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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
SAILING AN AIRSHIP.
Sensations Experienced by Voyages ir
 Space.

Undoubtedly all aeronauts count the first ascension as one of the most dramat- ic incidents in their lives, says Roy Kna- benshue in The Delineator for May. No one who has ever gone into the sky for gets the incidents of his first aerial trip. for the anticipation Is so keen and 1t is filled with so many surprises that the if- pressions are indelible. l can recall with great clearness my first balloon ascension, which l made from the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition grounds in 1904. This first flight was more or less revolutionary In sense, 1t was a pioneer work and Followed much public discussion and an- t1cipation aroused by the interest taken al the time in aeronautics by the manage ment of the Louisiana Purchase Exposi- tion This was the first general attention given to the possibilities of aerial naviga- tion, and 1t was occasioned by an offer made by the exposition management in 1903 of s200,GD0 in prizes for successful flights. Prior to that time even a sug- Sestion Of aeronautics had brought only ridicule from all quarters.
 It is well enough for a young man to dream of flying through the air steering a mechanically operated airship, but when the time arrives for that ship to be launched the young man is very likely to have some misgivings. 1 had had con- t''tN my coming to the fair, and l was well aware that there was danger of lighting the gas from the balloon by the exhaust of the gas engine propelling the ship. I realized also that as the ship ascended to any considerable altitude there was some danger of the balloon bursting from internal pressure caused by expansion of the gas through the rapid change, and imagined what my plight would be should such an accident occur or the gas become ignited from the exhaust.
 Speculating upon ali the dangers, I kept looking over the crowd that had quickly gathered, and strange feeling of lone Illness came over me-a feeling that l was alone and separated from the world
 From the instant l felt the ship leave the ground the feeling of loneliness van ished entirely, for I was kept constantly occupied In steering and endeavoring to keep the ship upon an even keel. As saw her headed back to the Aeronautic Field l experienced a sensation of relief. for l realized that in the three minutes l had been in the air l had learned to steer and had the ship well under control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
JOINT DEBATE
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

The second semi-annual joint debate between the literary societies of the Birmingham High school will be held today at 12:30 o'clock in the auditor ium. The question is: Resolved, That the commission plan is the best form of municipal government" It is a question that it is believed will he of interest to every citizen of Brming- ham. The affirmative will be upheld by Joseph John of the Yancey and Miss Margaret Cameron of the Clio. while the negative will be defended by Gus Torgerson of the Hilliard and Miss Bonnie Heaton of the Aglaia. The public is cordially invited to be pres ent at the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Suicide of Slayer Follows the
 Fatal Shooting
TRAGEDY ON THE CAMPUS
Chicago Man Is Rejected By Young Woman at Smith College and Seeking Her Out the
 Killing Occurs.

Northampton Mass. April 29.-Enraged because she had broken her engagement with him and refused to renew it, Por- ter Smith, who was graduated from Dart mouth college last year. today shot and fatally wounded Miss Helen Aver Mar den, senior ia Smith college, and then, turning the revolver on himself. commit ted suicide, Miss Maraen died a few hours later at the hospital sne was daughter of Frank Warden of SS Boston street, Somervile.
 Smith. whose home is in Chicago had been in Northampton for several days It is said he had persstenty followed Miss Marden and tried to force his at tentons on her. but she refused to have anythlng to do with him. This forenoon when the majority of the students of Smith were at chapel, Miss Marden cane out of the students building where she roomed. She had stayed away from the chapel exercises, it is understood, be- pursued by Smith on the way there She had gone only a short distance when she net Smith. There were no students nearby and 1t is not known that there was any conversation between the two
 Suddenly workmen not far distant heard a shot and d girl scream. Turning around they saw Smith standing beside the girl with a smoking revolver in his hand. Be- fore they could reach the couple they saw Smith raise the revolver and fire two more shots at the girl Miss Warden sank to the ground and Smith imme- diately placed the muzzle of the weapon to his head and fired, falling dead be- side the young woman.
 Two bullets had entered Miss Mar den's back near the neck and a third, which proved fatal, had entered the head
 Miss Louise Warden, a sister of the slain girl, and a member of the junior class at Smith college, said that in her opinion Smith was temporarily insane. as a result of her sisters refusal to marry him. Miss Louise Warden spoke in the highest terms of the young man. It Is understood here that Smith had been suffering from a nervous breakdown since his graduation last June.
 Miss Marden was very popular among her college mates. She was the soprano soloist of the college Glee club, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi so- ciety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Smith Was a Travelling Man.

