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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
ROBERTSON NOT
A FOUL DRIVER
LEWIS STRANG is STRONG IN
HIS DEFENSE
SAYS LOCO DRIVER WILL GIVE A
HALF, BUT NOT WHOLE ROAD
Interesting Side Light on LytIe-Rob-
ertson Controversy Arising Over
Outcome of Recent Auto
Battle on Cobe Course

Lewis Strang, the Buick star winner
of three big road races last season,
speaking of the comment Herbert
Lytle has been quoted as having made
on the driving of George Robertson in
the recent Cobe trophy race, said few
days agol
"A lot of the drivers do not under
stand Robertson and his way of CIV
ing the road to another contestant.
George is a fair driver, and l have
never known him to be guilty of foul
driving, but there is one thing he will
not do, and that is to give the entire
road to a contestant. He will pull over
and give the other fellow half the road.
but he refuses to go over in the ditch
and give the whole road to anyone.
His idea is that no road race should
be run over course where the road
itself is not wide enough for two cars
to pass, and If a man overtakes an
other ON the narrow stretches it is up
to him to wait until the wide portion
of the course is reached.
"In my opinion, Robertson is correct
in his stand, for it is manifestly un-
reasonable to ask a driver to run his
car over in a ditch and necessarily
slow down to give the other fellow a
chance to go by him. Again, a man
often pulls out to let another driver by
and runs on one side of the road for
half a mile and then, not seeing in the
rear a car coming by, pulls back into
the road Robertson and myself have
an agreement on the passing PROPOSE
ton, and I consider Lytle one of the
most courteous drivers in the country;
consequently the controversy does not
affect me. Lytle just does not under
stand Robertson's system, that's all"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
BUICK DRIVERS
GET RICH POT
TEN THOUSAND is DIVIDED
AMONG THEM
AS Well Rewarded for One Race as
Chicago Cubs for Entire Seasons
Battle for Winning
Pennant

The act of President Charles w. MurS
ply of the champion Cubs in dividing
among the sixteen members of the Chi
Cago team $4,000 as a bonus for land
ing the pennant and championship has
been considered the high water mark
of generosity among the followers of
the sporting world.
But President Murphy has been out
done by the announcement made a few
days ago by William ]. Meade, tho
official of the Buick Motor company to
the effect that $4,000 has been given
the members of the Buick team as a
reward for winning the big Cobe tro-
ply race on June 10 at distance of 400
miles over the Indiana road course.
The money was split only three ways,
going in equal parts to Louis Chevrolet.
the winner, Lewis Strang and Bob
Burman, his team mates. Thus the
three great American pilots get as
much money as a bonus for winning
one road race as sixteen of the greatest
ball players in the world get for play
ing 150 games and winning the worlds
championship.
The rich bonus is but part of what
each driver gets for one of their num-
ber winning the Cobe race. Each of
them receives a big salary for his
yearly services, and when the bonuses
of the carburetor, spark coil, magnetic
tire and other accessory makers are
added, the total amount received by the
Buick stars for the Cobe victory will
exceed $4,000.
Mich, the home factory of the Buick,
have arranged a monster demonstra-
tion and banquet in honor of the bows.
who although they are az pt sons of
the Michigan city, are none lhe less
honored and appreciated
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
SAN FRANCISCANS
REACH WINDY CITY
AUTOMOBILES ARE HEADED
FOR NEW YORK
Party That Started on Afternoon Ride
About Golden Gate City Well
on Transcontinental
Journey

CHICAGO, July 3.-An automobile
party that started on an afternoon ride
about San Francisco reached Chicago
yesterday on it's way across the conti-
nent.
Three business associates of Hugo A.
Tausslg, president of the Louis Taussig
Liquor company of San Francisco,
promised to take a ride in his new
60-horsepower car.
On June /, two days after the finvi-
tation, Mr.. Taussig got his friends in
the new car and started across the con-
tinent.
With Mr.. Taussig are Henry e. Dig
gle and Thomas j. Kelly, directors in
the company, and r. r. Sherman, a
member of the firm. who acts as me-
chanicN and chauffeur.
Today the car will continue its jour-
ney to New York, and then, after a
brief rest, the return trip will be be-
gun.
So fan, the car has gone under it's own
power with few mishaps.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
HANDSOME TROPHY FOR
GLiDDEN TOUR WINNER

