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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
PATH IS SELECTED.
Preparatory to Automobile Trip from
 New York to Atlanta.

Atlanta, July 24.-The officials of the New York to Atlanta automobile high way enterprise completed their deliber ations here tonight and announced the selection of the route which will be fol- lowed in the good roads and reliability run between the two cities next October.
 The route follows the road leading from New York across Staten Island to Perth Amboy. to Philadelphia. to Gettys- burg across the historic battlefield, down through the beautiful Shenandoah val ley, through Lexington and Natural Bridge to Roanoke, thence to Greensboro or Winston Salem, to Salisbury, to Char lotte, to Spartanburg, to Greenville and on to Atlanta.
 The route was chosen after the scout cars of the Atlanta Journal and New York Herald had covered over 4OO0 miles of road and is believed the best one avail able. The scouts say that both the capitol to capitol and the Bristol routes will be built, but in their judgment at present there are too many ferries and too few bridges to justify their selection.
 The route selected is about 1135 miles long and before the big contest begins next October a sign board will be erected at every crossroad to guide the drivers in the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
SCHOONERS ARE OFF.
Long Race Out of Chicago Has
 Auspiclous Beginning.

Chicago, July 24.-Fqve schooners four sloops and two yawls crossed the line at o'clock this afternoon when the starting gun was fired for the annual 331 mile race to Mackinac.
 The eleven yachts sailed out of the basin before stiff northeast breeze It was an ideal day and old sailors ex- pressed the opinion that the run to the northern port would be a speedy one. Thousands of persons lined the lake shore to see the racers off. The harbor was dotted with small craft and rowboats filled with spectators.
 William L. Baum's big schooner Amor ita, the largest boat in the fleet; Will Ham Hale Thompson's schooner Mall more and George Francis sloop Ven cedor were the first to cross the line. Close up were the yawl Naiad, the sloop Seebomook, the sloop Illinois, the yawl Mamma, the sloop Naniwa, the schooner Hawthorne.
 The Illinois took the lead at the start but was soon overtaken.
 The Mistral was crowded and made a poor start.
 The schooner Hawthorne crossed the line ahead of time and was compelled to go back and recross, losing five minutes.
 Out on the lake a good breeze was encountered and with every shred of can- vas spread the boats headed for Point Betsy, north of Frankfort, Mich.
 When the Crosse Point light was passed the Amorta and the Valmore were even, with the former sailing close to the wind. The others maintained their relative po- sitions The Seebomook was five miles in the rear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
CHAS. R. SMITH
 TO 60 TO PRISON

Columbus, Miss, July 24.-(Specia1)- Charles R. Smith, the wealthy Lowndes county planter who slew Eugene A. Lau- rent at Artesia, Miss, on January 15, last, whose case has been finally disposed of by the supreme courts affirmation of the verdict of life imprisonment, will in all probability spend his first night as a convict tomorrow night. Travelling Sergeast Marshall of the penitentiary ar rived in Columbus this afternoon and ex- poets the papers in tonight He will take charge of Smith in the morning and leave for Rankin farm via the Mobile and Ohio at 10:1O The arrival of MT. Mar shall has renewed interest in the famous case and gossip is rife about Smith leave-taking and the duties he will be re- quired to perform at Rankin. MT. Mar shall was in conference with Sheriff Prowell this. afternoon at the courthouse. He has not yet met the prisoner and will not do so until he calls to convey him to the farm.
 S. A. Witherspoon of Meridian arrived in Columbus this morning and held long conference with z. P. Landrum, repre- sentative of c. R. Smith, concerning any further action in the case. Both MT. Witherspoon and Mr. Landrum were un- able to state whether the case would be carried to the United States supreme court or not. However if this is desired 1t will first be necessary to compile a complete record of the trial, together with the supreme court of Mississippis 8 opinions in the case, and a petition will also nave to be made, accompanied with permission, so to speak, from either a Mississippi supreme court judge or United States supreme court judge for this course to be taken.
 Miss Estelle Smith, daughter of the pris- oner, was with her father the greater part of the day in his cell at the jail Her devotion and love for him has aroused much compassion and sympathy
 Since being incarcerated Smith has been treated as any other prisoner Many Of his meals have been furnished by O local restaurant and his daughter fur nished his cell as well as the cramped qua, ters would allow. An iron bed, small wardrobe, table and rocking chair repre- sent the furnishings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
stranq's Fast Time.