Chicago, April 29.-Porter Smith was a travelling salesman for R. P. Smith & Sons, shoe manufacturers. The young mans father, J. N. Smith, up to the time of his death 10 years ago, was a mem Der of the firm. The latter's two broth CTS, Edward E. and J. D. Smith, at pres ent conduct the house.
 Porter returned to Chicago from western trip only three days ago." said Edward E. Smith today. We thought he had again gone into that territory selling shoes. That he was in the east no less than the tragedy of today is a surprise to me l know nothing of the romance be- tween him and Miss Warden
 'Porter's sister, Emiline, Is a student at Smith college and telegraphed us briefly this morning. The telegram however, contained nothing but the fact or the shooting"
 The young suicides widowed mother lives at the Kenwood hotel, this city. News of her sons death was given to her over the telephone by Edwin E. Smith,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Unorqanized Charity.

Charles F. Weller, the secretary of the Pittsburg Associated Charities, tells in the April Survey how he was stranded short of cash, in New York and how he was helped out by ''unorganized charity methods.
 Would any one imagine that a strang- CT could borrow a dollar in New York city. without security evidences of cred ibility, any thing of what organized charity people call an investigation
 When I figured out the balance of my mileage book, bought a ticket to cover the remainder of the distance from New York city home, learned that seat on the train. which was composed exclusively of Pullmans would cost $4, I discovered to my surprise that I was s1 short. The Pennsylvania ferry would start in three minutes. There was no time to telephone and get aid from any of my New York friends. I turned to the information bu- reau and said to the man: I don't sup pose any one in New York would loan dollar to a stranger. I told him my condition. He don't even ask my name, but are you sure a dollar would be enough? Then he gave me one. I ex- pressed my profound surprise. took his name, gave him my card, and ran for the ferry.
 'I was happy all morning. I was heart fly glad that I had fallen into the predic- ament because 1t gave me so much pleas ure to experience this unexpected manifes- tation of confidence and kindness. It was like finding-not a long-lost brother, but a brother whose existence had never been suspected.
 "The incident seems worthy of record to offset the stories of pessimism which meanly characterize New York. We read almost exclusively accounts of confidnece games, shrewd schemes and keen city people who are alertly suspicious of ev- erything. In consequence we lose our faith in the instinctive kindliness of men and in their growing sense of brotherli- ness My friend gave me, with his dollar which have returned, an enlarged faith which I shall keep"
 E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
FINE ATTRACTIONS
 FOR BIG STATE FAIR

President c. W. UTord of the Ala bama State Fair and Exhibit associa- tion returned yesterday from Chicago, Cincinnati and St. Louis, where he has been looking after the contracts for amusements for the coming fair, Octo- Der 1920.
 MT. Unord announces that he has contracted for the Spellman amuse- ments, and has assurances that they are the best in the country These amusements will make the whole southern fair circuit. and in this man. ner the best Is procured.
 Not a single show that was here last year will be duplicated and special design for one continuous front is ar ranged.
 The president also states that there will be eight big free acts shown in front of the grandstand, each one of which win be pleasant surprise for the public. They will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
BADLY HURT BY
 FALL FROM WAGON
Johnnie HaIton May Be Internally ln- iured as Result of Accident In
 WoodlaWn.

Johnnie Halton, the 14-year-old son of A. H. Halton, was seriously hurt yes terday morning when thrown from his fathers wagon. MT. Halton was on his way to Birmingham from his place in Woodlawn with load of produce. One of the reins was jerked out of MT. Hal tons hand and twisted under the horses leg, causing the animal to plunge.
 As the horse jumped Johnnie Halton was thrown with great force from the wagon seat onto a large concrete mixing board He was rendered unconscious for several moments, being brought to by physicians who arrived on the scene shortly after the accident.
 He was taken to his home and is in A serious condition, being badly bruised all over. It is feared that he may have been internally injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
MODJESkA LEFT $12o,coO.
Actress Had Given Away Larger Part
 Of Her $s0o, ,oo0 Earnings.

