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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
NO CHANGE TO BUY.
Brazil Could Not Sell Warships To
 United States.

Rio Janeiro, January 24-Baron Rio Branco minister of foreign affairs, to- day gave out denial of the statement contained in an interview sent out from Rio during the recent visit of the Amer ican fleet quoting him as saying that in the event of war between the United States and Japan it was probable Brazil would be willing to sell the three battle ships of the Dreadnought type to the former power. These vessels are now building in English shipyards Baron Rio Branco, in his denial, says that he was interviewed by a visiting corre- spondent to whom he said that it was his earnest belief that war between the United States and Japan is impossible. When he had been asked whether in the event of war, Brazil would sell her Dreadnoughts to the United States, the minister declared he declined to make reply to the question, but said the corre- spondent should know that ships in pro cess of construction in neutral shipyards in time of war, could not be turned over to a belligerent.
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Los AnqeIes Results.

Los Angeles, Cal. January 24.-Today' s card at Santa Anita park was without notable feature, the races being run on a very muddy track. Three favorites won and Schilling rode two winners.
 First race, five and half furlongs- Botanist, 10S (Schilling), to 5, won; Western, 10s Ougan), to 1, second; Kirkfield Belle, 1o3 (Blair), 20 to i, third Time, :07.
 Second race. three furlongs, purse Aunt Aggie, 105 (Schilling). 6 to 1, won! Annie Wells, 112 CKnapp), g to ?, second; Calera, 105 (Boland), g to ?, third. Time, :37
 Third race. seven furlongs. selling Master Lester. 96 (Ross). to 5, won; Louise Fitzgibbon, 91 (Dugan), to 1, second Taos, 1o1 (Harty), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:28 4-5.
 Fourth race. mile, selling-Azora, 97 O1arty), to 2, won; Aucaussin, 95 (Du- gan), ' to 2. second Gentle Harry, LOG (Callahan), 12 to 1, third. Time, 142 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile, purse-Alice Carey, 104 CBuxton), 6 to 1, won Uncle Henry, 102 (Ross), to 1, second Foncasta, 106 (Preston), 6 to ., third. Time. :43 3-5.
 Sixth race. six and a half furlongs- Harvel, 112 Preston), to 5, won; Chief Desmond, 102 (Goldstein), 6 to 1, second Grindstone, 103 (Harty), to 1, third. Time, 1:22.
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HUMAN BEINGS USE
 DRUGS TOO FREELY
DIR. WILEY GIVES RESULTS OF HIS EXPERIMENTS AND HE DE- cLAREs DRUGS IN FOOD SERVE TO SHORTEN LIFE.

Washington, January 24-Dr. H. ". Wiley chief of the. bureau of chemistry of the department of agriculture, reported today to the House committee on agri- culture the result of experiments con- ducted by the bureau to determine the poisonous effect upon the human system of such drugs as borax, benzoic acid, ben zoate of soda, sulphate of copper, sul- pher dioxide, formaldehyde and salicylic acid, when contained in food stuffs Dr.
 Wiley said that the expulsion of those and kindred drugs from the body is per- formed almost entirely by thee kidneys, and that he Is satisfied the term of Amer ican life would be heightened if the use
 of such drugs in foods were wholly dis
 continued. He said he was convinced that
 kidney disease, so prevalent among Amer leans, is partly the result of constant in- troduction into the system of such pre-
 scervative substances as benzoate of soda,
 carried in foods
 Discussing sulphur dioxide and it's in-
 furious effects, Dr. Wiley told the com
 mittee of discovery made by him that
 salt solution is a perfect substitute for
 sulphur in the whitening and drying of fruit. He exhibited samples of apples
 dried experimentally by the bureau. The committee was informed by Wiley
 of plans to teach the farmers of the United States how to make denatured alcohol. Next August he proposes to erect still at the bureau of chemistry
 and operate it himself for two or three
 months producing denatured alcohol daily from damaged fruits and vegetable sub stances such as can be bought cheaply in the market. He has invited the agri- cultural college of each state and terri tory to send representative to Wash ington to observe his still and master the process of distillation.
 '"rhe law permitting the free distilla- tion of denatured alcohol" said Dr. Wiley has not benefited the farmers of the , country at all, for they don't know how l to build a still or run one. 1 propose to teach them, through the agricultural colleges if they want to learn. Denatured | alcohol Is an excellent fuel and makes fine light. As it can be manufactured from farm waste, the farmers ought to
 avail themselves of the new law permitt- ing it to be made without imposition of revenue tax.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
sETON-OVER" A
 NEW LEAF AND
M Very Sharp ScYimmage
 Athletics Win From Auburn

