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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Now a Collapsible Bridge

TOfn the NeW 4 OTk l1meS,
 A so-called collapsble bridge has been designed by the bureau of public works for use in the Philippine Islands where there are streams carrying i,;st enough water to be unfordable These same streams, according to Engineering News, are subject to floods of extreme height and force, which carry down large quan- titles of brush and trees. It is necessary to provide some crossing but money is not available in sufficient sums to per init the construction of bridges perma- rent enough to withstand the extreme flood conditions.
 The new 'collapsible" bridge is essen tialy series of pile timber bents, car rying short span timber glrders and foor which are attached to cables reach ing to "deadmen' on the shore In. gen. eral the girder and floor system is broken in the middle of the bridge, and the cables extend from either side of the river to a point midway. During flood the floor and girder are torn from their insecure fastening to the bent ana swrng c,own- stream, attached to the cables. After the flood has passed the floor system is float ed upstream and placed again upon the timber bents
 Gapan across the Penaranda river, ir the Philippines, and 1t is giving good serv- ice The Penaranda river has a f1ooc width of 1640 feet, but the low water width is somewhat under 300 feet. The bridge constructed for this site Is 320 fee long and is made up of 16 20-f,ot spans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13

In case where lawns have failed, or where no effort has been made to secure good grass sod, it will be a good idea to plow up the land and SOW 1t to cowpeas b1 oadcast this month Guly).
 From one and one-half to two bushels of seed to the acre should be sown After this soil has been well broken the seed rowed in with a spike tooth harrow, an of dinary brush drag. consisting of the limb of a tree with .he adhering twigs and leaves. may be used if a harrow is not ohtainable.
 There are several advantages to be gained In sowing cowpeas. First they cover the ground with attractive green plants at a season when 1t is difficult to grow grass successfully; second, they help to rid the soil of noxious weeds by shs ding them out; third, and most inn portant, they make the soil more fertile and put 1t In better condition for growing desirable lawn grass.
 Cowpeas make the soil more fertile by a faculty which is possessed only by le- guminous plants. eg., beans, peas, clover, alfalfa, etc. There is a certain kind of bacteria which inhabit the roots of cow peas in little round balls known as nod ules or tubercles. These bacteria have the ability to take the nitrogen directly from the air for their own use, ard incidental ly for the use of the plant cn which they live. A large amount of surplus nitro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Magnetic Compass Doomed

fToHl IHe Gnllauelpnla Record.
 The magnetic compass-the needle" of the saior--s doomed. In warships and the great liners it is now being replaced by the gyroscopic compass whose govern ing principle is that the axle of a rapidly rotating disc tends always to align itself with the axle of the earth In fact. the shaft of every flywheeI, of every dynamo and motor, is striving vainly, against the restraint of it's bearings, to turn to the geographic north This directive action or the earth is very feeble. but. in the gyroscopic compass, it is re-enforced by electric power so that it shall act in- stantly at any change of the ships course and thus keep the axle of the disc al- ways pointing northward. Tn effect, then, this axle is now the needle"
 In 1851 Foucault, the French physician, while demonstrating the rotation of the earth, detected this effect of the terres- trial action on the gyroscope which he was using. His discovery is the basic principle of the gyroscopic compass as perfected 50 years later by an Ameri- can engineer, Elmer A. Speery. Thirty five of our battleships and 20 of our sub marines are now equipped with it; it is used also by many foreign navies In hattleships the standard magnetic com pass must be placed in the cage mast to reduce the effect upon 1t of the tons of steel in the hull. The nonmagnetic gyro- scopic compass is located in a protected position below the water line, and, by electricity, actuates auxiliary repeating compasses at tte wheel and in the con ming tower. In a submarine the magnetic compass Is subjected to many disturbing Influences and Is almost useless, while the gyroseopie compass is unaffected
 True as the needle to the pole" is po- etic license, since the needle points to the magnetic not the geographic pole, and it IS defleeted from the magnetic north by the amount of the ''variation' due to lo- cal magnetic conditions and by that of the deviation due to the fact that a steel ship is itself magnet. In changing his course the navigator must allow for both these factors in his fairly complex problem. When all is said. however, the passing Of the magnetic needle from its long and noble service on the oceans of the world will bring a thrill of regret to many an old sailor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
BEAR|SH FEELING IN COTTON MARKET Traders on Both Sides of the Market Are
 Nervous

