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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Big HudSOn-FulfOn
 Celebration Begins
One Million Visitors Will Leave $250O0000 In New York City-Salors Representing Eight Nations of the World Are Already Gathering for the
 Festivities

span in her new paint and dressed from stem to stern in white awnings her graceful lines were more remarked today than those of any other ship on the river.
 Special Hudson Fulton services were conducted in all the churches. A form of prayer prescribed for the occasion by Bishop Greer of the Episcopal church and Archbishop Farley of the Roman Cath ollie church was read in every parish of the diocese. Many who could not get into old Trinity crowded the churchyard to view the garlanded grave of Robert Fulton
 At the marble Collegiate church specially invited members of the congregation were the officers of the Dutch cruiser Utrecht, Gen. Leonard Wood, U. s. A. command ing the department of the east, and R. Van Rees, treasurer of the Hudson Fulton celebration commission of the Neither lands.
 Twenty-Five million dollars, competent authorities estimate as the sum in round figures that out-of-town visitors to the celebration will leave in New York. Hotel proprietors familiar with the general situation set 6O0,000 for the number of guests now housed under their roofs and in more modest lodging houses and even in single rooms in flats 1t seems safe to say theer are 400 eco more It seems safe to estimate the entire out-of-town crowd at between 900,000 and 1op0,o00.
 The programme for tomorrow includes probable aeropane flights by Wilbur Wright and Glenn H. Curtiss from Gov ernor's Island and the opening of vari- ous commemoratory and art exhibits throughout the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
IMPORTANT CASE
 GOES TO COURT

Atlanta. September 26-The question of reciprocal demurrage-upheld by the su- preme court of Georgia in an opinion handed down Saturday in which the state railroad commission was sustained-bids fair to furnish the basis of one of the greatest legal battles eve waged by the railroad interests against state authority. All preparations are being made to take the matter into the federal courts. and not until the United States supreme courr passes upon the question will the contest be considered ended
 If the decision of the Georgia supreme court is upheld in the federal tribunals. the railroads will have to pay claims in this state aggregatins $20,000. But the decision is more far-reachng and under 1t the railroads will be compelled to fur nish cars to shippers upon demand or sui fer penalties in the way of demurrage charges.
 It Is customary for the railroads to charge demurrage of sl per day per car after being placed at the shippers dis posal and before 1t is loaded For years the shippers of this and other states have fought for reciprocal demurrage. The order of the Georgia railroad commission required the railroads to pay the same rate of demurrage, after demand for cars, as is required of the shippers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27

l. New York September 26-The sailor men of eight nations England, Germany. France, Italy, Holland Mexico Argen- tine and the United States-shuffled along the streets of New York today, mngling with visitors from north south, east and ton celebration. Beginning at noon River side drive began to fill up rapidly and at o'clock was again uncomfortably crowded.
 quietly at their anchorages, where they will remain until the naval parade of Friday. October 1, when both little pioneers, escorted by the light draft war ships and followed by the merchant fleet again will sail up stramt Newburg, where they will be turned over to the Albany upstate division of the celebra- tion
 ships today there was an almost un- broken line of deep-sea excursion steam CTS damned to the rails with spectators and listing heavily At the same time a scurrying fiotiIla of motor boats was bobbing about on the roughened waters of the river carrying visitors to and from those battleships which were re- ceving for the day.
 American officers spoke today of the splendid appearance presented by the British hafiship Infexible. spck and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD.

1-President Taft breaches sermon in tabernacle.
 Louisiana finds time to mourn for her dead
 Peary declines to carry instruments for Dr. Cook. Negro is lynched at scene of his mur- der.
 World does not end as expected Big Futon-Hudson celebration begins France is in mourning for dead avia- tors.
 Wright and Curtiss ready for flight. 2-Financial review of past week. A biographical sketch of Raphael Semmes.
 Heavy damage by forest fires. 3-Union Springs has eye on the future Walter DeShazo killed by negro. Stagg to talk to the veterans. Ensley news
 Another week or actlvity Tn iron. 4-Editorial comment. lProhibition party seeking to break through old party lines Government expert writes plea for CO., operation In eradicating cattle tick in Alabama.
 Calera prohibitionist gives reasons for opposing amendment. Details for Saturdays big rally will he worked out today. Former City Attorney Smith comments on raiding case. Winters work for Y- M c. A. is outlined
 Pell City eager to be put on .ew au : tomobile route. 7-Judge Weakley addresses Sunday school in Ensley. S-General sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
BANKS WILL FAIL
 TO OPEN TODAY

