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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
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the trip back to Tuscaloosa with a party of Birmingham folk. They could see what Jefferson county has done and what was needed in Tuscaloosa county.
 It would be good for the Tuscaloosa County Board of Revenue to come to Bir- mingham either in the machines or by train and make it back to Tuscaloosa in the Birmingham cars. The Jefferson county board would also be invited to make the trip.
 An automobile trip through Europe is a rather faraway idea for a Birmingham mer, but for those who have the fever to wander through foreign lands in his own car the following sent out by the Packard Motor Car company reads interestingly:
 Tn the days when Mark Twain wrote
 Tnnocents Abroad the proper way to visit historical places of Europe was any old way you could reach them. Now. the way to see Europe to the best ad- vantage is via motor car. The good high ways and beautiful scenery of France and other European countries have at tracted many tourists who love motor touring for it's own sake, while the ad- vantages of motor car for travelling rapidly, comfortably and independently of railway trains, have recommended it to tourists who wish to visit both the usual and unusual points of interest on the continent.
 "The various automobile and touring or ganizations have made touring abroad more attractive than it was in the early days of motoring by having simplified the formalities of customs, passports. routes, etc. Several of the national and inter national organizations now supply trip tychs and all necessary information and papers in such form that an American can tour abroad practically without bother. Also, the express companies cooperate to take the burden of shipping cars off the hands of the owner. Commenting on the great number of Americans who tour Europe, in motor cars. the Paris edition of the New York Herald says:
 "There are so many doorways into France that it is practically impossible | to determine accurately the number of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

he raises and sells hogs, cattle, horses and mules. He has a cold storage plant on his place in which he keeps meat and other perishables. His business with the railroad has become so great the Att lantic Coast line has run a spur track to his farm, which is about three miles from the main track.
 McDuffy employees about 70 hands tho year round, increased to more than 100 during the busy season. During that short season his pay roll runs to $500 per week. He finds ready home market for all his meat and stock and places his ham in competition with the western meats. ...s
 McDuffy says he finds no prejudice to any of his products in the markets He simply makes the best melons, the best canteloupes and the best hams, and he gets the best prices.
 This is what negro is doing for him self.
 At the recent colored fair held in Ral- eigh, N C., there were many exhibits by farmers which attracted much atten- tion Among them was the exhibit of Fletcher Lockhart, prosperous truck farmer of Wake county. Lockhart was born a slave in 1854 After freedom came to him he worked on cotton farm until 1873 With a capital of To cents, which he borrowed, he struck out to make a living for himself and his young wife, He and his helpmate cleared $6o the first year. He worked for wages
 The second year Lockhart leased 100 acres for five years. When his lease ex- pired he bought the land for $22 per acre. He paid off the mortgage and now owns the place. valued at s15,ooo. He has edu- cated four children, owns model truck farm. and was awarded the first prize of s100 for the best exhibit in his line.
 Two years ago a young woman, Nellie L. Butler. graduated from Phelps Hall Bible Training school, Of which the writer is dean. This young woman was sent out by Dr. Washington to do mission work at Luna Landing, Arkansas. A few days ago received letter from her stating the following results of her work. She said: "In January. 1908. I was sent here by the Tuskegee Institute to take charge of this work in response to an offer of a lady in Berlin, Germany, to help our peo- nle I was sent to teach in the class room give instructions in sewing and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

plant the claim of the church. Even tho Sunday school, called the right arm" of the church, has in a way worked against church attendance. In the minds of many parents, Sunday school takes the place of church for their children. So we do not find the children in the pews with their parents Sunday morning, as was once the custom. And when the child gets to the age when he drops Sun day school, not having previously gone to church. he has no church-going habit. This, in connection with weak and super ficial home training. is not conducive to church support
 Yet these. after all. arc In a way but superficial excuses. At the root of 1t all is a declining sense of God and of per- sonal accountability to Him. The claim of God upon every life and the duty to- honor Him in the worship of the church must be pressed home upon mems con- sciences The pulpit must cease trying to excuse men for failure. Let them face the situation as business man would do, and let them fearlessly call upon the people to respond to the claim of God.
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automobilists who annually pass through for the purpose of touring over republic an highways. Such figures as are avail able, however, show that the touring season, just closed, brought larger number of automobile visitors from America and England than any preced- ing year.
 Tt Is not always realized what a valuable asset the American and English automobilist is to France. The average automobilist remains one month The American rarely stops less than six weeks, while the Englishman is satisfied to run over'' for a much shorter period. The minimum expenditure of party of touring automobilists is 50 francs day for each person, this sum representing hotel accommodations, food, upkeep of, the automobile and ipcfdentals. but ignor- ing amounts spent oh works of art pres ents and other items. Tn view of such a train Of gold the proposal of the French government to impose tax on visiting automobilists appears to be unsound po.- icy. sa
 .'fA feature of the development of for eign touring Is the number of Americans who now visit Europe in American auto mobiles. Everything has been made so simple by the various touring associa- tons that the American automobi1ist plans for tour through Europe with as little fear of difficulties as if he were about to make run through the Berk- shires.
 "'The tent of this movement is shown by the fact that three leading fac- tories have opened Paris touring bureaus in the last two years. MT. H. D. Wilson. the head of the Packard Motor Car company's Paris office. says that from , January 1 to September 30 he was in touch with more than 200 Packard tour ing parties and expected to have total of 250 at the end of the year. N'The actual number is doubtless greater than this" said MT Wilson, "for although I am supposed to be advised of all
 Packard machines coming to Europe, many owners slip away without giving us any intimation of their presence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
, An Infant Millionaire.

