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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-10-02

thirty seconds duration. Baldwin. with
his dirigible. landed in the Hudson
river less than an hour after the start.
while Tomlinson came to earth near
White Plains. N. Y. 20 miles from his
starting point. Neither of the dir.
igible pilots was injured nor was either
craft seriously damaged.
Wright Encireled Statue Of Liberty.
Curtiss was the first to leave the
earth. but only for brief flight.
Two hours later Wright made his
first ascent. encircling Governors
Island. and remaining in the air for
seven minutes. After an hours rest.
Wright again went aloft. this time re-
naming in the air for six minutes and
thirty seconds, attaining speed esti-
mated at fifty miles an hour. and with
glorious sweep out over the bay,
passing entirely around the great en-
blem of liberty on Bedloe's Island to
the northwest.
Not content with these spectacular
feats. Wright made a third flight. He
did not attempt to fiy over the water.
nor did he go to any great height, but
executed two complete circles In the
air, then made an excellent landing,
while the crowd. including his rival.
Curtiss, commented on the case with
which he manipulated his craft.
Wright's action in circling the
Statue of Liberty is taken as chal-
lenge to Curtiss. for Curtiss. II will be
recalled. was the first to mention such
q flight. From now on II is expected
that the aviators will strive to Guido
the other. although neither will do
anything reckless.
Both aviators hope to fly up North
river as far az Grants Tomb. using
a warship for stakeboat Everything.
however, depends upon the weather.
The DirieIble Race.
The start OF the dirigible balloon
race to Albany was considerable Of q
fiasco. Tomlinson was the first TO start
on the trip which he hoped would end
at Albany, and headed north on the
easterly side OF the Hudson. Baldwin
shot out directly over the middle OF
the Hudson. and began travelling to-
ward the state capitol. In few mo-
ments he was lost to view in the
slight mist which hung over the river.
but In his elevated seat he was being
bothered by cross air currents. pun
OF wind snapped one OF his ruddcr
ropes. and he was forced to begin his
descent on the water. The balloon
came down easily. Captain Baldwin
threw out dragnets. and sailors from
the battleships Rhode Island. New Jer-
sey and North Carolina. who saw his
plight. swarmed to his rescue In
launches. They seized the dragnets,
and managed to hold up the balloon so
that only the motor was wet. Baldwin
swung himself into boat without
getting wet. A gang Of sailors then
pushed the big bag ashore. where II
was loaded In wagon and returned
to the starting point.
Meantime. Tomlinson had been going
northward overland. when both hi
gasoline and oil tanks began leakin
Fearing an explosion. he was fore
to come to earth on country estate
near White Plains. This feat he &C
complished without mishap. He was
greatly put out that the leaks should
have caused him TO abandon such a
snod start toward q $4,000 trophy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-10-02
chinaman lnvents AIrshIp.

Fung Joe Guey. Chinaman working
In a retreat on the Piedmont hills.
near San Francisco. Cal. has built an
asroplane in which he has made two
flights over a distance OF several
miles. Guey will go to China soon with
his airship.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-10-02
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Live stock Markets.

PITTSBURG (Union Stock Yards)--
CATTLE steady; choice. s6.55W7.
$3.50: cuils and common. si.5oGs;
lambs, S4.60d7: veal calves. S909.25
HOGS active: prime heavies. $3.50
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AVIATION DAY
IN new YORK
Wright EnClTcIeS Statue Of Lib
erty In AeTopIan0.
OIRlGIDLE BALLOOES RACE

Hudson River, and Rivals oil and
Gasoline Tanks Began Leaking In
$4,000 Contest
New York. Sept. 30-Wilbur Wright
circled the great Statue Of Liberty at
the entrance OF New York harbor In
his areoplane. while In the upper part
OF the city two huge dirigible balloons
failed ingloriously In their task This
was victory for the heavier than air
machine.
Both Wright and Glenn II. Curtiss
scared successfully from the aero
drome OF Governors Island in their
motor-propelled biplanes; both great
diiigibles. manned respectively by
Captain Thomas Baldwin and George
l.. Tomlinson, and entered In the New
York Worlds $4,000 New York to AL.
bany race. were forced to descend be.
cause OF mechanical difficulties before
they were well under way.
Wilbur Wright made three sensa.
tional flights and Curtiss made one
brief. though successful. test spin Of
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PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.
The Latest Closing Prices For Produce
and Live Stock.

