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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Farmer Is Murdered
 And BOdy MnfiIafed
 By UnknoWn Persons

of his head, evidently made with buck shot, both legs nearly severed with either an axe or hatchet; his head being crushed by some heavy instr rt and his eyes being punched baA~3~ J his head, the body of J. W. ge. vas found yester- day afternoon Ellis, member of the searching p9>o tt went to the place.
 The bodzo,o in decomposed condi- ton an9~ e,s fans and undertakers state MT g. .as killed fully two or three day
 1let holes in the head ranged up- wal and those who visited the scene report large log near by the impromptu grave. They think the unfortunate man was shot by an assassin concealed behind }this log and then butchered after he sprawled to the ground from his horse.
 On all sides are heard incidents in the life of MT. Smith regarding the treatment of his hands and laborers. It Is pubic ly stated that he had peen on unfriendly terms with these negroes in that section for some time past He has had fights with some of them and they have ex- pressed themselves as bearing intense malice toward him.
 This assassination is the third Of this character to shock this section within the past few months and there is a disposi- tion on the part of officers and all citl- zens to sift this butchery to the very bottom and endeavor to end these crimes.
 The regular term of circuit court con venes Wednesday. It Is quite propaple that all these negroes and possibly others who will be arrested later on will be held for full investigation by the grand Jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20

Columbus Miss, September 19.-(Spe- cial. )-Strong circumstantiai evidence corroborates the almsot general belief that J. W. Smith, the farmer whose man. shot; both legs nearly severed with either beneath brush and fresh dirt 10 miles south of Columbus. near his plantation late yesterday afternoon, was assassl- mated by negroes, who are known to have held bitter enmity toward him.
 Henry Betts, Joe Colvin, John Felds, Harrison Gordon, Hunter Sealy and Jim Bradley, all negroes residing near the Smith place. were arrested early this morning by deputies dispatched to the scene of the crime by Sheriff Prowell and were brought to Columbus this afternoon and lodged in jail.
 At the home of Henry Betts, the first named negro, who is in jail some bloody clothes were found. These clothes be- longed to Betts pair of shoes, covered with fresh mud were also found hidden in the room and search of the premises revealed a spade whi-n had blood on 1t and a bloody axe. All these things are now in possession of the officers here.
 An investigation was held last night at Il o'clock by Justice eof the Peace Joe FL lis from Beat 8. Physicians and those who discovered the body testified and ad- journment was taken until today. It is supposed the negroes will be examined later on.
 With bullet holes entering the right side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
RESPECTS PAID
 TO DEAD PRELATE

Louisville, Ky, September 19.-The body of the Rt. Rev. Bishop William George McCloskey was this afternoon removed from Preston Park Seminary, in the sub urbs. to the Cathedral of the Assumption, there to lie in charge of a guard of honor until the final service, a solemn requiem mass. is celebrated at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. All the priests in Louisville escorted the funeral car to the cathedral. No formal service was held today, but thousands visited the cathedral to pay their respects to the dead preiate. To- morrow morning all the children of the Louisville parochial schools will assemble at the cathedral to hear a solemn requiem mass for the repose of the bishops soul.
 At the main service Tuesday morning the solemn requiem mass will be cele- brated by the Most Rev. Henry A. Noel Ter, archbishop of Cincinnati, assisted by Louisville and Kentucky priests. The funeral services will be simple and at the close the body will be taken on special car to Nazareth, Ky, 40 miles from Louis vile, for interment. Among those who will come to Louisville to attend the funeral are Bishop Edward P. Allen of Mobile. and the Very Rev. J. c. Abbott of St. Patrick's church, Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
BUREAU ISSUES
 STORM WARNING

