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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04

the two planes, which are covered by rubberized cloth, steering planes on ball bearings and his ascension plane all com plete. In fact 1t looks like the modern bird of the air, and while 1t will take some time to get 1t adjusted, and all the details mastered, no one who has seen the machine has expressed anything but confidence that it will eventually fly. The orly question Is whether 1t will be su- perior to others.
 Delay in the receipt of the special motor has put back the work on the machine, but at least within month 1t will be ready for trial flight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
ADJUSTMENTS.
Bijou Opening.

With special Labor Day matinee and a special opening performance Monday night, the Bijou will be thrown open to the public on next Monday, September G. The theatre has been completely remod- eled, and Is one of the prettiest in the south..
 The opening attraction will be Miss Sue Marshall in "The Cowboy Girl" musical drama which includes large cast of principals, and a chorus of 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
At the Hlppodrome.

Good crowds are still the rule at the Hippodrome. Next weeks attraction will open with special Labor Day matinee at 2:SO o'clock. followed by the regular matinee at o'clock. The first night per- formance will commence at 7:30 o'clock all next week, instead of o'clock, and the second performance at 9 o'clock, in- stead of 9:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Real Estate rransfers.

A deed of conveyance in the following transaction in real estate was filed yes- terday in the office of the probate court:
 s425o-G. M. Lathem to c. H. Harris. lot Ss. survey of Mountain Terrace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Swedish Strike To Be Called of.

Stockholm, September S.-The La bor federation has decided to call off the general strike, which has been in progress here several weeks, on September 6. This decision is the out come of government intervention, which is being directed toward ar ranging settlement of the difficulties satisfactorily to all parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Second Presbyterian services-Th,

Second Presbyterian Services-The morning service at the Second Presby- terian church Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. Charles s. Sholl in the absence of Rev. Urban D. Mooney, the pastor. At the o'clock service Rev. William N. Sholl will preach. Special music will be had at both services, consisting of solos by Miss Horton and a male quartet. Rev. Mooney will re- turn from his vacation to fill his pull pit on the second Sunday in Septem Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
CITY ITEMS.

ham household No. 23, Columbian Woodmen, will convene in special feast Tuesday, September 2, at 8 o'clock D. m. at 202012 First avenue. All worthy guests of this household are requested to be preesnt. J. K. Newman, worthy clerk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
VETERANS MEET
 WITH THE SONS

This afternoon at o'clock in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce Camp Hardee will hold its regular monthly meeting. The Sons of vetef- ans, those belonging to camps and those who do not belong to camps. are in- yited to attend the meeting. The vet erans desire to discuss with the Sons the advisability of locating the head quarters of the Sons in Birmingham. Camp Hardee hopes that the Sons will take a deep interest in this matter. Resolutions on the death of lady who did noble work during the war will be read. Perry M. DeLeon will finish relating his naval story of the war-running the blackade and the sinking of ships. Other comrades will relate war stories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
FROM COALBURG
 COMES BAD REPORT

A report reached the sheriff's office at ? o'clock this morning from Coalburg that a white man by the name of Burkett had been shot by another whose name is said to be Cobb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 3.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers Saturday, Sun day partly cloudy, moderate south winds.
 Mississippi: Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday, cooler in north portion Sunday moderate variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
COOKS EXPLOIT GREATEST FEAT OF
 MODERN TIMES Congressman Hobson Gives BiScoverer of North Pole
 Unstinted Praise HOPES AMERICAN WILL REACH SOUTH POLE, TOO Sixth District Representative in Bir- mingham Yesterday en Route to
 Jasper, Where He Meets
 Davis in Debate.

