davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
NEW INSTRUCTOR
 AT UNIVERSITY
PROF. GUSTAV WlTTiG IS GIVEN CHAIR OF PHYSICS AND ELEC- TRlcAL ENGINEERlNG-A VISIT FROM RAILROAD OFFICIALS.

University, September .-(Special)-At the chapel this morning President Aber- crombie announced the appointment of Prof. Gustav Wittig to succeed Dr. James T. Rood, recently resigned, in the chair of physics and electrical engineer ing. Professor Wittig comes to the uni versity directly from the University of Maine in which institution he was assist ant professor of electrical engineering. He is splendidly equipped for his work here and should make a valuable addition to the university faculty. Professor WittIg received his undergraduate training Ut Rutgers college, where his high stand caused his election to the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. His graduate work was done in Columbia university. from which institution he holds the degree of electri- cal engineer. Besides having had sev- eral years of practical experience in cleo trical work Professor Wittig has taught for eight years, five in secondary schools and three in the University of Maine. lie is an associate member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
 Yesterday morning at chapel the uni versty was honored by visit from Vice President E. L. Russell and General Man ager Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road. who were accompanied by large number of Tusacoloosa's s most progressive citizens. After the regular exercises of the morning, Colonel Russell who was once a member of the board of trustees Of the university, made brief but happy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
TUSCALOOSA TAKES HAND IN THE FIGHT
SCORE OF DELEGATES SENT TO
 MONTGOMERY CONFERENCE TO
 FIGHT ADOPTION OF PRoHIRI. TON AMENDMENT.

Tuscaloosa, September 14-(Specia1 J. rousing mass meeting was held here last night by about 75 citizens of the city who are opposed to the adoption of the proposed amendment to the constitution putting prohibition in the organic law.
 The meeting was held pursuant to a notice put in the local paper, and on the assembling of the crowd, the meeting was called to order by E. N. c. Snow, who nominated as Chairman A. s. Van de Graaff. MT. Van de Graaff assumed the chair and R. T. Majors was chosen sec retary. The chairman then stated the object of the meeting, saying that it was for the purpose of entering a protest against the adoption of the proposed amendment and for the purpose of elect ing delegates to go to the Montgomery meeting Wednesday.
 On motion, a committee was then ap- pointed by the chair to select delegates to the Montgomery meeting. The commit tee was composed of the following: F. S. Moody, G. A. Searcy and D. N. c. Snow. After some discussion on motion the meet ing selected the three members of this committee also as delegates, in addition to the ones to be selected by them. While this committee was out second com mittee was appointed for the purpose of drafting brief resolutions stating the purpose of the meeting and the attf- tude of the citizens present. This com mittee consisted of G. B. Worthen, Dr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
MALLORY SPEAKS
 AT HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, September 14-(Special)- The prohibition side of the great ques- ton in Alabama politics was presented to the voters of Huntsville last night by H. s. D. Mallory. candidate for gover- nor, who addressed a large crowd in the county court yard in favor of the prohi bition amendment to the constitution. The speaking was to have been a joint debate between MT. Mallory and Senator Robert E. Spragins, but after the affair had been arranged between the principals the de- bate was called off by the prohibition committed
 MT. Mallory did not indulge in abuse of anyone. On the contrary. he said there are many good men who oppose the amendment from principles that they be- lieve to be right. He urged the prohibit tionists not to underrate the strength of their opponents. He said the prohibition question is the greatest question that has confronted the people of Alabama since the dark days of reconstruction. and 1t is democratic movement, being move ment of the people. He said that local option was a democratic movement four years ago. but not now. Local option at that time, he explained. was a step to- ward temperance. Now it would be a step backward He said the people Of Alabama are being educated to temper ance and sobristy by the prohibition laws now in effect and the adoption of the amendment would be the final victory. He urged all true prohIbitionists to line up and vote for the constitutional amend Tnent and in that way forestall any fu- ture legislature from undermining state wide by granting some counties local option
 He said there has never been q polit- sczl issue that some men did not try to ride into office on t and fl this is being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15