New Orleans, September 19.-The follow ing special storm warning was issued late today by the district forecaster of the United States Weather Bureau here:
 Continued northeast storm warning Louisiana coast and northeast storm warning northern coast of Texas D. m. Tropical storm apparently central about 200 miles south of Louisiana coast, mov- ing toward northwest. Storm undoubted- ly severe, but points on coast where cen ter will strike cannot now be determined. Shipping should exercise caution and bear in mind"
 At 2 o'clock tonight according to re- ports made to the local officers of the United States Weather Bureau from it's representative there, the wind had at tained velocity of 40 miles an hour at Burwood on the Louisiana coast. Hurri- cane warnings have been issued, it be- ing stated that the disturbance Is one Of marked intensity.
 A special warning. issued tonight by the district forecaster says:
 Hurricane warning Louisiana coast s:H D. m. Disturbance of marked intensity, apparently approaching Louisiana coast, will cause hurricane winds and high tides during next 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Dr. Cook Is H1rYying
 Home To Demand That
 Pedry Prove His Case

proofs of his own case. My claim has been fully recognized by Denmark and by the King of Sweden; the President of the United States has wired me his conf- dence; my claim has been accepted by the International Bureau for Polar Research at Brussels; most of the geographical societies of Europe have sent me. congrat- ulations, which means faith and accept ance for the present, and almost every explorer of note has come forward with warm and friendly approval.
 "A specific record of my journey is ac- cessible to all, and everyone who reads can decide for himself When Peary publishes a similar report then our cases are parallel. Why should Peary be al- lowed to make himself self-apponted dictator of my affairs? In justice to him. self, in justice to the world and to guard the honor of national prestige he should be compelled to prove his own case; he should publish at once a preliminary mar rative to be compared with mine, and let fair-minded people ponder over the matter while the final records by which our case may be eventually proved are being pre- pared.
 "I know Peary. the explorer As such he Is a hero In Arctic annals, and de- serves the credit of a long and hard rec ord. To Peary, the explorer, I am still "hhiiS to Up lily idt put ediS uh- founded accusations have disclosed an- other side to his character which will never be forgotten.
 "hWen Peary wired that he had naSed the Stars and Stripes to the pole I im- mediately sent congratulations. I then believed as I do now, that his work over a new route far east of mine was a new conquest of great consequence, of course, that his observations at the pole would arlr rrt4I o1tto1 1ofo There Is room enough and honor enough for two American flags at the pole"
 Captain Hempel's dinner this evening was highly enjoyable function, every body being decked with fancy caps Of paper and grotesque or picturesque orn- aments, and the greatest good humor pre- vailed. pr. Cook toasted the captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

New light on north pole controversy. Farmer murdered and body mutilated. Taft made mistake in Winona speech. pr. Cook coming home to meet Peary. Taft meets Japanese business men. One of Peary's men knew Cook had reached the pole.
 Fighting chance for Governor Johnson. Wilbur Wright looks over aviation
 field. 2-Record prices made in stocks. 3-Pendulum begins another swing. Ensley Baptists hold big meeting. Bar members on the amendment 4-n.lturiAl comment. 5-President Harding discusses trip to
 Chicago.
 Rev. Eaves breaches on The King
 dom of God aad the Political Par
 son." Bankhead, Weakley and White in
 wreck on Frisco.
 Robbers force victim to undress near
 Fairview.
 Montgomery man held up near Gate
 City. 7-Large increase in tax values. New causeway at Galveston. S-General sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
GOVERNOR JOHNSON HAS
 FIGHTING CHANCE NOW

Rochester. Minn.. September 19.- Governor Johnson's condition, which promised improvement early this morn ing, remained practically stationary today. Tonight he Is still in a criti- cal condition with the chances about even for his recovery.
 According to his physicians the gov ernor had a good day until shortly aft CT o'clock when he became more restless, his pulse at o'clock read ing 102 and his temperature 100.4. His respiration was fast.
 Dr. Charles F. McNevin stated this evening that there are no symptons of septic poisoning, but that the dan ger from peritonitis had not yet passed.
 At 10 o'clock this bulletin was issued by Dr. McNevin:
 "The governor is resting better. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
PIG IRON SALES
 ARE VERY LARGE

