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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

and which constitute one of the gravest difficulties to be overcome
 Besides, the pressure and density of the atmosphere varies you know, over waters and land; over meadows and woods; over open plains and inhabited section It is hard struggle oftimes to overcome the enormous pressure ex- erted on the planes and prevent your self from forced landing. So you will readily realize there is very little time to think of possible contingencies"
 He invited me for flight and in spirit of bravado I accepted. The aero plane was quickly inspected. Resign ing myself to my fate I clambered over the chassis and seated myself di- rectly in the center of the lower plane. The engine started with a deafening rattle; my friend, clad in his tight fitting khaki, helmeted and begoggled, seated himself, and at his signal the mechanics released the strainng steed.
 Swiftly 1t sped along the field for a few yards and then left the earth. But I experienced no sinking sensation in the pit of the stomach as is the wont In a fast elevator; only a feeling of buoyancy. I looked down and beheld the fields gradually falling farther and farther away. The aviator sat cool and motionless his legs resting on across lever which operated the back steer- ing planes, his hands clutching two upright levers. No conversation passeA between us; indeed, it could not have been heard for one steady roar of the motor
 What a wonderful exhilaration one experineced, did not think of any pos sible disaster-one only thought of the pleasure of the flight Far below was a railroad embankment; a locomotive drawing a long string of cars rushed toward us. The engineer evidently whistled to us, but though I could see the blasts of steam, the roar of the whistle was lost.
 The aeroplane. tilted slightly as we veered round to begin our return flight. but now it was at our backs and we fairly flashed over the ground, It seemed but a short moment and the hangar we had just left hove in sight The aviator shut off power and in a long, beautiful glide swooped down to earth, coming to stop within 10 yards of our starting point. So gradual was the angle of descent that l could nst tell the exact moment the machine touched ground.
 The history of aviation is a touching one. It is filled with rending events. visions of aeroplanes collapsing in air and crashing to earth, bringing violent death to brave and noble men; intrepid souls burned to ashes by the explosion of fuel tanks. dropping to earth like birds pierced with. bullets; thoughts of horrible and swift death throng through the mind.
 mans breast. is more powerful than the fear of his heshly body. The insatfa- ble craving to assume wings and emu- late the denisens of air is satisnod. hnt
 being satisfied 10 again felt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

THE CHARIOT OF THE AIR ],

Alexander Blume in the Washington
 Herald
 ESS than decade ago the first
 actual flight of heavierthan-air - machine was made in this country by two intrepid students of aerostatics. Since that time nearly 800 brave men have lost their lives in the consequent experi- mentation which led to the development of the science of aeronautics. These were lives laid down in the process by which man masters the mysteries of flight, and 1t will be due to their sacrifice if the pro- fession of aviator becomes as normally
 Despite the tremendous mortality which has devastated the ranks of the birdmen of the world the number of aviators is increasing. One marvels at the seeming ly foolhardy spirit that possesses these men. The chances or sudden death are multifold, and in the long run it is all most inevitable. but there has been no halt in the rush of aspirants to the army of aviators.
  canvas and wires wnich the slightest break or undue tension will hurl to de- struction. The perils of the gaseous sea through which it navigates are yet un- known; the pilot has no charts to guide him in his course; danger turks in the slightest gust of wind; even the momen- tary hesitation of the engine is an almost sure cause of death
 But steadily goes on the work of ren- dering safer and more stable the ship of the air. With fearless hearts men are daily risking their lives in the testing and demonstration of this work.
 My friend the aviator Is college man of wealthy family. He has taken to aero nautics through purely unselhsh motives and scientific tendencies, manifested in his school days by a love of this branch of physical science. He has built his own aeroplanes, which are considered models of skill and perfection.
 One day as he was carefully in specting his graceful biplane. which stood before his hangar. spoke to him regarding the perilous character of his work, but he did not seem duly im- pressed. He admitted that men who took to aviation were of necessity fa- talists, but that one never thought of danger or death while up in the air.
 "Piloting an aeroplane." he ex- plained, demands the utmost tension of mind and body on the part of the aviator. He listens with intense con centration to the purrins of his, mo- tor, endeavoring to detect the slight est false beat He must continually shift his planes so as to adjust the angle of flight to compensate for the paintest gust of wind. Then there are the holes in the air to be encountered, through which you drop like shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF M RS. DUDLEY

had asked him whether he was at the bottom of the explosions in England. She claimed that he answered in the affirma- tive. Then she claims to have said to him, But think of the awful wrong you are doing in killing innocent women and children To this Rossa is said to have replied:
 What is the death of a few women and children compared to the wrong Ire land has suffered at England s ..hands?' She said that when she had heard this, she made up her mind that he was the worst villain alive and determined to kill him.
 Rossa had stormy career He had spent many years in English prisons upon the charge of treason and felony Follow ing his last release in 1s71 when he was ordered to reside outside of the United Kingdom for 25 years he came to Amer ica. Later he became editor of The United Irlshmen," and it was claimed that he was indirectly implicated in the London dynamite conspiracy.
 Mrs. Dudley had arrived in New York from England about four months previous to the shooting She was thoroughly Eng fish in sentiment and had no doubt broou- ed over the troubles in her own country until her mind became weakened.
 On the second day, following the shoot-
 
