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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
EXTENSIVE PLANS MADE
TO ENTERTAIN TAFT

fidently expected that the most if not
all of those will visit the fair grounds
in order that they may hear the Presi-
dent of the United States speak. The
address of the President is to be on
the fair grounds, and there the people
of the state will have to assemble If
they would hear him.
Immediately after the address on thd
fair grounds the President will have a
few words to say to the negroes of the
state on the outside of the fair
grounds. The negroes of Mississippi
did not rally to the support of Mr..
Taft before his nomination, but after
the nomination they were all Taft men,
and will be happy to hear from him.
From every section of the state
come reports to the effect that great
interest is being taken in the state
fair, and that the patronage this year
is to be the heaviest that was ever
known. The corn clubs in the several
counties have aroused interest in fairs
generally that was never before expert
enced in this section of the country.
There are thousands of youngsters en-
gagged in striving for the very liberal
prizes that are offered by county or
CARNATIONS and by the State Fair as
ISOLATION for the largest yields of corn
per acre, and it is expected that last
years record of 147 bushels per acre
in Newton county will be exceeded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
JUDGE GARY Is
GUEST CT HONOR

Sheffield England, August 26.-The
chamber of commerce today gave a din
ner in honor of Judge Gilbert II. Gary,
chairman of the board of directors of the
United States Steel corporation. Judge
Gary, in reply to the toast to his health,
spoke on the subject of the inter-de-
pendence of trade conditions in England
and the United States. He said that re-
cent months had shown a decided adj
vance in trade in the United States, espe-
cially in iron and steel. and he, there
fore, thought England had good reason
to be hopeful with regard to the imme-
date future. He had no objection to
free trade, he declared. provided all coun-
tries adopted 1t, but 1t was not fair that
the industry should be protected in one
country and not In another. He believed
in reciprocity between all the countries
of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
RACING Scheme Killed.

Henderson, KY, August 26.-Efforts of
William Raab, a racing promoter OF
Chicago, and several associates, to es-
tablish racing here under the name of
the Albuquerque Racing association,
came to a disastrous end today when at
tachment suits were filed against a $780,
900 cash bond put up by Raab in defend
ing a previous suit brought against him
by band leader. 1t Is alleged in the
complaints that $1,000 of the funds of the
association Is missing. J. G.. Bussey.
secretary, has gone away and Raab, e.
II. Caulf1eld and Sidney Courtin must
face trial on the charge of having pro-
NOTED races without the consent of the
Kentucky racing commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
TAFT'S TEXAS TRIP
Is ALL ARRANGED

Dallas. Tex, August 26.-The final ar
rangements of the Texas itinerary of
President Taft is given in letter from
Fred W. Carpenter, secretary to the
President, to E. s. Thayer of this city.
The itinerary provides that President Taft
will arrive at Ell Paso October 16 at $40
a. M, and leave Ell Paso at p. M.
on the same day; arrive San Antonio
October II at 7:2o p. M; leave San An
tonic October IS, 2:15 p. m; arrive Cor
pus Christi October Is at 9:05 p. M; leave
Corpus Christi October % at 7:2o p. m. !;
arrive Houston October q at ITO a. m. /;
leave Houston October % at 1880 a. m. ;
arrive Dallas October % p M; leave
Dallas October "a at a. m. The Presi-
dents special from Houston to Dallas
will be run over the Houston and Tex
as Central railroad The roadbed is in
excellent condition and it is believed that
the run can be made with perfect safety
in much less than seven hours, the time
given in the foregoing schedules.
The local reception committee has not
yet completed a detail programme. but
it may be stated that arrangements will
be made for the President to make an
open air address in the afternoon soon
after his arrival, and that he will be
entertained at a banquet at one of the
hotels in the evening.
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jackson, Miss, August 26.-(Special)
The management of the Mississippi
state fair which is TO be held this fall,
the last of October and the first Of
November, are thoroughly convinced
that this is going to be the record
breaker in point of usefulness and at
tendance. Last year the cry was $4,000
attendance-this time the mark has
been moved to 100000, and the stock
holders and others interested are of tn ;
opinion that end will be reached.
Never before has the Fair associa-
tion been able to offer so very many
good attractions. and never before was
there promise of such variety and
extent of exhibitions of the states re-
sources. OF course the coming of Pres
ident Taft will be the greatest drawing
card that the fair ever boosted. The
coming of Mr.. Taft and the fair are
not to be confused as the two attrae-
lions are under an entirely different
mana gement, but the two will be made
to depend one on the other, and thus
both are rendered great assistance.
Jackson is confident she is going to
have the pleasure of entertaining at
least $4,000 visitors on the occasion of
the visit of Mr.. Taft. and it is con-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
BAD NEGRO SHOT
AT EAST THOMAS