Lansing, Mich, July 24.-(Special)-In the automobile races at Lansing Driving Park this afternoon, Lewis Strang won the 50-mile derby with a cash prize of $1000 with 30-horse power Buick stock car in 52 minutes and 19 seconds.
 Charles Munroe in an Oldsmobile No. 6 was second. and Chevrolet, the Cobs trophy winner, in a Buick, third. The track was dust laden and Strang's driv- ing spectacular and daring.
 Chevrolet won the five-mile prize class event, while Strang won the free-for-all.
 A large crowd was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
LONE WOMAN IS
 FOUND MURDERED

Greensboro, N C., July 24.-A mys- terious murder came to light near here today when the dead body of Miss Lida Newman, aged 75 years, who lived alone on her farm in a remote sec tion, was found 300 yards from ner resiednce. Her skull had been crushed by a bludgeon and appearances in dicated that she had been dead for several days.
 Miss Newman was last seen last Monday going in the direction of her COW lot
 Robbery evidently was the object of the murder as the dead woman was wealthy and was known to keep considerable sums of money in her home. Her residence was burned sev- eral months ago in an effort to hide the theft of 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
ROASTING BRINGS
 ON SUDDEN DEATH

Habersham, Tenn, July A.-Walthaus Brock was shot and killed today by Har- vey Grammar. Brannam has been away from home for some weeks and during his absence Brock. 1t is claimed, paid unusual attentions to Brannam's wife and openly boasted of it. Friends of Grammar sent him word of this and he returned to his home. Seeing Brock coming down a pub lie road this morning. Brannam hid be- hind a tree until Brock was near, when. jumping out from his hiding place. Bran nam leveled Winchester and fired before Brock could pull his pistol. One shot from the Winchester caused instant death. Brock was 60 years old and Brannam S. The slayer surrendered and says that he does not fear trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
MURDER HALTS
 MAIL SERVICE

Washington, July 24.-A man sho ot to death in an Oklaho oma postoffce caused an interruption of an hour in the mail service. That, In effect, was the suH- stance of communication received t2- day by the postoff1ce department from the postmaster at Duncan, Okla. His letter to the department containing the information is here reproduced. yer batim
 "Sir-I beg to advise you that on the 18th inst, at about 3 D. m., two men entered the postofhce lobby and one of them drew gun and shot the other three times, killing him at once.
 "The office was closed about one hour in taking away the remains and cleaning up.
 ''The party doing the shooting is now in jail awaiting the examining trial, that is to be held on the 24th.
 Respectfully submitted for the in- formation of the department. Respect fully, H. S. ROCKIES,
 Postmaster"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Western Tennis Play.

Chicago, July 24.-Tennis stars from all parts of the United States met on the courts on the Onwontsia club at Lake Forest at the beginning of play today in the twenty-second annual tournament for the championship of tho west. Ilsy bessn under ideal weather conditions. The tournament, which culm,nate1 with the preliminary national doubles, prom iscs to be the greatest event in the west since the worlds fair tournament in 1S93- Ancng the notable entrants is Harold F. Mccormick of Chicago, ma tional racquet champion, who has not ap- peared in tennis tournaments for num- Der of years.
 In the singles the list of entrants js by far the best seen in many years
 The Pacific coast is represented by six players. Among these are M. F. Me- Loughlin and E.. J. Jones, who yester- day defeated the McQuiston brothers. champions of Mexico. for the chanlpior- ship of the northwest at Minneapolis. Ward O. Burton and Harry L. Belden champions of Minnesota; Roland Hoerr. w. D. Breed, P. L. Mitchell, R. A. Holden. Jr., and Trux Emerson ct Gin cinnati and M. N. Smith and Melville Smithers of St. Louis are also a,none the entrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
KILLED IN WRECK,
Fifteen Persons Are Missing and May
 Be Drowned.