 where she was arraigned and was held for trial. In England the detective force were put to work to discover as much as they could about the past life of the woman. It was learned that she had. on several occasions while living in London, attempted suicide. due to a deranged men, tality, chiefly brought about through an unhappy marriage. For a time she was incarcerated in Millbank prison to keep her from carrying out her design.
 Mrs. Dudley remained in prison until June 29, when she was placed on trial. In the meantime, Rossa had recovered and was the first witness to appear against her. The trial a stormy one, for repeatedly during his testimony Mrs. Dud- ley rose to her feet and shouted Liar at him. During one of his statements she turned to the jury and shouted: You had better get away from that man; you can't tell what will happen In another mo- ment Mrs. Dudley cried imploringly Wont somebody pleace knock that man out of the window?' The trial was only continued during the first and part of a second day when Mrs. Dudley was ac- quilted, June 90, as not being responsible for her actions, and was remanded to a sanitarium, since which time she has dis appeared from public view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Fairgrounds for Children

q am much interested in the work of for the children of Birmingham" said a man with two generations of future citi- zens to his credit.
 MT Nespor, the director of the work, is probably by training and taste the most capable man to be found for the po- sition. He is a graduate Of the Wiscon- sin university, native of that state, but for some years identified with physical training here in Birmingham. And he is training his help from local talent, a much desired innovation here in the pub lie social service field.
 By the way, out at East Lake the swimming pool with a nice bathhouse is ready for ladies and children. The pool formerly used for the shoot the chutes has been thoroughly cleaned out and the bottom sanded. Fresh water flows in and the exhaust into the flowing stream nearby keeps the water of the pool fresh Then, too. there is absolutely no danger of drowning by reason of deep water as the pool is just deep enough to swim in but not overhead for people four feet high. Of course, care Is taken to look after girls and boys who are learning to swim. In the lake proper there is a beach with dressing rooms and instruc- tion for men and women in the very healthy and highly important accomplish ment of swimming.
 After bathing, rowing is very healthy exercise to take, and the lake offers most excellent boats and lovely prospect for this. MT. c. c. Camp, a resident of East Lake, has charge of tbe boathouse and the fishing. He is well suited to the position dignfied, polite and accommodating"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Tnrrnnt City

''I am glad that the Jefferson county high school is to be built In Tarrant City" said well known Birmingham man.
 'As Tarrant and Boyles adjoin, the high school will serve both of those communl- ties. It is safe to say that within the next four or five years the combined population of the two places named will not be less than 10000 The Louisvills and Nashville will spend large sums of money in construction work at Boyles and Tarrant, with one of the finest ca iron pipe works in this country, will soon attract many small industries.
 Tn this connection I would suggest that the founders of new towns leave off the word city. In the United States city conveys the idea of large population, and while many of the new towns called cities at the start will be cities in reality later on, the termination has been go- ing out of fashion for sometime In most cases the postoffice department elimi- mates the word city, and when Tarrant City has a postoffice, which 1t soon will have, the postmarl1 will read simply Tar rant Had I been choosing the name I would have called it Tarranttown, and in making one word of it the government would not have topped off the last part. Tarranttown sounds well. It is particu- larly euphonious, and 1t mfght be good idea in making an application for a post office to change the name to Tarrant- town.
 "Ensley used to be Ensley City, but the postoffice department made it simply | Ensley We still have Pratt City, but when it had postoffice the department did not change the name because we
 have Prattville in Alabama. The word city was retained for the sake of em- phasis. in order that there would be no | confusion in the forwarding of mail. I | notice that large colony of German farmers has been established in Dallas county The colonists will proceed to I|build town to be used as social center, and the name selected for it is Luther City I.utherburg or Lutherville would be better. But when the postoffice depart ment takes up the matter it will be sim | ply Luther"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
In the Public Library


 "Birmingham's Public library is admir- ably conducted and is proving of great value to all classes" said member of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Business men will find 1t useful in a high degree, especially those who arc interested in opportunities in South Amer ica. These are some of the books and reports now on the shelves Information about Bolivia. handbook issued by the Bolivian legation in Washington; foreign publications for advertising American goods giving advertising rates, circula- tion, subscription price, etc.; foreign mar kets for railway supplies and equipment includes 10 South American countries; tells of present and prospective railway con- struction, policy of the country in buy ing, etc.; transportation rates to the west coast of South America; Argentine trade notes; construction work abroad. Under this heading appear regluarly in the consular and trade reports accounts of building projects. materials to be used etc; trade directory of South America issued by bureau of foreign and domestic commerce; trade conditions in South America; foreign tariffs in United States consular reports.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
REMARKABLE SURGICAL FEAT

