to hold the bag. You may kill the
amendment, as you surely will, but the
scent OF conner anu Nedhles VIII cling
to 1t still"
He reiterated the statement that Gov
ernor Conner had formerly sold whisky
and scored tho governor and Weakley for
attempting to ride into office on the pro-
hibition band wagon. He then continued
to score the amendment, showing the
uselessness of 1t and that 1t would not
m q Ia tho nresent laws any more efficient
Mr.. O'Neal was followed hx s. ]. Bowie
of Birmingham, who stated that he was
and had been in favor of prohibition. but
that he was strongly opposed to the
amendment He spoke of the danger to
the home and the dangers from malicious
complainants. He also took up the amend
ment from a legal standpoint and dis
sacfed IL
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Another Veterans Reason.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
I want to be counted among the NUM-
Der of Confederate Veterans who are
opposed to the proposed amendment to
the constitution. In the civil war 1
served in the Eighteenth Alabama regi-
ment under Capt. H. P. Walker, now liv-
ing In the city OF Tuscaloosa, in 1S62-63-64
and 65 to the surrender.
Permit me briefly to give my record in
one line OF things only. for l have done
many things in the So years of my life
besides help to fight the south's battles
About rs years ago an election was held
under local option law in force at that
time at Bethlehem church in Beat Z to
determine whether or not whisky might
be sold within two miles of the church
/ was at that election and voted for pro-
hibition.
In 1sss-s7 I was a member Of the legis-
Iature from Jefferson county. Many local
prohibition bills were passed by that leg
islature and voted for every one of
them.
Two years ago I voted to prohibit the
sale of liquors in Jefferson county.
think my record as prohibitionist ought
to satisfy even Brooks Lawrence.
I have voted for prohibition every op-
portunity have had. but will not vote
for this amendment. I am opposed to it
because I dislike the provisions of both
sections one and two, and because I
dislike the politics I see in the whole
thing. voted for Judge Weakley for
chief justice of the supreme court, but
shall not vote for him for governor. He
has absorbed too much Comerism. I am
for Mallory, one of the best men in the
state. J. ASBURY BROWN.
Shows Spring, November 8, 1909.
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Indignant At Cartoon
Insulting TO Johnston
Represents Him Lying in Bed With Former Enemies SUI
rounded by Whisky Bottles With His Santaic
Majesty Looking Smingly On.
BY HERVEr w. LAIRD.

! the picture: Senator Johnston is drawn
| as lying in bed with other prominent
citizens of the state who in the past
held contrary views to him. Behind the
head of the bed is made to stand his
satanic majesty in exutant mood Emp
ty whisky bottles adorn the tables about
the bed. On one of the empty whisky bot
ties are the initials of Senator Johnston,
while on another is the direction. "st.
Joseph-Take as directed. Dr. Brewer
Above the bed on the wall is the motto,
God save the saloon"
Good citizens who saw the cartoon to-
day were astonished at this interpreta-
ton of the senator's stand against the
amendment. IL was thought the policy
of mud singing had about ended with
the earlier opponents of the amendment.
Already scores of leading citizens and
churchmen had because they oppose the
amendment, been represented as whisky
heads and foul felons,' but 1t seems
that the end is not yet,
1t will be recalled that Senator John-
ston in his short statement positively de-
MED that he considered the campaign as
one to decide an issue OF saloons or no
saloons. He said that it was not even a
question of prohibition. He deplored the
passion that had characterized the fight.
But probably he did not believe the daub-
ing of mud would go to the extent of
his being caricatured as praying for the
saloon and as taking medicine as 'di-
rected" by DIR. Brewer
Reports to local headquarters today con-
firm the expected big majority in South
Alabama counties.
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Prices Admission Speech.
, the Nditor Of The Age-Herald,

TO the Editor Of The Age-Hera1di
Your correspondent at Admission is re-
ported in this mornings Age-Herald as
quoting me in my address there yester-
day as calling Bowie, Stallings and Bow
man 'poppinjays." who are afraid to
meet me in joint debate. l ask you to
kindly correct the statement in The Age
Herald have never mentioned the
name of Mr. Bowman in So speeches de-
livered in 81 counties and do not intend
to do so. deny that one bit of mud
was thrown at Admission hy me and chal-
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Not Injured In Football.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
l wish to correct the statement pub
lished in the local papers stating that
r. A. Tomlin of Birmingham was hurt In
football at this college. This statement
Is incorrect. His sickness was not
caused by any injuries received in foot
ball. Hoping you will kindly publish this
Immediately, remain, yours very truly,
FIR. JEROME, o. S. B.,
Manager of Athletics.
CT. Bernard College, November 8. 1909.
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jackson Altogether sanquine."

Chairman Jackson of the amendment
forces said tonight that the meeting of
the executive committeeman from mid
die and south Alabama held here today
was satisfactory and that all the reports
showed that this section will go for the
amendment.
IT am altogether sanguine," he said.
Thirty-three counties were represented
and the entire time was taken up in
short speeches and reports. Following
the policy already adopted Mr.. Jackson
and all the rest of the crowd were very
secretiye.
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Trying to Release judge.

The most of the time of the pardon
board on Tuesday was taken up with
the hearing of the case of M. w. What
ley, former probate Judge of Clay county.
who is serving a term of two years for
forgery. He was sent up early in the
year and the idea Is to bring pressure to
bear to get him out. Judge Whatley was
of the old1populist crowd and his trouble
grew OUT of the use of some moneys
which he had to handle.
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partment secretary. and Bishop Charles
e. Woodcock of Kentucky.
Thursday morning will be given over
to conference of the bishops and
clergymen, with addresses by the
bishops on the opportunities and needs
of the department.
At conference session In the after
noon the general subject will be how
to lead a congregation to the highest
efficiency in mission lines. Speakers WIFI
be Rev. w. P. Witsell of Meridian, Miss.
Rev. John Mockridge of Louisville, KY,
and Maj w. w. Screws of Montgom-
cry.
In the evening, with session at the
Grand theatre, addresses on mission
topics will be made by Bishop Gailor,
Bishop Burton and Bishop Woodcock.
with final, or farewell, address by
Bishop X. Nelson of Atlanta.
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Presbyterian Synod.

The annual session Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian synod was begun in the
local church tonight with sermon by
the Rev. S. D. Logan. Tomorrow will
be given over to temperance. with adj
dresses by prominent prohibition leaders
In the afternoon the Sunday school ques-
ton will be taken up. 1t is expected
that at least 200 will be here for the
meetings which will run over through
Thursday.
No conclusion was reached today by
the Sewanee trustees with regard to a
successor to Chancellor Virgins, de-
ceased. Another session will be held to-
morrow
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Macveash in Washington.

Washington. November 9-Secretary of
the Treasury Macveagh. accompanied by
his private secretary, Robert 0. Bailey,
returned to Washington late today. Sec
rotary Macveagh had not been here since
early in August when, following the adj
journment Of Congress-. he went to his
summer home II Dublin n. n
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your correspondent to quote one

lenge your correspondent to quote one
line.
l have heretofore refrained from news
paper discussion in this campaign, but
demand and expect fair treatment, per-
sonaily. at the hands of the reputable
press. will thank you to publish this
card. Very respectfully
KYLE B. PRINCE.
sylacauga, November 8, 1909.
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Proceedings of Supreme Court.

On a charge that he used medicine
in the eye of an 11-year- child
which caused the child to lose it's sight
In that eye, a verdict in the Morgan
county law and equity court for $3.50
against DR.. John B. Shelton, and in
favor of Velma Hacelp, was today sus-
tanned by the supreme court. The
charge was made that the result was
to burn out the eye of the child; as a
result of which the sight has been effs
tirely lost.
Other doctors swore that the testi-
mony was not such as to establish ,th g
fact that the eye was lost because of
carelessness in practice or an ignon-
ance, but the court in Decatur held
that the damages were well laid. and
the higher court coyld not see its way
clear. with the showing made, to
change a verdict that was given on the
ground. The opinion was written by
Mr.. Justice Mcclellan
The court is sitting in the first week
of the November term, Chief Justice
Dowdell, Associates Simpson, Mcclellan
and Mayfield making up the first divis-
ion. In each of the four opinions
handed down today the lower court
was affirmed
The following is a list of the de-
cisions today:
DoWdell, {. J.-Th omas ii. Pace VS..
Jessie w. Hannah. appeal from Mobile
law and equity court; affirmed.
Simpson, J.-Edoise Long VS.. J. A.
Grant, appeal from Barbour circuit
court; affirmed.
McClelland, john B. Shelton VS..
Velma Hacelip, pro ami, appeal from
Morgan law and equity court; affirmed.
Mayfeld, J.-Edward Carlisle Jones
VS.. Joan Ferguson Barker, appeal from
Selma city court affirmed.
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Athletic Club Names Officers.

The Athletic club met tonight and elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing
year: James B. Morton, president; Henry
Crotwen, vice president; Homer Herd,
secretary and treasurer. The board of
governors consists of Ellis Houston, ]. v.
Clay, Fred Todd, Will Lacey, George
Waller and Johnny Mcconnell.
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Montgomery, November 9.-(Speciai)-
The friends and admirers of United States
Senator Joseph z Johnston. together with
| hundreds Of citizens who are on the two
sides OF the amendment, are expressing
indignation today over the posting of a
! cartoon in the window of a local business
house. painted by Rev Claude Chiffon,
cartoonist of the Anti-Saloon league,
which carries a serious attack on the good
name of the junior member of the SEN
ate from Alabama
Rumor has it that the Anti-saloon
league of Birmingham has made ar
rangements TO have 100000 of the car
ICONS published and circulated through
Alabama TO counterfeit the effect which
Senator Johnstons announcement of
Sunday has had on the amendment fight
The voters remember the other cartoons
of Mr. Chiffon which were put on postals
and sent broadcast over the state by the
state amendment committee. At the
amendment conference in Birmingham
September 16 Rev. Brooks Lawrence, SUI
perintendent of the Ahti-Saloon league,
declared that part of the money then
raised by the contributions of Weakley,
Seed and other candidates would be de-
voted to sending out the splendid" car
toons of Mr.. Chiffon.
The latest cartoon of Mr.. Chiffon is
hummer from the standpoint of the
more radical amenders OF this city. They
look at 1t in the window on Dexter ave-
nue. and laugh aloud. Here is a part of
fight that of his administration and his
statement that it is not an administra-
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Peonage Cases.

Col. Charles w. Russell, assistant at
torney general of the United States, who
is here to look into peonage charges, will
remain over to Monday to conduct the
prosecution of the Searcy family and
Harry Shanks charged with holding
Wash Gardner, negro. in peonage, and
bringing about his death as a result of
such alleged enslavement 1t promises
to be one of the most interesting cases
since the first peonage suits before Judge
Thomas G. Jones six years ago.
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Prisoner Reprived.

The governor has reprieved Jim Powell.
who was to have been hanged last Au-
gust in Birmingham, to December TO- as
he Is needed as a witness. He was first
reprieved to November IL, which is now
extended on Il showing by the solicitor.
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PILES CURED IN O TO Ia DAYS
PAzO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure
any case of Itching, Blind Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in to IA days or
money refunded. Sec.
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gone out that the Governor regarded the
fight that of his administration and his
statement that it is not an administra-
ton measure created surprise.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-02-17

Mrs. Lula Lands. "a years old, the
wife of Mr.. Isaac lands, a timber
dealer. died suddenly last night about
9 o'clock of acute Indigestion. Mrs
lands had not been feeling we'll
since Monday morning and late yes
terday she became i'll with acute inii-
gestion. Mrs. Lands resides at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Josephine
Morgan, OF 1927 Broadway. She was
a member OF the Broadway Methodist
church and has a host OF friends to
mourn her death. Mrs. Lands was
born and reared at Jacksonville,
Ind, and had lived in this city two
years. She is survived by her hus-
band, mother, one sister. Miss Josie
Morgan, and two brothers. Jacob and
James Morgan. all residing in this
city. The funeral will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 1880 o'clock at the
Broadway Methodist church. The
Rev. G.. T. Sullivan, pastor OF the
church. will offciate. The burial will
be in Oak Grove cemetery.
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County Clerks in BAD.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. II. Especially
"A state official stated today that of
the 119 county clerks in Kentucky,
fully 100 Of them are paying to the
state money they had received and
never accounted for. This is the re-
suit of the state auditors vigorous
policy. following the discovery of the
shortages in the Office in jefferson :
county and the peculations of Judge
Booze in the state auditors Office. An
other western Kentucky county clerk
has been discovered short, and may be
sued II he does not begin paying the
money back promptly, but II is ex-
pected that no prosecution Will re-
suit, II is said that few of the clerks
owe less than $1,000. and when all
the money is paid back the state wiliai
be reimbursed close to 100000. ~