Billy McClintock of Chicago is years old and is multimillionaire, though he does not know he is wealthy.
 And therefore hs is not greatly inter- ested in the legal fight that Is being made between his two rival guardians for the ,possession of his person-and his money. This Is what he wants.
 To be locomotive engineer.
 To have his curls cut off short.
 To go to school where there are nice little girls.
 Which Is about the normal wish or the average American boy of years.
 Interviewed by newspaper man, Billy was discovered in the feathered war paint of an Indian chief on the point of attacking a band of hostiles in the back yard What want to do Is to-to-to"- He hesitated and then said vigorously:
 q want to be locomotive engineer"
 The reporter sounded him along money lines, knowing when the boy grew up- unless cheated out of it-he would have between three and six millions of dol lars. Billy said
 "I have lots of money. I spend some- times 26 cents week-that is." he added,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Robbie WalthOuY Wins
 Splendid Bicycle Race

professional race in a driving finish from Eddie Root in the exceedingly good time of 22:37 The Australian rode well judged race, never being anxious to go out and set killing pace in order to grab off few lap prizes. The little foreigner outwitted the galaxy of six-day stars. While never in the front, he was always away up among the leaders and did not sprint to the fore until the final quarter mile, winning by less than wheels length.
 Frank Kramer. the East Orange f1y- CT, defended his title of worlds sprint ing champion when he defeated Jack Clark, the Australian speed king. in two straight heat the first at one mile and the second at half. The half mile amateur handicap race was won by Ar thur Lundberg (5O yards); Maurice Van Endrie (scratch), second; Frank Blake ls5 yards), third Time, 100 4-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05


 New York. December 4-(Special. )-Bob- bic Walthour, the Dixie pace champion of America, upheld the American suprem- acy. behind the motors when he defeat- ed Charles Parent of Paris. the European champion, in the special 1O-mile motor pace race at Madison Square Garden to- night before crowd that showed that bicycle races had lost none of their att effectiveness to New Workers. The time was 1885. Walthour outdistanced his foreign foe by lap and half. The constant chugging of the powerful motors thrilled the large crowd from the start. walthour showed his old-time form and after the first mile 1t was only case of how much he would win by
 In a gruelling race in which but six of the original "A starters remained to the finish, Jack Clark won the lo-mile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

Montgomery, December 4-(SpeciaL)- P G. Bowman and Jesse F. Stallings to- night authentically announce Emmet O'Nesl of Florence as a candidate for governor. subject to the action of the democratic party. Colonel O'Neal will is- sue formal announcement of his candi- dacy within the next few days. In an- nouncing Colonel oNears candidacy. MT. Bowman eays:
 MT stallings and myself commend MT. O'Neal to. the voters of Alabama as the logical candidate to be voted for in the next democratic primary We believe that without his efforts the Montgomery conference would never have been held. and the rights and liberties of the people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

The only part of the United States where people go to church as they used to is the south, where social customs and habits of thought have undergone least change.
 Some probably hold the poorer preach ing of today responsible for the empty pews. But 1t should be remembered that better preaching is demanded now than formerly. There is not 50 great differ ence as once Nhere was between the in- tellectual attainments of pulpit and pew. and the preacher is no longer the oracle he once was of the community. There are, too, a vast number of social and humanitarian agencies outside the church and with very many these interests sup
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

