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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

Such rantings as these, however,
amount to nothing. They are hardly
worth answering, except for the fact
that they do Topeka and Topekans a
grave injustice. They are based, if
there is any basis for them at all with
the exception of the jealousy which
has been mentioned, on misinforma-
ton concerning the property values in
the localities where it was planned to
build this new state building. A
glance at the books of the assessors
of Shawnee county, covering period
of the last few years. will show that
such lots facing the state house
square as are available for the new
building, have been assessed and tax
ed at much higher figure than ST.
500 a lot or $4,000 for ten lots
which the state legislature decided
was enough for the property it want
ed for the purpose in question. In
deed the assessed valuation on most
of this property Is two and three times
$500 a lot. Will Topeka's detractors
insist that this property has been over
valued for years for the purposes of
taxation for the sole purpose of hold
ing up the state in a contingency of
the present sort? Probably. They'd
stop at nothing, no matter how rid
iculous it might appear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

AS a matter of fact the bill for the
erection of this Memorial hall gives
the commission in charge of the
work the right to condemn property
for a site. If the commissioners
think they are being imposed upon in
regard to property values, let them
go ahead with condemnation pro-
ceedings and pay for the property
what the courts may deem to be
equitable. That certainly would set
tie the question of the property values
around the state house and it would
show that recent fancy figures have
not been placed on 1t by its owners
for the purpose of making a few dol
lars out of the state. Property values
in this city have been at wholesome
figures for some time. Building lots
as far away as twelve blocks west OF
the state house and fourteen blocks
from the business center of the town
are finding ready buyers at $500 a lot
or third of what the state planned
to pay for the most desirable property
in the very heart of the city. In fact
property values are high in all of tht
progressive cities Of the state. A sale
OF twenty-five foot front with two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17
A SATURDAY SERMON.

Knowest thou not this of old. since man
was placed upon earth. That the triumph.
ing of the wicked is short, and the JOY OF
XXX and 5,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

Tomorrow dey will hold lallapalooza
swaree in Rome fer Miss Joan uf Ark
late uf France. Here's hoping Joan viii
feel besser alder she ISIS appreciated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

Uf vas T. Sufferin Taller, uf Not
York, I could stobp sufferin right away
Der bride receifs a millyunt bones fe
a Wedding pressendt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-04-17

The Turkey refolution iss ofer. Der
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Orville Wright Is
Very Successful In
AeropIane Flight

Washington, July 19.-Showing more
confidence in himself than he has exhib-
tied before this season, Orvile Wright
made two very successful flights in the.
Wright aeroplane this afternoon at Fort
Meyer Va. r
The first flight lasted % minutes an~,
IS seconds, during which time the aviato -
circled the parade grounds, a distanf-T
of about five-sixths of a mile, 251s time o
The second which continued until dar -
ness prevented Mr.. Wright from rems%
ing longer in the air, was for half
hours duration, and 291a circuits were
made. During both trials the machine
behaved splendidly and indications are
that the 'Wrights soon will have the
aeroplane in condition for the official
flights. During the 55 minutes the flyer
was in the air it covered approximately
81 miles.
Wilbur Wright, who carefully watched
every movement of the machine, declared
afterward that it had attained a speed
of about Al miles an hour. He said it had
reached a height of 150 feet
At the start on both occasions the ma
chine rose easily and ascended to a
height of a little over 100 feet where
the aviator kept it on an even keel
throughout each flight except at the turns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20

Washington. July 1s-(Special.)-The
Senate democrats under the leadership of
Senator Bailey do not intend that the
present tariff bill shall become law with
out forcing from Senator Aldrich COM
parison between 1t and the present Ding
ley act. Senator Bailey and his dem
ocratic colleagues are well aware that
the measure which the republican party
is about to enact into law is not one
whit better than the Dingley act and
before Congress adjourns they intend to
prove it. Just at present the republican
party and the republican press is seek
ing to prepare the public mind for the
forthcoming bill by setting up an en-
thusiastic yell for the President and pre-
tending that his recommendations make
of the Senate and House bill fulfill
ment of the pledge for downward re-
vision.
This may deceive a lot of people but
the Senate democrats expect to get an
official statement from Mr.. A1drich which
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
HUNDLEY'S SALARY
HELD UP In HOUSE

