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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
FOUR UNKNOWN PEOPLE
 DROWN IN CHICAGO RIVER

the bridge to open. saw the accident.
 When the bridge opened" said pr. Bertling tonight, T saw a pig touring car approaching, but could not tell now many occupants were in the ear. The driver failed to slow up and I called fran tically to him to stop. Either he did not hear me or he could not stop the car. for a second later the machine toppled over the edge of the abuttment. Then I heard screams.
 'I am certain that I saw two men and a woman struggling in the water. l ran for policemen, but could find none. When I returned to the scene the bodies that had come to the surface had drifted down the river and people on the passing boat had alarmed the bridge tenders, one of whom threw out life preservers, but it was too late.'
 Members of the police and fire depart ments kept at work in an effort to re- cover the automobile and the bodies, but up to q late hour no trace that might lead to Identification or the number of the victims had been round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Chicago. November 7.-An automobile containing it is said. four persons whose identity had not been learned at late hour, plunged into the Chicago river to- night at Jackson boulevard. The occu-. pants of the automobile were drowned. No bodies have been recovered. The river is being dragged.
 A witness to the accident reported to the police that the bridge at Jackson boulevard had been opened for a steamer to pass through and that the automobile. which had approached toward the bridge at a rapid rate, struck the abuttment, turned over and fell into the river with all it's occupants. A moment later he saw a man and woman struggling in the water, the woman clinging to the man. She screamed for help and a bridge tender threw out life preservers as both victims sank.
 Dr. Adolph l.. Bertling, who had stopped in his automobile at the abuttment of the bridge when he heard the signal for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
IRISH ARE HOPEFUL.
Have Chance to Become Lords of
 Their Own Farms.

New York, November 7,--"Within 10 or 15 years the great landlords of Ireland will have been deposed and a half mil lion Irishmen will be lords of their own farms" said T. P. O'Connor, member of the parliament from Liverpool in meet ing in aid of the nationalist cause in Ireland at the Lyric theatre tonight. An enthusiastic audience contributed liber- ally.
 After the next election" he said. i've expect to have S3 members of parliament Whatever combination of parties wins in England our S3 votes will mean the bal ance of power.'' He said the Irish people had won nine out of ten things they had started out to win and expected during the next parliament to get, In addition to national schools and the university. the boon of home rule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
CHINESE YOUTHS
 COME TO SCHOOL

San Francisco. 7.-Forty-seven Chinese youths arrived from the Orient yester- day on the steamer China to enter the various colleges in this country for tech nical education at the expense of the Chi- nese government. They will be followed next year by 1o3 students.
 The Chinese government decided to ed ucate many of it's young men in the United States when this government re- mitted the indemnity claims of $10. .000, 900 growing out of the Boxer trouble in China. The whole sum, 1t is promised, will be devoted to educational work.
 Students will be sent from China after securing appointments by competitive ex- animation. Each student is to study five years in American schools. The AZ stu dents are in charge of Tong Kwo. of the Chinese foreign office Yale 'S4 They will be presented to President Tafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
ToDAY's AGE-HERALD.
1-Ballinger explains policy of conse

1-Ballinger explains policy of conser- vation.
 Subsidy grafters get cruel blow. President Taft has day of rest. Federal census of manufactures. Four unknown people drown in Chi cago river.
 Body is found on skyscraper. 2--Automobile show opens in Atlanta Catholics will fight with votes. 3-Officer in Ensley is injured in col lision.
 Four deaths at Athens college. 4-Editorial comment 5-"Home Sweet Home" arouses storm of enthusiasm at Hippodrome. Episcopalians going to Montgomery for missionary meeting tomorrow. Ainsworth is speaker at Bitou rally Bowman renews charges of cabal at capital.
 "Jobless" man talks of unemployed problems 7--I4iterary Lights and Shadows S--Start cry of fire to stop meeting Discredits claim of Cooks success Iron and steel market steady. General sporting usuA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
THE SEABOARD
 FILES MORTGAGES
Two Loans Aggregate $15o,ooo, 900.
 State Tax For Recording In Virginia Is $8220.