New Orleans, July 12-F1uctuations in narrow limits. The net change was a gain of 9 to F points. Conflicting crop accounts made traders on both sides of the market nervous. During the greater bearish than bullish and bulls charged that the market was oversold
 Selling toward the end of the week was based on the idea that the condition of the crop was better than on June 20. the date of the last condition report as the result of scattered showers in the cen tral and eastern belts. At the same time the lack of rain in many important coun- ties of Texas was constant source of worry to shorts.
 This next week the market will be a much of weather affair as ever. but around the beginning some interest wils be taken from crop news by the gov ernments report on consumption by the mills of this country during June. This report is expected Tuesday morning and bears hope it will show a falling off compared with the same month last year. They base this on the poor trade re- ports that have been coming from mill centers of late.
 Weather conditions probably will rule the course of prices more than any oth- CT influence. Showers in any section of the belt will be considered favorable. Probably the most bullish influence that could develop would be high tempera- lures and decided drouth in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
..C|TY CAMPAIGN
 HAS GOOD START
Cantrell Announces for Huntsville Commissioner.
 Mitchell a Candidate

Huntsville, July 12.-( Special )-The campaign for city commissioner for the approaching September election is open ing up and unless all signs fail will be lively from this time until the day of the election. M. M. Cantrell, mana ger of the Huntsville Ice and Coal com pany, announced himself as a candidate today. MT. Cantrell was president of the city council when the form of the citys government was changed. William Mitchell, former sheriff of Madison son county, is candidate also, and it is believed that there will be at least two others later.
 Bernard Farrell, a young drug clerk and Miss Lottie Sanders, daughter of Mrs. Dallas Wilson, were quietly mar ried last night at o'clock at the home of the Rev. w W. Dorman, pastor of the Holmes Street Methodist church.
 The golf links of the new Huntsville Golf club present lively appearance every afternoon and many of the busi- ness and professional men of the city are taking to the game. Young girls and matrons are also learning to play and it has become a popular fad for them to play before breakfast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Samuel D. Holt

Asheville, N. C.. July 12.-(Special. ) Samuel D. Holt formerly prominent citizen of Selma, Ala..- died suddenly Holt had been in bad health for several months past his death was unexpected. After partaking of hearty meal he stated to members of his family that he was feeling weak and intended to recline for awhile. Sitting down on the side of the bed. MT. Holt fell across it
 unconscious and died within a few minutes. MT. Holt was ss years of age and had been resident of Asheville since 1898, coming here from Selma.
 lie was member of a prominent Ala
 bama family and was identified with the
 affairs of that state for number of
 years. MT. Holt was at the head of one
 of the largest wholesale grocery con-
 cerns in central Alabama before com
 ing to western North, Carolina, being a member of the firm Of Holt Agee & Go. of Selma. Since coming here. Mir Holt has been likewise prominent in Business and church affairs, being an active member of the First Presbyterian church. The deceased is survived by q wife and three daughters, Mrs. w. & Monk of Selma, Ala. Mrs. T. S Me l1loney of Pittsburg, and Miss Elerbee Holt of Asheville. The wife of the deceased and Miss Holt were at the bedside at the time of his passing Funeral services were conducted bS the Rev. R. r. Campbell, D. D., pastor of the deceased, 1t being one of the largest funerals held in Asheville fol sometime past. Interment was at River. side cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
BIRMINGTIAMS NEW "CTTY
 BEAUTIFUL" DEP APARTMENT