Reckless running of automobiles has become so prevalent in Birmingham that Inc patience of the general public has been worn to frazzle. During the past week there have been half a dozen serious accidents, due entirely to careless driv- Ing while there have been numberiess near-accidents.
 The breaking up of this practice Is up to the automobflists themselves. At 20 miles an hour machine is under fair control and on a quiet street this speed may be made between corners without cndangering the lives of pedestrians. In the business part of the city, however. 15 miles an hour is reckless driving and the driver deserves a heavy fine.
 Appare the average Birmingham au- tomobllist fancies himself god. He thinks that he has the right of way over everything and the great mass of humanity nothing to do but to get out of his way. The chauffeurs as g. rule get the blame for reckless driving and while there are many of them who should have been caged many moons ago the owners are really responsible. Some of the most reckless drivers are to be found among the men who run their machines them selves.
 It is not confined altogether to the men, either. for there are few mem- bers of the feminine sex in Birmingham who show less regard for the public than the average negro chauffeur. An Illus tration of this was given at the corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday after noon. Several ladies were in the machine, which was driven by its owner, young woman. The street was crowded, but she swept around the corner at 1h miles an hour when she should have been moving at snails pace.
 The crowd had to jump and crowd against each other. it being impossible to see the automobile until it was directly upon them. In her hurry to get out or the way a young lady received sprained ankle, which will probably lay her up for several weeks, while the feminine driver had great laugh over the way she was making the women and children jump out of the way. A small cnllu was oihy missed by a hairsbreadth.
 If Judge Feagin would place fine or $50 against the speeders brought Defore him it would help greatly in cutting down the evil. Then if the right-thinking autoists will assist the officers Of the law in catching the speeders it won't take long to curb the speed maniacs.
 Automobile speeding Is the greatest sport in the world. but 1t shouldn't be done where the public is endangered. A person who has to jump out of the way of recklessy driven auto would un- doubtedly be- justified in pulling gun and filling the tires and driver with lead Anyway, 1t is not believed any jury would even consider the thought of con victing the person who thus secured re- yenge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
EMME O,NEAL WILL MAKE
 RACE FOR GOVERNOR

of Alabama would have been destroyed.
 Tn commenting MT. O'Neal to tho voters of Alabama, we do not mean or intend to encroach on any other man who may desire to become candidate.
 MT. 0'Neal, in our judgment, will stand on the declaration of principles laid down in the Montgomery conference. We believe he is in favor of giving the pro- hibition laws now on the statute books of this state a fair and square trial, but of these matters he will speak for him. self in tho next few days.
 "In our judgment, after having can vassed the state, more people are for Colonel O'Neal than for any other man."
 Colonel O'Neals formal announcement is delayed owing to the death of his brother at Florence today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT :. A3 ....-.As ..- -
 PLAYING WAITING GAME
CONTINUED FROM PAGE |,

 president of Nicaragua Castrillo today also made an. important announcement touching upon tho punishment that is eventually to be meted out to Zelaya, which indicates that the insurgents are in full accord with the idea of 6ecre- tary Knox, outlined in the dispatches last night to leave the punishment of the Nicaraguan president in the hands of his own countrymen.
 Said Castrillo:
 T believe 1t quito unnecessary for the American government to express any ur- certainty as to Zelaya's future. The United States need not worry about his prosecution for the murder of Cannon and Groce. the American citizens. we shall take care of that, and not only shall be hold Zelaya responsible, but what Is of moro importance, we shall hold his advissru equally guilty as accomplices" Countries Not Uneasy. Bv officials of the state department 1t was said today that positive information has come to MT. Knox that other Gen. tral American countries arc not uneasy because of his action against Zelaya, and the precedent 1t sets for this country do- inv anything 1t chooses with that part of the world.
 Two mora of ZelhyAs agents were busy in washington today in the hope of per- suading the state department to give up its plan or in convincing Congress. when 1t meets next Monday, that the policy instituted by Secretary Knox should not be followed out.
 These agents are Fernando Sanchez and pr. V. M. Roman, both of them rich Nicaraguans. and close to zelaya, !, There is hardly any chance Of their reaching the ear of the state department unless they accomplish 1t by the indirect home other country to intercede for them with MT. Knox.
 They have made appeals, however, to members of the House and Senate. These appeals have resulted in nothing 50 far,
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except to give currency to a report that the administration may ask Congress to give it full authority to act as 1t should see fit in the regulation of the affairs ot the revolution-ridden republic. There is precedent for this, and if Congress should pass such a joint resolution the President could take practically any steps he chose.
 The Estrada government. which Is the one sure of getting the final recognition of the United States, reports to Washington that It's troops, now fully armed and equipped with ammunition, arc gaining ground every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Echoes From the Tonneau.

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 Bump bump, bumpety bump. Bumpety, bumpety, bump, bump. BUMP.
 'Lawd, have mercyr'
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 The first of the year will, from present indications, find renewal of the interest in path finding and good roads tours. Re- cent trips have aroused untold interest, but this interest is still in It's infancy. With the passing of Christmas The Age Herald will work up tours to Anniston, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery and other places. tour wouldn't do much good at the present time as the Christmas rush would cause 1t to be forgotten. The first part of January. however. as rule Is very fair and 1t would be good time for the trip. Secretary G. T. Brazelton of the Bir- mingham Motor club has an idea regard ing Tuscaloosa tour Several weeks ago a delegation of Tuscaloosa people ad- vised Dr. James B. Dedman. president of the club. and Mir Brazelton that the road between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham was in splendid shape except for short strip in Jefferson county near the county line. Efforts were put forth by the local men with the result that the Jefferson County Board of Revenue has had this strip of road put into good shape The report comes now that the Tuscaloosa county part is but poor road. MT. Brazelton is desirous that a party of the Tuscaloosa people como to Birmingham and make
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Whv Men Don,t co to Church,

