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Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-16
To Bottle Up Long Beach

In this way Belmont Heights pro-
poses, it is said, to bottle up Long
Beach in retaliation for the gobbling
I'D of the formers beach land and with
the hope that a future election may
make it a part of Los Angeles.
The election for the annexation OF
this strip, which is said to be less than
flfty feet in width in some places, will
occur Tuesday next unless halted by
a court order DEMO & Hart, attor-
news of Long Beach, appear for league,
who, it is claimed, is merely fgure-
head in the contest, those behind the
suit being residents of the larger city.
1t is contended should the election
be held next Tuesday and the annex
ationists be successful the proposed
election for the joining Of Belmont
Heights to Long Beach will be pre-
vented, because the territory added TO
the former will render imperfect the
description given in the notices of the
election for the welding of the two
cities.
The suit filed yesterday is based on
the contentious that 1t is impossible
To determine what territory Belmont
Heights seeks to annex and that the
little city has heretofore held no mu-
nicipal election, and it is therefore inn
possible to form basis on which to
ascertain the number of persons neces-
sary to constitute one-fifth of the cleo
tors who must indorse petition be-
fore an election can be called.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-16

School boys and girls will be interested In
the new list of prizes announced next sun
day in the Herald Junior. Amy boy or girl
of public school age Is eligible TO compete
for splendid prizes.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-16
election is set for some time in No


Following the decision of the supreme
court, another petition was circulated,
this time in Belmont Heights, for the
annexation to that city of narrow
strip Of land along the southeast boun-
dairy line of Long Beach, and, turning
in elbow shape, continuing along its
northwest line to Wilmington and ter
ritory a portion of Los Angeles as a
result of the recent consolidation
election.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Soldiers Go to MeadviIIe.

Natchez, Miss, August accompanies B
and C, Third regiment, state National
Guard and 80 men. Captain Patterson,
ranking officer, left at 6.10 for Mead
Vile. Sheriff Jones of Franklin coun-
ty called for the troops in anticipation
of serious trouble tonight. arising from
the attempted assassination of Chancery
Clerk Ernest Newman last night.
Sheriff Jones notified Lieutenant Gov
ernor Manship, acting governor, in the
absence of Governor Noel. late today
that he did not believe he was able to
cope with the situation at Meadville, us
friends of both factions had been coming
into town from the country all day and
were threatening to tear the town up
1t was upon his earnest solicitation that
the troops were ordered out.
Up to a late hour tonight there had
been no further real outbreak since Sun
day night when Chancery Clerk New
man was fired on as he sat in his home
and badly wounded in the arm, but it is
feared that friends of the Newmans and
the Pritchards may clash before morn
ing, In which event there will, In all
probability be more bloodshed than when
the father of Newman was killed a few
weeks ago, at which time two or three
other men were killed and the present
clerk was badly wounded. Young New
man was recently elected to the office Of
chancery clerk over five opponents as
his fathers successor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
GENERAL ORDER TO HONOR
THE MEMORY OF SEMMEe

crate Veterans be, and it is hereby urged
to hold appropriate public services conf
memorative of the centenary of our great
sea captain
Undoubtedly no soldier in the army Of
the Confederacy nor sailor in its navy
contributed as much TO familiarize the
inhabitants of the globe with the stars
and bars the flag of the Confederate
States, as did the commander of the
Sumpter and the Alabama Brief was the
life of each of these vessels, but the life
of each was full of glorious action, and
the skillful way in which our great naval
leader managed all matters-whether as
expert in admiralty, able seaman or dar-
ing commander-rehected the highest
credit on his abilities and added lustre to
the cause he represented.
TOO much honor cannot be given such
man, and the general commanding
most earnestly urges the various camps
of the federation, the United Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy and the confed-
Grated Southern Memorial association.
and kindred organizations, to take such
actions as they deem best, so that this
day, the 9th of September, 1909. may
ever be memorable in our annals"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Tropical Storms Are
Gathering Along the
Southeastern Coast