gen in q form available for the roots of plants is stored up in the little nodules and other crops planted after cowpeas or the same land are bound to use this nj trcs ell.
 In the fall, the cowpeas may be either out for hay of plowed under to add vege- table matter to the soil. Even when the plants are cut for hay, the remaining stlbble and roots add a large amount of fertility to the .Cil.
 After the cowpeas have been turned un- der, lawn gr4ss may be sown or rye or clover may be planted. If 1t is desired to seed the lawn to Bermuda grass, turn the crop under in the early spring and Il len SOW Bermuda grass.
 In shady locations, where it is difficult to get lawn grasses to grow. Kentucky blue grass may be sown after cowpeas SCI elns at the rate of 10 to 50 pounds per acre Unless the soil is alkaline it will be well to add about 1000 pounds of lime per afre to soil on which blue grass is to be sown.
 Good all-the-year lawns can be obtained from several mixtures of lawn gra ss seeds sold by reliable seedmen Certain evergreen mixtures, which contain va fious grasses that grow and flourish every month in the year will make good lawns for the city homes The seed can be sown either in the fall or early spring.
 Velvet blue grass, perennial rye grass Italian rye grass and several varieties of fesana grasses are individual grasses tha, make good lawns
 Wood meadow grass is a variety es- pecially suited for sowing in shady places These grasses can be obtained from re- liable seedmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
ONLY ONE BALLOON MAKES LONG FLIGHT Goodyear Makes Flight of Over Three Hundred
 Miles

St Louis, July 12.-Seven of the eight balloons that started from St. Louis yes terday in the national elimination race landed today and tonight. Of these the Goodyear" piloted by H. A. D. Pres ton of Akron O.. made the only impress sive flight. The Goodyear descended at Constance. Ky, few miles south of Cincinnati, at 6;20 D. m., having made ap- proximately S20 miles,
 The other balloons heard from all land- ed within a radius of 150 miles of St. Louis In the main they reported un- favorable weather conditions. Pilot Pres ton of the Goodyear reported that he descended because his ballast gave out.
 The whereabouts of one balloon was not known at late hour. This was the san Francisco 1s15," pilot E. S. Cole, St. Louis. The last heard of the balloon was at o'clock Sunday morning, when 1t passed Dahlgren, III.
 At Il o'clock the following balloons had reported as landed:
 The Goodyear" pilot H. A. D. Pres ton, Akron, O.; landed near Constance, Ky; approximate distance, 320 miles.
 America H., pilot. Dr. Jerome Kings bury, New York; landed near Prince ton, 1:10 a. m; approximate distance. 13S miles.
 Miss Sophia pilot William Assmann, St. Louis; landed at Flat Rock, Ill.,; ap- proximate distance, 132 miles.
 Kansas City IT," pilto, John Watts, Kansas City; landed at Enfield, Ill., 2:30 D. m., approximately 102 miles.
 Uncle Sam pilot, Paul J. Mccullough: landed near Lewis, Ind, 9:20 a. m; ap- proximately 150 miles.
 Aero Club St Louis" pilot, Capt John Berry, St. Louis: landed five miles east of Terre Haute, Ind, at D. m.; approx imately 150 miles.
 Pennsylvania" pilot, Arthur T. Ather- holt, landed near Rockville, H., 9:15 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
.CONGRESSMENA ARE
 WORKING TOGETHER
Blackmon Says Alabama Delegation Is Harmonious
 Regarding Hatchery

Washington, July 12-(Special. ) Representative Fred Blackmon de- clared today that an erroneous impress sion had in some way been created in Alabama, that the Ala bana delegation were not together on the subject of a government fish hatchery for the state MT. Blackmon said that the delegation was in entire harmony on the sub ject
 T have been working for such a project ever since l have been in Con- gress, said MT. Blackmon. T have introduced one or two bills on the sub ject, and We now have a bill, which introduced, on the calendar and as soon
 $ the committee is called we can get it before the House."
 On the question of the location of the hatchery. MT. Blackmon said, that that question must be left to the de- partment, The matter he said, had been discussed with the officials and they had informed him that it would be unwise to put into his bill the loca- tion, but leave the matter open However, Mir Blackmon believes the bill will pass at an early date, and cer- tainly he declared it had the support of the entire Alabama membership in Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
MESSAGES DROPPED BY RIVAL BALLOONS
Balloon Pilots Drop Mes sages Telling of COndi-
 tiOns of Air