Naw York. September 19.-Foundry pig iron and steel rails were the centers ol interest and activity in the iron traoe last week. A sharp advance Tn the nr;ces of furnace and foundry coke, the offerings of several cargoes of German hos;o iron and scrap, and the receipt or numerous bids by the United States gov ernment for large tonnage Of old ma terial to be brought from the isthmus of Panama were also features or in- terest.
 The contracts for rails aggregated 23o'- oOo tons. including 195,ooo tons taken by the steel corporation interests mainly Tor next year. and 35,OOO tons by the Lacka- wanna steel company for relatively early shipment.
 There is still quite large tonnage or rails under negotiations for both eastern and western railroads. Contracts TOT steel under-frame cars are also pending aggregating 10000, and orders for about aOoo have been placed. Orders for loco- motives have aggregated about 100. Con tracts for structural fabricated steel have been light and no large contracts are ex- pected before the first of November. New orders for finished products nave been very moderate, but the mills are working to full capacity and a strong tone prevails.
 There has been very heavy volume of business in pig iron, sales of foundry rrades in the eastern territory aggre- ratinr between 75,0oO and 5000 tons. and an equal tonnage Is still under negotia- ton. Basic sales have aggregated 2Oooo tons at prices ranging between SIS and s18 .26 delivered for early shipment
 Alabama furnaces have advanced prices 30 cents per ton and eastern Pennsyl- vania furnace prices arc up 50 to 75 cents per ton. In the Pittsburg, Chicago and St. Louis districts car shops, locomotive works and stove founders have also been buying heavy tonnages Buying of both basic and standard Bessemer in the central west was checked temporarily by the advance of 50 cents per ton by pro- ducers in the valleys.
 Eastern steel plants have offered SIS delivered for heavy steel melting scrap, within the last day or two, but dealers are asking higher prices Ore continues active with additional sales of 10000 tons from New York state and New Jersey mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20

slept 35 minutes since the last bull 1etin, which left hi mconsiderably re- freshed. Pulse 102, temperature not taken. The governors pain has de- creased. He can change his position with out assistance"
 At 12:45 a. m. pr. McNevin issued the following bulletin on Governor Johnsons condition:
 Temperature. 991a; pulse, 120: res piration, 36. The respiration is the fastest 1t has ever been. There is some abdominal distension and the governor Is quite uneasy and restless. The rest lessness has come on in the last two hours and he is suffering more from the gas. The high pulse and respira- ton is due to the pain. A little atropin has just been administered. Mrs. John son is still with him.
 Dr. Nevin states that ther will be no more bulletins Issued tonight as the governor is expected to get along favorably through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20

New York, September 19.-Whbur Wright arrived here today and Inspected the field at Governors Island, from which he ana Glenn H. Curtiss are expected to attempt a series of nignts over anu around the skyscrapers Of Manhattan during the Hudson Fulton celebration.
 ..In the last six years" said Mr. Wright i've haven't advanced much in the art of irving. and the biplane we used' orviile and in, our first experiments at Kitty Hawk made some records that very few of the machines now winning fame abroad could hope to equal. However there IS no theoretical limit to actual perlorm-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
VIOLENCE IN STREET CAR
 STRIKE BEGINS EARLY

where for an hour Or more every car which passed ran the gantlet of jibes and jeers. The trolleys were pulled off and the ropes cut so that the conductors were compelled to climb on top of the cars 10 replace the trolleys.
 After the rioting at Council Bluffs all cars In that city were taken off and In this city service was discontinued at { O clock, as was done last night.
 At a meeting this afternoon of the Bus mess Mems associations, decisive action was taken to assist in the maintenance of order during the visit to Omaha to- morrow afternoon and evening of Presi- dent Taft and his party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Ban on Coach Wineard.

Nashville, September 19.--If the recommendations of special commit tee of the Southern Intercollegiate as- sociation is approved, Coach Wingard. who last season handled the Louisiana State university football team, will not be allowed to serve any S. I. A. A. squad as coach In the future. The re- port was made public tonight by Dr. w. l.. Dudley, president of the s. l. A. A. It holds that there were irregu- larities in the manner in which the l.. s. U. team was conducted last fall, 1t being alleged by some that AT. fessional players were sent by
 gard into certain games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
SECOND DEATH IN
 AUTO ACCIDENT

Reading, Pa., September 19.-William Brown of Philadelphia, one of the occu- nants of the automobile which was wrecked near here yesterday while bear ing a message from President Taft to the management of the Alaska ukon-Pa cific exposition, died at the Reading hos pital this morning, making the second death as the result of the accident Brown was a friend of H. T. Buckley, who died immediately after the accident. The bodies of the two men will be sent to their former homes.
 Coroner Strasser says that the acci- dent was not caused by the bursting of any of the tires or the breaking of the axles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Attempt at Suicide.