and Live Stock.
PHILADELPHIA - FLOUR firm;
winter low grades, $4.15Q4.40; winter
clear. s4.50G475; city mills, fancy
RYE FLOUR steady: per barrel
$415Q4.35.
WHEAT steady; No. 2 red western
new. $1,000 1903.
CORN quiet; No. 2 yellow. local
74MG75c.
645c.; lower grades. 43c.
POULTRY: Live steady: hens. 49,.
Q16c.; old ROSTERS. 12c. Dressed
steady; choice fowls. lie; old roost
ers, 12c.
BUTTER steady: extra creamery
sac. per Id.
EGGS arm: selected. 29@S1c.; near
by, &c; western, &c.
POTATOES steady. at 73G75c. pei
bushel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
WEEKS FINE WEATHER
 FAVORED THE OPENINGS

portations the majority were designed in the Ferd Marx work room A Mme Ames hat that every one commented upon is a daring shape in white horse hair braid. The wide brim is turned up on the side and caught with an elaborate cabuchon. White dotted net is shirred on the crown and again at the edge of the brim. Three willow plumes adorn the side front.
 A hat imported by Joseph from Mime. DeVere is particularly snappy. It is a small leghorn with a slightly curling brim. The straight crown is encircled with ferns, placed flat, and wreath of saffron roses. A fancy sword quill rises from the side
 A stunning basket hat is made of wasp braid, encircled by cerise velvet ribbon, terminating in flat bow at the back. A bunch of cherries placed on the right side near the front gives 1t a chic air, and the edge of the hat is outlined with fall of lace.
 There is a Mime. Lewis chapeau devel- oped in gold-colored horse hair braid. The front suggests the reversed poke, and over it falls three willow plumes in the same shade
 The Amelia Bingham hat attracted much attention. It is a basket shape with high top and developed in black horse hair braid bunch of white aigrettes is fastened with pearl ca buchon, and she crown is encircled with scarf of princesse lace studded with paarls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Ferd Marx Store,

Birmingham merchants have been pecu- liarly fortunate in the days chosen for their spring openings. Weather conditions favored the gathering of large crowds at every fashionable emporium exhibit ing the seasons new styles.
 The Ferd Marx store was particularly attractive yesterday to those among fash ions devotees who chose to pass that way The windows were in gala attire. Demonstrations of the latest models sent from the eastern markets and the foreign shops were shown to great advantage. A pretty background was effected by the use of Towering branches. Wax figures wearing costumes that are the final word in spring styles are standing beneath ap- ple tree houghs in full blossom. Vases of spring flowers add 10 the decorative e1- feet One of the prettiest gowns exhibited in the windows is the ashes of roses shade and built of satin. Like the other late models it's waist line is rather lower than last season. It almost has the prin- cess lines. The front panel is of heavy embroideries, also in the ashes of roses tint. Another costume shown in the win dow is fashioned of dull green mousseline with a fascinating draped skirt and loop of f~ tin ribbon in the chain design. Still another is a light blue satin direc- toire wonderfully picturesque and made with a square cut throat. The hats worn with each are elaborate and beautiful
 The fabrics shown in the dress goods department are notably beautiful. They embrace a variety of textures and colors. Indro is a new material which will be much used. It is between the texture of the new Salome and the ever popular chanting. An attractive pattern is shown fin the indro material. Apricot in tlnt' it has a broad border of blue. The rose and berry tints are also shown in large numbers, both in this department and In the ready-to-wear gowns.
 The interior of the store was laVlshly decorated woodland smilax formed an ef- fective freze around the entire interior, and a profusion of potted plants ana spring flowers gave to it festive air The second floor was particularly attractive. The trellis at each column was inter woven. with vines and peoples, while an abundance of ferns, palms and rubber plants enhanced it's beauty.
 A magnificent display of hats is made here While there are number of im-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved
 $2450- Margaret Mccormack Gillespy and husband to w. A. Rogers, part of block 761, Birmingham, fronting 56A feet on the south line of Avenue H between Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets and extending back 11S feet.
 S525O-Robert P. McDavid and wife to Mary w. Pippin, part of block SS7, Bir- mingham, being lot situated near the northeast corner of Poplar street and Jefferson avenue.
 $1000-W. M. Glaze and wife to Loucinda Vines, 80 acres of land in the north half of the southeast quarter of section ?, township IS, range 2 west.
 $2100-M. L. Satterfeld and wife to Hen rietta s. Proctor, part of lot 12 in block 226, of the subdivision of the College Hill company
 si200-C. A. Olson to J. H. Barnes and James G. Smith, lots 12, 14, 23, 25, 27, 29 S1 and sS of Fuller's subdivision of block 12 e. East Lake.
 $6OOo-William N. Crein to John P Russell, lot 30 in block "A,' East Br- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
BESSEMER MILLS ID START MONDAY Citizens Rejoice Over the Good
 News CONTRACT FOR CHURCH 5essemer Concern VIII Build Structure for Presbyterian Congregation.
 Personal and General
 News of Bessemer.
CONTRACT FOR CHURCH