Pittsburg. September 26-The Land Trust company and the Mercantile Trust company, both of this city, will not open their doors tomorrow. arrangements hav- ing been made tonight whereby they will make assignments tomorrow to State Banking Commissioner w. H. Smith. Deputy State Bank Examiner James L. White is in charge of both institutions as temporary receiver
 Lack of money is given as a reason for the assignments, a crisis being reached on Saturday when a run was made on the Mercantile Trust company.
 The Land Trust company. with a cap ital of s700,000, arranged about year ago to take over the Mercantile Trust com pany, which has capital stock of s750,- 900, but was unable to meet all the ob- ligations to complete the merger. Two weeks ago Examiner White found the institution did not have the required re- serve The company was given ap Ap- portunity to bring the amount up to- re- ouirements, but the run on the Mercan- tile Trust company on Saturday depleted the resources and 1t was decided to make the assignments.
 State Bank Examiner White stated that all the depositors will be paid in full. 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
"JOINTISTS" BEAT
 COUNTY ATTORNEY

Coffeyville Kan, September 26.-Coun- ty Attorney Halleck of this county was set upon by Oklahoma "jointists" and seriously injured following the seizure to- day of large quantity of contraband whisky and beer by Kansas officers just across the line from Oklahoma.
 The liquor belonged to 'jointists' of South Coffeyville, Okla, and had been hastily moved back and forth across the state line at least half a dozen times, as officials of both states were trying to take possession of it.
 Attorney Clark, after the liquor had been seized crossed the line in d motor car to confer with the Oklahoma officials He was dragged from the car and beaten on the head with his own revolver. The situation presents peculiar legal aspects which attorneys from both states tried to solve tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
GOODSELL TELLS
 OF ARCTIC TRIP

Pittsburg September 26-In a letter to his mother, Mrs. Mary Goodsell of New Kensignton Pa, near here, Dr. John w. Goodsell. who accompanied Lieut.. Robert E. Peary on the dash to the north pole, gives a description of the trip, the condi- tions of the Arctic zone and tragic death of Ross Marvin, and of the hunting ex- petitions engaged in by the party
 The doctor wrote:
 q quote from my diary of April IS, 1903: Ross Margin is gone, the polar sea has claimed him. The Roosevelts flag is fly ing at half mast. Our hearts are cor rowful for the loss of a dear comrade. l had retired last evening and had not fallen asleep when I heard the cry, The comates (sledges) are coming Marvin was overdue several days and we were eX- pecting him. Borup came to the door and said: Marvin Is gone; he went through the ice.'
 1.-TWO minutes had started back with Marvin. Koodlooktoh related how Mar win had gone ahead in the morning with the comates. Ross came to the big lead and attempted to cross. The thin ice gave way with him. The broken surface showed that he had made gallant strus- gle to penetrate the thin ice to firmer ice a few yards beyond. The icy water and the cold air there in few minutes must have benumbed his hands Tho Eskimos arrived too late. They observed the footsteps terminating at the edge or the broken lead the back of koolateh (inmut jackeD showing above the surface of the water The following morning the body had disappeared. As is the minutes custom, bag containing Marvin cloth inp was left at the edge of the ice"
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scientific nature, he would, if the oppor- unity presented itself, try to glide with the motor stopped. As the machine falls at the average rate of one foot for every eight which it travels forward MT. Wright hopes to do pstrate it's equilibrium. He proposes to make his first preliminary flight tomorrow afternoon. but does not intend to leave the confines of the aero drome at Governors Island.
 Curtiss is planning to equip his aero plane with two pontoons, so that he will be able to alight on the water. If the weather conditions are favorable he may continue experiments in rising from the water in an effort to demonstrate the utility of the aeroplane for the navy.
 After getting his aeroplane running smoothly Curtiss will try to speed up the Hudson sometime this week, passing the skyscrapers on one side and the masts of the batteships on the other, with an aerial buoy over Grants tomb as the turning mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Wright And C1lrtiSS
 Are Ready For Flight
Aviaors Expect Make Some Valuable Demonstrations in Fancy Fly Ing -ew York During This Week. Wright Will Stop Motor and Try
 to Glide.