Los Angeles Special to the New York
 World.
 Mime. Modjeskt, in happy contradistinc- tion to the fate of many great artists, did not die poor Her estate is worth about $12OO00.
 The personal property of the actress mostly jewels, is worth $2O,0O0. She also had California real estate, Polish bonds and standard American railway stocks and bonds.
 Ralph Modjeska, her son. Chicago civil engineer, and Count Bozenta are the heirs.
 This is only portion of what Modjeska earned upon the American stage Her earnings were not less than $SO0OO0 Her generosity accounted for the disposal of the larger part of it. Her gifts in Poland were large. She was the founder of the Industrial School for Girls in Cracow, to which she gave $100,000.
 At one time she made trip to Poland with thousands of dollars. This was all disbursed to charitable causes within few months.
 Her biography, recently published, brought her royalties of about $7OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Biiou,

George Goodale, the famous critic, said of Texas" at the Bijou this week, that George Broadhurst made a find when he bought the dramatic rights to the play, and there is no better example of a play of this order before the public. In Texas, the keen edge of interest Is sustained without lapse; the characterization is ac- curate, vivid and individual; the life of the rancher Is powerfully set forth in scenes and situations and incidents that smell of the soil, and the story is told with energy and praiseworthy dlrectness. There will be performance tonight. Next week, the Vernon Stock company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
Maj jestic-Vaudeville,

Tomorrow afternoon all children will be invited on the stage to see Karl En- my's wonderful dogs, one of the three feature acts at the Majestic theatre
 There has never been a better trained collection of animals at the Majestic. and all children will enjoy a visit to them on the stage. AS usual. this will be the children's matinee and Manager Gould Is already having a good advance sale. This weeks bill is one of the best of the season and the patronage has been large all week. There is a matinee every afternoon and performance every night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
New aAlabama" Soma.


 A new Alabama" song has been composed and set to music by Miss Sallie Lyle Mccorkle of Talladega. The tune is said to be good. Here are the words:
 Sweet the wales of Alabama, soft and
 balmy Is her air; Her eternal hills stand sentinel to
 guard those scenes so fair. Let no wrong and no oppression ever
 blight the beauty rare; They are watching over therei They
 are watching over there! On the throne above in glory. mid the
 bright angelic throng; Down the ages old and hoary, God has
 watched and waited long. Let our pines take up the story! let our
 rivers sing the song, Alabama brooks no wrongi Alabama
 brooks no wrong! Oft with gore has Alabama carnadined
 her roe-men's clod. And the blood of Ala abama crimson dyed
 our southern sod, When her heroes souls went marching
 from our battlefield to God; Let us follow where they trod! Let
 us follow where they trod. There are blows to strike for liberty Where carnage enters not. On the musings in the forum, Hardest battles there are fought. But the patriot must not falter, Though the conflict rages long; N1abarna brooks no wrong! Alabama brooks no wrong! e. tc m Soon shall sound the trumpet blast, That shall tell earth's tolls are over, And it's conflicts all are past. Let us fight for truth and righteous
 ness, Be ready at His call; For His eye is on us all For His eve Is on us all!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
R. B. GLENN SPEAKS
 ON HOME MISSIONS

Eutaw, April 2s.-tspe )-Ex- Governor R. B. Glenn of North Caro- lima spoke before a large and apprecia- tive audience at the First Presbyterian church here tonight He was intro dueed by Judge Coleman. Governor Glenn's address was a notable and elo- quent plea for home missions.
 At the close of the service a contri- button in cash and subscriptions of over $400 was made by the Eutaw church for the cause of home missions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
~ One for Roosevelt.
South Norwalk (Conn.) Cor. Chicago IT ter-Ocean.