Kansas City, July 24.-At least two per sons are known to be dead and 15 are missing and % or 30 injured as result of a wreck of a Wabash passenger train. Mo- 4, 30 miles east of here tonight. The train fell into the Missouri river, where the track had been weakened by land- slide. The dead:
 Engineer Phillip Flowers
 Fireman Bond.
 In the darkness and confusion attend ing the wreck 1t is not known whether or not the 15 missing passengers are in the submerged coaches or whether they es- capped to dry land. As many passengers were riding in the smoker, which is en- tirely under water, it is feared that at least a part of the missing are dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
NEMESIS PURSUES
 THE WHINFIELDS

Cleveland, O., July 24-A strange fatal ity has followed the Quinby family, of which Mrs. Roger Winfield is a mem- Der. The death of her husband of cholera at Koenigsburg, Prussia. during their honeymoon is similar to the fate of Perry Sturgis of Zanesvlle, O., who married Miss Louise Quinby a year ago and died a few weeks after the wedding.
 Roger Winfield was wealthy and globe trotter. He was married once be- fore to Miss Ann Harrison of Xenia, 0. She died at the close of their honeymoon trip through Africa.
 Edward w. Quinby, the father Of Mrs. Winfield, died three weeks ago in Dres- den. Germany. He was a son of Ephram Quinby. who made millions in Cleveland real estate although his home was at Wooster, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
SmalIMood's New Record.

Monnessen, Pa, July 24.-Percy Smallwood of Wales, who recently barely escaped setting a new worlds record for 10 miles, going the distance in 50:22, raced against three men for five miles today, each of his oppon- ents running one and two-thirds miles. Smallwood finished half a mile in the lead, his time being "A minutes 46 sec onds, 2-5 seconds faster than the worlds professional f1ve-mile record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Peace Monument Planned.

Washington, July 24.-To commemorate the establishment of peace after the civil war, a monument is to be erected In Washington as result of the joint ef- forts of the Sons of Veterans, U. s. A., and the United Sons of Confederate Vet erans This will be discussed at the Sons of Veterans encampment here next month. Commander in Chief Owens, of the U c. ", has appointed com- mittee to meet like committee from the Sons of Veterans to make plans for build ing the peace memorial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
STRIKE
 WILL BE LONG ONE

Pittsburg, July 24.-The armed neu- trality between the strikers and con- stabulary was continued today. There was no disorder but pickets stationed by the strikers kept a lookout for strike-breakers. Both sides have set tied down for long siege. Neither shows signs of yielding.
 Following the refusal of storekeep- CTS to continue to sell to the strikers on credit, commissary department was established. Much food was donated by Pittsburg merchants and strike sympathizers and more than 5000 families were supplied with food today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Turns States Evidence.

Watseka, H., July 24.-It is now said that when court convenes here next Tuesday the indictment against Ira Grunden, charged with being an ac- cessory after the fact in the murder on July II of J. B. Sayler, will be auashed. A motion to that effect will, it is understood, be made by the prose cution. The reason therefor Is said to be that he will turn states evl- dence and furnish some important in formation to the prosecution. This in formation cannot be verified but 1t Is the subject of much comment here to- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Strike Is About Broken.

Butler, Pa. July 24.-Leaders of the striking employees of the Standard Steel Car works here are said to have given up the battle as lost and that many IT not all of the men may return to work Monday morning. A meeting of the strik- CTS will be held tomorrow at which it will be decided finally whether or not to resume work Monday. A number of em- ployes were paid off today. They were discharged and it is said were ordered to Yacate the company houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Messenger Boy Finds Diamonds.

Newport, R. l., July 24.-Western Union Messenger Robert Welch Is the happiest boy in Newport tonight and Miss Ruth Twombley is the happiest woman here, for her 5000 diamond brooch is again in her possession after being lost this morning on Bellevue avenue. She offered a reward of S25 leaving the money with a jeweler. Mes- senger Welch was taking message along Bellevue avenue and in front of Elm court, the residence of Frank Work, the sun rays upon the dia- monds attracted his attention and he picked up the brooch and restored it to the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
FATALLY INJURED
 IN TRAIN WRECK

Owensboro, Ky, July 24-As a mixed train on a branch of the Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis railroad rounded curve near grade at Att kins station this afternoon 1t encountered two runaway cars loaded with ballast. These crashed into the engine complete ly demolishing it, wrecking three freight cars and njuring six people. two fatally. These are:
 s. J. Morrison of Fordsville, Ky, brake man, both legs crushed.
 Section Foreman Ed Monohon of Irving ton, caught in cab and skull fractured In three places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Hoosier Boy DisquaIified.