Information was received at the county
jail last night at IL o'clock that a serious
shooting ARRAY had occurred at East
Thomas between several negroes, result
ing in ore of the combatants being shot
and killed instantly.
The cause of the shooting is not known
but it is stated that there were several
participants The fusilade of shots at
tracted considerable attention, and when
matters bad quieted down several persons
went tc the scene of the trouble. The
body of a dead negro, whose name could
not be ascertained, was found and no one
was about the place.
Deputy Sheriff Gilbert was sent to East
Thomas from Pratt City and he reported
last night that he had found two eye wit
nesses to the killing. The arrest of the
murderer will probably be effected mas
much as it is stated that he is we'll
Known
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
PLANS TO ADOPT
INCOME TAX LAW

New York, August 26.-The promoters
of the meeting to be held at Albany,
September 4, to further the adoption of q
federal income tax law are endeavoring
to make it of national Significance. The
committee in charge announces that while
William ]. Bryan will not attend he will
send letter, and will be represented by
Congressman Ollie James of Kentucky,
who will make one of the principal
speeches. 1t was said today that Mr.
Bryan would suggest that the organiza-
ton be called the Income Tax League of
the State of New York" and that it be
non-partisan. Augustus Thomas, the
playwright, probably will be elected pres
ident of the league. The committee ex-
poets that Senator Thomas Gore of Okla
homa will be present, and William r.
Hearst also has signifed his purpose to
attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
CHAS. NJ. SCHWAB
Is AN OPTIMIST

Chattanooga, August 28-Charles M.
Schwab, president of the Bethlehem Steel
company, was in Chattanooga for 30 min
utes today en- route from New Orleans
to New York city.
Mr.. Schwab talked optimistically con-
corning business conditions.
Il look for a general revival of bust
ness in all lines,'' said the steel magnate,
land l believe that there will be full
return of prosperity throughout the en-
tire country during the fall
Mr.. Schwab is returning to the east
after a flying trip throughout the south
west. He left New York city week
from Wednesday night and has been
travelling almost constantly. The steel
magnate has extensive holdings in Texas
and other portions of the south. and II
was to inspect these and have reports OH
them that caused his present trip
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General and Personal News.

Repairs on the Robertstown furnace are
being rushed and 1t Is drought that
the furnace will be ready for work by
September Is.
The Catholic schools will open on Sep
TENDER / and the sisters are In the city
preparing for the opening.
DR.. Caldwell of Illinois lectured tonight
at the Carnegie library on psychology to
a large audience which appreciated the
lecture fully.
George Ross has returned from Hot
Springs, and his health is much improved.
The children of the Methodist church
will give a lawn party at the home OF
Mrs. w. H. Brannon on tomorrow even
Ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Grove have re-
turned after two weeks visit to north
ern points.
Sam Lefkovits has returned from a
months visit to New York.
Mrs. l. o. Adams, Miss Ethel Adams
and Miss Julia Houston will return to-
morrow from two weeks visit to Mont
eagle. Tenn.
Mrs. W. G. Lynch of Birmingham is
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Personal and General,