done by some men now it is not the fault of the prohibitionists. He ex- pressed the hope that liquor would be driven out of the homes of every citizen in Alabama. Continuing, MT, Mallory said that all people who truly desire to see all liquor driven out of the state cannot object to having prohibition written into the constitution on the grounds that it is a police regulation. He said there are several police regulations that had been placed there and there is no popular ob- jection to them being there.
 At the conclusion of MT. Mallory's speech, Representative A. D. Kirby, who was elected to the legislature on the dis pensary ticket and turned prohibitionist. made an address In which he defended his course. He spoke of the dispensary sys- tenn as an evil that drew its sustenanca from the negroes and workingmen and converted the money into good roads for the benefit of the better classes. He said the people cannot tolerate the system. He asked the prohibtionists to stick to- gether in this one final battle and wipe liquor out forever.
 MT. Mallory was introduced last night by MT. R. E. Pettus who spoke of him as an old line democrat who had served the party long and well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Intermarriaee Goes On.

New York September 14.-In the face of recent agitation in New Jersey against the intermarriage of whites and negroes. two licenses for such unions were is- sued in New York today. William Cum ningham a negro waiter 3e years old, obtained license to marry Kate Norman
 a white widow, seven years his junior. Ernest Surdez, a Swiss. 47 years old and 8 watchmaker by trade, took out H. cense to wed Minnie Smith. dark mulat- to woman born in Atlanta, Ga. She is employed in a well-known uptown club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15

talk to the students, in which he con- graduated the university on it's able pres ident and on the great work which it is doing. He was followed by Mir Taylor. who made a strong appeal to the students to take full advantage of the many op- portunities which the university now of- fers it's students.
 In Clark hall this evening the annual affair." known as college night, will be held under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association as usual Brief addresses will be made by various members of the faculty and by prominent students, college songs will be sung, the varsity yells given and refreshments served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Notes and Personals,

The trolley ride to East Lake, given tonight by the Baraca class of the Meth odist church, was a most enjoyable affair and was well patronized Two special cars were required to accommodate the participants and a most pleasant evening was enjoyed.
 A large delegation from Ensley left to- day for Montgomery to attend the state meeting of the opponents of the constitu- tional amendment. While all the commit tee named Monday evening were not able to attend their places were filled by others who are opposed to the proposed measure.
 The Ensley Highlands Sunday school will have Tag Day. on Saturday, September 25, for the benefit of the lot and building fund.
 The Kindergarten association will meet Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the Bush school Miss Lucy Hall of Bir- mingham has been engaged as teacher.
 c. c. Johnson. assistant cashier of the Bank of Ensley. returned today from a months visit to St. Louis and Denver. Mrs. Johnson and bably will spend the winter months in Colorado. J. W. Minor Is quite i'll at his home on Avenue 2 and Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Four Cadets Dismissed.

Washington, September 14-Four cadets at the Annapolis naval academy have been dropped from the rolls by direction of President Taft because of inaptitude, which was said to have been demon strated on the practice cruise of the corps this summer. The names of the dis missed cadets are M. Dunnell, Jr, first class, of New York city; L. E. Pagan, second class, Philadelphia; L. K Taylor, second class. Wheeling, w. Va, and c. M. F1ett, second class, Larimore, N. b. Another midshipman probably will be dropped out. Acting Secretary Winthrop stil has his case under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Establish Privilege Tax.

Athens, September 14-(Special. J. The city council has decided to put on a privilege tax for tte business of the town. thereby increasing the revenue. It has been found that the taxes of the tcwn will not properly run IL and to rect the demands of the city privilege tax was necessary The tax viii be as light as possible. and may apIe:1 to some bur .e l, but the ad th Or: ,ies find that tD keep abreast of the times and with the dispehsary gone Il is absolutely necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Humane Society.

The Ensley Humane society met to- night in the council chamber of the city hall in it's first regular monthly meeting since adjournment for the summer The reports of the secro tary, Mrs. w N. Wood, and treasurer, W. H. Davis, were received and were quite favorable. Many cases of cruelty to animals and a few cases of cruelty to children have been investigated by the society and in most instances conviction was secured. It was de- cided to ask the several ministers of the city to each preach sermon on humane principles some time this fall.
 The reports of the officers show faith ful work and were very gratifying to the members of the society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
RaIIonist Lands Safely.