New Orleans, September 1S.-Louis H. Forsythe, a civil engineer. until recently an employe in the United States engineers office at New Or leans, after slashing his throat with a rnror here today rushed to the nearest policemen and asked to be arrested. His request was granted. Upon exam ination 1t was found that his wound was not serious. Forsythe lost his posi- tion about week ago. He came to this city from Washington, D. C., about eight months ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Aaed Italian Murdered.

Macon, Ga., September 1s.-Nicholas Carshell, an aged Italian merchant, was found by officers this morning, nortally wounded in little room in the rear of his Fourth street establishment A bloody hatchet and blood-spattered floor and walls told a story of an awful struggle The old man was frightfully wounded about the head and arms. He was lying on the floor unconscious. The disorder of the room bore evidence of having been ransacked and officers are of the opinion that robbery followed the assault.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
WILBUR WRIGHT LOOKS
 OVER AVIATION FIELD

ance except that imposed by human en- durance and the reliability of the motor. The machine shall use here could carry gasoline sufficient for a flight of be- tween 400 and 800 miles,"
 MT. Wright declined to say whether he would attempt to fly to Albany dur ing the. celebration.
 'The public demand for new sensations is debauching the science of aviation, he said 'Too many of the men flying now are led astray by the desire for notoriety What we want now Is not so much longer flights but more instructive flights Any attempt on my part to fly to Albany will depend on conditions-the weather, how the engine is running and my judgment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20

Omaha, Neb., September 19.-Violence In the street car strike broke out at Council Bluffs this afternoon when car on the interurban line was derailed and windows smashed Conductor Doolittle was hit in the face with a brick bat, but was not seriously hurt Five strikers were ar rested.
 This afternoon $50 strikers paraded through the principal streets of the city and were applauded by thousands of spec tators. At the time a crowd of probably 20O0, of whom not an inconsiderable num- Der were women, had gathered at the corner of Fourteenth and Farnam streets,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Studying European Canals.

Antwerp September 19.-Senator Theo E. Burton, chairman of the national water ways commission of the United States, accompanied by several other commis- sioners, spent today inspecting the Wile- brock canal, which runs from Brussels to the river Rupert. Tomorrow they will visit the Chareroi canal and on Tues day Bruges and the new port, Sebrugge. arriving in Paris Tuesday night. The com mission has obtained valuable data in Bel gium. where the canal system Is very complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Death Relieves Suffering.

Baltimore. September 1s.-<ames X. Conlan died today from the effects of injuries received at the time Of the great fire in this city in February, 1904 Conlin was watchman in a bank and suffered severely from burns and exposure in consequence of his enorts to save some of the banks property. Conlan's death is the sec ond resulting from the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
Editor Harvey Badly Injured.

New York, September 19-Col. George Harvey of Harper & Bros, publishers, was found today to have suffered a triple fracture of the left shoulder bone when his automobile turned turtle and fell upon him near Barnegat. N. J., yesterday Colonel Harvey was examined by X-ray at his home in Deal, N. J.. today, and his chest was found to have been con- rSerably crushed. His physicians say
 re Is no serious danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20
ONE OF PEARY'S MEN KNEW
 COOK HAD BEEN TO POLE

to Battle Harbor.
 Pritchard said that he was at the house at Annatook with Whitney and COOK, while Murphy was at Etah. He heard Dr. Cook describe to the New Haven sportsman how he went to the pole ana remained there two days. He could not remember whether pr. Cook said he re- mained there April 20 and 21 or April 22 and 23. pr. Cook used map to illus trate the route follow
 Asked why he HQi repeated this on board the ' aeValt chard said that pr. ~oob 4ad sefs n say nothing s#z5I bfa Nlsaan the pole until fha 7onsoY0A 7ation.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-20

On Board Oscar II, by United Wireless Telegraph. via Boston, September 1s.-The steamer Oscar II. with pr. Frederick A. Cook aboard, will not arrive at New York until Tuesday morning. This is at the urgent request of the reception commit tee which Is to meet Dr. Cook. The steam could have reached Sandy Hook Mon day afternoon, but message from the reception committee asking that the ar rival be delayed owing to the fact that 1t was impossible to change the commit tees arrangements, was received this evening by wireless, and the captain con- scented to comply with the request. The Oscar II is therefore under decreased speed, and will reach Quarantine about 7:30 Tuesday morning.
 On Board Oscar H. off Nantucket, S:30 p. m, September 19, by United Wireless and Marconi Wireless Telegraph:
 'gro the Associated Press:
 My desire to get on American soil in- creases with every mile laid behind by the Oscar II. The vessel is doing her best record, although delayed occasionally. making 400 miles in the last "A hours.
 Commander Peary's unfortunate accu- sations have disclosed another side of his character. The specific records of my journey are accessible to everyone who reads, and all can decide for themselves when Peary publishes similar report.
 ''F'REDERCK A. COOK"
 According to the captains observations at midday the Oscar II will arrive at Sandy Hook at about noon tomorrow un- less something unforeseen arises. This will bring the vessel to quarantine between 2 and o'clock.
 Dr. Cook appears to exercise great re- straint, but can hardly repress a natural annoyance at impeachment of his ve- racity without proofs. He requested the Associated Press to make public the fol- lowing:
 "Commander Peary has as yet given no
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-11

Columbia should never agree to the
abolishment of her different boards
OF commissioners. In our judgment
nothing has had more to do with the
welfare of the city than these commits
sions. There may have been rotten
ness, there may have been graft, there
may have been general grabbing; but
whatever might have been the case, it
cannot be said that most of these gen.
tlemen have not done good work. If
there has been any wrongdoing, it
might be wise to change the men now
in charge, but never abolish the system
But few cities in the South have made
greater progress during the last few
years than has Columbia, and it would
prove an unwise course to do anything
that would in any wise retard the
city's growth.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-11
Newsy Items From Our Little
Mill Villaee,

Mr.. J. NJ. Clemmens is confined to
his bed with fever.
Mrs. Maggie Rogers, who under
went an operation few weeks ago,
has improved sufficiently to be out
again.
Capt. l.. W. Redd's little daughter,
Sadie Mae, is improving slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mabus, of Bates
burg, visited their daughter, Mrs. J.
E. Steele. last week.
Mr.. William Steele has moved into
his new residence, recently finished.
Mr.. W. S. Norris, who has been at
Lexington for several years, has ac-
cepted a position in one Of the depart
ments of the Millen Cotton Mill, at
Millen, Ga.
Mrs. M. E. Williams, of Augusta,
who has been on a visit to her broth
er and sister, Mr.. H. w. Powell and
Mrs. R. M. Gibbs, has returned to her
home.
Mrs. NJ. E. Schroeder is visiting rel
atives and friends in Augusta this
week.
Mr.. Geo. B. Lee, the efficient R. F.
D. carrier, is all smiles-it's girl.
Mrs. J. Arthur Harman and chill
dren are visiting Mrs. Harman's moth
er at Freedonia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-08-11

attention to the fact that all OF the
police in the city captured | 'ss whlskey
than the little handful of constables
sent to Charleston by Gov. Ansel.
The police force of the city came in
for good raking over the Goals atthe
hands of the distinguished editor OF
tie News and Courier, and rightly so.
The blindtigers in Charleston, if re-
ports are true, have openly defied the
law long enough and indeed it is time
that the officers should do something.
When the mayor of Charleston puts
some of the blindtigers on the chain
gang instead of making them pay
fine every 80 or so days, as the case
may be, the tigers will 60 out of busi-
ness and not until then. We have a
high regard for the ability OF the
Mayor of Charleston, but at the same
time, we believe that he is largely re-
sponsible for the many violations of
the dispensary law in that city. We
are glad that our Charleston contem-
porary has taken the stand it has.