"The discovery of the north pole by Dr. Frederick Cook is the greatest world event of my day" said Capt. Richmond P. Hobson, who spent last night in Birmingham on his way from Greensboro to Jasper, where he will proceed with his joint debate with w. c. Davis, who is opposing him for his seat in Congress
 While Cooks achievement is being questioned in some quarters I have all faith in him and believe positively that the Stars and Stripes are today waving at the northenmost end of the world.
 That success was achieved by an American sh ould be a matter of pride to every citizen of the nation. I hope and believe that within Ahe next 10 years an American will reach the south pole and plant the American flag there. We would then have the old world turning on the Stars and Stripes for it's axis. The prospect is glorious and I have enough faith In the persistency and ability of Americans to believe that it will be accomplished
 Epoch In Worlds History.
 "I had hoped that Captain Peary would be successful in reaching tn 6 north pole first. I served with him in the navy and had a personal interest in his success. But, however, I am glad that Cook has accomplished the feat Peary Is now in the northern seas and I hope that he will reach the pole and find the flag flying there as proof of Cooks success.
 q had the honor few years ago of being entertained by the Arctic club of Brooklyn. I am not sure that Dr.. Cook was present at the time. but it Is has certainly established a new epoch in the worlds history and 1 am glad that America shares the marked honor of the occasion.
 "Dr. Cook has demonstrated one i'm portant feature of Arctic exploration. He made his dash for the pole in the winter time. I believe this is the most practical. Tn the summer the ice breaks up to some extent and its move ment in great fields is confusing and makes travel difficult. Dr. Cook also sent men ahead to locate bases of sup plies and in the final dash carried but few with him. He reached the pole with but two companions.
 To Renew Debate.
 q repeat that this is a great achieve ment. It will be complete when .-Dr. Cook or some other American discovers the south pole and the world Is turn ing on the American flag, the cleanest and grandest on the globe"
 Captain Hobson is looking well after his two weeks campaign in the Sixth district with his opponent, W. c. Davis of Jasper. He declares confidence in his ability to defeat his opponent. Large crowds have attended all the joint de- bates and the people it seems are anx- ious to hear the issues between the can didates discussed.
 The two candidates will speak at Jasper, the home of MT. Davis, today.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-04
Green Undertaking Company.

E. T. shaw & Son. Undertaken.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
CHURCH OF ROME
FR0WNS ON FRANCE
Partisan Newspapers Comment on
Premier Brands Speech Re-
garding the Vatican
fRv Asnociatsd Prnaa.l

PARIS, Nov. &.-The Temps considers
the discussion of the church question in
the chamber Of deputies by Premier
BRAND yesterday, who spoke in reply to
a speech of Able Gayraud. of great i'm
portance, since it again emphasizes how,
in spite of the wishes of a majority of
the French bishops, clergy and the great
body of Catholics. the church OF Rome
has refused to recognize the separation
law and continues to repulse all efforts
at Cancellation which have been proposed
by parliament, and even goes so far as
to make war on the public schools.
A new spirit, the paper declares. must
rule the vatican before a settlement is
possible. This is evidenced by the re-
fusal of the vatican to aid in the settle
ment of the church question in
France, whereas. 1t stops at nothing to
insure peace and conciliate the govern
ments of other countries.
The Temps points out that under the
broad intelligence of Leo XIII the situa-
ton would be treated with liberality and
common sense and concludes with the
assertion that religious peace will come
when the church restricts its energy to re-
ligion and the French clergy follow the
dictates Of conscience instead Of intran-
sigeant orders from Rome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
500 FOR AGNES SCOTT COMES
FROM LAFAYETTE, La, BANKER

From a friend OF Atlanta and Agnes
Scott college in Lafayette. La, comes
the latest contribution to- the Agnes Scott
endowment fund.
n. P. Moss. president of the First Ma
tional bank of Lafayette, sends his draft
for 500 to The Journal, accompanying
it with a letter that is itself almost as
worthy Of appreciation as the draft.
Mr. Moss was one Of the members Of
the recent Journal-H national high
way tour, coming through with that tour
from New York to Atlanta in the White
Star car. No. %, the Atlanta-made car
He proved himself 10 be a rare travelling
companion. endearing himself by his per-
sonality and his courtesy to all the 9th
err members of the big party. In a way.
he is interested in Atlanta, and in her
big institutions of learning, for he is
one OF the largest stockholders In the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30