Washington. July 1e.-(Special.) )-Repre-
sentatives of Arkansas in the House to-
day made a point of order against the
appropriation paying Oscar r. Hundley of
Huntsville for services as district judge
and the appropriation went out Mr..
Macon declared there was no authority
under existing law to pay the money.
Representative Burnett. one of the six
Alabama members of the House who op-
posed the Hundley nomination while II
was before the Senate, arose and said
he hoped the point would be Withdrawn.
He explained that while he and his as
sociates had done everything in their
power to defeat Hundley and were glad
of what they had accomplished they
thought that as he had been acting judge
with all the power of Judge 1t was only
right that he should be paid for the tune
he discharged the duties.
Chairman Tawney, of the appropriations
committee, asked to have inserted In the
record statements from the Attorney Cen
eral bearing on the matter and urging the
payment.
Representative Clayton also advocated
the payment Of the money to Hundley,
but In his talk he took occasion to crit
icize Hundley. He gave history OF the
long and successful fight which resulted
in the withdrawing of the name of Humid
ley by President Taft and the appoint
ment of his successor
In concluding his remarks Mr.. Clay
ton declared that as much as he was
opposed to Hundleys confirmation yet
he thought he should be paid for the
time he served as acting Judge.
The appropriation is clearly warranted
by law and will be allowed later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
PE0NAGE CASES
WILL FALL FLAT

Washington, July 1s-(special.) )-Renre-
sentative Burnett of Alabama and Rep
resentative Bennett of New York. sub
committee of the immigration commits
sion appointed under House resolution
to investigate reports of peonage In the
south, will probably not be able to make
a report to the House until next De-
cember 1t is understood, however, that
conditions have been grossly exaggerated
and they will so hold. They have care
fully studied conditions in Alabama, Geor-
gia, Florida and Arkansas and as soon
as Congress adjourns will visit West
Virginia and Arkansas. The two mem
bers have made preliminary report
on conditions at Lockhart, Fla, where
w. s. Harlan was convicted. The re-
port is in Harlan's favor and is expected
to be strong influence in securing for
him a pardon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20

the elongated oval, where it titled
= atty.
2 'ilbur Wright, after the flights said
= machine worked smoothly today, but
s not yet in perfect condition for the
Q icial flights.
= The motor. he explained, is not run
; lng just as is desired and the new bear
lgs shave not yet worn down sufficiently
70 warrant flights of long duration. The
lime of the. trials will gradually be
heightened. Mr. Wright would not say
just when tile official trials would take
place, nor when he would begin to make
flights carrying another man as a pas
senger
1t was shortly after $50 p. m when
the first flight began A slight breeze
prevailed. The usual crowd of specta-
tors was on hand and applauded the
aviator as he returned to the starting
point after making the first circuit
Among the enthusiasts were Theodore
Roosevelt. Jr., and his sister, Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth. who is a frequent at
tendant at the flights and the Mexican
ambassador.
I p. m, having been in the air just
% minutes and IS seconds.
The second flight began just after 7:30
p. m. II was even more successful than
the first.
Tomorrow the intention is to have an
other trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Lieutenant suttons death probed
Frenchman tries to fly across chan
nel
Ella Gingles acquitted.
Orville Wright makes successful flight
Taft calls conference of leaders.
Democrats will force hands Of repub-
lcans.
Tributes to Mrs. ]. Addison Hayes.
2Bankers want more examiners.
Bessemer has new county mass meet
ing.
Quares will not enter race.
Alabama Baptists in convention.
Woman farmer grows alfalfa.
3-Pritchard held on murder charge.
Paten Bush kills himself with gun.
4-Editorial comment.
Snowman favors compulsory poll tax NJ
Alabama.
Publisher for story of coal. and iron
in Alabama will probably be decided
upon today.
North Birmingham annexation plans
delayed until after adjournment Of
legislature.
Negro wanted in Montgomery for muir
der drowned in Warrior.
Coroner may disinter Hinson body.
Fortune awaits German emigrant last
heard from In Birmingham.
6-Defense made of bureau wheat re-
port
Heney's services are questioned.
EBirmingham social events.
News of Ensley.
SLGuards arrive at Eufaula.
AStock market more lively.
: Cotton breaks severely.
Wheat falls on good weather,
1o-deneral sporting news.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
DEMOCRATS WILL FORCE
HANDS OF REPUBLICANS