Houston, Tex. August 2S-That two
storms in the South Atlantic and Gulf
of Mexico are raging 400 miles apart
and each heading in different directions,
was disclosed late tonight when the
weather bureau noted the rising of q
flock of tropical hurricanes in the wa
ters of the South Atlantic ocean and
which are spreading toward Hatteras.
Consequently late tonight storm warn
ings in addition to those from New Or
leans were sent out to mariners at Gal
weston and the east gulf coast.
A stray of one of the taf1-end hur-
ricanes is thought to have struck in
the vicinity of Port Arthur, as it was
reported gale had struck that vi
cinity. 1t is impossible to secure a
confrma tion at tnls time.
That the later discovery cannot refer
to the early morning warning is evil
denced by the distance apart of the
two disturbances. All these storms
seem to be following the usual track
of the violent tropical disturbances
which originate in the doldrums, or the
belt of calms during July, August and
September, and which move up the
coast of Florida, recurring out in the
sea near Hatteras. the graveyard of the
Atlantic.
These storms have already passed
their usual number for August.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Washington. August 2S.-(special)-of-
tcials of the American Red Cross So
ciety have completed their plans for plae-
ing on the market for holiday shoppers
the Red Cross stamp, which was SO pop
ular during the Christmas season last
wear. To meet the demand. 100000
stamps will be printed An order for
2o,ooooo0 stamps has been let to CHI
cinnati firm. and in the near future a
contract for 10000, 900 more will be made.
The Red Cross stamp for this year will
be of an entirely new design and will
be placed on the market in every state
in the Union on November l.
THE design shows a large red cross
In the center, above the legend, Amer
lean Red Cross. 1sOs." with decoration
of holly leaves and berries, and below
the cross some scroll work, containing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Is Under
Martial LazV Owing
To Attempt At Murder

inception in connection with a political
contest In which DR.. A. M. Newman
was successful candidate fos e office
of chancery clerk. When the tions
met on the streets Of Meaf : y ane IA
last, a several-handed pi = d iel fol-
lowed. In the fighting :. y Aen, DR..
Newman, his son, LenoS y nan, Cor
nelius Pritchard and Sy 90 nolds were
killed and several peri y re wounded
Following the fight Z Q friends inter-
vened and tacy = standing was
to another part state and the
feud brought to- - Plans, however.
were changed a recent election
Ernest Newman s. elected chancery
clerk to succeed his father.
At midnight, while no outbreak has oc-
CURED, several hundred friends of New
man are still in the city and threats
are rather freely made as to what might
occur should those responsible for the
shooting be arrested The troops on hand
total about go Whether this number
would be able to cope with the situa-
ton should disorder occur, is thought
problematical,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

New Orleans, August 23.-By command
of Gen. Clement A. Evans, commander
in-chief of the United Confederates, Ad-
jutant General and Chief of Staff William
Mickle tonight issued from the head
quarters in this city general order call
ing for the observance on September 27
next, of the one hundredth anniversary Of
the birth of Rear Admiral Raphael
Semmes of the Confederate States navy.
The order follows:
Attention is called to the following
resolutions adopted by the convention
which was held in the city of Memphis
one June g. 0 and 10 of this year:
:" Whereas, the one hundredth ami
versary of the birth of Rear Admiral
Raphael Semmes will fall ON September
q, next. and
"a'Whereas, 1t is eminently fitting that
the memory of that loyal and distinguish
ed son of the south should be adequately
honored, therefore, be 1t
" Resolved. That each camp belonging
to or affiliated with the United Confed-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
SEALING AGENT
FAILS TO REPORT

washington, August 23.-Officials of the
department of commerce and labor feel
considerable concern because of the non
receipt of the report of Agent W. l.
Lembkey, recording the number of seals
taken on the Pribiloff islands by the
North American Commercial company,
which leases the sealing rights from
the government.
The report should have been received
bv August 10, but nothing has been heard
from Mr.. Lembkey. The fact that there
were known to be a number of Jap
anese pelagic sealing expeditions In the
vicinity of the islands is the cause for
the alarm exhibited.
When Mr. Lembkey went to the islands
at the beginning of last season he took
with him two mountain howitzers and
a quantity of side arms. All of his men
were thoroughly armed. Raids on the
islands have been numerous in the past
several years and the Japanese were
particularly daring. it is said. just about
the time the season closed The reve-
nue. cutter in that vicinity was kept
engaged in patrolling and watching the
sealers who kept so close to the Islands
that unless under known surveillance
they did not hesitate to kill the herds
in ruthless manner.
If nothing is heard from Mr.. Lembkey
this week it is likely that word will be
dispatched to the revenue cutter to in
vestigate. The government lessees are
not allowed to exceed an annual kill Of
Is 900 seals For the past two years the
lessees have encountered difficulty in
obtaining the quota permitted by their
contract and the scarcity appears to
have emboldened the pelagic sealers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
RUSSIAN BALLOON
BADLY WRECKED