South Norwak (Conn.) Cor. Chicago In
 ter-Ocean.
 Policeman John H. Smith has brood of hens which, from a persistent diet of ham clippings and pork rinds, lay eggs which cannot be told from a full-fiedged breakfast of ham and eggs The yolks are hard and hanlike in appearance while the white of the egg has retained its old appearance and taste
 At present the eggs are trife too salty but a slight application of sugar in their diet is bringing the unique production up to state of rare perfection.
 The flavor is excellent, and when boiled or fried the eggs make an ideal break fast. They can only be eaten raw, whei they are said to be delicious.
 Not satisfied with his ham and eggs, MT. Smith has now started another brooo on diet of cheese, with view to pro- ducing eggs that will pass for rarebitx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30

ATTENTION MACCABEES
 Members of Lucky Tent No. 2. will meet at Maccabee Tenn ole Friday morning at g o'clock, April 30, to attend the funeral of Sir Knight J. G. Hawkins. 0. D. Wilcox, Com mander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
How the Fireworks Looked.

From the DeIneator.
 Well, Walter" said Walters grand mother, after the fireworks had all been set off, ''how did you enjoy the wheels?n
 They was awful nice" said Walter. "They looked just like a soda-water foun- tain on fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30
ATLANTA

Only 4 IA hours, effective May 2 via Seaboard; leave 700 am. Sleeper and dining car service a la carte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-30

;. T. Shaw 6 Son. Undertakers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
| GREAT PUBLIC BENEFIT

However prejudiced some people are against advertised medicines the gem erai public is greatly benefited by some. For instance such standard remedies as the Cod Liver and Iron preparation called vINoL. Its ingred- tents are printed on every bottle and its worth has been proven so often in cases of severe coughs and colds and to create health and strength for the weak and rum down that It's sale will continue tc increase In the future as 1t has In the past. P. G. Fowler, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
|COMER SEEKS SOLACE IN HUNT Spends the Day in Vicks- burg.
 'SALT RIVER" IN A SWAMP ! Alabama's Governor Is Tired of the Campaign.
 Sorry His Identity Was Made Known
 ts People of Mississippi--He win Talk About Amead- ment, Oh, Dear Not
'SALT RIVER' IN A SWAMP

vicbsburg. Miss. Nov. so.-tspeciai.) --Governor B. B. Conner. of Alabama, reached vicksburg on an early morn ing frain from Birmingham. his home, where he spent the trying hours dur ing the terrible onslaught against con- stitutional prohibition. and missing his train here. the somewhat crestfallen Alabamian spent a quiet day in and about the Hotel Carroll.
 To the newspaper men the visitor was stoically indifferent to the issue just frazzled out to c sensitive edge in the sister State. Not one word, no. not even syllable or sound. nor a way whatever. would the visiting Gov ernor allow himself to be drawn into regarding the result, nor the present outlook for the future.
 Ills whole presence and personality Is one of sedate. politely secretive, non-communicative ralm. as impene- trable as that celebrated rock of Gi- braltar and his one gentle admission Is that he Is seeking few days rec reation in the game-filled woods along Little sun-Fiower River. where the oOOthsh8 suEAOunuAhbo oA tHC Lake Hunting Club" of which he has for some years been a member, will hold solace. and recuperatiye induce ments for his almost angulshed poift- ical soul.
 Governor Conner was asked If he would not like to meet Mayor Hayes, himself a mighty good fellow. who would be glad to drive him through the national park.
 ''No. indeed, thanks. am just going through. I don't care to meet any body and don't want any attention whatever, please. I was almost tempt ed when I registered today to write my name .Bili Jones' on this hotel reg ister, as wanted to go through on this little hunting trip to get rest and recuperate from the long tedious campaign we have just closed"
 Governor Conner then proceeded to tell some things of confidential na- ture which. of course. are not for pub ncation. He feels very much pleased with the educational progress that has been made in Alabama, is very proud of the State militia, and the recent wonderful shooting that was done near yicksburg at Camp Williamson.
 Governor Conner expects to be up in the swamps ten days on this hunt. He will not be able to leave Vicksburg untif tomorrow morning. as his train for that point only runs so that con- nectton can be made by leaving in the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
LEAGUE
 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Birmingham. Nov. 30.-(Special.)- The Headquarters Committee of the Alabama Anti Saloon League held a meeting here today and gave out a statement. The committee is composed of pr. W. B. crumpton. Montgomery. President of the League; Dr. s. L.. Dobbs. Vice President; pr. I. D. Steele. Secretary and Treasurer; pr. J. H. Me- Coy, P. c. RatIiff and R. NJ. Goodall.
 The statement given out Is as fol- lows:
 Until we have definite figures from the State 1t is impossible for US to make a statement as to actual condi- tions. The defeat of the amendment does not repeal the State prohibition laws,
 "The utterances of the men who have led the fight against the adoption of the amendment have been declara- tion that their opposition was not to the prohibition lawn, nor would they seek the repeal of any of these laws, and many thousands of good people voted against the amendment on ac- count of these declarations.
 Based on the sincerity of these dec- larations and actions 1t Is expected that they will join with us In enforc- ing and maintaining existing temper ance laws.
 "Thc Antf-saloon League of Alabama pledges itself to an intending fight against the liquor traffic in every form and we feel confident that majority of the people of Alabama are with us in this declaration.
 "W. R. crumpton President
 "S. L. Dobbs, viee-President.
 q. D. Steele. Secretary and Treas urer.
 "P. c. Ratiir.
 "R N. Goodali.
 "J. Il. Mccoy,
 Headquarters Committee. Alabama Anti-Saloon League
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
Arn,our ,n NinneapoIis.