will show in black and white the in
creases and the decreases and also that
President Taft cannot sign the bill for
the reason that 1t is better than the Ding
ley act but only upon the ground that
1t Is sent him by republican Congress.
Under an arrangement made between
the republican and democratic members
of the finance committee the latter will
be allowed "a hours to examine the con-
ference report before 1t is reported to
the Senate and House. In that time they
can familiarize themselves with Its de-
tails and be prepared to challenge all
these great concessions which the SEN
ate and House daily making to the
President In order that a tariff re-
vision measure may be signed
The democrats expect to get the bill by
Thursday or Friday, In which event 1t
will be reported the following day. The
conference committee could report to-
morrow but Is. holding up in order that
the President. Senator Aldrich and Speak
er Cannon can smooth down republican
opposition to certain items which have
been agreed to in conference.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20

Calais, July 19.-Herbert Latham, the
French aviator. made daring but un-
successful attempt to cross the English
channel in his monoplane this morning.
He got away splendidly, under perfect
conditions, from the top Of the Chalk
cliff at Sagansett, and had covered over
half the distance at an average height Of
800 feet when the motor slowed down and
he was obliged to descend in the chan
mel. The air space of the wings, how
ever, kept the machine af1oat and the
monoplane, lying like wounded bird,
was stretched out on the water when the
French torpedo boat destroyer Harpon,
which had kept abreast throughout the
journey, came alongside and picked up
the aviator. M. Latham was not wet
and still sat on the saddle, which was
located above the wings and behind the
motor, calmly smoking a cigarette.
He Immediately announced that he was
not discouraged by the failure and would
try again as soon as the machine was
repaired. The injuries to the monoplane
were slight, the principal damage being
caused when 1t was hauled aboard the
torpedo boat destroyer The motor is in
tact
The watchers on both shores had an
anxious hour after the machine was lost
to view behind a thin veil of fog on tho
French side and apprehension was not al
layed until the semaphore at Calais re-
ported that the Harpon was returning
with M. Latham, uninjured, aboard. On
landing the aeronaut was given a fran
tic reception.
The failure of the motor is attributed
to a bad carburreter. The monoplane
when 400 feet in the air began to descend.
When the machine was 200 feet above the
water Latham shut off the power and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
HOUSE GETS OYER
BASEBALL SPREE

Washington. July 19.-Having gotten
over its baseball spree of last Friday,
the House today transacted a general
assortment of business. 1t began by
passing an omnibus bridge bill, then list
ened to an apology by Mr.. Hobson of
Alabama for having last February made
some uncomplimentary statements about
Ambassador O'Brien at Toxic, and fur
ther considered the urgent deficiency bill.
BY way of making the session specially
interesting there were several lively
tilts. one of which eliminated in an an
nouncement by Mr.. Macon of Arkansas
that he would resign his seat II 1t is
proved he was a legislative obstructor.
The air was surcharged with crimina-
ton and recrimination but the most Sc
rious discussion centered about Francis
J. Heney, special assistant to the attor-
ney general Chairman Tawney of the
appropriations committee made the state
ment that Mr.. Heney had received dur
ing the last year g. or services he
did not render.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri went after "the
scalps' of some United States attorneys
and. without being specific, alleged that a
good many of them were incompetent.
necessitating the employment of special
counsel to render their work effective.
The members were In none too happy
a frame of mind when the House. at Sis.
with the urgent deficiency bill still pend
ing, adjourned until noon tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
KILLS BROTHER
TO SAVE HIS WIFE