Paris. August 2s.-The dirigible balloon
built recently by the Bard Clement com
pany for the Russian government, was
wrecked today near Maisons Lafitte dur
ing it's preliminary trial.
The ayiators aboard, including Colonel
Match of the Russian army. were not in
jured.
The airship made its ascent success
fully, remained in the air and then came
down without damage, but while on the
ground a violent gust of wind tore the
balloon from the grasp of the 40 men
who were holding 1t. 1t was thrown
against some trees and telegraph poles
near by and the gas bag ripped to
pieces.
The occupants who had stuck to the
car during these happenings left the shat
tered ship and swan for shore. They
were picked up by small boats.
Nv the terms of the contract with the
Russian government this balloon was TO
have maintained an altitude OF 35OO TO
$500 feet for one hour.
Colonel Match described his experience
as follows 1--WE made a wonderful as
cension, attaining height Of A500 feet.
This beats the worlds height record for
drixible balloons. We remained abort
for over an hour, never coming below
$500 feet Just after the car had come
down 1t was struck by gust OF wind
and wrenched from the hands of the
men holding the guide ropes. Our fuel
was exhausted and we had practically
no control The balloon came down
second time and was ripped open by con-
tact with trees. 1t then fell into the
water and we swan until we were picked
up
1t is believed that the Bayard-C Clement
can be repaired.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Meadville, Miss, August 23.-With mar
tial law in effect state troops encamped
about the courthouse and apparently mas
is quiet but withal there is a feeling
of uncertainty as to what hours may
bring forth
The situation follows an attempt to kill
Ernest Newman, chancery clerk, and son
of the leader of one faction in the New
man-Pritchard feud fight of several
months ago which brought about the
death of four persons
According to the statement of New
man he was preparing to retire last night
and had approached a window when he
heard the clicking of a shotgun from the
outside. AS he jumped from the win
dow a charge of buckshot entered the
room, several of the shot penetrating
his arm, while the remainder was en-
bedded in the walls. The man, or men.
statements conflicting as to the number
who ran from the yard. escaped.
As news of the shooting spread about
the countryside armed men gathered at
Meadville and that but the slightest overt
act was needed to bring about clash
between the Newman and Pritchard fac
tions was apparent. So serious had the
situation become late today as to prompt
Sheriff Jones to appeal to Acting Cover
nor Manship for troops and the declar-
alton of martial law. Two companies
were sent from Natchez and another
from, Rrookhaven
Although no outbreak has occurred the
situation is still tense. The. Pritchard
faction, however, has disclaimed all re-
sponsibility for the shooting and, empha-
sizing their assertion, has offered a re-
ward for the capture of those who had a
part in the shooting.
To further complicate matters Mead
Vile tonight is without a mayor. When
the request for troops was made Mayor
Wilmington suggested that larger force
was necessary. Sheriff Jones, however,
thought different and, as a result, Mayor
Wilmington left the city.
Tonight the four Newman brothers left
for Natchez. Whether they will return
to Meadville tomorrow or remain away
for some time is not known.
The Newman-Pritchard feud had its
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Birmingham may sell street ends.
Tropical storms are gathe ering.
Jury commission again attacked.
Meadville is under martial law.
Many strikers are arrested.
General order to honor memory of
Semmes.
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
road sold.
2-Glenn Curtiss shares aviation
honors.
Statistics of telegraph service.
8-Ensley school buildings progress
ing.
Condition of Alabama cotton crop.
Bessemer man may be candidate.
4-Editorial comment.
5-Disastrious fire threat tens block.
Is Murphy guilty of Myrick Murder
Citizens praise fire laddies.
Pythians of to Blocton.
Mystery surrounds Mrs. Moore's
death.
6-Taft plays golf while visitors wait.
Much anxiety about Hartman.
7-Birmingham social events.
Dolly Dalrympie's column.
9-Stock market is nervous.
Cotton advances slightly.
Wheat declines more than cent.
sporting news.
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Vessels at anchor and at wharves have
put on extra anchors and cables while
the entire fishing fleet, with many of
the harbor tugs and steamers and two
or three coastwise steamers which put
in out of the rough weather have gone
across the bay and anchored in a cove.
A wind blowing 80 to so miles an
hour has prevailed all day and tonight
large clouds and a high wind, with ex-
ceptionally high tides, give warning
of the approach of the hurricane.
Although hurricane warnings are still
displayed by the weather bureau late
tonight, 1t is believed that the storm
has either passed over this city, or has
changed Its course. The wind. which
has had velocity of 35 miles an hour
all day, is now nothing more than a
breeze and the skies are clearing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Washington, August 2S.-secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has issued an order,
effective September /, releasing from
quarantine on account of scabbies. or
mango, in cattle that portion of North
Dakota lying south and west of the Mis-
sissippi river On October l last the part
north and east of the Missouri river was
released. the disease having been eradi-
Gated The entire state Is now pro-
nounced free from the disease The area
still under federal quarantine on account
of this disease comprises the northern
part of Montana. the southern part
OF wyoming, eastern portion Of Colorado
and New Mexico, the western portions
of South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and
Oklahoma, the Panhandle of Texas and
a small area in the extreme southern
part of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
SHUBERTS FIGHT
FOR ''oPEN DOOR