New York, September 14-Clifford B. Harmon, who made a balloon ascension from Pittsburg yesterday and about whose safety alarm was felt, was found today in his office here. He landed safe- ly last night near Sbelburne Falls, Frank lin county, Massachusetts, and was picked up by an automobile and taken to a railroad station from which he took train to Albany, N. Y. He returned to New York today. He left the balloon at a farm house near his landing place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
New Chapter Organized.

Chapter No of the Girls Helping Hand was organized at Pratt City this afternoon by Mrs. Z T. Fuqua Mrs. w. s Emmal and other members of the Ems ley chapter This organization works with and for the home for friendless girls at West End
 The chapter at Pratt City was started under the most favorable circumstances and live and useful organization seems assured. The following officers were elected: Mrs V. H. Maxim, president; Mrs Wood, first vice president; Mrs. w. Jenkins. second vice president; Mrs. c. K. Comstocks, secretary; Mrs. Henry Nils, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Dlscoverv. in Mexico.

Mexico City, September 14.-An import ant archaeological discovery was an- nounced here today by Prof. Ramon Mena, who headed a government exped- ition to otumba in the state of Mexico, which has uncovered a buried city of great antiquity. A pyramid similar to that uncovered at San Juan de Teotoha- can has been exposed. The pyramid IS 60 feet in height and measures 200 feet square at the base. The remains indi- cate that the city was built and occupied in the time of the Toltecs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
ribute to Mckinley.

Canton, O., September 143The eighth anniversary of the death of the late Pres ident William Mckinley was observed quietly here today A large wreath of carnations, roses and lilies was placed in the Mckinley mausoleum by order of George B. Cortelyou of New York, who sends this annual tribute b the memory of the chief under whom he served as private secretary. Many other floral pieces were taken to the mausoleum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Church Meetinus.

Rev. o. P. Bentley, pastor of the First Baptist church, requests the pres ence of the membership at the annual business meeting, Wednesday evening, at 7:45 o'clock. The annual report of all the societies of the church will be made and messengers will be elected to represent the church in the asso- citation which convenes at East Lake, September 21-22. The Sunday school workers meeting will be held at T o'clock and the prayer and business meeting at 7;45 o'clock. All the off cers of the church, Ladies Aid Mis- sionary and other societies and mem bers are expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Farmers Day at Sheffield.

Sheffield, September 14.-(Special.)- Tomorrow will be Farmers Day" Tn Sh effield and the merchants and oth CT business men have made preparations to entertain the Colbert county farm CTS on a generous scale. Judge William Richardson, congressman for this dis trict, and Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. wilkinson will speak. Trere will be barbecued meat and the citizens of sheffield will provide baskets full of good things to eat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Arctic Trip Postponed.

Christiana September 14-Capt. Roald Amundsen has decided to postpone his projected expedition to the Arctic region until June l, 1910( on account of delay in his preparations caused by the gen. eral strike in Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Governor Johnson In Hospital.

Rochester, Minn., September 14-Gover- nor Johnson was taken to St. Mary's hos pital tonight and will undergo an oper- alton for adhesion and hernia of the in- testines early tomorrow The governor was examined by pr. Mayo today and went through the ordeal well. He was feeling much better than when he left St. Paul and was cheerful over the out look-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Controversy Growing Stale.

Berlin. September 14.-The newspapers
 of Berlin continue to publish, but without comment the latest developments in the Peary-Cook controversy; otherwise pub lie attention Is shifting to other matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
". S. Wyman, c. c. simpson and M.