Charlotte N. c.. July Sat Patatowan,
Wayne county, Sunday night, James Biv-
ems instantly killed his brother, David,
with hoe. The slayer surrendered to
the authorities at Goldsboro this morning
and, following a preliminary examination.
was released on $500 bond. The tragedy
is enshrouded in mystery. Bivens stated
that he heard his wife screaming in his
cotton field and running up was startled
to see that she was being choked to
death by his brother. After Telling his
brother James Bivens carried his wife
home and by vigorous efforts saved her
life.
The dead mans wife, sister of Mrs.
James Bivens. the only witness to the
fratricide, testified at the hearing that the
killing was justifiable. The motive for
the dead mans attack on his sister-in-law
Is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
PATRICK CALHOUN
AGAIN ON TRIAL

San Francisco, July 19.-Patrick CAL
houn, president of the United Railways.
is again on trial here on charge of
offering a bribe to a public official, to
gain a privilege for his corporation. Half
of today had been devoted to interro
cation OF prospective jurors when the
first panel of % citizens was exhausted
without any being chosen and an ad-
1ournment taken until Wednesday.
Except for the absence of three or four
notable principals and the presence of
District Attorney w. H. Langdon. as
chief prosecutor, the proceedings diff
fered little from the early stages of
the nrst trial. which lasted Ave months
and resulted in disagreement just four
weeks ago.
Assistant District Attorney Heney, 1t
is expected, will assume charge OF tho
case when he returns from his trip to
Alaska N
In contrast to the closing days of the
first case, there were not dozen spec
tatoyHln court today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
BABY PUTS CRIkP
IN EXPECTATIONS

Louisville, July 19-By the birth Of a
child to Mrs. j. F. Deshon of Jeffer-
sonville. Ind, today the Clark lodge,
Free and Accepted Masons of Louisville's s
neighbor city. across the Ohio river, loses
100000.
The money represents the value of a
farm in Franklin county, KY, which
James A. Holt, a member of the Jeffer-
sonville lodge, willed to the lodge, pro-
vided Mrs. Deshon and another niece
should die without issue. However, tho
lodge holds a portion of the estate in
trust and will, after ten years, build an
orphans home from the accrued interest
according to Mr.. Hollis will.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
TRIBUTES TO MRS. HAYES
BY GENERAL G. A. EVANS

New Orleans, July 19.-Offcial announce
Hayes, the last surviving child of Pres
ident Jefferson Davis of the Confederate
States of America, was made, to the
United Confederate Veterans In a general
order issued this afternoon from the head
quarters of that organization in this city.
The order, which was issued by COM
mand of Gen. Clement A. Evans, com
General and Chief of staff William l..
Mickle. 1t is as follows:
with extreme sorrow, the general COM
manding makes official announcement of
the death of the last member of the i'm
mediate household of Jefferson Davis, our
beloved and only president. Mrs. J. ADJ
Olson margaret Davis Hayes, died at
her home in Colorado Springs late yester-
day afternoon.
Like her distinguished mother, Mrs.
Hayes did not enjoy the best of health
and was on this account denied the pleas
ure of attending the reunions of the
United Confederate Veterans to the same
extent as her charming sister. Winnie
Yet she was often able to be present at
these annual gatherings, and the boys
of the Confederate armies ever greeted hei
with that hearty affection that they felt
for her immortal father.
"Gifted in mind, charming in manner
winning in behavior, she won the affec-
tions of all who knew her intimately. She
will long be remembered by all the mem
bers of this order" 80
Funeral Of Mrs. Hayes.
Colorado Springs, Col, July 19.-The
$uporal of Mrs 7 Addison Hayes dauRh-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
PORTER RESIGNS
FROM COLLEGE

Nashville, July 19.-Ex-Gov. James d.
Porter today resigned as chancellor of
the Peabody college for teachers here.
Governor Porter Is a member of the Pea
body board of trust and declares his
confidence that the s1,000,000 endowment
fund will yet come to the Peabody school
here, despite delays.
He will remain as president of the Uni
versity of Nashville and member OF the
board of control of the constitutional
medical departments OF the university or
Nashville and Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Big BattIeshIp Finished.