New York. September 26.-The aero planes of Wilbur Wright and Glenn H. Curtiss rest tonight in their sheds on Governors Island, practically ready to soar forth to demonstrate the conquest of the air
 Both aviators may attempt flights to- morrow. They will seek to demonstrate that they have perfect control of their machines It will in fact be an exhibi- ton of scientific accuracy in aeroplaning soaring, gliding and turning like birds of the air.
 In one of his flights Curtiss will attempt to cross the bay and circle the statue of Liberty. Also he may attempt some experiments in the matter of speed, for which he holds the worlds record made recently abroad.
 Wright said today that in addition to essaying sharp turns of more or less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
MORE HELP NEEDED,
MOHE HELP NEEDED. Mexican Flood Sufferers Are Still in
 Distress.

Washington, September 26-While SUD- plies for the Mexican flood sufferers con- tinue to reach Monterey, much more can be used to advantage by the relief organ izations. according to cabIegram re- ceived at the state department today from American Consul General Hanna
 Food, clothing and blankets are in de- mand. Particularly blankets for the wom- en, babies and old people are needed, ow- ing to the cold nights Mule trains con- tinue to supply the sufferers with good results, says MT. Hanna, but the societies are without sufficient funds to maintain this, and other transportation methods MT. Hanna says he is aiding the Mexican Red Cross with his own funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
FRANCE IS IN MOURNING
 FOR THE DEAD AVlATORS

Paris. September 26-The disaster to the military dirigible balloon Republique, in which four French officers lost tb 'ir lives coming on the heels of the d\ h of Lefebvre and Captain Ferber al the loss of the Patrie, has plunged France into mourning; but public opinion, as re- fected by the comments of the press, bravely supports the opinion of the avia- tors that no human sacrifice can now discourage the conquest of the air.
 The Temps announces a national sub scription to aid military aerostatics. in memory of the dead officers. Subse- quent investigation fully confirms the fact that the accident was due to the snap ping of the rapidly revolving propeller blade, which tore through the gas bag. General Roques reports that there was no trace of fire about the silk, thus disposing of the hypothesis of an explosion.
 The experts agree that such mishap
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can be prevented by the introduction of a series of cellular ballonets, as in the Zeppelin arshp, which would keep the craft afloat if one of the compartments was pierced.
 General Brun minister of war. in an interview expresses the opinion that diri- gible balloons for war purposes will soon be supplanted by perfected aeroplanes. He says dirigibles can never be brought to a point where they will become first class engines of war
 They will remain valuable,' he con- tinues, flor intermediary service, but must give way to the aeroplanes. As scouts the dirigibles are too vulnerable. An aero plane offers small target. and if pierced can still fly. If the pilot is killed it is only another soldier dead on the field of battle.
 We will still have dirigible balloons. but since the tests at Bethany I believe firmly in the future of aeroplanes from a military standpoint"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
LABoRlTE POLICIES.
Hope to Gain Strength in the Coming
 Elections.

Bristol, September 26.--James Keir liar die, member of parliament for Mertnyr- Tyne, in outlining the policy Of the la borites in the general election. said to- dav that he believes the liberals would merge from the conflict with working majority. The laborites, he said, were confident of gaining strength in the house from 4 members to between 6o ana O' although supporting the budget. Iney will follow their usual course In the cleo lion running a laborite wherever they have a chance of defeating either or both of the opposing political parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
CHIEF WITNESS
 IS ASSASSINATED

Sunfiower. Miss, September 26.--W. k. Swinney, manager of the A. Armistead plantation of Vicksburg. was to have ap- peared at Indianola, Miss, tomorrow to give testimony in the prosecution of Ar lena Singleton. a negress, accused of keep ing a gambling place. Late last night he was shot and killed on the streets of this place by Provine Turner, an alleged accomplice of the negro woman, who was under accusation along with her. The slayer made his escape. and through out the day posses of deputy sheriffs and citizens have been securing the neighbor- ing country with bloodhounds in search of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
FIRE AT cREENviLLE.
Loss Will Run into Many Thousands
 of Dollars.