Dan E. Wilson Of New Orleans, chief
examiner for the Liverpool and London
and Globe Insurance company, accom-
panied by Capt. L. Y. Dean of Eufaula,
was in the city today on business. They
expressed themselves as being impressed
with the growth and industrial prosperity
of the city.
d. o. Whillden, architect for the new
school buildings, was in the city today.
He stated he was pleased with the work
so far and that with a little push tn
schools would be ready for the opening
of the fall term.
Judge and Mrs. N. W. Scott and fam
lily have moved from their summer home
on Shades mountain, and will occupy
their residence on Ensley Highlands. Mr..
Scott stated he and his family received
much benefit from their so5ourn on the
mountain.
Mrs. Howard McGlathery and little son
have gone to Maysville, Ind, where they
will be joined by Mr.. McGlathery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
HARTZELL NEW
CHOIR MASTER

Claude R. Hartzell, former oganist and
choir master of the Trinity Lutheran
church of Pottsville, Pa, and a member
of the American Association of Organ
lists, has accepted the position of organ
list and choir master of the South High
lands Presbyterian church, to take effect
October l, on DR.. Plunket's return. Mr..
Hartzell spent a few days in Birming-
ham recently, and last Monday evening
he gave a private recital TO some of
the officials of the church and their
friends. A member of the choir said that
the organist delighted all by his evident
mastery Of all the possibilities of the in
strument He showed especial ability at
Instrumentation.
In Pottsville Mr. Hartzell has had a
choir of 80 boys and 20 adults and con-
Quoted the music of three church serv-
ices daily 1t is said by those who heard
him that he will be valuable acquisition
to musical Birmingham. His wife, too,
has the reputation of being a fine musi-
clan, her instrument being the piano.
forte.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Fatally Shot in EIaht.

Greenup, KY. August 2s.-Edward Con-
ley was shot and fatally wounded and
Constable Philip Joseph and Noah Wat
kins were shot and seriously wounded
in fight here today Joseph attempted
to arrest Conley for some misdemeanor
when the latter 1t is said, wrenched a
rifle from his hand and shot both Jo-
seph and Watkins Joseph then secured
the rifle and shot Conley. Watkins was
a posseeman summoned to assist Jaseph
in arresting Conley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Death From Burns.

New Orleans, August 26.-After suf-
fering intense agony for almost week
Alan Cartner. a gauger in the internal
revenue service, died at his home here
this afternoon. Cartner gave an al
cohol bath to an employe Of a local
distillery when the latter was overcome
by heat last Saturday. Cartner's clothes
became saturated with the fluid and when
he lit cigarette they caught fire. He
was badly burned before the flames were
extinguished
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Roosevelt's Trophies Arrive.

Washington, August 26.-Giving forth
sickening odors, the skins sent by Col
Theodore Roosevelt from his African
hunting trip, were today unpacked In
the taxidermist's shop of the national
museum here. The specimens were
packed in salt and in much better con-
dition than that in which skins usual
ly arrive. The tanning of the hides will
commence as soon as other work will
permit, but it will be many months be-
fore the skins are ready to be placed
on exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Nashville Man Wins.

Seattle, Wash, August 26.-John Noel
of Nashville, Tenn, carried off first hon.
ors today in the Pacific coast handicap,
which concluded the three days trap
shoot held by the Interstate associa-
ton. Noel is also credited with MAX
ing a new Pacific coast record for handi-
cap, having broken Sc out of a possible
100 targets. In this respect he divides
the honors with Frank Feltz of Nc
Clure, o., who tied with him for first
place. 1t shooting off the tie Noel
broke 20 straight targets while Feltz
was unable to get more than II. In
the morning Feltz led with 80.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Boundary Dispute May Soon End.

La Paz, Bolivia. August 26.-It is de-
clared on good authority here that a
satisfactory settlement of the recent
boundary dispute between Peru and
Bolivia is probable. The basis of the
settlement is that Peru and Bolivia shall
retain the territory mutually recognized
as belonging to the other prior to the
award handed down by Argentina and
accept arbitrators for new re-marking
of the remainder Of the territory In dis
pute. The Bolivian congress is at pres
ent holding secret sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Cotton Mill Shut Down.