Bessemer, March 1s-6Special.) )-The best news that has come to Bessemer in some time was the news today that mo- tices had been posted at the Bessemer rolling mill stating that the mill would go to work Monday morning, March 9. and would run full in all departments. The bar mill and the plate mill will both have double turns while the guide mill will for the present work single turn. In addition to the men in the different mills there will be the usual number of laoorers, and as the force Is a large one there will be employed about 400 men.
 As mentioned a few days ago the mill has been receiving large shipments of steel from the mill at Ensley, and this supply is available, as well as the daily shipments which are generally from 10 to 15 cars While no statement is made as to how long the mill will be run, there is every reason to believe that with the orders booked the mill will go ahead all summer The pay roll Is a large one as many of the men in the different de- partments get big wages
 There is a better feeling in Bessemer since the plants generally are all operat- ing and the rolling mill is going to work There is no good reason why there should be any complaint as to things shutting down when they are opening up instead of doing the opposite. Things are rosy at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Contract for Church,

At a meeting of the building commit tee of the new Presbyterian church, held last night, all bids were rejected, and the contract was awarded to Rogers & Coston of Bessemer, who guaranteed to build the church for s15OOO. According to a resolution passed by the congregation some weeks ago it was emphatically stat ed that the church was not to cost over s15,000. When the bids were opened and carefully gone over it was ascertained that no firm had bid so that the commit tee could come within the amount and pay the architect fees. For this reason all bids were rejected, and then the con- tract was made with the Bessemer firm. The permit was taken out today, and work of breaking dirt will begin on Mon- day, March 9, and it is the hope of the committee that the structure will be com pleted by December l, 1909.
 The committee at large named G. H. Stevenson c. l.. Odell, H. F. Bumby and George D. Waller as a sub-commit- tee to arrange details with the contrac- tors, and draw up a contract for the con- struetion of the building, as we'll as nam- ing a time limit for the work to be com pleted, The congregation will have the handsomest church in Bessemer when the building is finished, and it is believed on all sides that the movement means an era of handsome churches for the Marvel City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Captain Hobson,s Action.
the Editor of The Age-Heraid:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 My attention has been directed to an editorial in the Montgomery Journal of recent date in regard to the 'Three Min utes' Speech" of Hon. R. P. Hobson in Congress on the subject of renstating the negro soldiers who shot up Browns vile, Tex.
 The Springfield Republican applauds Captain Hobson in extravagant terms for his vote upon this question.
 This eulogy of Captain Hobson falls fiat. to say the least of it. upon the ears of democrats of the Sixth district and Alabama.
 I wonder how the hero of the Merrimac could have allowed himself, for such paltry praise, to be induced to make the error he has committed
 Allow me just here to say it is my calm and unprejudced opinion that the same sort of blood and courage that won our liberties in the Revolution can main tain these rights.