Greenville, September 26.--(Special.)- .)- Fire originated in the store of J. H. Shreeve at o'clock tonight and at this time the loss of additional property. in- cluding E. H. Smith, J. H. Dunklin Hard ware company, Jim Owens, Beeland Mer- cantile company and other property is threatened. It is impossible to estimate the loss, but 1t will run into many thou sand dollars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
CARS COLLIDE.
Five Persons Are Injured Near Sa-
 vannah.

Savannah, September 26.-Five persons were injured in a collision of two street cars near Thunderbolt tonight. The in jured are: Thomas H. Vim, broken 1eef Mrs Farley Mcdonald, internally injured; :; H. c. Dickson, motorman, injured in the back, left shoulder and head. He is bad ly"nurt. John Welsh, side torn. internal ly hurt.
 The fifth victim was a woman whose friends carried her away in their arms immediately after she was extricatd rom the wreckage. Several other passengers were shaken up but not seriously hurt. The cars met at the point of switch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
TWO MEN ARRESTED.
For the Assassination of an Officer in
 Louisiana.

Lessville La, September 26.-Jack Err win and Berry Mitchell, residents of Hornpoe'r La, were arrested early today and charged with the murder of Charles F. McGee. town marshal of Hornbeck and deputy sheriff of Vernon parish, who was assassinated at that place late last night. It Is claimed that the officers ef- forts against illicit whisky sellers may have led to his death. His residence was burned Wednesday night, and it is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
NEGRO IS LYNCHED AT
 SCENE OF HIS MURDER

The killing of the Perry officer occurred at s o'clock last night Anderson was wanted for minor offense, and was in his shoe shop when the officer went to arr rest him. Hawkins was at the door of the shop when the negro appeared armed with pistol, and before the officer could defend himself, Anderson shot him to death.
 Anderson was caught several hours later, and at o'clock was in the hands of the crowd of men that pursued him. He was returned to his shoe shop, and In front of 1t rope was placed about his neck and he was swung into the air. Bullets were fired into his body and he was left swinging.
 The excitement incident to the murder and lynching has disappeared and Perry is quiet tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27

Live Oak, Fla. September 26.-Swinging from limb in front of his shoe repair ing shop at Perry, Taylor county, the dead body of Charley Anderson, a negro. was found early this morning mob having imposed the death penalty as reward for the bullet Anderson sent into the heart of Marshal Hawkins of Perry last night.
 The place of the lynching was almost at the spot where Marshal Hawkins was slain, the officer having been in the act of placing the negro under arrest when he met his death at the hands of Anderson. The negro's body was allowed to hang till late in the day, when it was taken down and shipped to this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
TRIES DETERMINATION.
Despondent Man Kills Daughter and
 Himself.

Richmond Va, September 26.-Despond- ent because of financial reverses over which he had brooded for many sleepless nights, w. B. Grover, a farmer of Ches- terfield county, attempted this morning to extermnate his family. He succeeded in killing his 20-year-old daughter, Louise shot at his wife with the same weapon that ended the girls life, and then sent a bullet into his own brain. Father and daughter died together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
May Settle Strike.

Omaha. September 26.-The strike of tha conductors and motormen of the Omaha and Council Bluffs Street Railway conn pany tonight is in a fair way to settle- ment. It is said substantial concessions nave been offered the men by the com pany, and 1t is believed action will be taken to end the strike tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Shoots Brother.

Jackson, Ky, September 26-As a re- suit of fight between brothers. both prominent in politics in this section, Ju- lius Caesar Hurst, republican nominee for county judge, was fatally shot today bv his brother, Hannibal. The latter, who was arrested, claims he fired in self defense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Six-Day Motorcycle Race.