Minneapolis. Minn.. Nov. 30-Attor- ing Company today filed with the Hinnepin county register of deeds, q deed transferring the title to several hundred acres of land at New Brigh- ton, a site immediately north of St. Paul and Minneapolis from George D. Robinson and 1 wife is to- the Armour Company. At the same time a mort gage for s50.000 securing an issue of 1 ai-2. per cent. bonds was filed. The mortgage is given to the Farmers Loan and Trust Company, New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
DIVORCE IS COMPLICATED.
Utilization Since 1888 is Dismissed |. 1l... .l...-s<.., Arc.. Ilc...ii.l..

ExtA&atz0n since iSSS ks DfhmtNSe0.
 Washington. Nov. 30.--Possibly the most complicated divorce case on re- cord was dismissed by the Supreme Court of the United States yesterday without decision. The case was tech nicelly known as No. 1 on the Supreme Court calendar. and was that of Geor- gia L. Everett of Brooklyn. N. Y., against Edward Everett.
 The couple were married in 1884 and divorced in 1888. the separation being procured by the husband.
 The present proceeding grew out of an effort by the woman to have the de- cree set aside as fraudulent. She al- 1eged that her husband had induced her to consent to the divorce by repre- senting to her that his family would never recognize her as his wife be- cause the wedding ceremony had been performed by Justice of the Peace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
Group, Whooping Cough,
 Bronchitis Disappear
A Simple Remedy in Taylor's s
 Sweet Gum and Mullein

The Sweet Gum as gathered from . tree of the same name, contains stimulating phlegm producing the early morning cough. and stimulates the child to throw orr the false membrane in croup and whooping cough and colds.
 The exudation you see elinsing to the Sweet Gum tree in hot summer months the old field mullein which has mueilaxin- ous principles so healing Co the lungs, pre- sents in raylor's Cherokee kemedy of Sweet cure for croup, whooping cougn, colds and consumption. This simple but effective rem- edy is soId bv druggists for nominai sum- Ask for Cherokee Remedy Sweet Gum and Mullein. Try it, Cost htt!e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
JOY IN UNION SPRINGS.
Victorious Defenders Celebrate With
 Parade and Banners,

Union Springs, Nov. 30-(Special J. As the returns from the election came in last night the citizens gathered on the court house steps and when most of the counties were heard from, the victorious crowd sang America" and Hang Bragg Conner To a Sour Apple Tree"
 Tonight the victorious party had a big torchlight procession. brass band from Columbus furnishing music. Horseback riders carried flags and all buggies. automobiles and pedestrians were ga.ly decorated with flags, all carrying torches.
 The parade was led by W. B. Dozier. who acted as master of ceremonies After the paarde a number of speeches were made in front of tn court house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-01
Harris Gets New Trial.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 30-Professor J. D.. Harris, principal of the War renton High School, convicted Of man slaughter and sentenced 10 four years in the penitentiary on the charge of having killed ". A. Thompson, editor of The Warrenton Virglnian. is to have a new trial. Tn the Supreme Court of Appeals here today Attorney General Anderson confessed error ip the recent trial. and the court reversed the decision of the Circuit Court and granted @ new trial.