One of the handsomest and most
elaborate trophies ever offered for any
automobile event is the Detroit cup,
which win go to the car with a minia-
ture tonneau that makes the best score
in the A. A. A. touring contest that
starts from Detroit, Mich, July ~.
This trophy is a remarkable one in the
first place because $3.50 to purchase 1t
was appropriated from the funds of the
city of Detroit, and Mayor Breitmeyer,
finding this insufficient to get what me
wanted, added $3.50 personally.
The trophy Is porcelain urn resting
on a square pedestal in which there is
clock The whole piece stands about
three feet in height. is hand painted
and ornate. 1t is considerably out of
the usual as a trophy and is altogether
desirable.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
PLUCKY WOMEN
LEAVE OMAHA
Maxwell Proves Equal to Tough Roads
and. Has Had but One
Blowout in the First
Half
lsnecial corresponcencel.

OMAHA. Neb.. June 26.-After a run
of 1900 miles Mrs John r. Ramsey and
party. who are travelling from New
York to San Francisco in motor car
arrived in Omaha last night. and bright
and early tomorrow morning they VIII
start off again for the coast. So far
the trip, which is the longest ever
taken by women in a motor car-ln
fact, the first time that four women
have attempted to cross the American
continent-has been without incident.
proving, in a way, Mrs. Ramsey's con-
tention that in the right car a woman
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04
INTERESTING TIRE DATA
OF THE BIG AUTO SHOWS

The Diamond Rubber company of
Agron, o., have just sent their Pacific
coast branch detailed statement of
the tire showing at twenty-five automo-
bile shows held in the United States
this year. 1t is interesting to note that
there were 2739 sets Of tires shown and
twenty different makes represented.
The average, if all tires had equal rep
resentation, would be 1877. The Dia-
mond Rubber company, however, had
70lA sets used in the various shows.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04

in his ear can cross the automobile
bridge at the corner of Fourth street
and Nevada avenue, at a charge of so
cents a passenger, the price being based
on the seating capacity of the car; no
further charge will be made for park
ing space 1t will be a case of first
come first served, although there are
several miles on the inside of this
course where desirable space may be
had.
No foot passengers. teams or auto
mobiles will be allowed to cross the
course except on the bridge at Fourth
street and Nevada avenue from 6
O'Clock on the morning of July 10 until
after the small car race is over, or
about o'clock in the afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-04

every way. which, of course. is partly
due to the fact that the big touring car
has gone along day after day without
causing the tourists the least bit of
trouble doing anywhere from 1875 to 191
miles a day without even causing the
fair driver to lift the hood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16

New York, November 15.-Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddys influence swayed 2oo0 followers at a special mass meeting at the First Church of Christ Scientist. in this city today and the trustees called to consider charges against Vir- gil O. Strickler, the present first read CT, and opponent of Mrs. Augusta A. Stetson, deposed from that position, ad- journed without taking action. This Is tantamount to indorsement of Strickler and negative rebuke Co Mrs. Stetson, who was closeted for six hours with the trustees of the mother church in Boston today on charges of mental malpractice"
 And whatever be the outcome of the Boston hearing. leaders here say the Strickler incident is closed and that no action will be taken on the allega- tions that 1t was he who accused Mrs. Stetson and instigated the present con troversy.
 MT. Strckler himself presided at tho meeting today and a clash between the Stetson and anti -Stetson factions was expected until Mrs. Eddy's letter, ad- dressed to the board of trustees was read. It said:
 'Brookline, Mass, Nov. 13, 1909.
 Tn consideration of the present mo- mentous question at issue in the First Church of Christ, Scientists, New York city, I am constrained to say-if can settle this church difficulty amicably by few words, as many students think I can, I herewith cheerfully sub scribe these words of love. I advise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
FIRE AGAIN BREAKS OUT ZN
 THE COAL MINE AT CHERRY
LOlbO1- Leaders Must Go
 To Jail For Contempt