Atlanta, August 23-The managers Of
all the f1rst-class theatres in the south
are in session in Atlanta today. The
question to be decided is whether the
theatres of the south are to have the
open door, In attractions or whether the
so-called "syndicate' is to have exclu-
sive booking rights Some of the man
ayers are inclined to let the Klaw and
Erlanger forces have their way while
others favor giving the Shuberts time.
The Klaw and Erlanger people are said
to have declared that If the Shuberts
are given a chance with attractions that
they, the Klaw and Erlanger company,
would not book in the south. The meet
ing this morning was stormy but no de-
cision was reached.
While no authoritative announcement
was made it was understood that the
proposition of an open door" policy
failed to meet the approval of the ma
jority. Another session will be held to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Woman Shoots Brother-in-Law.

Durham, N. c.. August 23.-Mrs. Bette
Parton last night shot and dangerously
wounded her brother-in-law, Henry I'm
derwood, because the latter attacked her.
Underwood, 1t is alleged, came home in
an ugly mood and began a serious attack
house. He used a chair as a weapon in
an assault upon his brother, struck a
neighbor a dangerous blow with a rock
and finally turned upon Mrs. Parton who
recovered herself sufficiently to grab a
revolver and fire shot into Underwood s
abdomen. Mrs. Parton was released on
500 bond. Underwood may die.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
HUNTER KILLS
LYNX In DEN

Lowe1lville, Ohio August 23.-Armed
with a big knife, William Smith, South
Carolina hunter. crawled into den of
five lynxes near here yesterday and
killed the leader of the band The bat
tie lasted three hours. The lynx was six
feet in length.
For several months the lynxes have
been a terror to the community. They
have killed stock and attacked people.
Their den was in wild rocky ravne
and no one dared attempt to rout them.
Smith organized a posse to help fight
the animals, but he had barely got
ten inside the den when the posse, fright
ened at the growls of the animals, fled
In terror. The battle was fought In the
darkness and the den was so small that
Smith was unable to stand erect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
MOBILE, JACKSON AND
KANSAS CITYROAD SOLD

Meridian, August 3-(Special.)-Th
foreclosure sale of the Mobile, Jack
son and Kansas City railroad at the
instance of the Central Trust company
of New York took place today at De-
catur, Newton county and was bid in
for the sum of $3,oOo.ooo by Neal A.
Weathers, who was the only bidder and
who is supposed to have represented the
bondholders in the transaction. The prop
erty under the name of Gulf and Chicago
Railway company, New Orleans, Mobile
and Chicago Railroad company of Mis-
sissippi was included. The sale included
all the line sand leases of the Mobile,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
Deprived Of lHs Title.