Cincinnati, July 24.-Several thousand people lined the banks of the Ohio river here this afternoon to witness the motor boat regatta given by the Ohio River Launch club. In the open race only two boats qualified to start and the Hoosier Boy, owned by J. w. Whitlock of Rising Sun. Ind, finished first over the 3-mile course in 52 minutes and 45 seconds, with Brer Fox II second in 5S minutes. The Hoosier Boy. however, was disqualified for exceeding the time limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Sunday School camea

The Southside Baptists defeated the Cumberland Presbyterians in a double header yesterday. 16 to 8 and to s. Sec ond Presbyterian defeated East Lake Methodists to 5. Twenty-seventh Street Baptists g. West End Baptists (; second game, Twenty-seventh Street Baptists 3. West End Baptists 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Railroad Passes Not Allowed

Omaha, Neb., July 24-The Union Pa ciflc today waived preliminary hearing on two complaints, involving the state law forbiddlng the issuance of transpor- tation to newspapers in exchange for advertising. and to persons who are not paid regular salaries for their services. The eases will be taken at once to the district court in order to test the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Black Hand Men Sentenced.

Winnipeg Man. July 24.-After sen- sational trial at Fort Frances, Francisco Tino, Bisant and Disanti, all Italians, were sentenced to five years in the peni- tentiary for Black Hand work. The evil dence showed that branches were flourish ing in Duluth, Hibbing and Ironwood. as well as in Canada. A blood-curdling oath was taken over a two-foot long knife by members. Tino was the leader in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Plans To Fly Across the Sea.

Frankfort-on-the-Main, July 24.- Joseph Brucker of New York purposes to cross the Atlantic in dirigible bal loon. He has arrived here to com plete his plans. Besides being a daring areonaut MT. Brucker is president of the Europe-America Aero association and feels that he is we'll acquainted with the vagaries of the sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Anneal from Cotton Men.

Atlanta, July 24.-A majority of the cot- ton mill presidents in this state today wired the Georgia senators in Washing ton urging that there be no discrimination fin the tariff bill in favor of the finer grades of cotton goods over the coarser qualities. They claimed that tho coarser qualities are manufactured principally In the south. and thu nnAr sradss in New England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Another Murder Mystery,

New York, July 24.-The headless body of a we'll dressed man found floating in the sound tonight off Glen Cove, l.. l., adds another count to the long list of unsolved and gruesome murder mysteries with which the po- lice of New York have been confronted this summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Collision in the Ar.

Newton, H., July 24-During balloon race here today Clarence Duncan and Roy Eastman, both of Vincennes, col lided in the air. They had just cut loose from their balloons, which probably saved their lives as they were about 2000 feet above the earth. Eastman's leg was bad ly bruised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
swimminu Marathon.

Chicago, July A.-W. s. Merriam of the Marion club of Indianapolis was the victor in the swimming Marathon held here to- day. He swam the distance of two and one-half miles in 52:25, defeating M. Me- Dermott of the Central Y. M. c. A. by a second. There were 25 starters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Iottaris. In tho Navy.

Washington, July 24-Because official lotteries are to form feature of the attractions. the United States govern ment is hesitating about accepting invi- tations to participate in the Italian ex- positions at Rome and Turin in 1911. France, Great Britain, Spain, Germany and number of other countries already have signinsd their intention of partici- pating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Affairs In Colombia.

Bogota. Colombia, July 24-Eliott Northcott, the newly appointed American minister, has arrived here. A bill has been passed by both houses restoring rights of Don Diego Mendoza Perez, the former Colombian minister at Washing ton, who in 1906 was declared to be traitor by the council of ministers. and President Reyes for disclosing diplomatic secrets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Stone Mill Burned

Portsmouth O., July 24-flre Whieh started in the stone mill of l. Reitz & Co. at midnight tonight caused loss of fully $1OO,OoO The plant was completely de- stroyed as were also seven residences. Several people were injured by being struck by falling electric wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
AMERICAN LEA6U E.
Double Bill Divided.