W. s. Wyman, c. c. Simpson and M. P. Jemison
 The committee on delegates reported little later with the following list of dele gates recommended W. s. Wyman, Sr., J. T. Murfee A S. Van de Graaff, M. P. Jemison, F. G. Blair, c. N Maxwell. Sr.. s. H. Sprott, G. W. Pratt, R. H. Little Thomas Clinton s. F. Alston, A. F. Prince, R. T. Majors, Sam Friedman, Frank S. Moody, G. A. Searcy and E. N. c. S. now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-15
Iodoe MeetinQs,

busy and lengthy session of the Red Mems lodge was held last night at thier hall on Avenue E.
 A class of 27 captive palefaces was initiated in the mysteries of the for est" and camp fires" and were admit ted into the secret council where they smoked the pipe of peace with their red brethren.
 All the degrees were conferred, the session lasting until past midnight. The lodge is making great progress since it's reorganization and now num- bers nearly so members.
 Steel City lodge. No. 190, Knights of Pythias, met in regular convention at their castle hall on Nineteenth street. The meeting was well attended, num- Der of applications for membership being received. The lodge has a num- Der of candidates ready to receive the degrees, which will be conferred at tn next meeting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26
WATER FRANCHISE ANNULLED.
CITY Fathers OF Ennis Planning Nu-
nicipal Water system.

The city council met in the city
hall on Thursday afternoon and
passed an ordinance declaring the
franchise Of the Ennis Water com
pany null and void.
All the aldermen present voted for
the adoption of the ordinance.
This brings the long discussed
franchise question down TO point
where the merits of the case are apt
to be brought to adjudication.
1t IS understood that committee
from the council has gone TO Dallas
today TO arrange for whatever turn
the case may take Nothing definite
has been given out as to what course
the water company will pursue in
the case.
II has been expected for some
time that the coucil would seek to
annul the franchise and get posses
sion OF whatever interest the city
have had in the water system and II
is supposed that steps will be taken
by tho council to install new sys-
tenn to be supplied from the city
wells Ennis News,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26

William A. stephens has an in
teresting article in Moody's Maya
zine anent cotton and its yearly val
ne. Converted into cash, the cotton
crop Of the United States annually
returns 10 the planters, or to the
men last owning #, before it is turn
ed into manufactured goods, be-
tween $G00,000,0O0 and 100000
O00. Sixty per cent of that sum
comes from Europe. Within twenty
years $5,72S,02l504 of foreign
money has come to this country TO
enrich the south, and the wealth Of
that section has been increased S.
6S6,6S4,369 by the sale Of the cot
ton crop alone, Astonishing figures
surely. The gold production Of this
country in l906-07 was $400,426,-
800 compared with $2G2, 220,915 in
10000 and for 1907-0S was esti-
mated at $d04,S53,97S. In t906-09
352,265 and In l907-0S s672.2S5,-
Oo3, while in 10000 II was valued
at s49A56I5S5, The commanding
position which cotton helps to give
this country In foreign trade Is fur
Their oXemplified when exports OF
the staple are compared with those
OF breadstufrs, the next leading ar
ticle of export. In 1907 cotton eX-
portations were valued at S469, 500
60t and those Of breadstuffs at
s214,639, 465, A year previous the
figures were; Cotton, 8,137930
and breadstufs S19S,0G9. $50, and
twelve months prior S392, coo, G0d
and $154,300, $40, respectively, for
the fiscal year ended june 80 There
would be additional millions for the
cotton growers, but the bulls have
been eNIled aud the bears are living
ia clover
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26
Letter from Chairmen.

WaXahachie, Texas, April &c
Mr.. Editor: Permit us through your
columns to state that we are under
lasting obligations to County Super
intendent G.. b. VIM for the inter
est he has taken in the matter of
trying to get President Taft to visit
Waxahachie. If all the public schools
in the county viii do as he has ad-
vised we are certain of visit from
the president. Every school in the
county should invite him to stop in
Waxahachie and be the guest of Ell
lis county, The coming of the presi-
dent will stir the patriotism Of our
entire citizenship.
Yours very truly,
w. A. MARTIN,
Chairman Arrangement Committee.
f. II. GRIFFIN,
Chairman Invitation Committee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26