Baltimore Cor. New York World.
 Said by physicians to be one of the most unusual surgical operations on record, the building" of a new ear on the left side of the head of Thomas s. J. Keen, Jr., has been perfected with a fifth and final operation at the Union Protestant infirmary. In a few days, said pr. Davis, the surgeon, the young man will leave the hospital with as perfect an ear as the one which was torn off in an automobile accident last November. The ear was made entirely by grating, and is a remarkable piece of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

TO criminal act in 1sS5 created more
 M excitement in America, as well as 4 in England, than the shooting of ODonovan Rossa, the Irish patriot, in Nek York on Monday, February ?, 1885, by Mrs. Yseult Dudley. Although the in- jury vas not fatal, yet the prominence of Rossa made the attempt upon his life a matter of considerably more than ordinary importance. The shooting occurred in front of a little telegraph office on Cham Der street, near Broadway. As Rossa was strolling along talking to, Mrs. Dudley she drew from her pocket a nickel-plated revolver and quick as flash discharged it. the shot taking effect and Rossa fall- ing to the ground. She fired four more shots in rapid succession at the wounded man.
 A policeman nearby took Mrs. Dud- ley to the police station at the city hall, where she gave her name and stated that she was born in England 25 years pre- viously When she was importuned by the police sergeant as to why she had done the deed she said: T did it because he is a murderer
 Rossa was removed to the Chamber Street hospital, where he made the state ment that he had received a letter on January 31 to the effect that lady wished to see him who was interested in the Irish cause and desired to assist him. He made an appointment with her for the following Monday, the day of the shooting, and suggested they stroll to a nearby hotel where they could talk over affairs in more private manner. Before Rossa knew anything of what she had to com municate Mrs. Dudley had shot him.
 AS will be noticed, there is much sim ilarity in this tragedy with that of the way Charlotte Corday went about her as- sassination of \ 1t.
 At the time Rossa gave it as his opin- ion that the work was instigated by the British government. There was no foun- dation whatever for this suspicion. When Mrs. Dudley was interviewed in her cell on the evening of the shooting she ex- pressed much regret when informed that her bullets were not likely to prove fatal She stated when she met Rossa that she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
SONG

By Christian Georgiana Rosetti. When I am dead, my dearest, Sing no sad songs for me; Plant thou no roses at my head,
 Nor shady cypress tree; Be the green grass above me
 With showers and dewdrops wet; And if thou wilt, remember,
 And if thou wilt forget shall not see the shadows,
 T shall not feel the rain: shall not hear the nightingale
 Sing on as if in pain; And dreaming drought the twilight
 That doth not rise nor set. Haply I may remember,
 And haply may forget
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

a whole makes the best impression on stranger TT any city south of the old Ma son and Dixon line. and I have recently visited number of Southern States. If Birmingham has population of nearly 2G0.0c0 now. and l am told that is con seryatiye estimate, it should have at least 5Oo,oO0 when the next census is taken. The Hotel Tutwiler will prove a splendid advertisement for Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

doning power for political effect. Every cutthroat turned loose by Cole Blease becomes his staneh supporter. Therein may lie the true explanation of his record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
ADRIF'T WITH THE TIMES
THRIFTY GIRL

We know maiden sweetly fair
 Who's much applauded by inc nress. The papers one and all declare
 She made her graduation dress. As If this fact were not enough.
 The paragraphers proudly state With money saved she bought the stuff.
 The total cost, S1.9s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
THE FAYoRIrE RAIr

"oh. do let me see that pager' said Mrs Twobble to MT. Twobble. who was reading the morning newspaper .'The Mammoth department store has a new sale advertised
 "Umph!" snorted Mir. Twobble, as he handed the paper to his wife. Anything reduced besides jardinieres?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Good summer Trade

w M. Drennen and Felix M. Drennen left last night for Detroit, expecting to remain north a week so.
 Business in Birmingham has been good for sometime past, and I expect to find it even better when I return." said Felix Drennen. "I began predicting a great wave of prosperity month ago when many people were talking about business depression. l have seen no cause to complain any time this year, and now that we are getting well into the summer trade conditions are improving every day. I believe that by the end of the month everybody in Birmingham will be talking and feeling prosperity. We have a great city now, and the best of 1t is, it will go forward by leaps and bounds be- fore this year runs out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

DUE TO HEAT RADIATION. "A smart dealer in electrical supplies says: Don't wait till the sands of the desert grow cold before buying an elec- tric fam"
 That isn't such clever idea. The sands of the desert grow cold every night.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

Just because President Wilson elects to do business in tent doesn't sig nifty that he is going to put aside his accustomed academic boise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

BEGINNING THE DAY-Enrich me today, Lord, with the th'nes x.b,cb count most and remain. rho" kuo,yest how wrong nre my e"oieS' Hut Thou lowest me and nrt "iss' In Thine own way then, "iit HID" rive me that best wealth or pa- tience and gentleness anu
 pathy and fidelity and love- !" Chrfst,s name. Amen.-H. M. E'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Progress in Five Year.