The Birmingham Athletic club revenged itself last night for the recent defeat of its basketball team at the hands of Auburn.
 The lads from the Auburn plain were beaten handily. although they made a gallant battle for the victory. At the conclusion of the first half the Athletis club stood 19 to stronger than Auburn. At the conclusion of the second half, the score was 25 to 21. In the second half. therefore, the visitors outplayed the To- calls, making 15 points to their op- ponents 6.
 Bob Ware, former Athletic club play CT, was the visitors star. He introduced football tactics into the sport. however, and his busrque attack caused a mo- ments unpleasantness with Spencer, the local forward. For Birmingham, espec- ially In the first half. all members of the team played star ball. Mckinney made s points. 4 goals; Riddle. Il points, field and foul goals; Spencer, points,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
SIx-DAY BICYCLE RACE.
Root and Fogler Gain a Lap and Get
 Up With Leaders.

Kansas City, Mo, January 24-In a sprint led by Lawson, and characterized by clever team work on the part of six of the riders, Root and Fogler, Lawson and Moran, and Wiley and Sherwood this afternoon gained a lap in the six-day bicycle race and placed themselves or equal terms with Bardgett and Mitten who took the lead yesterday. The score at 6 o'clock this evening, at the end oi the thirty-sixth hour, was: Root-Fogler Lawson-Moran, Bardgett-Mitten, and Wiley Sherwood. 737 miles; Hopper-Hol brook. 736 miles, 10 laps; Morgan Monroe 732 miles, laps.
 At the end of the days racing at 10:St p. m. the standing was as follows:
 Root-F ogler, on-Morgan, iBardgett. Mitten, and Wiley Sherwood, S22 miles, {. laps; Hopper Holbrook, S22 miles, and Morgan Monroe, s16 miles, laps.
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where the formers gameness won out. Summaries:
 First race, five and one-half furlongs, purse-Exchequer, 100 (Scoville). Il to 2, won; Hilgert, 109 Cdiller), to 10. second; Slightly, 101 (Mentry), 4 to l, third. Time, 1:1O Is.
 Second race, three furlongs purse Workbox. 110 (Keogh), 3 to l, won; On Parole, 107 (Scoville), 5 to l, second; Beau mont, 99 (Kirschbaum), b to l, third. Time, :37 3-5.
 Third race, mile and half, selling Tetanus, S5 (CharboneaU, to l, won; Matador, 1O3 CNIiller), IS to 5, second; Graphite. 1Os e. Miller), to l, third. Time, 2:42 2-5.
 Fourth race. mile and 20 yards, purse Down Patrick, 104 (IIenry), F to 5, won; The Englishman. 106 (Sandy), 6 to 1, sec ond; Jocund, 110 (Burns), 13 to 5, third. Time. 146 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth, sell ing-Bardonia, 99 (Iildebrand), 12 to l, won; Taunt, 104 (Pohanka), 4 to 1, second; Crystal Wave 99 (Kirschbaum), to 2 third. Time, 1:54 1-5.
 Sixth race, five and half furlongs- Marian Louis 104 (Miller), to 10, wno; Fairy Street, 109 (Hildebrand), Il to l, second Sophomore, 103 (CarrolD. ' to 2 third. Time, i'll.
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SECRETARY TAFT
 SPRINGS A JOKE
YALE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EN- PERTAINS THE OHIO MAN, WHO SPEAKS OF HIS SERVICE UPON THE BENCH.