Cleveland, July 24.-Cleveland and New York broke even today before the larg- est crowd of the season. Cleveland took the first to 0 and lost the second 8 to ,. Cleveland was lucky in the first game. With one out in the sixth inning Lajoie was hit. He took second on wild pitch and scored on Hnchman's pop double, which could have been caught by either Elberfeld or Demmitt. Perring's long single followed. Young held New York to three hits. Leibhardt and Manning were knocked out in the second game. Cleve- land had 8 runner on third with none out in the eighth, but Hughes prevented him from scoring. Score:
 First game RHE New York ..,........... 900 900 000-0 5 4
 Batteries: Young and Easterly; Lake and Kleinow and Sweeney. Time, 1:51. :, Empires, Sheridan and Kerin.
 Second game R.H.E. Cleveland ............... 600 0O1 010-2 6 1 New York ............ GOO O30 000-3 10 o
 Batteries: Leibhardt, Sitton, Falken- berg and Bemis; Manning, Hughes and Kleinow. Time, two hours. Empires, Sheridan and Kerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
No Motors Allowed.

Berlin, July 24.-The Prussian govern n.ent has forbidden the holding of bicycle races with motor cyclist pacemakers in consequence of an accident at the old Bo- tanic Gardens last Sunday, which result ed in the death of eight persons and the injury of many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
-Am.teur As.ocIation Eormes.

Cincinnati, July 24-A new baseball as- sociation. to be called the Amateur Base ball association, is to be formed in Cin- cinnati. It will have commission the same as the National Professional as sociation and will rule between the league and clubs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Oyster Packers Not in Combine.

Baltimore, July 24-A story published here and in other cities that combina- ton of the principal oyster and fruit packing concerns of Baltimore was be- ing formed elicited denials from a eim- Der of the leaders of those trades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Athletics Still Slump.

Chicago, July 24.-Chicago won the third successive victory from the Philadelphia Americans today to l. Coombs weak ened in the seventh and hit two bats men, Dr. White famed ten of the Phil adelphla patsmen. Score: R.H F. Philadelphia ............ 010 900 000-1 5 i Chicago ................. GOO GOO S2s-5 6 1
 Batteries: Coombs and Livingston; White and Sullivan Time, two hours. Empires, Evans and Perrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Hard Fioht Here.

Detroit, July 24-Though Detroit had a man on second in each of the first nine innings, the locals were unable to score on Arrellanes in but one of these open ings. In the twelfth, with two out, Craw- ford doubled and Cobb singled, deciding the result. Boston's one run was made without hit on a tumble, wild throw and sacrifice fly Both teams ran bases at random. Score: R.H.E. Detroit ............. 001 600 900 001-2 12 4 Boston .............. 010 900 900 0O0-1 1
 Batteries: Willett and Schmidt; Arrel- lanes and Donohue. Time, 2:1O Umpires Connolly and Egan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
I WO DOLLAR
 BILL SALE
Monday the Second Day and Watson Will Raise Cain Again with a $2 Bill. Chamblee Bros, Old Stand 1912 Third Avenue.

 Come all who couldn't get waited on Saturday night first here get the first choos ing.
 Your choice of 25 Mems Suits, 2 and 3-piece. Values up to Si5 each for a $2 Bill. Your choice of any Mems or Ladies Shoe or Oxford on the racks, nearly 100 pairs, every pair of late style and actually worth from $3 to $5 for a $2 Bill.
 500 pairs of Mems Odd Pants, every pair would be called bargains at $5. All go for $2 Bill.
 Your choice of any Hat in the house including some of the worlds best known brands. $5 grades for a $2 Bill. 100 Boys latest style Bloomer Pants and straight Pants Suits, worth up to $8 for a $2 Bill. 1000 pairs Mems Goodyear Welt Shoes and Oxfords, pat ent feathers, tans, vici, box calf and gunmetal, some worth $3.50, some $4, some $5. All go for a $2 Bill.
 Everything In House At Usual Forced Sale Prices Mems Shoes and Oxfords, good ones at $1.39 pair. N Mems Shoes and Oxfords, 1000 pairs, at $1.69.
 Come Monday, it's the biggest money-saving event of the 2 year.
 CHAMBLEE BROS.' OLD
 STAND
 1912 Third Avenue Ira A. Watson &CO.
 IN CHARGE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-25
Washlnqton Was Easv.

St. Louih, July 24-St Louis won a listless game from Washington today. The locals cinched the victory in the first inning Score: R.HE. St. Louis ............... 800 100 12%-9 IS i Washington ............ 020 900 100-3 10 2
 Batteries: Powell and Stephens: Groom and Street Time, 1:4O. Umpires, O'Loughlin and Hurst