morning." the faces of himself and his fellow officers betrayed the anxiety under which they were laboring.
 telegram signed by the three de- fendants was at once dispatched to their counsel in Washington. asking when 1t would be necessary for them to put in an appearance in order to avoid forfeiting their ball bonds which amount to $12,0o0, and stating that they would like to remain in Toronto until the convention closed, Saturday evening.
 T am not certain whether under the laws of the District of Columbia, we can appeal" said MT. Gompers, after adjournment But If we do go, the convention must stay here and carry on it's proceedings in a dignified and orderly manner"
 Well charter train and so down with you" volunteered . of the del- egates.
 eedins faction of ctrical work
 The suggsstio, ofc the convention event of the .s -ure of Gompers, Mitchell and g ,n, was taken seri- ously by m9 cS ihe delegates and it was said fc C ution to that effect
 Pending eceipt of a reply from Washington t.se executive council held long session tonight at which place for meeting the situation which con- fronts the three labor leaders were discussed.
 Many of the labor leaders have ex- pressed disapproval of the plan sug- gested by the central labo~ union of Philadelphia that two weeks gen. eral strike be ordered as a protest against the contempt imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
SUGAR CASES WILL
 BE SENSATIONAL

New York. November 15.-While the le- gal machinery of the government moves slowly, the air of uncertainty which sur rounds the so-called sugar fraud cases is interpreted by those who have followed the progress of corporation investig alton ill this country to foreshadow an inquiry which may rank with the insurance up- heaval of 1905.
 Boston and Philadelphia were brought within the scope of the investigation to- day with the report that the government probably would attempt to obtain back duies on sugar in those cities, while the investigation went on in New York with repeated rumors of reaching the men higher up.' Henry l.. Stimson. acting as special attorney for the government in the cases, declined to discuss this talk of prosecuting bigger men, nor would he comment on any developments in this city.
 William Loeb, Jr., collector of the port. was also inclined to be reticent, but he explained that 1t was through the admin istration and the influence of Theodore Roosevelt that the investigation and prosecution of the sugar frauds were un- dertaken. According to MT. Loeb, he had talked the matter over thoroughly with MT. Roosevelt before he Q4oeb) took charge of the customs here, and con- sequently he had well defined policy mapped out when he assumed office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
TODAY's AGE-HERALD.

Fire again breaks out in coal mine Insurgents prepare for bitter fight Sheriff Shipp and others sentenced. Labor leaders must go to jail. Mrs. Stetson rebuked by Mrs. Eddy. Two indictments against Warriner Taft proclains thanksgiving. 2-Ala bama Is laughing stock of the east
 Demopolis unique in many respeAks. 3-Mayor Lewis of Bessemer explains. Fight is active in Tuscaloosa. EEditorial comment. 5-Young men will form anti-amendment club tomorrow night. Enthusiastic conference of leaders.
 Mayor O Brien issues city financial re- port in printed form
 Jefferson county campaign committee meets Thursday at noon. Speaking engagements over state for week.
 Col. E. l.. Russell to speak here against amendment next week. Alabama Light and Traction men in session here. 6-W. w. Finley will be entertained. 7-Birmingham social events. Dolly Dalryrnple's department. S-Contracts made to work roads. Cotton rates may cause lawsuit. Roberson is given death sentence. 9-Stock market turns upward. Cotton market at standstill. Wheat advances in active market 10-Stagg boosting Anniston school. Contract awarded for Ensley High achool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
HASKELL CASE TO
 COME TO TRIAL

Chickasha, Okla, November 15.- Federal Judge John A. Marshall today overruled the demurrer filed by Gov. Charles N Haskell and five other Ok lahomans to indictments charging them with fraudulently securing from the government title to a large mum Der of town lots in Muskogee, Okla.
 The defendants were ordered to ap- pear for trial Saturday morning at Chickasha.
 Judge Marshalls ruling was that the statute of limitations did not enter into the case. because the conspiracy to defraud alleged in the indictments was continuous and was therefore, punishable at any time
 Judge Marshall, in his opinion. con tended that the alleged consprators tended to practice fraud on the gov ernn.nt He said that the law provides that all Indian land transactions must be approved by the Secretary of the Interior of the United States, and If an official undertook to act without this authority hie act would not be legal
 When Gov. c. N. Haskell and his CO., defendants appear in the federal court here Saturday morning to plead to the original indictments in the Muskogee town lot cases the case will be con tinued, as court will adjourn for the term at Chickasha Saturday. The in tention is to try the governor later at Muskogee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
TEACHERS CALLED
 INTO MEETING

Meridian, Miss, November 15.-(Spe- cial. )-John R. Ellis of this city, pres ident of the State Teachers associa- tion, has called meeting of the ex- ecutive committee of the association to be held in Jackson, November 23. The meeting Is to be held for the purpose of electing a secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Juhn T. Cornell, and to fix the place and date for holding the next state convention. Professor Ellis, who IS Lauderdale county superintendent of education, has also called meeting of the county teachers for November 2e for the purpose of discussing the work of the School Improvement as soclation Of Mississippi. Mrs. Susie V. Powell of Jackson. state agent, will be the principal speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
REVOLT AGAINST
 THE COMM MISSION

Washington, November 15. - Revolt against the extension of the powers of the interstate commerce commission threatens to break out In the convention of the national association of railroad commissioners which began its sessions here today. Opinion is almost equally divided on the question and a hint of the clash that seemingly impends was shown in the meeting tonight of the committee on car service and demurrage, the most important committee of the convention, which met to formulate it's report for presentation tomorrow. The meeting is said to have been somewhat stormy, many members contending that no report indorsing legislation looking to a federal car service law should be passed and that such a law would give the interstate commerce commission al- most despotc power over commerce.
 Another fight is to be made against the proposition put forward by the commits sion that 1t be given power to take up investigations of railroad matters in states where the matters are purely local.
 There is still another difference over the question of safety appliances. the consideration of which lies with com- rnittee, headed by Edward W. A. Nose ley, secretary of the interstate commerce commission minority report on this subject opposing MT. Moseleys views will be presented to the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
TWO INDICTMENTS MADE
 AGAINST C. l.. MARINER R

Cincinnati, November 15.-Charles L. Warriner, former local treasurer of the Big Four railroad was indicted today by the grand jury on the charge of grand larceny and embezzlement in the sum of $5000 on each count. While s64s,0o0 is known to have been stolen from the rail- road, the startling fact was developed by todays proceedings that the company's cash books prior to 1905 have disappeared and that it will never be possible to tell the full amount of the gigantic defalca- tions.
 The comparatively small amount upon which Warriner has been indicted repre- sents the latest known theft It has been placed at that figure in order that if con- viction fail the railroad authorities may proceed on any other of the numerous counts. This means that the prosecution may be maintained indefinitely.
 Amazing figures were presented today showing the progress of the thefts for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16

disturbed by wars or rumors of wars. Peace and plenty of bounteous crops and of great industrial production ani- mate cheerful and resoute people to all the renewed energies of beneficient in dustry and material and moral progresa It is altogether fitting that we should humbly and gratefully acknowledge the divine source of these blessings
 Therefore, I hereby appoint Thurs sday, the 25th day of November, as a day of general thanksgiving and call upon the people on that day, laying aside their usual vacations, to repair to their churches and unite in appropriate ser vices of praise and thanks to Almighty God.
 Tn witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed
 Done at the city of Washington. the 10th day of November, in the year of our Lord, 1909, and of the independence of the I'ninted States the 18th
 WILLIAM H. TAFT, By the President, P. c. Knox, Secretary of State.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
PRESIDENT PROGRAMS
 PUBLIC THANKSGIVING

Washington, November 15.-Thursday November 25, was today officially pro- claimed by President Taft as Thanks giving day.
 The following is ther text of the procla- nation:
 By the President of athe United States
 of America.
 "A proclamation:
 ''rhe season of the ye ar has returned when, in accordance wh.h the reverent custom established by our forefathers, the people of the United States are wont to meet in their usual pla ces of worship on a day of thanksgiving appointed by the civil magistrate to return thanks to God for the great merciea and benefits which they have enjoyed.
 During this past year we have been highly blessed. No great cs,lamites. or flood, or tempest, or epidemic have be- fallen us. We have lived in qu ietness, un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16

the past five years. The shortage thus estimated Is as follows:
 1905, $58.ooo; 1so, s59,0O0; 1907, s59,99); 1908, s62. 900; 1909, $sS,oo0. Total of five years, 1922, 600.
 Of this sum Warriner claims to have paid $40o a month to each of two per- sons In the form of blackmail. The rest, he alleges, he lost in speculation.
 By far the most interesting figure to appear before the grand jury today was that of Mrs. Jeannette Stelnhart- Ford. the woman whose connection with the case Is still shrouded in considerable mys- tery.
 Mrs. Ford, accompanied by a county detective, drove to the courthouse in an automobile. After she had given her evil dence she declared that she had said nothing beyond the indefinite statements which she has already made public.
 After the grand jury had adjourned for the day Prosecutor Hunt announced that Mariner would be summoned as a wit ness to give evidence against the per sons whom he accuses of blackmail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
Mrs. stetson Appears.

mTS. 0tctSon NPPSaiS'
 Boston, November 15.-Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson appeared before the direc- tors of the mother church here today in connection with the Strickler con- troversy. She left the mother church shortly after D. m., after a six hour session.
 The trustees and directors of the mother church, who are authorized To consider the case, are:
 Arch ibald MoClellandi chairman Stephen A. Case, treasurer; John V. Dittemore, secretary, and Ira c. Knapp and A. V. Stewart, directors.
 Mrs. Stetson appeared fatigued and was taken to her hotel in a taxica b. She refused to make any statement.
 second session of the trustees, or directors of the mother church, was held tonight in the First church, which lasted for four or five hours. Mrs. Stetson was believed to be present throughout the session. At a late hour the meeting was still in session and no information as to the proceedings had been given out.
 The meetings of the trustees ad- journed at 11:10 after session of over four hours The trustees admitted tn al Mrs. Stetson was present, but they de clined to give out statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
Manx NeM speclmens.

Nairobi. British East Africa, No yember 15.-Major Mearns has been taking stock of the mammals which he and J. Allen Loring obtained in the vicinity of Mount Kenia. The major finds that there are 2000 speci' mems including 16 new species.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
Bank Robbery Case Delayed.

Lawrence, Kan, November 15.-Owiug to the crowded condition of the docket the case of Willie Mckay. accomphc 8 of Earl Bullock. in the robbery of thes Eudora State bank last Friday was not reached today in the juvenile court here. The boy probably will be arraigaed to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
HeIpIno to Move Cotton Crop.

Boston. November 16.-To help move the immense quantity of cotton now be- ing brought from the south, the addition Of three sailings per week from Savannah vas announced today by the Ocean e.camship company Under the new gchedule the company will bring north about 5000 bales of cotton weekly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16
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-o..,lnIssIon today refused to re- open the case of Dr. J. M. Elliott, sen tenced to hang for the murder of George L. Rivers of Lagrange, Ga., but who was respited by Governor Brown ten days ago after he had attempted to ,com- init suicide in his cell by swallowing quantity of bichloride of mercury. Unless the governor again intervenes Elliott will be executed next Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-16


 sion and he gave in detail ,i. of it's Investigations into foreign bank ing systems. He told again of the op- erations of the central banks of Eng land, France and Germany, and while 1t was evident he desired that they should be regarded as an object lesson he still insisted that he had in mifS no plan beyond the general idea of the reshaping and reforming of tue law so as to render impossible the recurrence of the panic of 1907. That his ambition lay in that direction. Re frankly admitted, and confessed that in the interest of the entire country he would be delighted if he could ac- complish that result. That, he knew, neither he nor the commission could do unless the business men were be- hind the movement. Hence he appealed to the business men to make careful study of the question with the view of advancing and aiding in the under taking of the commission.