Birmingham impressed me favorably when l was here five years ago." said E. J. Charlton of Pittsburg.
 There were many skyscrapers. and the residence sections were singularly att tractive; but on my second visit I find that Birmingham has made great strides. The tallest steel-frame building in the south has been erected here. Two hand some hotels have been built-one of them. the Tutwiler-surpassing anything in the hotel line in the south. have marked many improvements. and Birmingham as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
AN EPITAPH.

Here lies a man of honest worth,
 Beneath this simple stone; Full sixty years he dwelt on earth
 And oft would telephone, But never once his temper lost. Nor called Miss Central down: So earned, though poor and tempast-
 tossed, A just claim to renown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

It may be that what people call busi- ness depression and what they call hot weather are merely psychological but most of us are from Missouri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

The former head of a manufacturing concern who has SITS and owes his wife $1400, Is entitled to the full privileges of the Alimony club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

The taxpayers of Spain really pre- sented Kermit Roosevelt with a we'd ding present, although King Alfonso gets the credit for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

The Aquitania sailed away with enough people on board to start a good sized town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

Judging from their testimony in court. the directors of the New Haven railroad have a very poor opinion of themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Addfng fo Prcyiou. Inyestment

A. S. Baldwin. chief engineer of the Illinois Central. while in Birmingham this week." said John S. Lusk, iran out to Fairfield with me for the purpose of add ing two business lots to his investment made there three years ago. I travel extensively Mir Baldwin said when the transaction had been closed, and Fairfield is the most attractive investment field l have seen anywhere
 MT. Baldwin 1t is needless to say is staunch believer in the greatness of the Birmingham district.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
SKATING DE LIKE

Mrs. Pankhurst has won considerable renown as an artful dodger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

Ambidextrous people will be ex- pected to swat flies with both hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

What has become of the old fash toned statesman who used to keep his ear to the ground?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

George M Conan has been made an abbot, but only in theatrical club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

The goosebone prophet predicts lower temperature in July. This hot wave has about spent itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

Senator Lewis has dropped the James" and wishes to be known henceforth as Hamilton Lewis. D Probably got tired of seeing "Jim Ham" in the papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
HENRY M. EDMoNDs.

Washington. D. C.. may not be the hot city, and congressman are nothing short of heroes to remain at their posts of duty and keep their temper. The few who have fiared up are excused on the ground of hot weather. The great majority have maintained their equilibrium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

From the Buffalo Express.
 How was the ice for your skating part, last night?"
 Cracked and served in glasses"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

More open space between dancers has been decreed by dancing masters and in some of the new steps dancers barely touch the fingertips of their partners. In the course of time the strangle hold will be barred from po- lite society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

The trade name of a certain brand of chewing gum is valued by the manufacturers at s7,ooo,Oo0 Chewing gum is responsible in this country for a tremendous amount of wasted energy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
HARD TO EXPLAIN.

HARD TO EXPLAIN. Henry, how does it happen that you came in at o'clock this morning?" My dear. don't ask me how anything happened after 12 o'clock last night. be- cause I don't know"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
BOTH SUFFER.

BOTH SUFFER. i've worn corns on my knees proposing to you"
 'The tympanum of my ear Is not what 1t used to be- P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
TIME TO MODERATE.

TIME TO MODERATE. Who is that fierce old dowager glower- ing at us?'' he asked as they dipped to- gether.
 That's my mother" she answered. "Ahem. Suppose we make the next dip barely perceptible?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

Washington bureau. 2O7 Hibbs puiia- Ing. .,a.+. street
 European bureau, Henrie''a Covent Garden, London - AZ n
 Eastern business office, Rooms f S1 ,o 50. inclusive. Tribune bullolhs' ss' ~o" York City: Western business oH.e' Tribune building, Chicago Ine ,or Beckwith Special Agency as se"'' eign advertising-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
AN EFFECTIVE DAMpER.

TN 1117 T 19S1 T ' l1 I1h-Ir r.IN' When you get tired of entertaining guests with your photograph, how do you contrive to end the concert?" That's simple enough. l merely put on a classic selection and they don't wans to hear any more"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

A city on whom plenty held full hand' For riches strew'd hersei even !" '"
 - -Pericles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

I o criminal act in 1885 created more excitement in America, as well as in England, than the shooting of