White Star Automobile company
Mr. Moss writes that he esteems II a
privilege TO be a contributor to the fund.
Here is his letter:
LAFAYETTE. La. Nov. q, 1909.
Editor Of The Atlanta Journal:
have been following with interest. In
The Journal the campaign for the en- &.
dowment fund Of Agnes Scott college.
The high merit Of this college as an
institution OF learning, and its consecra-
uon to the work OF elevating and
strengthening womanhood-this earth's
most precious possession-makes it a
privilege to be a contributor to its sup
port; and 1 therefore take pleasure in
incfosing herewith 4 bank draft for 800
for that object, as the humble mite" of
a southerner and patron of Agnes Scott
college. Yours truly,
(sjgnedQ n. p. MOSS.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30

district, and related to DR.. Dawes himself
the recent conference session in Atlanta
to bring strong influence to bear upon
Bishop Hendrix for the transfer Of DR..
Dawes. This resulted fruitlessly. DR..
Dawes knew of it.
friend quotes the doctor as having
said that at one time he contemplated
himself asking the bishop to transfer
him. Cooperation in some quarters has
not been as cordial as it sh ould have
been during several months past. BY
the transfer Of DR.. Dawes, mis- friends
believed, matters would resolve them
selves more agreeably for him.
Dawes FRIEND OF BIGHAM.
Another influence that is assumed 10
have operated strongly for the transfer
of DR.. Dawes with DR.. Bigham is the
formers known charity and friendli-
ness for the latter's cause, which Is
sal to have come up for considerable
discussion in the meetings of the
bishop and his cabinet during the con-
ference when the list of appointments
was being made up.
In justice to DR.. Dawes it should be
expressly stated that, he has taken no
part in the matter since Bishop Hen
dirk announced the appointments, not
even in the present transfer involving
himself
On the other hand, he stated to
friends Monday that ne is ready to
obey the bishops orders without com
nIent. DR.. Dawes has administered the
affairs of his ONCE capably during the
two years that he has been presiding
elder and many warm friends would
regret to see him leave the city.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Sent Pistol Ball Crashing Through
Her Brain While Alone in
Home, 172 Angler Avenue,
Monday Morning.
WAS FOUND BY COOK
SOON AFTER DEATH
Mrs. McGaughey Entered Her
Sons Room About 800 Clock
and Fired Ball Through Her
Right Temple.

In fit Of dependency brought on by
Ill health, Mrs. Mildred McGaughey, aged
~ years, wife of Frank S. McGaughey,
of 172 Angler avenue, shot herself in the
right temple Monday morning about 9
o'clock with her sons revolver. She was
alone in the house at the time, and was
found by the negro cook.
Quickly the alarm spread throughout
the neighborhood, and when the husband
and sons hurried home in answer to tele-
phone summons, they found quite a num-
Der of Mrs. McGaughey's friends already
in the house. The deceased was a lady Of
lovable character. and the whole commu-
nifty was shocked and bereaved.
A husband, two sons, and a step-sor
comprise the immediate family. Frank
S. McGaughey. the former, is travel
ing salesman for Tappan & Co., whole
sale grocers of S. Highland avenue. He
is a well-known citizen. Mrs. McGaug-
hey's two sons are Frank, aged IS years
and Howell, aged 16. They are employed
by the Consolidated Electric company,
Howell McGaughey is the step-son.
VICTIM OF ILL HEALTH.
For several weeks Mrs. McGaughey
had been in failing health. Some days
ago her intimate friend and distant rela-
tive, Mrs. Tappan, advised her to visit a
specialist, and warned her that unless she
took better care of her health she would
suffer a nervous breakdown. Acting on
that advice, Mrs. McGaughey did see a
doctor, and was apparently already inn
proving.
But her prolonged weakness and suffer
ing had left its mark, it is said, and a
few days ago symptoms of mental de-
rangement were noticed. No hint. how
ever. that she thought of suicide had
crossed her mind was ever remarked, and
news Of the tragedy was an awful blow
to the family and friends.
PROMINENT CHURCH WOMAN.
The deceased was a member OF the
Westminster Presbyterian church, and
was a consecrated Christian.
Coroner Donehoo proceeded to the Nc
Gaughey home at once upon hearing of
the tragedy. and the remains were for
warded to Patterson's, where an inquest
will be held.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
TAFT WANTS MORE
CONTROL OF ROADS
Confers With Wickersham, Elki IS
and Cummins on the Proposed
Amendment to Interstate Com
MERGE Act.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The president
today conferred regarding the proposed
amendment to the interstate commerce
act with Attorney General Wfckersham,
Senator Cummins and Senator EllSins.
II is announced that the president will
exert every reasonable influence TO make
the laws governing transportation strong
er in control over the railroads and in
to the shipping public and the
masses.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-Recommend-
atoms which they hope Sthe president will
INCORPORATE In his annual message were
laid before the executive today by Samuel
Gompers, John Mitchell, James O'Connell
and Frank Morrison.
The foremost of these concerned the is
suance Of injunctions by federal judges
and exemption of labor organizations
from certain provisions of the Sherman
antitrust act The president practically
has decided to make no detailed recon-
mendations regarding the Sherman act
because specific recommendations now
might be construed as an attempt to in
fluence the supreme court, where impor-
tant case involving the act are pending.
This decision is a decided change from
HIS attitude of few weeks ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Discuss Aeronautic Maps