Norfolk, Va, November 1.-The Sea board Air Line railway has recorded in the office of the Norfolk county court two mortgages aggregating $15O0oo,ooo. The state taxes on the mortgages were $8220.
 One of these mortgages is for S25,0O0.. GOO of 5 per cent 40-year gold bonds, and mentions the Fidelity Trust company of Baltimore and Van Lear Black as trus- tee. The other mortgage Is for s125,000. 900 refundng bonds, payable 50 years hence, and bearing interest at the rate of per cent with the New York Trust com pany and Mortimer N. Buckner as trus- tee It will be necessary to make 13 re- cordations in the state of Virginia. The mortgages will have to pe recorded soo times Alabama is the only other state besides Virginia In which the company owns property covered by the mortgages, which charges a state tax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
THE NORTH DAKOTA
 HAS GOOD RECORD

Boston, November 7.-Throughout the "A hours of her test at 12 knots per hour, which was finished early today, the North Dakota, the new battleship of the Dread nought type, maintained an economic consumption of coal and water. The consumption tests thus far have been in keeping with the remarkable speed shown in her special mile trials.
 Up to the present stage the North Dakota Is said to have even eclipsed the fine showing of her sister ship, the Della ware. But in doing so the North Da- kota sacrificed one life-that of 16-year- r-od John Souden of Quincy. who died at the Portsmouth naval hospital last night as the result of injuries received when a boiler tube split open on Friday.
 The North Dakota again steamed out to sea just before 10 a. m. on another 24- hour test at 19 knots
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
SONS OF VETERANS
 MEETING TODAY

Montgomery, November 7.-(Special.)- Members of the executive council of the Sons of Confederate Veterans are gather ing for meeting to be held here ltomor- row. Commander-in-Chief Clarence J. Owens of Abbevile states that the ses- sions promise to reach conclusions upon putting salaried organizer in the field, establishing a periodical on January l. fixing permanent headquarters, contribut- ing to the Arlington monument and gen. erally bracing up the work of the organ ixation.
 The following, with President Owens, make up the council, all of whom are here or on the way:
 Thomas E. Powe. St. Louis; F. W. Manhood, Washingtin; w. w. Old. Jr.. Memphis, and Gen. c. Irvine Walker, Charleston. agent of the womens me- morial. will report. Dr. Thomas M. Owen, former commander-in-chief, of this city, will sit with the body in an ad- visory way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
AMERICAN FEDERATION
 OF LABOR IN SESSION

Toronto. November For the first time in the % years of it's existence. the Amer ican Federation of Labor has crossed the border line of the United States. and be- ginning Monday will hold it's annual con vention in Canada. Delegates from all parts of the United States and Canada are here.
 With jail sentences hanging over the heads of President Samuel Gompers, Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Frank Morrison for contempt of court as A result of the Bucks Stove and Range case, the question as to whether an ap- peal to the United States supreme court shall be taken will probably be decided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
PRESIDENT SENDS
 FOR GREAT TYRUS

Augusta, Ga November 7.-President Taft and Tyrus R. Cobb, the celebrated Detroit outfielder, and one of the world S leading baseball players, will have a chat at the Country club here tomorrow. Cobb lives in Augusta, where he is man. ager for an automobile agency. When MT. Taft reached the city he was informed that Cobb was here and sent the famous player message that he would like to talk to him. Capt. Archibald Butt, the Presidents military aid, is quite good friend of Cobbs and communicated with Ty early today. Cobb was introduced to MT. Taft in Washington last summer along with the other members of the Detroit team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
PelIaqra Claims Two.

