The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
NEGRO IS KILLED
 OVER DEBT IF S4
Bullet Went Through Whisky
 Bottle in Pocket
ABBOTT RIFLES PLEASED
Receiving Congratulations on Excel lent Showing Made By the Com pany as Reported By Ad-
 jutant General Brandon.

Selma, April Especial Information reached the city last night of another killing in Dallas. This time George Whit a negro, killed Ben Carson another ne- gro, near Moss Grove. in West Dallas Carson owed Whit four dollars and they had row about it. Carson filled up on tiger juice' as whisky is called in that section and went to Whitts house. Ar irving at the door he called Whit and told him he can come to settle the debt, Whit pulled his pistol first and shot Carson, the ball passing through a flask of whisky in his coat pocket and inflict- ing a mortal wound. The mule on which Carson was sitting whirled at the report Of the pistol and carried his wounded rider about a hundred yards down the road where the latter fell and died.
 Abbott Rifles Gratifed.
 There is great rejoicing among the members of the Abbott Rifles, company C, Second infantry, Alabama National guard, over General Brandon's report u the governor in which particular com mendation is paid the Selma company as the best organization in the state. The boys worked hard to achieve the rep utation and deserve the well earned praise. Captain Aycock has a splendid set of young men under his command and they are receiving the congratula- tions of the citizens.
 Working for Tri-State League.
 The officers of the Selma Indian Base- ball association are working to the end ,f ri project Correspondence has been entered into with Knoxville and Chattanooga in Tennessee, Rome in Georgia and Huntsville, Anniston and Selma In Ala bama, the six cities from which teams are desired. The Selma Indians are play ing good ball. They were defeated yes terday in Meridian but play another game today with Stouch's cotton leaguers. Tomorrow they cross bats with the University of Alabama team at Tus- caloosa and the remainder of the week will play in Bessemer Should the tri- state league be formed with the cities named some good ball will be assured for the rest of the season.
 Prof. Woodrow T. Wilson.
 Prof. Woodrow T. Wilson of Princeton college will pass through Selma Friday enroute to Marion to deliver a lecture. He will spend several hours here and an effort is to be made to get him to visit the Dallas academy He will very likely be entertained at lunch by some prom inent citizens if he will accept the hospi- tality.
 For Chief of Department.
 At the last meetinT of the c'ty council provisions were mace for the installa- ti1n of a paid fire department and the question naturally follows as to who will be placed at It's head. The place pays S100 per month and the officer is expect ed to act as building inspector as well as chief of the department There was some sentiment favorable to sending off for competent man who would fill the bill but there has announced four citi- zens who want the job. These are Coun- cilman John G. Norris, City Electrician John w. Blakey, George T. Rees and Philo B. Sheppard It is contended that excellent timber cain be found at home and it is likely that one of the four will be selected. The old volunteer depart ment will serve until May 10, when it will be mustered out of service. Whether any testimonial of appreciation will be award ed those who have served the city so faithfully as volunteers is not known. but Selma has had a most efficient volunteer department for many years.
 Local and Personal.
 Miss Eleanor Kirven, who has been to her home near Camden recuperating after a lengthy illness has returned and re- stunned charge of the Selma infrmary.
 Capt. l.. N Jones. who has just re- turned from the Philippines, was a visi- to to Selma today and visited q num- Der of grades O the Dallas academy. He was accompanied by Mrs. Jones and both made interesting talks to the pupils. tell ing them of the customs and manners of the people in Uncle Sam's new possess sions.
 Miss Camilla Hnter has returned after a pleasant visit to relatives at New berne.