fH swf isH esmr ~ batshsil
tiasea 8a atwtt etaHHAt NJ isaH
tatitt astutaAf sfitfreeh ihf wash
hssfie igsA Hua tfisaiea HHHs
hH Tests a. ftf tHHe az iH p
rth ms8 fHs thlfs fama thasa tso
testers tavs fls*a iwa ai iaHtsHitf
ana ant at WaAahmshfs ~ llish
d hnHi vfwnfhe fsa wal Hi tht fHFe
ftaiats II tht NsHr et lht lHst
n latmr ~ thf isist wtHal sha ihe
tlue ~ uhatitt auH iht rHfh
inf ai uhHhff 80 ifitias rHi itn
mFe eva tislnf tHi onh mhH 81 free
tass in Hfas ualshtt yes lHtinhif
sIlevlnf a.Hi WHt hif wtfh shHu "a
hBts heen Hplapa 1hr Rwvf hHYf
tata uai sntth hit sihHlt SRI
Aeaftta bHi tee hhilH 70 she ani
Heia Bne ~ ehieh sss Heiaea l.eaH
sHnilt Hna she olbrf raiHs anvn g.
#nrlt aua tHelt onlf ht oi che
rsmc The iiifh sfhoi eui tit hHs
~ unauuoH tbe sfest 60 p'rthff
hlir ai#ttH r@f UHe hit amA Wtttt
raf second base teaiare f8f epeefs
vas ihc ula,inR ~ nafht ih'if flehi
eslaet shn eaved iheu manf hii
BATTERIES illfh fboni Daiihof and
Hawkins apprfs school @ Ramon
aaa TAYLOR The same was umplfea
bt Rupert rcfrt Austin colloses
crack catcher. vlth whose decisions
80 acre satisfied 4 game of bali 81
heinr PLAYED hts afternoon between
the llieh school and Trnity's second
team on the high school campus
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26

% people would only property for
uy end strengthen their system.
about aS per cent of coughs colds
and pneumonia mirht be- avoided
These troubles are simply The rae
ut OF weakness. which produce a
catarrhal condition OF the mucous
membrane. which BE- al Internal
skin Of the body. when this skin Is
weakened. II becomes infected with
germs which are carried through
the system by the blood These para
sItps attack and break these delicate
tissues and set up n soreness which
produce what is in reality an exter-
nal scrofu!a
The only thing that will cure
coughs end colds and prevent pneu-
monia - med 'cnt,on which Is alb
sorbed and carried by the blood so
that the diseased membrane is dis
infected cleaned, soothed and
healed.
estly believe irfsllable and unsur-
passabe for the prevention and
cure of coughs. colds and all catarr-
Fal conditions. Il is the prescription
of a famous physician, who has an
enviable reputation of so years OF
cures gained through the use of this
medicine We promise to either ef-
! feet a cure in every case or make nc
/ charge for the medicine. We urge
| everybody in Waxahachie who has
need of such a medicine to try Rex
all Mucu-Tone.
Ii stands TO reason that we could
not afford to make such statements
and give our own personal guaran-
tee TO this remedy If we We're not
absolutely positive that we could
substantiate our claim in every par
ticular and we see no reason why
anyone should hesitate to accept our
offer and try It. We have two sizes
of ReXall Mucu-Tone. Prices o0c
and 500. Sometimes SOC bottle
is sufficient for cure. AS general
thing. the most chronic case Is cured
with an average OF three large bot
ties. Remember, the medicine VIII
cost you nothing If you are not sat
isfied in every particular Hood x
Curtin, Druggists, Waxahachie, Tex
as
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-04-26
GOOD ROADS CAMPAIGN.

The National Grange, which lays
claim to the title of the first good
roads association has started a re-
newed campaign for good roads.
Better roads, according to those who
have been studying the country life
movement question, constitute the
reform which would do most to adj
vance the material and social wei
fare OF the farmers The grange is
spreading broadcast among its mem
beers a bulletin issued by the depart
ment OF agriculture which shows the
direct connection between good
roads and the value of the farm. An
Investigation has been made relating
TO the public road mileage, reven-
ues, improved roads and the eXpen-
dltures in the United states for the
year 1904, In nearly every case It
IS shown that the state having the
highest per cent of good roads has
the largest population per mile OF