New York, September 27.-The first six days motorcycle race ever held began at Brighton Beach race track at 13:0l today, to oontiue until 10 p. m. Saturday. Five teams started The first accident oc- cured shortly after Il o'clock last night while the men were taking practice spins In rounding turn, A. Disher fell and sustained painful Injury to his left arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
WORLD DOES NOT END AS
 IMMERSIONISTS EXPECT

The meeting in the chapel today was open to outsiders and was conducted much the same as prayer and testimonial meet ings of otser denominations. But near by in a room that serves as a kitchen there was another meeting to which only the faithful were allowed to gather. The room was crowded with Immersionists. All were standing with hands and faces upraised apparently waiting for some revelation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
THREE CHILDREN
 BURN TO DEATH

Pittsburg, September 26.-Three children were burned to death and several other persons had narrow escapes from a sim liar fate tonight in fire which destroyed three residences at Millvale, suburb.
 The victims, whose ages range from { to 10 years. were two sons and a daush- ter of John Lang, who home was burned. The children were sleeping in an attic. where rescue was impossible. The mone- tary loss Is $10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Will Succeed Carr.

Durham. N. C.. September 26-Capt F. J. Parrish, Durham millionaire planter. tobacco man and real estate dealer. it was announced today will succeed the late l.. A. Carr as sales manager of the North Carolina division of the VirginiaC Carolina Chemical company-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Get Coal From Home.

New York, September 26.-Even though 5000 miles from home, lne British battle ship squadron here will receive it's coal supply direct from British mines. The tramp collier Chelford arrived today with 4oOo tons of fuel from Newcastle, and she will be followed in day or two by another collier with a similar cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27

West Duxbury. Mass, September 26.- The time set for the end of the world as revealed in visions to some Of the more radical of the Triure Immersionists wl4o have. been gathered at Ashdod for several days, has passed, and tonight at the little chapel of the faithful service of prayer and song was held to ask the counsel of the God and to await His revelation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
Actor Is Dying.

New York, September 26-Friends of Wm. G. Beckwith, the actor, dramatist and former naval officer, found him dy- ing today on board a yacht on which he had been living for some weeks. A physician, who arrived too late, said the symptoms indicated ptomaine poisoning, probably from canned food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27

CONTINUED ON FACE s)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-27
WhItney,s Message.

New Haven, Conn.,. September 26.-The Journal-Courier in the morning will pub fish the following message from Harry Whitney:
 Steamship Strathcona. via Matconi Wireless, Indian Harbor and Cape Ray, Newfoundland, September 26. Morris G. Osborne, Editor Journal Courier. New Haven, Conn.
 Telegram received last night Ar
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-07-20
SHALL We SHINE?"
IN BRICK CITY TODAY
GALL PLAYERS CONFIDENT We
WILL HAVE the GOODS.
state That It Will Be Easy Sailing
for Manager Davis Loyal
KID" Team.

The Baseball Special over the Coast
Line this morning will contain ten
coaches and the usual baggage car.
which is carried for the purpose OF
a refreshment car
This excursion will be the largest
and best baseball excursion during
the entire season, and the company
will take extra precautions u pias,
a number OF special officers on the
train. that complete order Hay pre-.
vail during the trip.
The large number of coaches are.
carried Tor the purpose Of accommo
dating the crowd, and at the same
time make II rOOny and comfortable
for all who attend 10 witness this
most interesting contest OF baseball
BE sure To decorate yourselves VIII
the Colors. tor all the boys have full.
~ recovered from their bungodup con.
dition and will play the game OF their
lives. that they may join IN Pete
Aliens little ditty Shall We
shine
The special will leave here prompt.
~ az = o'clock this morning. and re-
turning leave Ocala at O'Clock. ar
irving home about 9.45 y. m. the
low rate OF - cents being charged
Tor the round trip.
All OF the ball players are conf.
dent OF victory In this game from
Liver Lip" on third TO Dusty
Miller on first. both of whom have
another and much better song to
sing than Got Theirs
Full fare will be- charged ON the
regular noon train. so all who desire
go make the trip for - cents will
have to leave ON the ,pecial al ?
M.