 There should not be permitted in the army or navy of the United States, in the capacity of soldier, any negro. The proposition is too plain to argue-like an axiom 1t is self-evident. Captain Hobsons excuse. I do not call 1t argument, for voting as he did has no bearing on the case There were thousands of instances dur ing the late war, and after the war, of the devotion of the old slave to his mas ter; and I could relate incidents of my personal knowledge that would appeal to us and cause IS, as We have always done, to feel kindly to the negro, but these things have no bearing on the Browns vile affair.
 If we needed precedent for MT. Roose- yelts action in this case the one cited in the Journal, as given by the late Sen ator Pettus of Alabama fin his refer ence to Gen. R. E. Lee dealing in like manner with military company should. it appears to me. be sufficient for Cap tain Hobson.
 Captain Hobson's vote upon this mat ter can have only the effect to cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Suit was filed in the city court yester- day by J. s. Kennedy, administrator of the estate of Mrs. Sarah Hamsley, against Dr. J. D. s. Davis, the plaintiff asking s30.000 for the death of his intestate It will be recalled that Mrs. Hamsley was run over and killed by the automobile of Dr. Davis several weeks ago. In the bill of complaint it is averred that the wom- ans death was the proximate consequence of negligence on the part of the defend- ant.
 In the county courts there was com paratively little doing yesterday.
 In the second division of the city court the case of A. c. Howze, ct al. vs. Gar nett Smelling and Developing company is on trial. The jury in the case of D. F. East vs. Southern Railway company, returned a verdict in favor of the de- fendant. in the case of Mrs. M. A. Davis vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company consent judgment for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Personal and General.

The sale of tickets for the University Glee club on Tuesday evening next is exceeding the expectations of the Civic Improvement society, and now it is thought that a larger room than the Elks' hall will have to be secured for the even- ing's entertainment.
 MT. Ernest Sherman Griffith of Ken lucky and Miss May Reid of Bessemer were united in marriage last night at the home of the brides brother, C. w. Reid on Second avenue. the Rev D. P Taylor officiating. A number of friends and two sisters Mrs. c. H. Hudson of Atlanta and Mrs. J. E. Cross of Hot Springs Ark, were present to attend the nuptials Mir Griffith is employed by the Alfred Struck Construction company. which is building the government building in Bessemer The bride Is a most charming woman with a large circle of friends in Bessemer
 All of the equipment of Lane Bros, who did the contract work for the At lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad has been shipped away, the last big steam shovel going out on Wednesday after noon
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has placed freight plat forms at a number of points between Bessemer and Birmingham.
 G. P. Wilkinson has been appointed agent of the Alabama Great Southern at Wheeling station and has taken charge of the work.
 Mrs. F. M. Ansley is in Bessemer on a visit to her son, Eugene Ansley. who was seriously hurt in the Southern wreck about two weeks ago. MT. Ansley's con dition is reported to be very much i'm proved, and he will be removed to his home at Selma in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Tributes to the Chaplain.