Cincinnati, July 12-The balloon Good year. pilot R. A. D. Preston, and aide
 M D. Tremelin of Akron, Ohio, landed at
 6;2o tonight at Constance. Ky, a few
 miles below this city. MT. Preston said his ballast gave out.
 St. Louis, July 12-Two messages were
 received by the Associated Press from
 the balloon Aero Club of St. Louis. ''
 The first was dropped at Litchfield, Ills, at 5:07 Sunday morning and said: All well, sailing somewhat slowly to
 northeast. Night passed all right. Height 6OOO feet, temperature 65."
 The second message was picked up at Kansas, Ills, near the Indiana line. II
 said: "All well, 11:S0 a. m. not much ballast left. Height 2000 feet. Berry. D Jasper c. Coin of the Dahlgren, Ills, followed the balloon San Francisco 1915 in an automobile and after a race of 10 miles overlook it and talked with
 P. s. Cole, the pilot. Cole dropped to Coin the following message:
 San Francisco passed south of Dahl-
 gren, Ills, at a. m. In a calm for five hours.
 pr. Jerome Kingsbury of New York, pilot of the America 1II'' and his aide.
 Clarence Wynne of Philadelphia, sent
 the folloging message 10 the Associated Press from Mount Carmel Ills:
 The America IIk landed safely at
 11:10 d. m. near Princeton. Ind. Had trouble at the start with light variable winds which kept us in and around St Louis until l:3O a. m. today. We crossed and recrossed the city four times last night at various attitudes. Finally we secured favorable west wind. but when we had only 14 bags of ballast We drift
 ed at comparatively low attitude until this morning, when we went to an alti-
 tude of 1000 feet, making good progress until all ballast was exhausted except one bag when we made direct descent to the landing place"
 A. B. Lambert of the St. Louis Aero club received message from Carlisle,
 Ind, stating that he'balloon Goodyear passed there at z o'clock this morning, going east. Two other balloons passed Carlisle about daybreaK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
YACHTS HAVE MORE RACES ID CONTEST Three Contenders for Cup Defense Resting in New
 port HarbOr

Newport R. l., July 12.-After the trial races, contenders for the Americas sup defense Defiance, Resolute and Vanitie today remained in harbor Several more races will be sailed this week and by next Sunday, the committee on selection expects to have wealth of information to assist in arriving at decision as to which boat shall meet the Shamrock " The Resolute is regarded as in the lead for cup defense selection. The De- diance is regarded as an unknown propo- sition in a fresh breeze and a tumbing sea. Her packers believe her the best boat of the three under such conditions
 After this weeks series. there will be an interval of 12 days for alterations and repairs before the three yachts meet July for five runs and two races of the New York Yacht club cruise. Then will come another week of rest to be fol- lowed by the final trials off here begin- ming August 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
JACK STRAIT IS
 SIGNED BY VOLS
Schwartz Secures Spratt to Guard Against Unexpect-
 ed Injuries

To fortify the Vols against injuries in the infield. Manager Bill Schwartz has years third sacker. back to Nashville. Spratt baked in the early spring about joining the Vols, but finally decided to return. He will be used for utility man, return He will be used for utility man, for Otto Williams. the veteran second sacker, has developed charley horse, " and Schwartz fears he needs a man to fill the breach at any moment.
 Spratt is a valuable ball player. for he can play any of the infield positions and fill them capably. He was secured by Nashville through Montgomery. He is d product of the University of Virginia Unless Williams shows decided improve ment, Spratt will relieve him at second However with Hemingway going good Spratt has slim chance to operate at third base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Suggest Henry for Congress

Jackson. Miss, July 12.-(Special) During the progress of the publication meeting of the friends of Lieutenant Governor Bilbo at Smith Park last night, frequent allusions were made to Judge Pat Henry of Vicksburg as a candidate for Congress, with assurances that he would get every Bilbo vote in the dis trict However, Judge Henry has said that he will not be candidate. He de- clares he has had all the honors he wants and has determined to attend to his law business and try to make liv- ing for his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
TURTLES PURCHASE LOHR FROM REDS;
 O'BRIEN JOINS TEAM

Memphis, July 12.-(SpeciaL)--In an eff fort to bolster the lowly Turtles, out fielder Lohr has been purchased from the Cincinnati club and outfielder Wilson has been returned by the locals to the Boston Americans. Lohr will join the locals at once. Pitcher Buck O'Brien, recently purchased from Indianapolis Joined the local team today It is prob able that Finn will announce the dis posal of one or more of the present members of the pitching staff tomorrow or next day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Watson Is Injured

Greenville, July 12.-(SpecialD-W S. Watson, circuit clerk of Butler coun- ty. and one of the most popular men in county was painfully injured in a run away here this morning. He was driv- ing a spirited horse in the outskirts of the city when his horse was fright ened. Mr Watson was thrown from the buggy and sustained broken arm. and several small bruises. He Is re ported to be resting well now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Deaths and Funerals
George S. Adams