BERLIN, Nov. 29.-At a meeting of the
Imperial Aero club of Berlin, pTeslueu
over by Count Zeppelin and attended by
a number of officers OF the general staffs
of the army and navy today, the prepar-
alton of aeronautical maps was discussed.
1t was agreed that such charts as would
show the marked variations Of the land
scape as well as the location Of electric
wires and other aerial distractions would
be useful committee which included
Count Zeppelin was appointed 70 gather
information on the subject from aeron-
autical experts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
seek Identitv of Burned Man

NEW YORK Nov. 2s.-The authorities OF
Croton Falls are trying to establish the iderti-
ty OF a chance prisoner Of the town, who was
burned to death while locked in an iron cell
inside OF a wooden building used a place OF
detention The unfortunate man had been ar
rested for intoxication and deputy constable
afterwards found his body with the clothing
burned off behind the door of the cage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Parent Returns After 20 Years

CHICAGO, Nov. 29.-Henry Deplidge,
for "a years separated from his children
and supposed by them to be dead, walked
into the house of one of his daughters in
Chicago Saturday night, and yesterday
there was a family reunion in which four
generations were represented.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Continued on Page Fourteen
CUBAN OFFICIALS HURT
IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

HAVANA Nov 2s.-An automobile contain
ing Luis Octavio DiviDo secretary Of justice;
su5-Secretary Juan Garcia KohIy, Director OF
Justice Lozier and Marie Garcia Kohly. the
newly appointed minister To Mexico, was wreck
ed last night by the bursting OF a tire while
returning TO Honava from a trip In the coun-
try. All the men were badly injured.
Juan Garcia Kohly had bOtn legs broken ana
is suffering also from internal injuries he
is lot expected to recover.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Meagher Dies of Pneumonia

MANILA. Nov. 29.-Thomas Meagher, OF
the Irish patriot died today OF pneumonia, fol.
lowing an attempt at suicide while temporarily
insane from a nervous breakdown. He a
graduate Of West Point and had lived many
years in Montana and California For several
years he had occupied minor positions in the
government here.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
FRANK WHITE NAMED TO
SUCCEED DR.. BARROWS

MANILA Nov. 29.-Frank White was today
appointed director Of education for the Philip
pine Islands, to succeed DR.. Barrows, resigned.
Mr. White has been assistant director OF edu-
cation for several years. He reared IN
Nebraska, was graduated from the University
Of Chicago in 1900 and came to the Philippines
in the following year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Runaway Girl a Suicide

CHICAGO. Nov. 2s.-Miss Mabel Sterling, is
years old, ran away from her home in East
Chicago Ind, Saturday and yesterday morning
was found dying in room in a lodging house
in Chicago, apparently having swallowed carDoiic
acid with suicidal intent. Death came before
she could explain why she ran away or why
she desired to die.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Two Carolinas and Virginia Di-
vide Honors in Southern Division
Road Judges Announce De-
cision in Big Contest.
CHECKS ARE MAILED
TO WINNING COUNTIES
Greenville County, 8. c., Bessemer
City Township, N. O., and De-
Kalb County, Ca, Share South
y ern Bell Prize Money.
, Here Are the Prize Winners

y Following are the prize-winning
y counties in The Atlanta Journal (
, New York Herald national highway (
y good roads competition. The prizes
, were awarded by committee Of (
, three judges Of national reputation. :
y Here are the winners:
y ATLANTA JOURNAL PRIZES. <
, First. $1,000. Guilford county, 1
, n. c.
, Second. $500. spartanburg county, 1
, S. c.
, Third, $3.50, Henry County, Va.
y NEW YORK HERALD PRIZES. :
, First, $1,000 Mercer county, N. ]. I
, Second. $500. Jefferson county, w. (
, Va.
, Third. $3.50. Rockbridge county, (
, Va 1
, SOUTHERN BELL PRIZES. (
= First. $3.50, Greenville county, (
, 8. c. (
, Second, $50. Bessemer City town <
, ship, N. c.
, Third, 800. DeKalb county. Ga. 1
y Aggregating $1,000 prize money. (
y distributed among nine winners. "
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Women Are on Duty
At Montgomery Polls