Washington. July 19.-Tomorrow the big
battleship Michigan, of 5000 tons, the
first of the American Dreadnoughts, will
leave Philadelphia to complete her pre-
liminary acceptance trial, which was in
terrupted more than month ago, when
the vessel ran ashore of Cape Cod and
was damaged. The finishing features of
the trial will take place off the Delaware
capes These will include two runs of "a
hours each, the first at 171z knots and the
second at 12 knots per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
DEMOCRATS WANT
THE INCOME TAX

Washington, July 19.-(Special )-Demo-
cratic congressman are greatly disap-
pointed over the failure Of Governor Co
mer to enumerate in his proclamation
the ratification of the income tax amend
ment to the constitution. They realize
that the fight throughout the country
for the amendment is a hard one and
they had hoped that Alabama's leading
off for the amendment would focus pub
lie attention on the matter and cause
other states to fall In line. Several men,
bers of the delegation believe that in
spite of the governors failure a two
thirds vote can be found in the legisla-
ture to ratify 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
LEGISLATORS VIII Visit Hawaii.

Washington. July ia party of %
senators and members Of the House of
Representatives. is preparing to visit Ha-
wall In response to an invitation extend
ed by the Hawaiian legislature at Its last
session. The party will sail from San
Francisco on the steamer Siberia, August
"a. Eighteen days will be spent in Ha-
wall, during which time the four largest
islands of the group will be visited. Prob
ably about Is of the members will be ac-
companied by their wives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Lumber Plant Burned.

New Richmond, Wis. July 19-Fire In
the yards of the Willow River Lumber
company this afternoon destroyed prop
erty valued at $4,000. For time the
entire town was In danger. Before the
fire apparatus was started from st. Paul
the fire was under control
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Trial ls Not Held.

Meridian. Miss, July 1s.-(Special)-
The preliminary trial Of Ollie Williams
for the killing of is father. c. c. Will
liams, near Stonewall, ABOUT ten days
ago which was to have been held today
at Stonewall before. Justice Gilmore.
was not held. The date, of the trial
was not fixed and it is thought 1t Will
not be held until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
sayIer Murder Investigation.

Watsela. ILL.,, July 1s,-At the solcita-
tion of States Attorney Pallsard. Circuit
Judge Hoover this afternoon called a
special grand jury to assemble tomorrow
morning to investigate the murder of ].
B. Sayler at Crescent City. The special
jury was called in order to forestall ha-
beas corpus proceedings by attorneys Of
DR.. william Miller and other defendants.
II indictments are found IT is likely a
special session Of the court will be
called
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
AntI.AIcohoI Congress.

London, July 1s.-One thousand dele
gates, including 400 from the United
States and other foreign nations, are at
tending the twelfth International anti
alcohol congress, which convened at the
Kensington town hall today. Lord Wear
dale presided and delivered the address
of welcome
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
hobson.a Bill Passed.

washington, July 1s.-(special) )-Repre-
sentative Hobson's bill authorizing the
construction Of a bridge across the Nox-
ubee river in Sumter county by the Ala
bama, Tennessee and Northern railroad
was passed by the House today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
New York Editor Dead,

New York, July 9.-Henry Harmon
Neill, real estate editor of the Evening
Mall, died today. He was born in Eng
land In 1884. Mr.. Neill was son of the
late H. NJ. Neill Of New Orleans, La.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Postal Changes.

| Washington, July 19.-(Special.)-Pos
masters appointed: Black. Geneva coun-
! ty, Thomas Blount; Highland Home,
| Crenshaw county, William e. King.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-07-20
Honora for Burnett.

washington, July s.-(special.) .)--Repre-
sentative Burnett Of Alabama has been
elected To Alabama member of the DEM
ocratic congressional committee.