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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
'DIRT IN THE HOUSE BUILDS THE HIGH
WAY TO BEGGARY." BE WISE IN TIME AND USE
SAPO 10
Wellman Will Try to Cross
Atlantic In An Airship

New York, July s.-Walter Wellman and
Melville Wellman will attempt next fall
to cross the Atlantic ocean in the dirigible
balloon America, which was built for the
Wellman Arctic expedition and has
twice been tested in voyages over the
polar regions north of Spitzenbergen. The
attempt will be made solely on the re-
sponsibility of the aeronauts. but the New
York Times, the Chicago Record-Herald
and the London Daily Telegraph have ar
ranged to buy the news of the expedition
transmitted by wireless from the airship.
The America will be housed at Atlantic
City during its preliminary trial. A shed
to shelter her parts has been contracted
for, and hydrogen gas apparatus to In
fate her bags has been shipped from
Paris. The shelter or hanger as 1t is
technically known, will be ESQ feet long,
80 feet wide and so feet high.
The America Will carry crew of six
men, Including the wireless operator. aud
also 1900 gallons of gasoline in steel
tank. Equipped for days run she could
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Florence. July s.-(special. )-Morris Cop
Ian. O Court street merchant and one of
Florence's most substantial citizens, died
this morning at 1915 after an illness OF
nine days. His wife and nine children
were ats his bedside, his daughter, Miss
Lottie, returning from Germany. where
she has been studying. in time to see her
father. Mr.. Coplan was born In Russia
In 1855 and came to Florence 80 years
ago. He was for several years member
of the Florence city council, was one of
the oldest MRsons In Elorence, belonged
also to the Woodmen 1T the World and
the Knights OF Pythias. and was direc-
tor of the Alabama Trust and Savings
bank Rabbi Samfield Of Memphis ar
rived this afternoon to conduct the fu-
neral service. which was held at $50 At
the family residence. The interrnent was
made in Sheffield in the Jewish GENE.
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Deeds Of conveyance in the following
transactions in real estate in which
amounts Of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
Nelson, half interest in lota1 6. block S4S,
Elyton Land company's first addition to
Birmingham.
s1ooo-J. M. Perkins to Ensley- Pratt
Highlands company. part of the south
west quarter of the southeast quarter
Of section 81, township II south. raltke
west.
yooo-Ensley- Pratt Highlands company
TO ]. NJ Perkins, lots 8, and 10, survey
Of Mount Pleasant.
sooo0--John Armistead to e. j. Snow.
lot Il md part OF lot II, block s65, Eiyton
Land company's survey Of Birmingham.
fronting 100 feet on the west side OF
Persimmon street and extending back 15C
feet along the south side Of Forest ave-
nue..
s45oo-s. B. Canes to P. H. Croy,~iot I.
block s. West End Land and Improve
ment companys survey of West End.
sn6o-F. .. Croy to p. H. Croy, lot 10,
block s, West End Land and Improve
ment company's survey of West End.
sl2oo-I. G. Morgan to w. e. Star
buck, lot 8, block 10. Avondale Land
conpany's survey Of Avondale.
$1Boo--W. r. starbuck to D. 3. Arail,
lot 3, block 10. Avondale.
$500. p. Whitley to D. M. McCallie,
lots 4. and 8. block 81. survey of West
End.
sl7Uo--John Thomrson to Sheppard Hol-
Inns. lot IS. block SO. survey OF Smith
field.
1900 Woodlawn Park Land company tc
Tutwiler Investment company. property
in the northwest quarter Of the north
east quarter of section Z, township Is
range west.
$51oo-E. T. Lacy to j. W. Biankinship
lots Z, and 9, block 1-B, Walker Land
companys survey Of Woodlawn.
S1oOo-William Hugh McEniry to j. H
Wiles, lots II and 1s. block 166. BESSIE.
mer Coal. Iron and Land company's sur
vey OF Bessemer.
| sl5,0oo-Martha B. Nelson to Herman
and Louis sahs. lot IL block Sls. Nlytor
| Land company's survey OF Birmingham
| fronting 64.54 feet on the west side o.
Maplewood avenue and extending to Z
depth of 100 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
GOOD PRICE PAID
UP ON GOTH STREET

Six hundred and forty-two dollars per
front foot was the fancy sum paid for
a bit of Twenty-sixth street property sold
yesterday by Warren B. Watkins to R.
F. Lyon. The property Is near the
Terminal station, which accounts for its
value, fronting % 1-S feet on the west
side of Twenty-sixth street. between
Fourth and Fifth avenues, and extending
back only 80 feet.
Twelve thousand dollars was the total
consideration. The lot is described in the
warranty deed filed yesterday in the pro-
bate court Office as a part Of lots Is and
L. block "a of the Elyton Land company's
city survey.
Mr.. Ligon has given out no informa-
ton as to his purpose in making the pur-
chase. other than desire for good in
vestment.'
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,portant oats states follow:


Decatur, July s.-tspecial.) -Several
old negroes OF the Decaturs and OF this
county who served in the federal army
during the war between the states
have fled q protest with the heads OF
the national republican party against
the action which they claim was taken
against them at republican conven-
ton recently held in this county THESE
old negroes claim that they were not
given any rights in the convention,
owing to the fact that they. were ne
groes, and nothing else. They have
called upon the heads of the national
republican party to say whether or not
they want negroes in the republican
party in Alabama, and II they are NOT
wanted these old negroes declare that
in the future they will vote with the
democrats. There are about $50 negro
votes in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

It Is expected that within the next few
hays the petition in bankruptcy of Everett
=. Schuler of Gadsden will be referred to,
! diffsrenf referee in bankruptcy than
the nns before whom the papers were
secured
Mr.. schuIer fled his papers about three
wselss- ago. but UP to this time no move
has been made to refer the case and have
4 receiver appointed. 1t was learned yes
xerday that the referee at Gadsden is an
attorney for some Of the creditors in the
case ana IL. therefore, ineligible to handle
the affairs and appoint receiver 1t is
expected that within a few days this will
be officially made known to Judge VIII
liam /. Grubb and another referee desig-
mated to handle the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
BUTTERMILK IS USED
TO EXTINGUISH FIRE

Bay Minette. July s.-(Special)-A fire
which originated from the heating apa-
ratus of the patent souring can of the
Bay Minette creamery came very near de-
stroying the building yesterday after
noon. Manager Wallace had just stepped
out of the building when he heard an ex-
plosion of the heater and rushed inside
to see burning oil all over one side of
the building. Plenty of buttermilk was
used In extinguishing the flames before a
great deal of damage had resulted.
Tomorrow morning the preliminary
hearing of the negroes connected with
the murder Of Ed Williams at Dyas a
short time ago will be held before JUS
tice D. c. Byrne. The trial was postponed
from last Saturday because of lack of
evidence
e. G.. Miller secretary of the Baldwin
County Fair association, has announced
that the contract for the erection of a
grandstand and the completion of the race
track within the next few days Bids
have already been received and a meet
Ing will be held Immediately to consider
the bids ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Reports received by local division Off
GERS Of the railroads. operating into Bir-
mingham are to the effect that consid-
cradle damage has been done the grow
ing crops by the heavy rains Of the
past few weeks. This will be the feature
of the regular monthly reports which will
be compiled within a few days and for
warded to the general OFFICES. 1t has
been gathered by the various companies
that the cotton. corn and grain crops
extending through this section and in
Guiding Tennessee and2Kentucky have suf-
fered heavy damage by the floods. In the
bottom lands traversed by the Frisco
railroad it is reported that the damage
has been exceedingly costly and that pro-
duction this season will be much below
normal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
FLOYD TO BE ELECTED
Birmingham Man May Become Presi
dent of the Frnternal Union

1t was learned last night that Oscar
Floyd of Birmingham will be elected pres
ident of the Fraternal Union at meeting
to be held In Denver next month. Mr..
Floyd Is now member OF several i'm
portant committees and 1t is said his cleo
ton Will take place with little opposi-
ton.
In the event Mr. Floyd is elected pres
ident the general offices will be moved
to Birmingham from Denver. The union
has large amount Of inactive money
in the treasury and intends to build an
office in some growing city for an in
vestment. In the event that Mr. Floyd
is elected it is expected that Birming-
ham viii stand . good show to secure
this building
Mr.. Floyd would not talk of the chances
he is said to have for election last night.
However. he said he was going to attend
the convention and was in the hands
of his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
COAL BUSINESS FINE
Frank Nelson, Jr, Says His Company
Has Every Reason to BE Pleased


The coal business is fine. and that his
company-the Empire Coal company-has
all the business that can be handled, was
the statement Of Frank Nelson. Jr., yes
terday afternoon
Mr.. Nelson had just returned from the
mines where he made an inspection and
where several matters of q routine ma
ture had been transacted.
Our company has as many coal orders
as we can handle at this time," said Mr..
Nelson. Business has held up wonder
fully this season and it looks a. II no
break will occur in the condition until
the regular winter season comes in. If
the market does hold up all through the
summer it will be without a parallel In
the history Of this district. I am certain
ly well pleased with the condit ons this
summer and have absolutely no cause to
complain
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
BOND ELECTION CALLED
HartseIle to Follow Municipal Owner
ship Idea-Crop Outlook

HartseIie, July Especial Mayor
J. H. Corsbie has ordered an cleo
tion on the question of issuing $685.
900 worth of 8 per cent bonds to
run 20 years. for the purpose Of build
ing water works and electric light
plant. The election is called for
August s.
Another sunshiny day Is bringing the
stalks and plants that mean SO much
to the people OF the country in dol
lars to its normal condition. This sec
ton of country dries out rapidly and
If there sh ould be- no more rain un-
til next Monday. the farmers can get
into their fields again.
The alberta peach orchard men re )
port that they will begin canning next
Monday or Tuesday. The crop lis fine
and large force Of hands will be
necessary in order to take care of it
as 1t ripens SO fast.
The Hartselle Cooperage company,
which has been shut down for sew
eral days. Will resume next Monday.
The company is making some extensive
improvements in the engine room.
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carry rs passengers in addition to her
full crew. In size she ranks second only
tn the latest Zeppelin airship. Two en-
gines will drive the craft for ordinary
purposes al good rate by her first 10
horse power engine and another engine OF
100-horse power, used for emergencies,
can increase the speed when both are
duplexed A little 10-horso power motor
takes the place of a donkey engine
aboard ship for small offices.
The quantity of fuel carried gives the
airship greater radius of action than
the distance from New York to Europe
in measurement A study Of prevailing
winds will be made. The passage will
be east like those laid down by the At
lantic liners. Even If the net effect of
the winds should prove unfavorable 1t is
estimated by the aeronauts that the fuel
would hold out for the full distance.
Wellman and yaniman. his brother. are
not sure of success but thinks the chances
are good enough to warrant at least a
try. They plan to start lave in August or
early In September from a base near New
York not yet selected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
CAPT. SMITH rs SURE
WELLBORN IS SAME

Capt. John G. Smith. the prominent
Birmingham real estate man. stated last
night that he was well acquainted with
Charles Wellborn, who was arrested re-
Gently in New York on account of his
connection with the disappearance of $780,
900 worth of bonds. Captain Smith said
that he hadlhot the least doubt but what
the man arrested in New York was the
same Charles Wellborn as was known
in Birmingham. Captain Smith said he
had known Wellborn ever since he was
born and that he had one of the most
unique and interesting criminal careers
of any man In the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
GIRL SACRIFICES HER
LIFE FOR ANOTHER

Evanston, ILL.,. July s.-Florence Bur
den, 16 years old, high school girl,
sacrificed her life in Lake Michigan
today to save that of her chum, Ethel
Moulton, Is years old. The girls were
bathing. Miss Moulton, who was un-
able to swim, waded into deep water
and was swept from her feet. Misn
Burden, good swimmer; went to her
rescue. Miss Moulton was supported by
Miss Burden until William Butler
reached the struggling girls.
Take her; can SWIM" Miss Bur-
den is reported to have said to Bruder.
Bruder weighted down by his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

the hrst membership meeting of the
Birmingham Sunday School association
viii be held in the First Christian church
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50. o'clock. The
purpose Of the meeting is to outline the
work OF the association and to discuss
plans for helping every school In Greater
Birmingham. The addresses win be brief
and pointed. The music will be In
charge Of Professor Grambs, assisted by
Mr. Chalifoux. and by the orchestra of
Judge N. B. .F'eagin's organized class Of
man.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
OF CROPS
GENERALLY POOR
Corn Is a Little Above the Ten
Year Average
WHEAT CROP IS SHORT
Condition of Spring Wheat Is shown
to BE Disastrous, While Winter
Wheat and other Crops Are
Not Very Good

Washington, July S.-The July crop re-
port of the department of agriculture, is
sued this afternoon. showed the following
July l.
Corn area planted Is 1140S3. 900 acres, an
increase of $4,000 acres, or 49, per cent
with last years final estimate.
The average condition of corn was s5.4
with s5.1 the ten-year average.
Acreage and comparisons of conditions
on July by important corn states include
the following:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Florence, July s.-(Special.)--R D.
Martin, a Confederate soldier 50 years
old. was stricken this morning with
paralysis while seated at his breakfast
table Mr.. Martin had been hoeins
his garden and was apparently IN his
usual health. His wife and eldest
daughter, Miss Mary, are In Memphis
and another daughter, Miss Sarah. is
travelling in Europe. With him were
his son, r. NJ Martin. and daughter
in-law, Mrs. James Martin OF Mobfls
Mr. Martin IL speechless and his con-
dition Is very serious. Members OF his
family have been notified. Mr.. Marlin
is brother-in-la OF Judge J. j
Mitchell, president Of the Alabama "a
commission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09
RAY BOUND OVER
TO THE GRAND JURY

The preliminary hearing of Cullom Ray
charked with the killing OF Policeman
l.. D. Camp at Elyton early Sunday
morning, June II, which was held yes
terday afternoon In Judge H. B. Aoer-
nethy's division Of the inferior court, re-
suited In the defendant being bound over
without ball. awaiting the action of the
grand jury.
The hearing was begun Wednesday
afternoon but continued to yesterday aft
ernoon on request of counsel for the de-
PENDANT, who desired time in which to
arrange testimony. Judge Abernethy's
action was not unexpected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

The amount of wheat remaining or
farms is estimated at about IS, 739, 900 bush
els. as compared with IS. 600. the ten
year average.
The average condition of winter wheat
was S1.5. as compared with s1.3, the ten
year average.
The average condition of spring wheat
was 61.6, as compared with ST., the ten
year average.
The average condition of spring and
winter wheat combined was 73.5. COM
pared with $40, the ten-year average.
TIL eaverage condition of the oat crop
was s2.2, as compared, with S66, the ten
year average.
The acreage of the following crop is es-
timated and compared with last years
as follows:
White potatoes, 3,521, 900; decrease, 1000.
Tobacco, -1.216, 900; increase, IS, 700.
Flax, 100000 increase, 361 600
The condition of the following crops on
July Is estimated and compared as fol-
lows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Decatur. July s.-(epecial. because
he fell into q gutter Through bridge,
the Rev. A. J. Chapel. late pastor Of
the Ninth Street Methodist church. New
Decatur. but now Of Birmingham, was
given a verdict for 5000 against the
city of New Decatur IN the Morgan
county law and equity >court yspterday
by jury OF this county. In falling
through the bridge one Of his legs was
SO badly injured that he was corhpelled
to stay in hospital for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

The Rev. o. p. Bentley, formerly pas
tor of the Baptist church in Ensley, re-
turned to the city last night from Cedar
town. Ga, where he has been for the
past two weeks conducting revival meet
ing The meeting resulted in 20 people
joining the church. AS this was the first
work of DR.. Bentley as travelling evan
gelist he was very much pleased with the
result He will leave today for MontEsYrr
cry, where he will begin meeting to-
morrow which will continue for several
days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Guin. July Especial. )-Dr. D. O.
Moseiy and Mrs r. ~. Rasan were
married last night ct . o'clock 1t the
residences OF Mrs. Raean. The cefe-
mony was performed by the Rev.
Joseph =. Norris. pastor Of the Meth
odist church, DR.. Nosely T. resident
OF Vincent X4a., and after : few days
here ne and his .bridaewiII move to the
home Of 81. Moseiy. Mrs. RAgan was
the Widow o., the Rev. r ~. RagAn,
Z Methodist ps6acher In the North Ala
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PERSONAL

R. H. Lacy. general agent for the Penn
sylvania railroad. was in Birmingham
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Bulger of Lexing-
ton. KY. are visiting friends In Birming-
ham.
w. 8. Andrews general superintend-
ent Of transportation Of the Queen and
Crescent route. and L. Sewer. general
agent. were in Tuscaloosa yesterday on
business for the company. Mr.. Andrews
returned to Cincinnati last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

I. A. Lewis, elected mayor Of BesseF1er
In the recent primary Of June 81. yester-
day filed statement of his campaign
expenses in the office of the probate
court, recording an expenditure of $1S.e0.
Other expense accounts filed yesterday
were the following:
NJ H. Mcdowell, candidate for alderman
from the Sixteenth ward in the Birming-
ham city primary. 5.S7.
p. l.. Houppert, candidate for alder
man from the First ward of Birmingham.
SIS. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

Huntsville, July S.-(Special.)-Dr.
;. B. Farley. one of the best known
Herchant-planters and physicians Of
Madison county. died last night at his
home at Farley station after an illness
81 several weeks with fever. His widow
and several children survive him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

T. F. Goings, chairman Of the Order
of railway Conductors on the Frisco
system. was here yssterday and held a
conference with J. H. Jackson. super
intenedent OF the local division, 1t
was given out that the meeting VA for
the purpose of discussing the new
wage scale which will be effective Au-
gust 1. and to look into several other
matters which have been complained
Of BY the employes. The conference ex-
tended over several hours, but no pub
lie statement was made at it, con-
clusion. $50
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clothes, and Miss Moulton.s weight.
barely needed the warning In time.
He jumped to rowboat. Miss Bur-
den. exhausted by her efforts to keep
Miss Moulton afloat until help came.
sank. Her body was recovered an
hour later.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

The following marriage iietnse was is
sasd yesterday from the Office of the
probate court:
Mitchell A. salter Of Johns to Miss
Dartha Goodwin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-07-09

; Birmingham Special, /" the
only steel car train Birming-
ham to New York.
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~Seven-year average.

Comparisons of the condition at har-
vest for important winter wheat states
follow:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
Mover Interrupt Him.

This little bit of advice comes from
a veteran in selling service. He says:
IF you value your prospects, don't
interrupt a mans pleasures to talk
business. You can present business
proposition TO very busy man at his
busiest hour; to sick man. to a
sleepy man, to sorrowing man--all
with great prospects of success, but
you have yourself queered when you
try to force your business on mans
hour of recreation and pleasure"
This advice is undoubtedly good
from every standpoint of psychology,
Indeed the whole question of the OPP
perfume time for presenting a propo-
sition should loom up In the mind Of
a salesman in proportion to the inn
portance of his proposition. The cor
rect judging of the opportune time
is part of that fine tact which should
be characteristic Of the accomplished
salesman, and to approach prospect
without due regard to the niceties of
time, place and conditions is to outrage
this tact in a manner which no sales
man of training can afford.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-04-30
NJ. c, r. Has Fine showinn.

The report of the United Commercial
Travellers during 1909, shows up as
follows: 1t started the year with
5O,7s1 members. and has made a
net gain Of 4119 members, but initiated
7S45.
If the order were inclined to speak
Of its business for the past year as
many insurance companies do, and
would have ads inserted in the leading
dailies Of the country showing the
amount Of insurance in force, our ad
would show the following startling
figures: Insurance in force Jan. /,
1909, $319,920. 300; new business writ
ten during 1909 to Jan. 1, 1910, $49,423,-
500; total insurance in force Jan. 1,
1910. $345, $40, 900. Total insurance in
force in Wisconsin Jan. 1, 1910, $15,-
100000. II there is any doubt in the
minds of any of the members present
You can verify these figures in few
moments yourself.
The order has paid 3,110 claims the
past year amounting to 1887, 900.26, as
against s299, 929.62 the preceding year,
an increase of $8S,014.40 for 1909. The
average monthly indemnity paid was
SS2,32S.S0 Wisconsin received $780,
1850. during the year, this council
(Milwaukee) receiving $10,S76.69, the
balance being distributed amongst the
sister councils in the state, with the
exception 81 Sheboygan and Waukesha
Councils who had no claims. The total
disbursements from Feb. /, 1910, are
50, 703, 1850.