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Nov. 2s.-with
ideal weather and great enthusiasm, the
maximum authorized vote win no doubt
be polled at the prohibition amendment
election In Alabama today. Following up
their organized fight for the amendment,
women Of the W. c. 7. u. are on duty
at every box. Voters without white rib
bons find Il impossible to escape them.
Quite often children's committees are
present to aid in influencing the fran
Chise
The total state vote viii run probably
20 5000 with 1900 Republican.
There is no indication OF hard feelings,
though this Montgomery county is con-
coded against the amendment.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Votes Are Challenged
In Mobile County

MOBILE, Ala, Nov. 3.-Election day
IN Mobile county. where a large majority
Is confidently expected against the con-
stitutional amendment, opened with clear
skies and much interest was shown.
from the start Members Of the w. c. T.
u. and other women are at the polls
with coffee and sandwiches urging men
70 vote for the amendment. The voting
began early and at noon was heavy.
A band Of women wearing white
badges and carrying banners are parad-
ing the streets In a tally-hO singing
vote For the Amendment and Save the
Home" Vote For Home and Mother"
and other songs to the tune OF popular
airs. Challenges Of votes are numer-
Gus.
At noon the claim was made that the
arnenders I'm every ward I'm the city were
delaying the vote by slowly going over
the list for the name OF each person
called.
The presence Of women at the polls
here was apparently a failure. While
treated with all courtesy and at times
cheered by both sides. sandwiches and
coffee were generally declined.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30
Expect to Defeat
Prohi Amendment

WEST POINT, Ga. Nov. 2s.-The poll
for the amendment at noon today seem
ed to be about to in opposition.
Much interest is manifested by both
sides.
No disturbances. It is expected this
viii defeat prohibition amendment by
overwhelming majority.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-11-30

While all reports are estimates. the in
dications at this hour are that the
amendment viii carry. Jefferson county
Is fun OF excitement and trouble is look
ed for at any moment. Three thousand
people gathered at the court house box
BY I o'clock this afternoon. and the
scenes here were never before witnessed
on an election day
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-08

Old New England grayeyards arc
not TIE only ones which contain curl
Gus opiiaphs The old lime dYeller OF
Maine who "disd of 3 falling tree" as
lbs headstone asserts, had D follow Al
misfortune 40 faron Ausuia, os if
shown by W A. BaillieGrohman's
"Ile Tyrol and the Iyrolese"
"A wooden slab painted Sith the rep
Presentation of "a pr0slrail pee under
which lioe a man in spread eagle alu-
iudc, beap testimony a. tAe violent
death of Johann lemlWger, aged
org $50 nnd fhree Quariera years
Jhls uprighi and liruuus youth WAS
fluafled Dy q Failing irse'
Ihe record az NiehAel Gasiper A.
even mono spcc.nof and convincing
~ faluled w. feli aoBp and sac
dea0
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1909-05-08

Basingstolle provides q remarkable
story Of q ghost in the form OF q clock
At the approach Of midni- ht each
night the otherwise peaceful grand
father" becomes inhabited by spook
The ticking changes into deep and
peculiar humping, the dock increases
in stature while O Dair Of gray feet
prouude from beneath its base Pass.
ine through transitional stages the
humping is replaced Dy O fpasmoeie
breathing. and upon the stroke " j.
The pendulum door opens revealing an
enormous ashy gmy band Witl mli
shaped dnqers The clock face dis
appears. displaying q frislifu gray
head large and round. Nift abnormal
ly long. pale blue ejef. Beyond "a
quiet stroll. which cauHes We'ia i'l
un.s along flo iandiags during A0
nighf rae appantop A. nolenf.fe nn'
~ $3.50 A. prove ~ freai service ii
sending oYny one ea1y A. lea." i-oN
don 1ii-siis