Charlotte, N. C., November 7.-Pellagra claimed two victims in Rowan county last night, these being Mrs. Julius A. Peeler, a widow 57 years old, and negro woman living beyond the city limits of Salisbury. Mrs Peeler had been Ill three months with the disease. The name of the other victim was not learned These are the first and only cases of the diseass report cd in that county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
POOR OLD JOHN D.
 HAS TO STRUGGLE

Cleveland, O., November 7.-"Often 1 meet nothing but struggle" John D. Rockefeller told the Euclid Avenue Bap- tist Sunday school today. But I think it is a great blessing. I remember when I first learned to swim in New York 50 years ago. I had to kick, splash and struggle. I have been doing struggling ever since. If we do not have to strug- gle we will be weddings; to be strong we must struggle always"
 Rockefeller produced four of his old Sunday school class books. dated 1S5G when he was teaching, and two of the scholars old men now. who were enrolled therein, and told the class about them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
TWO ATTEMPTS
 TO WRECK TRAIN

Mobile, November 1.-Two attempts were made this afternoon to wreck pas senger trains on the Louisville and Nash vile road. The point selected was at the foot of a sharp grade below Bay Minette, where the obstruction, a bunch of crossties, was placed across the track and hid from view by a sharp curve The engineer of No. says he was going 10 miles an hour when the obstruction came into sight. He reversed his engine but not before he had run into the ob- struction, causing slight damage to the engine Passenger train No. was given the same reception three hours before No. 1 came along. Superintendent Mckinney was notified and bloodhounds were or dered to the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

by the convention. Mr. Gompers and his assistants contend that the constitutional right of free speech and the freedom of the press is involved
 MT. Gompers returned recently from a four-months trip abroad to study labor conditions. His report is expected to be of material ai< in determining the ques- ton of affiliation with the labor unions of foreign countries.
 Industrial training is likely to prove a live topic. as the problem is one that differs radically in the different branches of industry.
 Tomorrows session will be given over to addresses of welcome and the reports of President Gompers, Secretary Morri- son and Treasurer Lennon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
MINT SPRINGS HAS
 A FATAL DUEL

Huntsville, November 7.-Joe Webb and John Clark, both farmers living near Mint Springs, this county, are dead as the result of a shooting affray which occurred near their home this morning. The shooting followed a quarrel over the possession of a bottle of liquor. Both fired simultaneously, Webb dying almost instantly while Clark walked short dis tance to his home, where he died few minutes later A number of others with whom the dead men had been drinking are said to be involved in the affray. Webb was Clark's father-ln-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
STEAMERS COLLIDE.
No Serious Damage Was Done to
 Either Ship.

Havre, France, November 7-The French line steamer La Lorraine was in col lision last night with the steamer St. Barthelemey off Cape La Hague. AL though only few bow plates were start ed. La Lorraine returned to port as a precaution. The passengers and cargo were transferred to La Gascogne. which will sail on Wednesday. The St. Mar thelemey's stem was crushed in and she also put In for repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
NATIONAL HORSE SHOW.
Will Open at Madison Square Garder
 Tonight.

New York, November 7.--rhe twenty fifth national horse show will open for it's annual exhibition five days at Madi- son Square Gardens tomorrow evening with over 1000 entries. the second largest number in its history.
 Tho directors gave luncheon in the garden this afternoon and treated their guests to a ring display of thorough breds. Alfred G. Vanderbilt president; his brother, Reginald c. Vanderbilt, and other noted horsemen were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Moors Make Hasty Retreat.

Melilli. November 7.-After the days march the division of the Infanta Carlos seized the important strategic point at Sidim without firing a shot. This will be fortified. The Moors made a hasty retreat. A squadron of the Kings regi- ment. however, had an engagement with the tribesmen, apd in brilliant charge several officers were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08

Oklahoma City, November 7.-Roy B. Cannon, real estate dealer who came to this city from Lexington, Ky, was found murdered on the roof of a ten-story office building here today and $500 which he drew from local bank Saturday is miss ing.
 Evident disorder in Gannons office on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
BOdy Is Found Or
 Top O Skyscraper
Roy Cannon Prominent Real Estate Dealer Apparently Murdered in His Room and Dragged to the Roof.
 Affair is Shrouded in Mystery

the fourth floor of the building indicates that he was attacked there and his body dragged to the roof by a rope which was found around his neck. The body bore number of cuts and bruises and some of the dead mans friends declare he was- murdered as the result of a jealous quar- rel Cannon was 6S years old and has relatives in Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Death By Drowninq.

