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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
GOVERNOR DENEEN
 OPENS CAMP PA|GN
Against Return of Bipartisan
 Power Tn Legislature
LAYS DOWN PRINCIPLE
Which Has Figured in the Browne Trial In Chicneo-Cohesiye-
 ness of Public Plunder

Taylorville H., August Ex-Governor Deneen today opened the campaign against the return to legislative power of the bipartisan combine which doml- mated the last Illinois general assembly.
 In an address in this city he said The men who opposed the right to re- call, the right 10 honest elections the right to primary Elections, the expressed wish of their party on the United States senatorship, the election of a republican candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives and the organization of the House by majority of their party are now asking the people whose wills they have defed and whose confidence they have betrayed to entrust them once more with the direction of public affairs. They are running on platform or three planks
 T. We announce no principles.
 ',2 We express no regrets.
 "S. We call for vindication."
 The speaker defined the term jackpot, " which has figured in the Browne trial in Chicago, saying that those who have been exposed are not the only ones implicated. To make a jackpot effective requires the participation of a consider able number of men. such as can .be held together by the cohesive power of public plunder and an organization which must be able to control to come degree the course of legislation in the general as sembly.
 The unusual political situation in our state has caused many public meetings to be held for the discussion of various measures of reform; but the essential condition of honest legislation must be the right to have bills heard In our gen era assembly. This is fundamental Ol what avail Is it to make campaign for wholesome measures If they receive nc consideration In our legislative body This Is a question important enough to engage the attention of all good men. V
 The speaker said that every man seek ing the support of republican voters in the September primaries should be pledged to stand for good government and added:
 The men who created the unusual anc disgraceful conditions in state should not be given power to pro.ong them
 They have defied your instructions and have repudiated their party platforms They have stood against representative government and for special privileges and private interests The extent of theii malfeasance in the last general assembly Is not yet known but is under investiga ton by grand juries and by our courts
 "The issue in this campaign is then Shall their records their organization anc the results of their work be approved Upon that issue there should be no diff ,f ,f,,iA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
MARS DESCRIBES K FALL FROM THE SKY Aviator Tumbles Into New
 York Bay With Machine HE ESCAPES UNHURT
J. C. Mars Makes Flight From sheeps- head Bay to Fort Wndsworth But His Machine Goes Wrong
 and Aviator Falls

New York. August 30.-tSpeeial)-J. c. Mars, the daring western aviator, who deals in thrills while you wait, plunged 800 fet through space yesterday and land ed in Ambrose channel, at the foot of New York bay, while making an aeroplane flight to Fort Wadsworth, staten Island. from Sheepshead bay. The 5o-horsepower motor on the flying machine went wrong
 Mars was hshed out of the water un- hurt by a tugboat and his Curtiss eight cylinder flyer was picked up wreck. Mir. Mars wrote the following narrative of his thrilling experience:
 "As the biplane struck the water I was hurled from my seat, through the for ward plane and into the water. The machine turned turtle, pinning me under the surface planes. My first thought was to get clear of the wreclIage and 1 tore through the rubberized cloth and wire stays until I got to the surface. Then a boat came to my assistance. Be- fore the accident which ended my flight had covered 15 miles in a wind which buffeted the aeroplane from side to side. was three miles off shore when l passed Manhattan beach and was com pleting a wide circle when I neared the Quarantine island in the lower bay. My intention was to land at Fort Wads- worth and then cross the Narrows to Brooklyn.
 "As near as I could figure, I was up 800 feet when one of the cylinders missed fire. The trouble became worse and l leaned over in my seat to inspect the engine As l leaned forward l kept the front tilting planes pointed upward so that the biplane rose steadily in the air. In this way l plowed ahead at the rate of about SO miles an hour.
 At an altitude of 500 feet l decided to press the emergency oil clutch, which Is operated from the footrest In front of the planes My right foot bore down upon the rod, which did not know had been beut As the rod gave way before the pressure. I noticed a spark and then the machine stopped. l knew that l had short-circuited the engine.
 "The downward plunge began with a terrific rush at an angle of 45 degrees This gave me speed enough to get the forward planes tilted for what I believed would be a smooth landing on the sur face of the water. My aeroplane was equipped with a hydroplane and two Wa ter tight pontoons. Within 100 feet of the water I prepared for a landing, but instead of being able to glide with the hydroplane, it was carried to the water with lightning speed
 ''Thc skidding wheels under the aero plane struck the water with splash which tilted the plane SO far over that was cataputed through the heavy cloth panes. and in a moment felt the weight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
VIOLIN SOLOS WHICH ARE
 A MUSICAL REVELATION
Marvellous New Productions by Maud Powell Among the Newest
 Victor Records

No one who has not heard the Victor
 within recent months can realize how
 absolutely true to life in every detail
 are the three new Victor Records just
 made by Maud Powell. And even those who are familiar with the mod ern Victor and the height of perfec- tion attained in the art of recording, will be astonished at the marvellous new reproductions she has made
 "Our" Maud Powell, as her admirers love to call her. is one of the few
 artists who shows year after year greater devolpment in tone, technique and interpretation. Her tone Is large and sensuous; she phrases beautifully and has a fine sense of rythm, and listening to her three new Victor Rec ords is like listening to Maud Powell herself. The selections she plays are Schumanns "Traumerei" and Capriccio yalse and a Romance by Wieniawski. Mischa Elrpan also has four beautiful new violin solos. among which are Haydns "Menuett' and Mozart s ''Gavotte." The Red Seal Vocal numbers in the September victob list include a splendid new record by Caruso- the great Romanza from Gioconda, quisite purity of tone. Frances Aida s rich soprano voice is heard In Fall staff air John Mccormack con- tributes two fine ballads. Annie
 Laurie and Molly Bawn;' Marcel
 Journet sings the popular Serenade from Faust; Florencio Constantine has record from Massenets "Manon;" Evan Williams sings the favorite -Four Leaf Clover" and Emilio de Gogorza gives a fine rendition of a Neapolitan Folk Sons
 Among the other contributors are
 Pryor's Band. John Barnes Weels, Lucy
 Marsh and Harry Macdonough Nora
 Bayes and the Vienna String Quartet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
GOVERNOR GUILD
 GOES TO MEXICO
AS SPECIAL AMBASSADOR DURING OBSERVANCE OF THE MEXICAN cENTENNIAL-JAPA DELE CATION IS ALSO FEN ROUTE

Laredo, Tex, August Members of the American delegation, headed by for mer Gov. Curtis Guild, special ambassador to Mexicd during the observance of Mexi- can centennial, which will be inaugura ted on September 16, and will be observed throughout the month, are due to reach this city on September B. and will be met by a representative commission from Mex leo. appointed by President Diaz.
 In addition to the American delegation the Japanese delegation, headed by Bar on Uchida, will arrive at the same time and will be received in a like manner.
 The American special commission is composed of Congressman David Foster of Vermont, chairman; Senator Lee &. Oyerman. of North Carolina, Senator S- mon Guggenheim of Colorado, Senator Coe l. Crawford of South Dakota, Con gressman William H. Howard of Geor- gia, Congressman George Fairchild of New York, Congressman J. N. Hayden of Texas, Judge ]. s. Watson Gerard, as- sistant justice of the supreme court of the United States Gen. Harrison Gray Ous United States army retired, of Cal ifornia and Charles A. Rock, proprietor and editor-in-chief of the Pittsburg Dis patch.
 Japanese delegations Baron Nchida. spe- cial ambassador, and Baroness Uchida; Kuhn Side Tunoka of the army, Tokurato Hirage of the navy. and Seichi Taka- hashi, formerly military attache at Wash ington.
 The Mexican delegation designated to receive the visitors left Mexico City to- night aboard a special train, which Is scheduled to reach Laredo on the morn ing of September ?. Upon their arrival the American and Japanese delegates to Mexico will be met by Amer ican Consul Alonzo B. Garrett of Nuevo Laredo and Mexican Consul Miguel Debold. and es- corted to the Mexican side of the Rio Grande where they will be formally met by the Mexican delegation, accompanied by a local committee of federal and mu- nicipal officials.
 The party will be escorted to the cus- tom house on the Mexican side, where formal presentations and a change of compliments will be made, and an infor- maj banquet will be rendered the vis- itors
 The start to Mexico City will begin sev- eral hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
SHERMAN GETS
 WARM GREETING Weather and Campaign Are Both Hot Tn Missouri
 -2 VISITS LEAD MINES It Hut An Incident In n Very Busy Day For the Vice President of the
 United States-Makes
 Many Speeches
LEAD MINES
VISITS

Jopiin Mo-, August 30.-This was a hot day. That applies equally to the tenn perature and to the republican campaign in Jasper county.
 Vice President Sherman, touring Mis- souri and Oklahoma, found only one cool spot. That was when he entered the plant of the American Lead and Zinc company, and rolling up his sleeves, he plunged his arms to the elbows in the '.jigger tanks, where rushing cold water separating the zinc and lead ore from the refuse Is used.
 The visit to the mine was an incident In busy day. A party of Joplin repub- licans boarded the vice presidents car little after 6 o'clock, and when the train arrived at 7:45 a. m. there was a crowd at the station to welcome the Utica citi- zen.
 The first move after breakfast was to enter an automobile, and followed by cars of business men and party workers, to start for Webb City.
 From his automobile Mr Sherman spoke In Webb City, Cartervllle and Prosperity, mining towns, and then was taken to the DIE sHdll Ol lle leau ana zlHc cOfn pany.
 From his car he addressed 100 or more miners and mine employees He asserted that protection had been responsible for the good wages paid them
 He told of the boy in the field who did not get nothing for digging, but he'd get hell if he didn't dig 'em.
 And that" the speaker explained, ''is what you will get if you place the demo- cratic party in power.
 Jim and Jim were the central figures in Carthage, the county seat the objec- tive point of the cavalcade. Former Con- gressman James k. Watson of Indiana today joined the vice president and will remain with him during the remainder of the trip.
 At Carthage the vice president reiterated his unshakable belief in the policy of pro- tection and urged the support of Con gressman Charles Morgan of the Eff teenth district, who. is seeking re-elec- ton.
 An 1S-mile ride back to Joplin followed and after dinner in this city MT. Watson and MT. Sherman spoke to an audience that filled large theatre. Instead of leaving at o'clock tonight for Guthrie, Okla, he did not depart un- | til 1 o'clock. He will reach Guthrie about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
SOCIETY
MISS HEAD IS HOSTESS

MISS HEAD IS HOSTESS
 One of the most pleasant informal afs fairs of the season was given Monday evening at the home of Miss Gladys Head in honor of the Philatheas and Baraeas of the West End Baptist church.
 The entire lower floor was thrown to- gether and presented an attractive ap- pearance with its decorations of ferns and smilax.
 The hostess was gowned in pink tis- sue and lace. She was assisted in re- ceiving by her mother, Mrs. J. A. Head and Mrs. w. M. Backwelder.
 The features of the evening were a guessing contest of celebrated people, then a contest of current events.
 Miss Head, Miss Tharpe and MT. H. E. Head rendered several plano selections during the evening. An ice course was served.
 The following guests contributed to the pleasure of the occasion Miss Alma Tharpe, Miss Bessie Todd, Miss Frances Pruitt, Miss Mable Smith, Miss Ellen Staggers, Miss Lena Smith. Miss Mary Weaver, Miss Ida Townsend. Miss Stella hoWe, MES fearl onlllh, MISS hhoie Head; MT. Tom Yancey, Mir. Kenneth Hammond MT. Arthur Maxim, Mir Roby Burke, Mr. Lawrence Pruitt, MT Fred Haggard, MT. Robert Milling, MT. Her schel Head, MT. Frank Stovall, MT. Virgil Hammond MT. Jack Garner MT. Harry Arnold, MT. Grady Bowling, Mir. Carl Mixer, MT. Randolph Weaver, MT. Rob- ert Huddleston and Dr. W. M. Black welder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Well Known Aldbdmidns In Birmingham Yesterday
By WALTER HARPER

tive committee and was here to attend a meeting of the committee.
 He is one of the leading attorneys and public men of Gadsdei.
 Capt. T. A. Sharpe of Columbus, Miss, was among the prominent visitors in Bir- mipgham. He is one of the leading bus mess men and planters or the Mississippi town. He is so well and favorably known along the froutier of Alabama that many friends claim him as q citizen of this state.>
 He comes to Birmingham often and has many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
a3O. .OOO For Seminary

Richmond. Ind, August 3o-For the erection of new building at the seminary in St. Paul, Minn., the joint Lutheran synod of Ohio and oth- CT states in session here today ap- propriated s30,000. Besides the sum for the building, the synod decided to en- large the seminary campus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Woman Killed In Auto

South Bend, Ind, August 3O-Mrs. Anna Woodka of Toledo O., was killed when an automobile in whcih she was riding was struck by a westbound Pennsylvania train near Hobart, a small town 40 miles from South Bend, to- day. Frank Woodka, her husband, and Andrew Woodka, her brother-in-law, saved themselves by jumping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Ynrdmnster shot Dead

Louisville, August 3o.-John Faubush. vardmaster for the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company, was shot and killed late this afternoon by Arthur O'Malley, an employe. The men became involved in a quarrel, it Is said, when OMaley drew pistol and fired. /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Three-cent Fare stiI In Force

Little Rock, August 3o.-The re- sumption of the Scent fare in the state of Arkansas by the Rock Island. which was expected to take place on September 1, has been postponed vol untarily by the railroad company. Rep resentatiyes of the road assert that the postponement Is only temporary pending a conference between the road officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Leaves for Mexico

Washington, August 30.-Former Gov. Curtis Guild Jr, of Massachusetts called today at the state department to receive his credentials as special ambassador of the United States to the Mexican Centen- nial of Independence. Together with the other commissioners appointed by the government to attend the celebration, Am bassador Guild will leave Washington to- morrow for Mexico City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Contractor Is Bankrupt

Chicago, August 30-W A. Esson. contractor who al one time was heavily interested in southern contracts, filed petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court here today. sched- uling assets of s19o against liabilities of S25g4Sg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Railroad VIII Extend Line

Lexington, Ky, August 3o.-Tho Louisville and Eastern railroad filed to- day amended articles of incorporation permitting 1t to borrow s1o,000.00o on it's capitalization to extend its present line through eastern Kentucky to the Virginia line. The road now extends from Lexington to Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Mrs F. w Muller and daughter have returned from Asheville, N. c.
Bank Cashier Cuts Throat

Biddeford. Maine, August S0.--Rich- mond H. Ingersoll. former treasurer of the closed York County Savings Bank, cut his throat today and Is in a crit teal condition. It was announced yes terday that the banks shortage is between $300.000 and s350,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Mormon Leader Returns

New York, August sa.-Joseph F. Smith president ofthe Mormon church, was a returning traveller today on the steamer Vaderland from Antwerp and Dover. President Smith went abroad early in July for rest and recreation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
THE DEADLY DELAY

Those who put off using Halls Texas Wonder for their Kidney Bladder and Rheumatic trouble make deadly delay. s100 bottle gives quick and per manent relief Write for testimonials Dr F. W. Hall. 292e Olive St. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
QUEEN AND CRESCENT
 ROUTE

Cincinnati sleeper under shed 5:45 p. m. for occupancy leav- ing Birmingham 6:05 p. m. Electric lights and fans. Make reservations 1925 First avenue. Bell 793; Peoples 616.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Killed By Cave-in

Cleveland, O., August 30.-Two boys, Carl Broege and Walter Christopher son. were killed and anothers arm was broken today when the roof of cave they were digging In a sand bank along Walworth run collapsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
JAS. H. FINDER

Does expert eye-glass work. This re- quires long training and natural artis- tic skill which has been developed to high degree of perfection. He fur nishes comfortable glasses. 3o6 N. Nine teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
Earthauake shock

Newport, N. H., August 30.-An earthquake shock ca used considerable excitement in this section of New Hampshire this afternoon, but did no damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
FOR RENT

2016 9th avenue. Brick res idence; 20 rooms; steam heat; electricity; gas; screened. Most up-to-date boarding house in the city.
 w. B. LEEDY & GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31
KAPPA DELTA SORORITY

KAPPA DELTA SORORITY
 Yesterday afternoon the members of the<Kappa Delta sorority living in Bir- mingham met at Miss Sama Mel Towers to form an alumnae chapter of Kappa Delta The officers elected were Miss Towers, president Miss Carol Montgom- cry, secretary, and Miss Hattie Mont gomery, treasurer. The members are: Miss Carol Montgomery, Miss Hattie Montgomery, Miss Sama Mel Towers, Miss Sadie Alison, Miss Mary Kate Chiles, Miss Helen Futile and Mrs. Hugh Rob- erts, the first five being the charter members Plans were made to meet every two weeks and when all the Kappa Deltas return to the city the chapter will be nearly doubled in number. The Kappa Delta society has alumnae chap ters in Montgomery, Mobile and Selma. MISSES HALE ENTERTAIN
 Miss Emma and Miss Eunice Hale of Shades mountain have been the charm ing hostesses to several of their school friends during the last week. Those who enjoyed their hospitality were: Miss Tes- sic Reynolds. Miss Annie Reynolds of Jemison; Miss Tresse Nickerson and Miss Mena Nickerson of Siluria; Miss Chris tine Norris of East Lake, and MT. De- tavius Spencer of Bessemer.
 Many moonlight rides, mountain ex- cursions and various card parties were enjoyed by the gay crowd. NOTES AND PERSONALS
 Mrs. H. L. Brown and little son have returned from visit to friends in Ox- ford.
 Miss Maude Walker, who has been the guest of Miss Anna Quinn, has returned to her home In Albertville.
 Miss Florence Blake has returned to her home in Palladega after a visit to friends here.
 | s.s
 Miss Mabel Wheeler of Nashville is the guest of Mrs. F. L. Bliss. | MT. and Mrs A. A. Lawson left last night for a visit to Denver and /other western points Mrs C. w. Weathers is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. D. F. Adams, in Atlanta.
 Mrs J. R. Coleman has returned from e visit to relatives In Annapolis.
 Miss Mildred and Miss Evelyn Norris of Gadsden are the guests of Mrs. J. B. Shropshire.
 Mrs. J. A. Rountree and children will return from visit to Chicago and the lake region next Monday.
 Miss Virginia Holt has returned to her home in Montgomery, after having been the guests of friend in this city.
 
 Miss Mary Forbes is the guest of Miss Annie Pegues in Selma. MT Buford Goodwin, managing editor of the Birmingham News. left yesterday for a vacation trip to the north and east
 Mir and Mrs. Robert E. Weiss and their little daughter, Debris, have re- turned from a delightful visit to rela- tives in Indianapolis, Ind.
 
 Mrs F. w. Muller and daughter have returned from Asheville, N. c. The following progra mme will be rem dered at the Country club this afternoon, to G. by Davidson's orchestra: Overture, 'Romeo and Juliet (BellinD Selection, Carmen" CreauesD (Bizeb Mazurla "Bello' (Wa1dteufeD. Selection, "Tannhauser requesD, (Wagner).
 
 Overture "Zampo" uequesD (Herold) Selection, Gems from the Manhattan Opera House (Moses). Selection, 'The Dollar Princess neo FalD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31

w. K. Pickens, circuit clerk of Sum- ter county, spent part or yesterday in Birmingham.
 Mir Pickens has the reputation of be- ing one of the best and most popular county officials in the state. He knows how to cultivate and hold friends.
 He is equally successful in cultivatins hogs He has some o- the finest bred Berkshire in Alabama and devotes 9 great deal of his time to this industry He is doing a good work in his section encoura ging the raising of more pork and hominy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31

We have all heard some very amusing remarks about the personal appearance Of Congressman John l.. Burnett Of the Seventh district. The republicans and in dependents of that mountain district are particularly active in circulating ridlcu- lous comparisons.
 But short legs do not detract from mans qualities as a citizen or servant of the people. His heart aud orain storage capacities are above the aver age and his duck legs" have outrun more than one husky aspirant for Mara thon Washingtonwar honors.
 Yet I could not help recalling the pie lures I had seen in some child story book of the little men who treated Rip Van Wrinkle to near beer and dope while that respected and venerable citizen was hunt ing in the mountains of New Amsterdam when I found John l.. Burnett shifting from one tiny foot to rre other in front of the hotel register a. the Morris yes terday morning.
 He was looking for a key, room, a bath, some telegrams and some friends from the Seventh. The occasion was a meeting of the district executive com niittee of the democratic party. Ihey meet in Birmingham because Birming- ham is nearer the distf;ct than any point in the district. That sounds odd, but il is a fact To go from one part Of the district to most any other part you have to come through Birmingham and that explains the oddity.
 "Oh, sure, we will win In the Seventh, declared MT. Burnett with all the en- thusiasm of the school coy. The op- position in the Seventh always makes d lot of noise and get very busy about cam raign time, but we can usually walk out without starting the precipitation. We'll do 1t again this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31

Southern Railway, the stand ard route to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-31

O. R. Hood of Gadsden spent yesterday in Birmingham MT Hood Is chairman of the Seventh district democratic execu-