New York, August 23.-The national
championship committees of the Amerl-
can Athletic union reported tonight that
F. C. steppins of Brooklyn, who recently
was awarded the all-round gymnastic
championship. is deprived OF his title by
a mistake in the addition of points scored
Not all the records were in and the com
mittee questioned the accuracy of some
of those 1t had. The registration COM
mittee took the matter of awarding the
title under advisement, reserving deci-
sion.
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Mayor Dangerously Wounded.

Davisboro. Ca, August 23.-J. G. God
frey, mayor of Davisboro, lies at his
home dangerously wounded as the result
Of quarrel which followed a decision
made by Godfrey in mayors court today
in case against Gordon Collins. white
man. M. M. Collins, brother of the de-
fendant in the case, approached the
mayor after the court adjourned and be-
gan talking about the case. Hot words
followed, and before anyone could inter-
fere Collins shot the mayor with pistol,
the ball entering the right side. Mayor
Godfrey's condition is regarded as seri-
Gus. Collins escaped and has not yet
been located.
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No Serious Damage Reported.

New Orleans. August 23.-No serious
damage as a result of the storm today
on the gulf had been reported up to a
latc hour tonight. Masters of vessels
which were in the gulf when the storm
warning was issued this morning re-
ported tonight that they had exper-
fenced some rough weather and said
that 1t was still dangerous for light
craft to venture beyond the passes. The
seas we're running so high that mucn
difficulty was experienced by the pilot
boat In reaching the steamer Momus
from New York. The steamer reached
pu1t this afternoon several hours late.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24

Jackson and Kansas City rights of way
depot and all other property of defend
ants, also all their franchises and roll
ing stock. Included in the latter were
a large number of passenger cars, several
hundred freight cars and flat cars and
all other kind of cars and A locomo-
tives.
1t is understood that the sale of
a friendly character and the company
holding the bonds will reissue same
and also sufficient bonds to make a
number of improvements. The sale was
made by Wilbur c. Eakin, special mas
ter, and 1t is expected that this will
vest the title in su1h a way as to be
of large benefit to the road.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
CHRISTMAS RED CROSS
STAMPS WILL BE SOLD

the words, Merry Christmas" and Hap
by New Year" The lettering will all be
white. The cross in the center, the little
crosses in the border and the holly berries
will be red, and the other prominent
features of the design will be green.
Over 100000 stamps were sold last
year, the proceeds amounting to slSS,244 81
New York held ranking place In the list
of sales, with s21,174.67. Two-thirds Of
the proceeds from the sale of these
stamps are used for the relief and pre-
vention of tuberculosis all over the coun-
try, the remaining third being turned
into the Red Cross fund to reimburse 1t
for the expense of the making and dis
tributing of the stamps.
The Red Cross society looks forward
to q record breaking sale of these Christ
mas stamps, and hopes that the 50,00O,00o
will prove insufficient to meet the de-
mand.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-24
disastrous Lumber Fire.

Monroe, La, August 23.-With high
winds prevailing fire this afternoon at the
plant Of the Ouachita Lumber company
spread over the entire city. The plant
was completely destroyed. the loss
amounting to about s750o0- No insurance
was carried on the mills and dry kilns,
which were the property of L. D. Nc
Lain of this city. About 10000 feet of
lumber was insured The plant was oper-
ated under lease by Turnbull Bros. The
leeesees reside In Chicago.
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Billy Sundays wife Injured.

La Porte, Ind, August 23.-In a colli-
sion between two automobiles near yell
low Creek lake Billy Sunday, the evan
gelist, and his wife were injured. Their
car turned over and they were thrown
into a ditch. Mrs. Sunday is in seri-
Gus condition, but her husband is only
painfully bruised. Sunday was driving
at high speed and struck another car In
attempting to pass 1t.