George Adams, aged 62 years, died yes
 terday in Henderson, N C., after lin-
 gering illness. He was pioneer citizen
 of Birmingham. having lived here since
 1SS7 He is survived by a widow and one daughter. Mrs. Harry Ozburn. both of whom were at his bedside when death came. MT. Adams had gone to North Carolina for his health. The funeral will be held in Birmingham and arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Thomas German

The remains of Thomas German, aged 40 years, switchman for the Alabama Great Southern railroad. who died Sat urday afternoon at o'clock in a local linfirmary from injuries received Saturday morning when string of cars passed over his legs, will be sent to Knoxville this morning for interment
 MT. German resided with his wife at Mrs Jack Crawford s. 2231 Seventh ave- nue. north. He is survived by his widow ana three brothers, John, Frank and Ed ward, none of whom reside in Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Valiant Enters Race

Chicago, July 12.-Valiant, new class P sloop, owned by Fred A. Price, will represent the United States in the inter- rational races next month at Toronto for the Richardson tophy now held by the Royal Canadian Yacht club. She today won the last two of seires of trial to select a challenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Wilkes Shoots Self and Woman

Wilmington, Del, July 12.-John Clifton Wilkes, S1, of Brunswick, Ga, a corporal of the 36th company, coast artillery corps. Fort Mott. N. J., today shot and fatally wounded Mrs Lula Finnan aged S. He then killed himself. The tragedy occur red on the Newcastle road near here. bury, who was passing In his automo- bile took the woman to the state hospital at Farnhurst.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Cooper and Sanders victors

Memphis July 12.-Leroy Cooper and H. H. Sanders of Memphis defeated W. c. Alexander and F. C. Tobey, also of this city today 6-1, 1-66-3 and 6-2 in the doubles finals for the championship of Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi in the tournament of the Tri-state Tennis as- scciation. Tobey won the consolation championship in singles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Call of Water Proves Fatal

Baltimore, July 12.-The call of the water on one of the hottest days this summer proved fatal to four Baltimore ans who were drowned at various shore resorts. Benjamin Berlin, teaching Miss Cecilia Hyman to swim sank beneath the surface. Miss Hyman, who was hold ing on to Berlin's shoulder. also sank.
 She was dead when herr body was re- covered. Berlin was rescued by a friend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Judging by Appearances

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Do you see that young fellow over al that other table? He. was born with sil yer spoon in his mouth. "
 And who is that old man with him?'
 That's Gilley. He recently made mil lion dollars out of pork
 well. from the way he eats suppos, he was born with steel knife in his.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
.Batted for Williams in ninth.

Summary: Two-base hits, Connolly, e
 Miller. Three-base hits, Wilson, Magee, Eyers. Sacrifice hit, Evers, Deal ?, Tyler, Whitted. Sacrifice fly Criuse. Stolen base, Whaling. Double plays. Higgins. J. Miller to Beck; Whaling to Evers; Wilson to Huggins: Beck, Snyder to Dressin. Hit by pitcher, Perdue (Gilbert). Bases on balls Tyler 8, Doak 3, Perdue l. William f. Struck out, Tyler 2. Doall ], Perdue l, Crutcher 4, Williams 1. Hits. Doak in 2-3 innings; Tyler 8 in in- nings Perdue in 1-3 innings: Crutcher In 6 innings; Williams in ? innings Time, 1:l50. Empires, Klem and Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
Receives Donation

The Pisgah Home at Germania park received a donation of $25 by registered mail this past week sent by "A Friend.
 The superintendent takes this method of acknowledging receipt and expresses thankfullness and gratitude for the gift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-13
FEDERAL LEAGUE

dianapolis split a double -header today. The first game was won by Chicago aft CT thirteen innings. Scores:
 First game R. H. E,. Indianapolis 900 102 O20 900 0-5 Il 3 Chicago .... .010 900 030 900 1-6 IA 0
 Batteries: Mullen, Mosely and Rari- den; Fisk, Hendrix and Wilson
 Second game R. H. E. Indianapolis ..... .000 101 020--4 Chicago ..........0 900 100 010-2 10 8
 Batteries: Billiard and Warren; Prem dergast and Block.