Saco, Me-, August 26.-The cotton man
ufacturing plant of the York Manufac-
turing company was shut down In
definitely in consequence of strike of
60 weavers yesterday. Two thousand
The strikers yesterday demanded an
advance of about 20 per cent on each
'cut" of woven cloth, which was refused
and today rs more weavers quit work.
Half of the weaving department of the
plant was disabled and the management
ordered the shut down.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
De sao.ns Are Robbed.

Paris, August ga local newspaper
publishes a statement to the effect that
Princess Helie de sagan was robbed of
$4,000 during her recent stay at Rheims
and her husband, the prince, was at the
saEse time relieved Of 10000. The rob-
bers have not been apprehended. The
Prince and Princess De gagan went to
Rheims to witness the aeroplane lights.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Value of Fisheries.

Washington, August. 26.-The total
production of fisheries of the Mississippi
and tributaries aggregated las, 500 800
pounds, valued at s3,O51,95O for the year
ending December 81 1908, according to
a preliminary report issued by the CEN
sus bureau today. Among the largest
items of production were 1926, 700 pounds
of mussel shells, valued at sSSe,12O; Ger
man carp 2O.594,900 pounds, valued at
1851 $40, and buffalo 12,917,0O0 pounds with
a value of 1890, 800.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Must Remove Screens.

Chief Jordan has issued an order to
all soft drink establishments that screens
and distractions in front of their places
of business must be removed The order
has been generally complied with and the
screens removed. He states so far as
he is concerned the provisions Of the
Fuller bill will be enforced. 1t Is stated
a test case will be made as to whether
a man may haul his own goods from the
depot to his home or not
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Tom Thumbs Wedding.

Rehearsals for the Tom Thumb wedding.
which will take place at the auditorium
on August 81 for the benefit of the or
gan fund of the Presbyterian church,
are taking place every day and good
progress is being made. The brides at
tendants are: Maid of honor, Florence
Bumby; maids, Geraldine Odell, Virginia
Williamson, Verna Laird. Sydney Morton.
Margaret Golson and Maurine Handy;
flower girls. Edna Wicker and Ethel Will
hanson. The male attendants will be
announced later.
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Veterans To Meet.

Pat Cleburne camp. Confederate Vet
Grams, will meet at the city hall at 3
o. clock Friday afternoon. Final plans for
the county convention of veterans to be
held here September II will be made and
Commander J. A. Cochran urges large
attendance of all members.
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visiting her. sisters. Mrs. J. e. Wright
and Mrs. Rose Huey.
Garner Sturdivant is at home again
after two weeks spent with friends at
Alabama City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Neal entertained
the Rev. ]. F. Sturdivant and family and
the Rev. F. w. Brandon and some guests
from Birmingham at dinner today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Baron Rosen VIII Return.

St. Petersburg, August 26-Baron
Rosen. the Russian ambassador to the
United States, will leave here next week
for Washington to resume his duties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Bio Damage Suit Filed.

Pensacola, Fla, August 2e.-Judge
Norborne r. Clark of Mobile, through
local attorneys, today brought suit
against the Pensacola Electric company
for $4,000 damages for the death of
his wife who was in a touring car
with a number of other ladies recently
and was killed when the automobile
was struck by street car. Negligence
upon the part of the company Is al
legged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Spanish Vessel Wrecked.

Las Palms, Canary Islands, August 20.
A Spanish brigantine has been wrecked
at Puerto Ventura. The captain and
eight men were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Five Men Killed.

Budapest, August 2s.-An explosion in
the Weiss cartridge factory here re-
suited in the death of five men and
the serious injury of ten others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Inventor Odom Talks.