New Orleans, March 1S.-By command of Gen. Clement A. Evans, general com manding, Adjutant General and Chief of Staff William E. Mickle issued from the headquarters of the United Confederate Veterans today an order giving official notice of the death of Chaplain General J. William Jones, which occurred yester- day at Columbus, Ga.
 Touching upon the work of Chaplain General Jones, the order says;
 At the breaking out of the war he was under appointment to go as a missionary to China, but he abandoned that and en- listed in the Confederate army as a pri- vate and served in that capacity till made chaplain of the Thirteenth Virginia infantry He was subsequently, appointed chaplain to Gen. A. P. Hills corp. There never breathed a man more devoted to the soldiers of the south than he, and for their welfare, both spiritual and tenn poral, he labored with all the zeal of his ardent nature. He endured with them the drudgery of the weary march, he went with them into battle; he attended them when sick or wounded, and when dying he directed their thought to the other world and the blessed hope of eter- nifty. What he and his assistant chap lains accomplished in our armies Is shown in his work called Christ in the Camp
 Since the war his best energies have been given to religious and benevolent work, and the cause of the United Con federate Veterans, the preservation of the literature of the south, and .the vindica- tion of the principles for which our sol diers fought so gallantly; and he will long be remembered for the valuable aid he has given as secretary of the Confed- crate Memorial association.
 His devotion to his work and his peo- pie; his ability as a writer; his eloquence as a speaker; his amiability as com panion stand out with conspicuous bright ness; and he has left a record free from stain and worthy of imitation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS
mrhe Blue Mouseg Seat Sale.

'.The Blue Mouse" Clyde Fitoh's latest and greatest success which the Messrs. Shubert will present al the Jefferson thea tre for two nights and matinee beginning Monday evening, is. in the theatrical par lance. a "bg production" in that one of the largest casts ever seen in such a play is required to interpret the story, The seat sale opens at 9 o'clock this morning at the box office and Manager Douglas will supply all those who have been making inquiries for the last week. Those in line first will have the choice of the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Judson Commencement.

Marion, March S.--(Special) )-Announce- ment of the commencement exercises of Judson college are as follows: Thursday evening, May 20, school of expression; Friday evening, May 21, annual concert; Saturday, May 22, art exhibit and at $ o'clock in the evening annual class night; Sunday morning, May 23, baccalaureate sermon by the Rev. John E.. White D, D., of Atlanta Sunday evening, sermon before the Ann Hasseltine and Morning Watch societies by the Rev. Preston Blake, D. D., of Birmingham; commence ment address Monday. May 24, by the Rev James D. Gwaltney. D. D.. of Tal- ladega
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19

his former admirers and supporters in Alabama to wonder why he should alone. of the Alabama representatives, vote for reinstating the negro troops at Browns vile, coupled with the fact that the com mittee appointed to investigate this out rage with our grand old Senator Pettus a member of this committee, sustained the action of the President.
 Our newly elected President MT. Taft has indicated clearly that he is desrous of keeping the negro from places where he can infiame southern people or cause them to feel unlSindly to him. That Cap tain Hobsons stand in the matter will have the effect to infiame, not only ne- groes, but southern men-as a starter, I call attention to what special from Montgomery to the Walker County News has to say.
 The fact that Captain Hobson said in the opening of his Three Minutes Speech This vote may cause me to have opposition in my district, and even cause me to lose my seat in Congress = shows clearly that he knew he was do- ing something his constituents did not approve and he must know had the dem ocrats of his district known he would have cast such vote as he has cast he would never have represented the Sixth district in the Congress of the United States.
 
 Tom Hefin was first a candidate for Congress. The newspapers quoted MT. Hefin as saying that Booker Washing ton and MT. Roosevelt ought to have been blown up with a bomb when MT. Roosevelt was dining with Booker Wash ington. In this connection it is not out of place to say that those who know MT. Hefn know that this remark was made by him purely in jest; and at any rate, not in seriousness.
 As soon as this report went out from correspondents of newspapers MT. Hob son wired Tom Hefiin to come down out of the race and not offer for Congress.
 Now would it not be quite as appro- priate for MT. Hefiin to say to MT. Hob- son: Recant what you have said in this Brownsville matter or resign your seat in Congress?
 In conclusion let me say:
 "words are like leaves; and where they
 abound
 Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely
 found.'
 Very truly. E. w. BOOKER.
 Birmingham. March IS, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19

s434 was rendered. A consent Judgment for s750 was rendered in the case of William M. King vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company.
 In the third division of the city court the jury in the case of w. M. Jones ys. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company returned verdict for $375.
 In the first division of the criminal court non-capital felonies are on trial. A number of prisoners plead guilty and will be sentenced tomorrow.