Columbia. s. C., November 7.-The body of w Norman Elder missing since We'd nesday of last week. this afternoon was found floating the canal west of this city. The suppostlon of his relatives is that he accidentally fell into the water, as na reason for suicide is known. Mir. Elder, who was about 65 years old had served in the state legislature from York county, and was one of the first trustees of Win- throp College and Industrial schooL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Medical Association.

New Orleans, November 1.-The annual convention of the South Medical asso- citation will be held in New Orleans Tues day. Wednesday and Thursday of this week. number of eminent physicians, from various sections of the country, are expected to address the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
PRESIDENT TAFT
 HAS DAY IF REST Is Treated At Augusta Like
 Home Folks"
RECEIVES A LOVING CUP
Bears Unique inscription, Eighteen Hoes-88," Indicating the Presi- dents Best Record on the
 Augusta Links.

Augusta November 7.-President Taft enjoyed a real rest today and will start for Washington tomorrow afternoon greatly refreshed by the two lazy days he will have spent in Augusta where he has been treated as "home folks This was the first Sunday since he has been
 lon the road'' that President Taft was dress of some sort, and he appreciated the novelty of the change.
 After a long nights sleep tt President arose late and attended y.nN yervices at the Church of ths1 .snepherd, where he heard a se>o,o cev. Dr. Will liam Johnson, .eSco y MT. Taft at tended this ; pS 4 church when he was her>' .Ihter, waiting for his term of .to begin. The President g entertaink it in Augusta has differed but little from that extended to him as Pres ident-elect. He had luncheon today at the home of Landon Thomas, with % res idents of the city. During the luncheon Mir. Taft was presented with a silver loving cup as a remembrance of his golf days on the course of the Augusta Coun- try club The cup was inscribed: "Eigh- teen holes-SS,'' indicating the Presidents best record on the local links.
 After luncheon the President had an automobile ride and returned to the home of Maj. Joseph B. Cumming, his host for an afternoon tea arranged by Mrs. Cum ming. The day ended with a quiet din- ner for 12 at the Cumming home.
 Tomorrow the President will spend the morning at golf and at l o'clock will open the Georgia Carolina fair, leaving at 2:3O D. m. for Florence s. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Garfield Is Silent.

Cleveland, November 7.-Discussing MT Ballinger's statement, former Secretary James R. Garfield said tonight that he would not comment on his successors actions, or attempt to criticse them.
 "As for MT. Ballingers statement that I would, in all likelihood. have done the same as he and issued new order had I remained in office, I can venture no opinion,r he said. "I could tell better If I knew just what land he refers to in his statements. AS there were over 6,0o0- GOO acres withdrawn from settlement, it would be but guess to say what por- tion he refers to in his discussion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-08
Will Visit Norfolk.

Norfolk Va, November 7.-All arrange ments for the entertainment of President Taft, who will visit Norfolk during the session of the National Deep Waterways convention, November TYPO, have been completed.
 An oyster roast at Cape Henry will fol- low the review of the parade and public addresses by the President. After the entertainment at Cape Henry MT Taft will go to "Beechwood. the home of MT. and Mrs. Fergus Reid in Ghent, where he will be entertained at dinner. The President later will attend the press smoker.
 Among the prominent speakers at the waterways convention will be Rear Ad- mira c. s. Sperry and Rear Admiral E. D. Taussig, United States navy; John Barrett director of the bureau of Ameri- can republics; Lewis Nixon, Clifford Pin chot, United States forester; Representa- tive John F. Small Editor Josephus Dan iels and Senator Simmons of North Caro- lima, Charles M. Schwab of Pittsburg, August Belmont of New York, Represent ative Joseph F. Ransde1l of Louisiana and Representative J. Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
HAFFEN FEARS MURPHY.
Bronn President Opposed in Request
for $500. 900 More for Streets.