Il had hoped to fly at East Lake on
Labor Day, September g." he said, but
on account of delay in getting my ma
chinery I will not be able to get ready.
However, within two weeks at least I
will have completed the plane and will be
ready to give a demonstration
There are few better informed men so
far as the subject of air fight is con-
cerned. He has made it a study all his
life, has witnessed the flights and studied
the machines of the Wrights, and all the
other successful aviators in America. He
has just returned from Chicago, where
a special motor is being constructed with
a number of his own invented improve
ments. The motor is a four-cylinder 40
horsepower machine while that used by
the Wrights is only 25-horsepower.
Mr.. Odoms plane is built somewhat on
the order of the Wright aeroplane, but
with many essential changes. He hopes
to make greater speed, and claims that
his ship. under no circumstances, can
turn over. He has a special continuance
for rising straight up, thus doing away
with the wheels for skidding along the
ground.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Petition in Bankruptcy.

A petition was filed in the United States
court by the Joseph Rosenhein Shoe Co,
of Savannah Ca, asking that w. Ber-
Yin, a shoe dealer of Bessemer, be de-
clared a bankrupt by the courts. 1t is
claimed that Berlin owes $4,000, which he
admits he is unable to pay. He owes
the Rosenhein people $500 and it is al
legged that he has removed part of his
stock in order to defraud customers. Ber-
zin was given until September to render
an account.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Thousands Are Watching.

Many people who have gone over his
plans declare that he will undoubtedly fly.
He states that within a month he will
be able to make a flight to the city and
circle the Brown-Marx building in any
ordinary wind. The motor will arrive this
week, and he says that he already has
the parts nearly complete.
At time when thousands are working
on aeroplanes, when scores have made
successful flights, the probability of a
successful invention in Birmingham is
considered. Another man is said to be
working secretly on ship somwhere in
East Lake. All over the country the
builders are active. When Mr.. Odom
secured his patient it was one of 81 appli-
cants in the week..
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.ODOM IS WORKING
ON AN A|RSH|P
But Has Not Yet Tested Its
Wings
HAS FINANCIAL BACKING
Understood That Two Other Local
Inventors Are Laborng-Odom
Talks of His Plans and
His Hopes.

Whether or not the people of Woodlawn
are correct in their belief that an airship
is making nightly flights in the vicinity,
it is fact that several airships are in
mingham. and at least one is nearly
ready for its trial flight
The general belief is that the lights
which have been SO often seen recently
are either from balloon or an enormous
kite. Last night at about 9 o'clock
number of people on the North High
lands saw light rise just behind Sloss
furnace and travel west, rising to good
height.
Somewhere in Birmingham, nobody
knows just where. E. T. Odom is indus
triously working out his plans for an
aeroplane. His project was sometime
since financed by local capitalists and
since that time nothing had been heard of
his work. When a reporter went in search
of him yesterday it was found that he
had left his position with the Seals Piano
company. Finally the home of Mr..
Odon's father-in-law was discovered and
he was informed that Mr.. Odom was at
work on his airship in secret A little
persuasion, however, resulted in an invi-
tation to wait while a message was sent
to the inventor, and after some time he
appeared and talked over his plans.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
Negro Church Burns.

This morning at about o'clock negro
church and five negro dwellings at Osce-
ola, on the North Bessemer car line, were
completely destroyed by fire. The fire
is thought to have been of incendiary
origin, and caused quite a little excite
ment, as it was thought at one time that
the fire would prove to be more disastrous
than il WAS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-27
The Preacher Escapes.

The police court had a new docket this
morning, and Matte Brown was the first
name appearing The case against Cal
win Hawkins, the negro preacher who
was involved in a fight with Charlie Jemi-
son on the North Bessemer car yesterday,
was dismissed and Jemison fined IS.
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Not Bob Sawyer.
Principals Are Announced.


Superintendent Persons has announced
the faculties of the various schools of
which this is partial list: Superintend-
ent A. A. Persons; principal of the high
school, ]. B. Chapman; principal of the
Clarendon Avenue school. Mrs. Ella
Leepen; principal of the Roberts school,
Mrs A c. Robertson