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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-11-09
Sun and Moon.

sun will rise today -. $3.50 a. m.
Sun will set today $50. ASH p. m.
Moon will rise tonight -. 3:11 a. m
Mote. The above sun and moon
record Is for Illinois and approxi-
mates the time at Cairo within a few
1llfnutesl.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-11-09
NEW NICKLE PROPOSED
Dies Bearing Head of George Wash
ineton May Not Be Accepted
BY Government

Philadelphia Nov. Sit was learned
on good authority today that dies
have been prepared by the engravers
OF the United States mint in this city
for a proposed five cent piece bearing
the head of George Washington. to
take the place Of the nickels now in
circulation. ....
1t cannot be said yet whether the
government will adopt this coin or
not. Many hundred dies have beer
male for coins never accepted but
II this portrait coin follows the new
Lincoln penny. it win tie the first coin
in actual authorized circulation 10
carry the head Of Washington. Yet
several pattern coins bearing it have
been circulated.
Washington himself refused to al
low such coin To be issued during
his life time. He said it was "mon.
archiat' custom, not fitting in a re.
public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-11-09
ii
RIVER NEWS


Tho river marked "a feet on the
Cairo gauge last s9eriag showing a
rise of q Of foot in "a hours.
Rising rivers wee reported from
points above here We sterday rs fol-
lows. Padtcah 2. < avenport >, Kan
sas City A. Hermann s, st, Louis rs g.
The Illinois Fish Commissions
steamer Illinois from New Orleans
passed to st. Louis yesterday morn
ing, $s9ssssts
The ferryboat Ruth came out from
the upper Mississippi yesterday and
PASSED to Donald>onvi,le, with Capt.
Wilbur as pilot from here
The Enterprise brought. two barges
Of lumber yesterday rom the lower
river for the Singer Co.
The Reaper arrived from New Or
leans yesterday morning and awaits
orders here.
The Mariner from the lower river
came into port yesterday.
The Gray Eagle and Alton came up
from New Orleans yesterday AMI will
30 to paducah for the winter.
The Peters Lee will leave st. Louis
today for Cairo and Memphis, arriv-
ing here tomorrow.
The City Of Saltillo should be here
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-11-09
TO PAVE STREETS
COMMERCIAL AVENUE, EIGHTH
STREET AND UPPER sYcA.
MORE NEXT ON LIST.
Park Place West Side Tracked For
Present-Object to Pianks on Bio
Four Tracks on Commercial
Estimates Allowed.

The Board of Local Improvements
met yesterday in the council chamber
and passed judgment on the estimates
iof public work done in Cairo during
the month Of October. Seven esti-
mates were offered BIZ the City En-
gineer, there being thrae for the
trustees OF the Cairo Contracting and
Dredging Co, two for Roy L. Will
liams, and one each for the Ricr
Construction Co., and L. w. Johnson,
as follows:
Rich Construction Co, outlet sew
er, $158c21
Trustees Cairo Contracting and
Dredging Co, filling Tweuty-second
| and Twenty third streets, wagons,
S326a2e.
Trustees Cairo Contracting aud
Dredging Co, filling Sixteenth and
Seventeenth streets, pumps, s4,212.S8.
Trustees Cairo Contracting and
Dredging Co, filling Cedar street,
pumps, s144G0.
Roy l., Williams, sewer Walnut
street, $500
Roy L. Williams, sewer West Tween
ty-first street, S952.50
L. w. Johnson, paving Thirty-fourth
street, s54619Q. .-.
The total OF the estimates submit
ted to the board was s16,o21. 20 of
which the contractors get s. per cent,
The Rich Construction Co was also
allowed $500 which had been held
back for some time. The board after
adiourning discussed In an informal
way, the matter of paving other
streets in the city and it seemed to
he the concensus of opinion that
Eighth street and Commercial avenue
will be next in order also north Syca-
more
The paving of st. Mary's Place
West seems to he dismissed for the
present, because the city is not fnan-
cially able to pay its portion of the |
cost along the east side for St. Marys
Park ..
The Board also had an informal dis |
cussion Of the proposition by the Big |
Four Company to pave its tracks with |
plank on that portion of Commercial
avenue about to be paved by mu-
Lual agreement of citizens. Objection
n made to this method of paving tho /
tracks and the board directed the
city engineer to investigate and re. |
Jort
The paving of West Thlrty-fourth
street received casual attention in
The informal discussion.