No, only will civic organizations from The Bronx
oppose Borough President Haffen's request for
5000 600 additional funds for street cleaning In The
Bronx when the request comes up on TUESDAY, out
n looks as II Charles 2. Murphy had quietly
ordered the undoing of Mr. Haffen as the leader OF
the organization in The Bronx
Mr. Hanen's reouisition on the Board of Estimate,
when the budget was made up. was cut down by
the sum that ne now asks for Mayor Mcclellan
and the Controller of the opinion that Mr..
Haffen asked too much. and they acted accord
,nply Little Tim Sullivan, at the last meeting
Of the Aldermen. moved that Hafen's request for
e,,e,,,s bonds go over until he personally appeared
and explainei the need for the money 1t ia not
SO easy rs formerly to get money from the Board
~ Aldermen Ths advisers OF Charles F. Murphy,
realizing what the issues Of the campaign will be
next fall. taking a late slahd lor econoLy anu
retrenchment.
Charles F. Murphy Is tired of Haffen's political
domination I'm The Bronx. ard evidence Is multi
plying that he is going to unload Haren at the
earliest possible opportunity. story IN clrcuia-
tto- yesterday was that Mr.. Hsffen had had
heart heart talk with the Tammany boss about
the possible action of the Governor II wallace
1racfarlane the referee sstains the charge of the
Commissioners Of Accounts. who found the Haften
administration guilty OF extravaganza and lax adj
,n,ntstratfon It is said that Nir. Haffen told Mr..
Murphy that he expected that TaI9many would
do as well for him, in case the Governor removed
him as it did for Borough President Ahearn when
he was removed. The Manhattan Aldermen, II
lii he remembered promptly reelected him.
Murphy Is said TO have told Haffen that the
cases were not exactly parallel, inasnuch as tnat
ss soon az Borough President Ahearn had full
knowledge of the bad work OF his subordinates he
tried 10 improve matters by dismissng some Of
them MI Murphy is said TO have called hafTen
attention to the fact that he had not tried TO do
arv considerable amount Of housecleanins Fur
tbernnore IT is said that Mr.. Murphy told Haffen
,t,a+ inasu,uch as the Mayoralty campaign was
coming on Tammany could not afford to re-elsct
hin, President Of the borough in case the Gov
ernor removed him
7, is ssid that Mr. Hahen then canvassed the
Aldermen from The Bronx with reference to re-
eiecting him and was told by majority Of them
that they would not promise so far In advance
that il would be time enough 10 consider his re-
ouest after he had been removed
The civic organizations in The Bronx last week
sent ont large number of letters urging citizens
TO opnose Hafen's request for more money for
street cleaning.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
CARS INJURED $4,000
p S. c. RECORD FOR YEAR.
City RaiI5cays' Death List 444-
Greater Dancer IN Summer.

Four hundred and forty-four persons were killed
2-591 were seriously injured and 5000 were hurt
5e4a accidents occurring on the steam ran
roads and street railroads OF New York city our
ing the year ended December 81, 1908 according 10
the figures compiled by the statsticians or lhe
Public Service Commission.
or the total Of IS 4a accidents, 1881 occurred o"
the surface car lines, 1L445 were on the SUBWAY
and elevated roads and only 2.645 were on the
steam railroads OF the total Of 444 killed zfo
met death as result Of accidents on the surface
lines So were killed the subway and eleVateu
lines and 10Y fatalities occurred on the citys Ste"1
lines.
In the q ss1 accidents the surface lines TO-
52S messengers were injured, 1888 employees "ere
hurt and 5s54 pedestrians suffered injuries. III
the l445 accidents subway and elevated Ihes'
the passengers injured totalled 5.S9 the employees
9Ss and others $50. In the 2545 accidents on steam
railroads SCI passengers, 1927 employees ana @''
outsiders were hurt
OF the total of 50 5o0 persons injured on al trans
portation lines $3.50 were hurt on the surface
lines 7775 on the subway and elevated ana I''o0
on the steam railroads. The total number OF pas
gepgers injured on all lines A,IlS, or employees
626 and of outsiders 7,oS1
The following table shows in what Proporuon
tbe seriods injuries were divided between the
steam lines the subway and elevated ana 'i0
lines: