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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-18

to bring the cars weight up to 2.25o
pounds.
11-An competing cars in the race
must have horizontal exhaust directed
towards the back part of the car with
its extremity sufficiently elevated to
avoid the raising of dust and located
below the frame level. Satisfactory
seats for two persons located side By
side.
12-Any capacity of gasoline tank
may be fitted and its location is OPP
tional. but pressure feed system can
not be changed to a gravity feed. or
vice versa.
1S-Any oiling capacity desired may
be fitted, but the stock system used
must be retained. Hand pumps, as aux
ilaries. to inject oil direct TO the crank
case or cylinders and to be operated by
the mechanician may be fitted, except
] ing in this respect the stock oiling
| system must also be used.
| 14-Shock absorbers. rubber bump
ers, and rebound straps may be fitted
as desired.
| 15-Each car must carry two per
sons seated side by side. of a minimum
average weight of 1872 pounds each;
| 1t being understood that in case this
average weight is not reached it should
be made up by ballast.
| 1e-Every agent of civilization other
than almost heric air is forbidden.
/ 1.-THE technical committee reserves
to itself the right, Immediately the race
is over and within a period of "a hours
thereafter, to take all necessary steps
to verify the parts of competing cars
stamped by 1t or otherwise.
18-Any proven atetmpt at fraud in
the evasion of the stock definition and
status of car on the part of an entrant
shall disqualify the car. the driver and
the entry.
21-All mechanical repairs and ad-
justments must be made solely by the
crew of the car, this including replac-
ing of tires and replenishing with oil
water and gasolines All replenishing
with oil, gasoline and water shall be
done at the repair pits at the granc
stand, water emergencies excepted
Tire replenishing may be done at two
points; one at the grand stand pits, the
other at the tire control at Lowell. Phi
attendants may hand the repairs or re
refreshments from the pits to the cal
crew, or place them on the ground IL
front of the pit, but cannot in an!
wise convey them from the pit to thu
car. Pit attendants shall not leave tn,
pits during the race.
22-Any competing car voluntarily
leaving the course shall be disquali
fed
In the Indiana trophy rules the onl!
points of variance are as follows:
) THE Chicago Automobile club has
organized a road race, designated The
western stock chassis race for the In
diana trophy, the race to be run ovel
a roa dcourse of not less than 230 miles
on June IS, 1909.
2-The course known as the Grown
Point-Lowen one is. approximately 23.t
miles in length and shall be covered
10 times during the race, making {
total of 236 miles.
3-Not more than three cars of any
one make can be entered.
9-Competing cars must not have q
total piston displacement in excess OF
800 cubic inches.
10-Competing cars in running order
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-18
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but without water, gasoline, tools.
spare tires, or parts. must weigh in at
the scales. according to instructions
which will be published. No limit as
to weight is imposed in this race.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-18
TUXEDO HORSE SHOW OPENS.

Tuxedo, n. Y, June 1S.-society was
well represented at today's opening of
the annual exhibition Of the Tuxedo
Horse Show associat ton. In the num-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-18

The judging and award of prizes began
soon after the opening and will con
tinue until the show closes tomorrow.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-18

Der of entries and in all other respects :
the exhibition is fully up to the high
standard established in previous years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
STREET GAR LINE MAY BE EXTENDED
GEORGE w. SCHILLER IS IN GADS- DEN TO ATTEND CONFERENCE REGARDING THIS MOvE-RAM- MFRS DECLARE STRIKE.

Gadsden, September 16.-(Special) J. George H. Schuler, brother of E. T. Schuler, and heavily interested in the Schuler holdings in this city, is spend ing few days in Gadsden. A meeting of the owners of the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railway company, will be held soon and it was principally for this that MT. Schuler made the trip here from his home at Newark, N. J.. The company is considering plans for extensions and some definite action may coming meeting The company is also preparing to comply with the paving spe- cfcations by changing rails and meeting the new grades.
 Twelve negroes and one white man were arrested last night by the officers In raid on a gambling resort on the outskirts of the city The men had been in the habit of congregating at the place for some time before complaint was orgies. At a late hour last night the officers quietly surrounded the place and arrested them.
 Because an expected raise in their pay was not forthcoming, the men in the Campbell Manufacturing company went on a strike yesterday Only the men known as "rammers' joined in the walk out The rammers at other shops have gone out in sympathy and there are about 50 men refusing to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
TO MANUFACTURE STOVES.
Chicago Men Will Locate $25,ooo In
 dustry in Queenstown.

A contract was closed on yesterday for the location of a stove plant at Queens town, which makes two substantial indus tries that have been located in that busy suburb within the past week.
 The latest acquisition is the Colonial Stove company, with a capital of s25,0O0 and will manufacture a high-grade of heating and cooking stoves and ranges The men at the head of this company are now in the stove business in Chicago and have had a lifetime experience in that line.
 It is believed that the recent changes made in freight rates for radiators from Birmingham to all passing points will ap- ply to other foundry products and tend to make Birmingham a stove and foundry center It is stated by the Queenstown company that negotiations are pending with some other industries that ex pected to be settled within the next few days one of them being plant for the manufacture of hoes. picks and shovels. Queenstown is donating a site to these in- dustries and when necessary Is investing ca ptal with them according to the an- nounced plans of that company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
FEMALE COLLEGE
 IS THROWN OPEN
FORMAL EXERCISES ARE HELD AT INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN AT TUSCALOOSA.-.S .SMITH-PARkER WEDDING CAUSES SURPRISE.

Tuscaloosa, September 16.-(SpecialD The Tuscaloosa Female college opened it's doors here this morning under the most fattering conditions. Those at tending were first given an opportunity to inspect the buildings. Those famil- far with the old place would not have recognized 1t as the same place, so great have been the cha/Ses made since Dr. Thompson took charge. The main building has been completely renovated from the third floor to the bottom, and few more elegantly fitted up or more tastefully designed build ings could be found. The exercises held were brief but entertaining.
 The marriage of Miss Mary Parker to MT. Rittenhouse Smith, the latter of Mobile occurred here last night at S:3C o'clock The marriage at this time oc- cured as a distinct surprise to the many friends of the young couple h[e inasmuch as the announcement of the engagement in the local paper two days ago recited that the marriage was to occur in october. MT. Smith has been on visit here for the past sev- eral days, however, and the young cou- ple determined at this time to delay the wedding no longer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Van Lear of the Presbyterian church at the brides home on Eighth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
NEGRO KILLED IN MINES. B. R., L. & p. Go. Will Erect New SIP, 900 Building in Bessemer.

Bessemer, September 16-(Special.) )-Will Jones, the negro miner, who was in- jured Wednesday morning in the Sloss mines, died late last night from his in iuries. The shock to his system was too great to survive. The body is being pre- pared for burial by Kennedy Bros. The coroner will investigate the death at an early date.
 E. A. Little, c. l.. Dabbs and H. C.. Mead. who attended the convention at Montgomery Wednesday, returned last night and reported that the anti-amend- ment forces were very strong. It is the general opinion In this city that the amendment will fall to carry. Many ad- vocates of prohibition attended the meet ing in Birmingham this afternoon and re- turned much encouraged
 The pay car of the Louisville and Nash vile went down the Mineral this morning and left good amount of money in it's wake
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will apply to the city for a permit to erect new freight house on First avenue The building will be an ex- tensive one. costing in the neighborhood of s12OO. The company desires to begin work as soon as possible in order to make way for the A B., and A. W. F. Nolan. who has charge of removing the buildings on the right of way, states that he will have all buildings ready for the grading by two weeks time.
 The ladies of the Jonesboro Baptist church gave an ice cream social in the grove at the school and realized quite a nice sum.
 The Linton Lodge, Knights Of Pythias. met tonight and did work in the rank of esquire.
 w. C. Mertzwiler of Louisville was in the city today on business.
 Mrs. Prince Briggs of Prices Springs was taken to the Robinson hospital this morning by Jacobs ambulance. Mrs. Briggs is seriously i'll and it will be necessary for her to undergo an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
FIFTIETH SESSION
 OF THE UNIVERSITY

Greensboro, September 16.-(Special)- The Southern university began the ses- sion of 1sos-ls1O here yesterday This be- ing the fifteth session of this institution, special exercises were held in the chapel this morning.
 The Rev. J. s. Frazier. president of the board of trustees, delivered an ad- dress. He was followed by the Hon. R. H. Mangum of Selma, president of the Alumni society.
 A. P. Glass of Birmingham, who has the distinction of having been the first man to matriculate at the Southern uni yersity, and also the first graduate there of was present at the opening exercises this morning and delivered an address. His remarks were mostly of a reminiscent nature-telling the boys of the first days of the Southern university when he first attended in 1857. He graduated in 1860.
 Professor Smith, recently elected to the chair of sciences, to succeed Prof. Burt Parker Richardson, who resigned to go abroad and study, and Prof. Theodore Jack who was recently elected to fill the newly created chair of history, were both here, ready to assume their duties. Professor Duncan, who will have charge of the experimental farm, which the Southern university will run, was also present, and made a talk outlining the purposes and plans for the farm and the benefits to be derived therefrom
 The opening day was suspicious of a very successful session for the school, as more new students were matriculated than is customary on the first day Stu dents are coming in by every train, and 1t is known that many of the old stu dents who have not yet arrived, will be here in few days, so the number Of students in attendance could not now be estimated with fairness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
For Constitutional Amendment.

Athens September 16.-(Special.)-A union meeting of all denominations of Athens was held at the Athens college library yesterday afternoon and a large and representative audience was pres ent The meeting was held for the prayerful consideration of the prohibit ton amendment to the constitution. The ladies organized themselves into a pray CT circle to meet weekly in the Sun day school room of the Methodist church and have pledged themselves to use all their influence to secure the passage of this amendment The meeting was pre- sided over by Miss Moore, college presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
GRAND JURY ACTS.
Reports on Several Cases of Interest
 in LauderdaIe County.

Florence, September 16.- (Special) - Four white men and one negro have been indicted by the grand jury now sitting for murder in the first degree, and one negro, Alex Bedford, for murder in the second degree.
 Judge Chas. P. Alison arraigned the jail prisoners and fixed the date for their trials yesterday afternoon. Dee Shelton and Prentice Johnson, white men, ac- cused of the murder of Lydia Rose, a white woman, demanded a severance and their trials are set for September 2S and 25 respectively.
 The trial of J. J. May, charged with the killing of Grover Patterson, was set for September 2. His nephew, Edgar Gray is indicted for murder in the first degree as an accomplice in the murder of Pat tersOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
GIRL IS INJURED |. BY FALL FROM TREE J. Lee HoIIeway's Daughter Is Severely Hurt At Montgomery JUVENILE COURT LAWS Judge Thomas Contends That lncorrI- gible Children Are as Much
 Within Scope of Law
 Now as Ever.
JUVENILE COURT LAWS

Montgomery, September 16.-(Spe- cial1-while J. Lee Holloway, one of the best known attorneys of this sec tion of the state, was preparing his grin to take with him to the prohibi- tionists' pro-amendment meeting in Birmingham word came to him that his little daughter, Anna Lee Holloway, had. disemboweled herself by falling from a tree on a picket fence. Investi- gation of the injury revealed the fact that the little girl was seriously, though not necessarily fatally wounded. She has been given every surgical at tention, and is reported to be resting well, with very fair chances of re- covering
 Punishment of Children.
 Judge William H. Tn homas of the Montgomery city court anonunces that a study of the new juvenile court laws reveals the fact that incorrigible child ren are as much within the scope of the law at the present time IS ever before. The law. he says, Is little un- derstood, owing to the many changes which have been effected.
 Prior to the recent session of the state solons the legislature passed a law seeking to repeal the law which forbade Imprisonment of children un- der IA years of age. The law was found to be unconstitutional however, on an appeal which was made from the decision of Judge Thomas in the case of York Smith, who was held in durance.
 At the recent session of the solons the original act was so amended as to permit courts Jurisdiction over the children under IA years, licensing them to commit the children to probation officers, reformatory or home, as the presiding officer may deem advisable.
 Prohibition Violation.
 Butts Abraham, hotel clerk or Montgomery, has been fined $53 upon conviction of violating the Carmachael act The conviction is one of the few effected in this city since the new act went into effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Pavne-Patterson Weddinq.

Huntsville. September 16.-(Special.)- Miss Menees Patterson. for several years one of the most popular school teachers in Madison county, and John Richard Payne, prominent citizen of Newman ket. were married yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. L. Weir. pas tor of the Central Presbyterian church, in the presence of limited company. The couple received large number of pres entS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17

of last years team will matriculate, as will Klein and Willox of this city. For mer Captain Knox Elliott will return and bring a bigger brother with him, and another valuable addition will be John Stagg, a 190-pounder, who will try out for line position. Leach, Morrow. Snardy and Sankey have already arrived and the Dishman boys are expected to- morrow.
 Jailed on Old Indictment.
 Jud Holey was arrested In Hef1in on a charge of carrying concealed weapons on an indistment which was returned ten years ago. He has just returned from Texas and had been sworn in as a witness in a case in a case in the circuit court when the paper was served on him by deputy. He had lived in ignorance of the indict- ment ever since he has been away from that locality.
 The case against P. M. Edwards, who is charged with selling whisky, has been continued on account of an effort which will be made by the defense to impeach the testimony of D. H. Hall chief witness for the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Football Squads Training.

Huntsville. September 16.-(Special.)- The football squads of the Williams and Butler training schools have begun train ing, and there is sharp rivalry among the men to make the first teams. Both schools will put strong teams in the field several of their last years players being on hand again. Both Euler and Williams will play most of the prep school teams of north Alabama and Tennessee this season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Reduced Rates for Fair.

Huntsville, September 16-(Specal.) )- The Southern railway has granted re- duced rates for the Tennessee valley fair in the territory between Corinth and Chattanooga and Russellville. The Nash vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis railway has made special rates from all points in the territory between Nashville, GadsdeI, Chattanooga and Fayetteville. The fair will begin October 12 and end on the 16th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Athens College Opens.

Athens, September 16.-(SpeciaE)-The sixty-seventh annual session of Athens college opened today with a large at tendance. the largest in it's history. The opening exercises were very interest ing A number of splendid talks were made, one by the president. Miss Mary N. Moore, who was followed by Dr. Glenn, pr. Duncan, Mayor Fred Wall Col. Sanders and Col. M. K. Clements The enrolment was nearly 200 in the boarding department. A faculty of 2: was on hand to aid the president in mak- ing this year the best in the history ot the college
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Postmaster in Trouble.

Winston-Salem. N. C., September 16.- Former Postmaster E. c. Kapp of Mount Airy today waived examination before when arraigned charges of failure to pay some of his help in the office the full salaries allowed by the government Kapp gave $500 bond for his appearance at the October term of the federal court at Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Steamship company's Profits.

Hamburg. September 16.-The Ham burgAmerican Steamship company has issued a favorable statement regarding the finances of the company resulting from the excellent business of this year. The liquid balance is given at 19,5OO. 900 marks (about s4s75. .OOo) together with a reserve balance of 33,OO0O00 marks. Pay ments on new vessels before the end of the year will amount to 15. 600 marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Dispute Almost Settled.

Lapaz. Bolivia, September 16.-The sit uation between Bolivia and Peru has sud- denly taken distinct turn for the bet ter and If no further complications arise it is believed the question of the bound ary between the two states, which re- gently threatened to plunge them into warfare. will be definitely settled with in AS hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Tennessee River Very Low.

Huntsville September 16.-(Special.)- Reports from the Tennessee river state that the water Is lower than 1t has been in several years, and that steamboat traf- fic has almost suspended. Only the small est of boats can navigate in the water as low as at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Nothlno on the controversv.

Los Angeles, September 1s.-Neither Clifford Pinchot nor former Gov. George c. Pardee could he seen today in ref erence to President Tafts decision of the Ballinger controversy. Both are at San Clements Island with Prof C. F. Holder of Pasadena on a fishing expedi- ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Serious Eorest Fires.

San Diego, September 16.-One life lost 100 head of cattle destroyed and 12 or 15 miles of mountain land burned over. are the net results of three forest and brush fires which ragged near here yes terday and last night. Two hundred men fought the flames all night and today it was reported that the fires were un- der control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
M.rrimac School Opens.

Huntsville September 16-(Special )- The Merrimac public school has opened with an attendance of something over 15O pupils on the first day. The increase ia said to be due to the state child labor law recurring children of school age to attend school eight weeks consecutively every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Congressman HefIin at Rockford.

Rockford. September 16.-(Special,5- J. Thomas Heflin and J. A. Wade of Washington spoke to about 800 people at the courthouse yesterday The crowd was composed of farmers mostly and they seemed to be very muct inter- ested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17

No. 32 Seaboard fast train to New York and the east leaves ' am; arrives 2::45, following afternoon. Through Pullmans and Dining cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
STAGE OF RIVER
 UNUSUALLY LOW
CHATTAHOOCHEE AT EUFAULA REGISTERED AT ONLY i .O3 AND PROLONGED DRoUTH MAY IN TERFERE WITH TRAFFIC.

Eufaula, September 6.-(Special. 1.-The protracted drouth in this section, 1t is feared, will seriously interfere with the freight traffic on the river on account of low water. The rainfall as shown by the official registration for several weeks is given at l03. and the river on last Mon- day registered one foot above zero, which is the figure given to designate the lowest water mark.
 Slight showers which have been regard ed only as fair dust-settlrs in the city have swollen the stream to 2.4 at the present time, but indications point to a drop this week. as no signs of rain are i'm dicated. But for good work done in deepening the channel by the government boat for the past year the river would now be practically impossible for loaded vessels between this city and Columbus. Ga.
 The Rev. A, T. Cornwell of Bradentown, Fla, has accepted the call to the pas torate of St. James Episcopal church here and is expected to reach the city next month. To this end the women of the church are having some decided improve ments made in the rectory preparatory to his occupancy of 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Presbyterian College.

Frank Allen. the former Alabama star. who will manage the athletic interests of the Alabama Presbyterian college this year and coach the football team. is ex- pected to arrive in the city tomorrow and prospects for winning team at the college this year are considered to be exceptionally good. slattery, the star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
Want Auto Fire Enqine.

movement is under way here to se- cure an automobile truck to carry complete fire fighting equipment, includ- ing hose, ladders and modern chemical outfit. It is estimated that the proposed equipment will cost about $40O0, and 1t Is claimed that 1t can be managed at considerable saving over the present hosse and wagon equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17

$32.O5 New York and return Sept. g to 30, via SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE

The safest investment in the district is Bullard Car Door Stock now $25.00 per share. Advances Sept. 20th to $100 per share. Wallace 6 Haggard, 1030 Woodward Bldg, Bell 4580.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-17

Excursion tickets to New York will be good on "BJR- MINGHAM S P EC I ALI. Here's your chance to ride the fast steel car train.