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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
TEETHING BABY SAVED
 BY "BABY SPRING" WATER
Family Physician Had Lost All Hope, But "Baby Springs" Water Cured Him, and He Is Now Five Years
 Old, Fat and Vigorous.

Raleigh Springs Water Co.,, Memphis, Tenn.-Dear Sirs: During my baby's sec ond summer he had a severe spell of stomach trouble, as most babies have After having two of the best physicians that the city afforded, and concluding baby was beyond medical aid, at last re- sorted to the water from Baby Spring. at Raleigh, which at once proved very beneficial, and I can safely say that if 1t had not been for the water l would not have had my baby with me today. He is now fat, fine and years of age. I sincerely hope that all mothers who have children suffering as mine did will at least give the water trial, for I am sure they will in after years be as grate- ful to 1t as I am. Respectfully,
 MRS. A. M. LOUREY,
 336 Gaston Avenue. Each bottle bears an analysis of Baby Spring. Water made by P M. Holtzen- Ssrf Memphis City Chemist and Bac- teriologist Baby Spring Water for sale by leading druggists.
 If you have sick baby order a case of this water at once. It Is sold at s5 per case of 12 bottles, or 50 cents per bottle.
 Baby eprings water dispensed by Ral- sieh springs Water Go, TIT North Second
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tance of 5.sS miles with Maj. George O. Squier, acting chief signal officer of the army, as his passenger.
 During the same week he made a flight of a fraction over minutes with Lieut. Frank P. Lahm, his passenger of today, as a companion. It was in attempting to better these two experi- mental flights that he met with the ac- cident on September IT, 1908, which re- suited in the death of Selfridge and his own injury.
 On this occasion the machine after completing two circuits of the Fort Myer drill grounds was dashed to earth from a height of 75 feet by the breaking of one of the propeller blades. When the aviator and his passenger were rescued from the debris 1t was found that Lieu tenant selfridge had sustained a frao- tured skull and that Orville Wright had a thigh and several ribs broken.
 Power of Machine.
 In his flights at Le Mans and Pau, Will bur Wright often demonstrated the ability of the Wright aeroplane to sustain the weight of two men.
 The machine used in today's test flight consists of two planes, one five feet above the other and measuring 36 feet from tip to tip.
 The seat for the operator Is placed at the center of the lower plane off to the left of the motor.
 The passenger sits on the other side of the motor.
 The motor itself is a product of the Wright brothers, and is a four-cylinder, 30- horse power, water-cooled gasoline en- zine. The gasoline is pumped directly into two intake piper there being no carburet- ters. The tips of the planes are flexible for the space of about F feet. By means of lever they can be turned in a curve. resembling a heliocoid, the wings nov ing in opposite directions A second lever co1.trols the twin rudders. By working the two levers together the equilibrium of the machine is maintained. Ten feet In front of the operators seat two planes, resembling box kite, about 15x2 feet are used for controlling the ascent and descent Two propellers, about nine feet in diameter and revolving in opposed directions are used. The weight of the machine. including both operator and passenger, is a trif1e under 12oo pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
BLOODY TRAGEDY
 IN LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, Ark. July 27.-Suit for the possession of a child reached tragic climax during a conference of the prin- cipals in the suit in the circuit court room here late today when w. Y. Ellis, nephew of John F. Rutherford, million aire lumberman of Pine Bluff. Ark. ~shot and killed Nathaniel Parker WILLS of indianapolis, Ind, prominent business. man and politician, father of the child and former husband of Mrs. Ellis. The suit at law was terminated yes terday, Judge Fulk instructing that the child be surrendered by Mrs. Ellis to the custody of Willis. Today's conference was to arrange the details. Those par ticipating were Willis and Ellis, who rep resented his wife, divorced from Willis some years ago. United States Senator Jeff Davis,. who appeared as attorney Tor Willis, and Judge Fulk.
 Arrangements were being concluded when Ellis suddenly arose from the table and fired over the shoulder of Senator Davis, at Willis, seated on~the opposite side. court attache struck his arm as he fired, however, and the bullet went wild Willis ran from the room with Ellis in close pursuit, the latter firing again when he reached a doorway inf1icting a wound. from the effects of which Willis died within 10 minutes. Ellis surrendered and was imprisoned. Later, however. he was taken from the city by officers in an automobile for an unknown destina- ton for safekeeping. Relatives of the man killed have been summoned to Lit tie Rock.
 Following the shooting scramble among people in an ante room occurred in an effort to get out, and serious in- i,iry to several was narrowly averted. Two attempted to leap from window but were restrained
 That Senator Davis had a close call is declared by those in the room at the time. Several assert that the first bullet passed through his coat. Explaining a
 rent in his garment. !. however Senator
 Davis declares that 1t was torn by catch ing on an edge of the table as he hastily arose.
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HIDES ARE FREE
 IN TARIFF BILL
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE D ------~--~----~--~---~ as the House rates, which began with s1 on rough lumber Likewise, a victory was won by the Senate through the &C., ceptance by the conferees of rate of $3.5O per ton on print paper instead of the s2 rate fixed by the House.
 The placing of oil upon the free list was a foregone conclusion by reason of the strong opposition in both branches of Congress to making this article dutiable. The Senate adopted form of counter vailing duty, but the conferees were un- able to retain it in the bill.
 There seems to be no doubt tonight that the House leaders will be able to put through a rule permitting the con- ferees to make reductions in the rates on manufactures of leather, in accord ance with the programme arranged in conference yesterday
 If there is any danger of the programme failing the trouble Is in the Senate. Sem ator Aldrich talked with number of the western senators today and some of them still oppose putting hides upon the free list under any circumstances. It is generally unders,ood, however, that the western senators feel that MT. Aldrich did all he could to continue protection for the cattle industry and that enough of them will vote to support the programme iOI lEce tiiOco anu t0ddOtioh5 liOii tho House rates on leather and leather goods to insure its adoption by the Senate.
 Final Meeting.
 The conferees will meet again at 10 a. m. tomorrow to- wind up their labors Every member said tonight that none of the five big questions which engaged the attention of Pesident Taft had been closed. Some of the conferees admitted a general agreement was entered into by which all were to deny that these sub jects had been settled It was well known, however, that while the voting has not taken place agreements have been reached and all that remains to finally dispose of these questions is to incorporate the agreed rates in the con- ference report
 The conference report will be ready for presentation to the House as soon as the rule in regard to the leather schedule Is adopted by that body.
 For several days 1t has been reported that the conferees would reduce the rate on lead ore from 1ia cents pound to 1as cents It was announced tonight that the conferees had not considered the tariff duty on iron ore. The confeFees consider ed pig lead in the same class with lead ore, but an agreement was entered into that the rate should not be less than 2 cents The 2-cent rate has been accepted by the conferees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Thanks from Aruentina.

Washington, July 27.-Senor Portela, the Argentine minister, today called upon Secretary KnOx and extended the thanks of the Argentine republic to the United States for its friendly act in directing American Minister Statesman, at La Paz, Bolivia, to take temporary charge of tue interests of Argentina at the Bolivian capital. Minister Portela does not believe tat Argentina will ask this government to act as mediator between that country and PCliyia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Woman Jumped Into the Sea.

New York, July N.-The disappearance of Mrs. Augusta Neandross. a second cabin passenger on board the steamer Helegolav while that steamer was on the way from Conpenhagen to New York was reported when the steamer arrived today. Other passengers believe that Mrs. Neandross jumped overheard. She shared a state room with her sister, who last saw her leave the room at 4:30 a. m. July 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Prince Peter on Tour.

New York. Jnly T.-Cable orders te reserve a suite for Prince Peter of Servia and servants arriving in Philadel phia Saturday were received today al the Plaza hotel It is believed tha' the prince is former. Grown Prince George, who abdicated not long ago 1T faver of his brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Two Killed In Fight.

Oklahoma City, Okla. July 27-Thomas Morgan and his son. Henry. farmers liv- ing near Gage. were killed and E. F. Powers, a neighbor with whom the Nor gans quarreled, was probably fatally wounded in a fight near Morgan's home today. Twenty shots were fired. The elder Morgan was instantly killed by Powers early in the fight and his son lived but a few hours. The men disputed over boundary lines between their farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Strike Nearly Ended.

Pittsburg, July 27-The trike of fective July l, is about at an end By Monday of next week probably all wili be at work. Three iron and steel com panies today signed the scale of the United Sons of Vulcan. Three other. companies have agreed to sign the new scale this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
J. RIVERS CARTER
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington, July 27.-(Special.)- mingham was in the city today and caller upon the Postmaster General. Possessing as he does the inducements of a majority of Birmingham's business interests he is very hopeful of reap pointment regardless of the "referee's' Endorsement of J. Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Insnector Reslons,

Washington, July 27.-Frank E. McMil- lin, chief inspector of the postoffice de- partment, rendered his resignation to Postmaster General Hitchcock, to take ef- feet July 31, to become vice president of the National Surety company of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
Shoots Wife for RuruIar.

Boston, July 27.-In excitement caused by belief that burglars were in the hou.f, Harry Pierce, a shoe designer
 shol and fatally wounded his wife early toda Pierce has been taken into GUS tody bending investigations, although the policl say they believe the shooting was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
NEW TRIUMPH IN AIR FOR
 THE AMERICAN AVIATOR

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1909-04-30

The of the painting proposed to be to
the board bv Frank Van Ness artist brought to the
attention of the board by Attorney Lynn Free and on
motion of Supervisor Spencer seconded by supervisor
Waldron duly referred to the committee on
county buildings.
The committee general claims submitted the follow
ing partial report which, moton,o Supervisor Crabree
Supervisor Spencer accepted and adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
RESULT IS DELAYED.
Court of Inquiry In Sutton Case Has
 Finished Work.

Washington, August 17-Early an- nouncement will be made by the navy department of the findings of the court
 of inquiry which has been holding its
 sessions at Annapolis to ascertain the cause of the death of Lieut.. James N. Sutton, Jr., of the Marine corps, at that place nearly two years ago.
 Today the judge advocate general of the navy, Capt. Edward H. Campbell, was handed a copy of the findings of the court by Maj. Henry Leonard, the judge advocate of the court of inquiry.
 Captain Campbell placed the result of the courts work informally before Act ing Secretary tf the Navy Winthrop.
 The latter and Captain Campbell are
 looking into the testimony and the find ings thereon before taking final action. Broad discretionary authority is given
 the Secretary of the Navy in acting on the findings of a court of inquiry and he may approve or disapprove in whole or in part, send the case back for fur ther inquiry or order a new court, if in his judgment, the circumstances war rant.
 Second to the verdict of the court as to how Sutton met his death Is the in- terest as to whether 1t will report that some of the officers concerned will be shown by the testimony to have beer guilty of breaches of the regulations gov erning the marine corps, particularly as the time has not yet e1apsed-two years in which punishment for alleged infrac- tions may be meted out.
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found to be unconstitutional by being re- ported from a different committee than the one to which 1t was referred. MT. Gum, opposing the bill, moved b cut out all appropriations.
 Log roads were excepted from the pro- vision which requires rights of ways to be cleared of all infiammable matter. After that the bill was passed.
 House Afternoon.
 Bills were passed as follows:
 To vacate certain streets in East Lake. To prohibit sale of adulterated cotton seed in Henry county. Also to regulate automobiles in Henry county. ham, the money to go to purchase of parks.
 To pay Walker county witnesses in criminal cases.
 To repeal the Mobile law by which Mo- bile county pays for Mobile streets.
 To refund to cities and towns money paid for mortgage record taxes.
 Mir. Lacey's bill for admission of the fish and game fund was killed MT. Johns fighting it.
 The house spent a warm hour arguing the bill to absolve the county of Hous- ton from any part of the debt of Henry The bill to allow towns of 10000 and less to select aldermen from the whole city passed In the senate.
 In the house the bill to absolve Hous ton county from any part of Henry failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Strikers Arc More Quiet.

Pittsburg. August 17.-Excepting the fact that more men throng the streets, condi- tions are more nearly normal at McKee's s Rocks and Schoenville tonight than has been the case since the inauguration of the strike of $500 workmen against the Pressed Steel Car company five weeks ago. The stores. which closed when the trouble started. have opened, and Judge James R. Mcfarland, today granted per mission to the saloons in the town to re- sume business, cautioning the owners not to allow the patrons to engage in strike discussions.
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Monetary Commission Meets.

New York, August 17.-At a meeting of the two days session of the sub-commit- tee of the national monetary commission, held at the Plaza hotel here yesterday and today, called to arrange the work of the members prior to the general meet ing of the commission in Washington about the middle of October, sub-com- mittee was appointed to make a personal examination of such features of the Ca nadian system as have not already been covered by the investigations of the com- mission The chairman. Senator N. w. Aldrich, who is to sail for Europe next week, to complete arrangements previ- ously made with reference to an examina- tion of the monetary system of Italy
 will, 1t Is stated. arrange for additional information relating to European sys- tems in cases where the statements al ready submitted to the commission fail to cover all the information required.
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1t is believed the state will finish it's work there this year.
 Other counties in various sections of the state will probably want to share in this movement when they understand the effect of it. and that only after the eradication of the cattle tick will they be permitted to sell and ship their cattle to northern and western markets.
 Near.Beer Business.
 The near-beer business in some sections of the state must be d good thing.
 One dealer, following the adjournment of the legislature, wrote to Attorney Gen eral Hart, asking if he could secure an exclusive license to sell near-beer in his county. He intimated that if such a thing were possible he would be glad to pay the state well for it.
 The attorney general replied, of course, that the state was not engaged in the business of creating or fostering monop- olies of any kind; that if the law did not prohibit 1t in his community he might sell near-beer after paying the license, and that every other person paying the license would be similarly entitled to en- gage in the same business.
 In just what section of the state the applicants desired to create near-beer trust the attorney general declined to state but the would-be monopolist evil dently thought he had a good thing, If he could succeed in making connections. %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
GOSSIP FROM CAPITAL

Montgomery, August 17.-(Special)- Montgomery this week is having not only the hottest weather of the year but is having some temperature that will com pare in attitude and intensity with any thing that has ever been experienced at the capital.
 It is proving great trial to the mem bers of the legislature. Electric fans, ice water and ladies with all kinds of soft drinks In the lobby cannot prevent the solons from actual suffering. The un- bearable heat has come at critical time. The final week of the session is the time when some of the most important meas tres have been up. The lobbyists have come perhaps in larger numbers than ever seen on the hill. With so many peo- pie pulling so many different ways 1t is like seething, sweltering mass and an onlooker cannot blame a solon for losing his temper once in while.
 Such weather as this and such terrific pulling and hauling are enough to make any man easily nettled.
 Governor Conner has not yet decided what he is going to do with the Greater Birmingham bill. He says he has not yet had time to go over 1t and will not reach a conclusion until he has had an opportunity to go over the matter care fully. There is an impression in we'll in formed circles that the Governor does not like its in it's present shape There are indications that he wants a sure enough Greater Birmingham or none at all-that he disapproves of any compromise meas ure which does not put everybody on the same footing. The Governor has been hesieged by representatives of both sides of the question but has not yet ma de
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNS LAW
 AGAINST NEGRO SECRET WORK

Atlanta, August 17-At a late hour to- night Governor Brown affixed his sigma ture to the recent act of the Georgia leg islature which prohibits the use by negro secret societies of the insignia, ritualistic work, grips, etc, of orders composed of whites. While the act legislates out of existence the negro organization of Elks and Knights of Pythias, whose names are Identical with those of the white Pythian and Elks orders, the negro Masonic and Odd Fellow organizations may continue in operation by changing their badges, ritu- als, grips, etc., as both these orders of negroes have names slightly different from the white Masonic and Odd Fellow organizations
 Refusal on the part of the officers of the different negro organizations affected to comply promptly with the new act will result in prosecution under the pen alty clause, which treats violations as mis- demeanors.
 This was the last act Of the recent session to receive the governors sig nature and he signed it only after an extended hearing given the supporters and opponents of the measure. While he was impressed with the showing made by the negro Masons and believes that this and other negro orders have had an elevating influence on tn cir mem- bers, and have proved helpful to the race, he regards tn cir appropriation of the insignia, etc., of the white orders as an unwarranted infringement upon the rights of the latter. He expressed 41.z Ii against the measure, the confidence that they would be able to reap the same benefits from their orders under different names and by the employment of different signs, badges, etc. T would not do anything to cripple an organiza- tion of the negroes which has for it's purpose the elevation of its members and the improvement of the morals of the race" said the governor, nor would I sign this bill if I thought its effect would be other than to event. ually create an era of better feeling between the two races in Georgia"
 : Last year the Knights of Pythias, white, secured from the state supreme court a permanent injunction restraining the negro order of the same name in this state from making use of the signs, badges. ritual. etc., of the former. The negroes appealed the case to the United State supreme court, which has not yet handed down a decision.
 The negrok Masonic order has been in existence in Georgia for more than a quarter of a century and has expended large sum for charity. This order may not be disturbed if it's officers conform to the new law and charge their insignia, etc
 The other negro fraternitfes patterned sfter the white organizations of the same names are of more recent origin. Under the new law negro societies which att tempt to copy the signs. badges, etc., of the whites, will be denied charters. Ev- cry negro who displays a secret order badge similar to those worn by whites will be subject to arrest on a misde- meanor charge and may be either fined or imprisoned.
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any statement about what he proposes to do.
 The Bessemer people on the whole are game losers just as they have proved themselves game fighters. When the lead CTS began to rs-lize that their new coun- ty was once more lost most of them took 1t good naturedly and joked about how they would certainly get it next time. Of course there were a few with nothing but bitterness in their hearts-whose whole systems were saturated with gall and warmwood. They are the ranters and abusers-the men who have from the first done their cause more harm than good. These men have worked themselves up to point where they actually believe that Bessemer is in the same position as were the American solonies when they declared war against England. They shout taxation without representation is tyranny and give us self-government' with a fervor that would be justified only in province of the Czar of Russia. And the funny part of it is the incorporates say 1t as though they actually believed it.
 I have wondered why some Jefferson county man has not thrown a bomb into their camp by circulating petition to read something like this: We. the un- dersigned citizens of the proposed new county hereby agree in case the new county Is created not to become candi- dates for county offices for period of 10 years" How many of those who are here working for the new county do you suppose would sign 1t?
 The commission hll advocates have been waiting until the legislative track was a little less congested to start their little locomotive and its train of cars. Engineer Urquhart has been getting up steam to- day though and after a careful inspection of the valves and oil cups will open the throttle tomorrows,
 But even if 1t can get by the numer- ous open switches and ties on the track which have been placed there by the men who believe that the train has on board
 a cargo of dynamite with which to wrec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-18
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until II a. m., Wednes- day, August IS, 1909. for certain vitri1ed brick paving and sanitary sewers. speci- fcations may be obtained and plans ex- amined at this office. The right reserved to reject any or all bids
 MAURY NICHOLSON. S-10-1Ot City Engineer
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any statement about what he proposes to do.