East Orange, N J., January 24.-Secre- tary of War Taft was the guest of honor and principal speaker at the annual ban quet of the Yale Alumni association of Essex county here tonight Assembly, man Henry Delegate presided and Gov ernor Fort of New Jersey was among the speakers. Secretary Taft spoke briefly and informally.
 Referring to Governor Fort, the secre- tary recalled that when last the two. who are old friends, met, both were oc- cupants of the bench. At that time their conversation drifted to matters judiciary and they discovered that they were of one mind on the proposition that man who had attained the position of a jurist was fool to seek any other place. The secretary added that Governor Fort and himself, apparently, had since agreed. though without saying so, that the bench was a good place in which to find exec utives. The joke provoked general laugh ter.
 Telling of his meeting with Yale men everywhere, the secretary was led to an informal discussion of China and it's fu- ture. The great empire was undergo ing great and progressive change, he said. The Empress Dowager, he thought, was a great progressive woman. The re- turn to China of a part of the Pekin indemnify by the United States govern ment had proved wise in that it convinced that country that we were not actuated by
 breed for gain and did not seek her ter
 ritory. He predicted for America a great and growing influence in China.
 College men, MT. Taft said, were play ing greater part in the government of the United States than ever before and their Influence was for the best. Some of the college men were to be found in | what had been termed the tennis cabi- | net, but many more were in places where | they did great things. They were en- | dowed, he said, with a desire to do good. | to improve matters and inspired by the l highest ideals were content to accomplish
 something without attempting all the im- possible. d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
BOOMING GOVERNOR HUGHES.
County Committee Will Be Called To
 Indorse Hughes.

New York, January 4.-Representative Herbert Parsons, chairman of the New York county republican committee said today that he intends to call meeting of the county committee for next Wednes- day afternoon.
 .The committed" he said, "should adopt resolutions indorsing Governor Hughes for the nomination for President and pledg- ing the members to work for an instruct ed delegation, and also to work for the nomination of Governor Hughes in every way possible.
 "There is no doubt now" said MT. Par sons, that the New York delegation will be solid for the governor. The dele gates at large and the district delegates will be men who will support Hughes faithfully and do their best to bring about his nomination by the Chicago conven- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Mir. Acheson of Pennsylvania Intro
 duces Radical Measure.

Washington, January A.-Among the bills and resolutions introduced In the House today were the following;
 By MT. Hobson of Alabama-Providlng for the appointment by the President or five native Filipinos to the naval academy as midshipmen to enter the academy as cadets. and one native Porto Rican to the naval academy as a cadet.
 By Representative Gaines of Tennessee To permit the transfer without civil serv- ice examination of letter carriers from cities to rural districts and vice versa.
 By MT. Acheson of Pennsylvania-For- bidding the mailing of any newspaper or other publication containing hquor so- u vertisement and fixing as the penalty for violation a fine of not more than soo0 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Remarkable Shooting
 m Pineh1EYSf MatCheS

Pinehurst. N. C.. January 24-The pre- liminary handicap in the first annual mid-winter handicap trap shooting tourna- ment today. witnessed some remarkable shooting when the stiff breeze which han dicapped the shooters Is considered, a close race for honors resulting: George S.
 MeCarty of Philadelphia. winner of the southern handicap at Richmond last May captured the prize with score of 9l. shooting from the scratch or 20-yard limit mark. Second in line was George H. Piercy, the New Jersey state champion 019 yards), with s7; George L. Lyon of Durham, N. C., (seratch winner of the preliminary of the grand American handicap last June. was third with g.
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3 field goals. Woodruff, for Auburn, made points, field goals; Ware, 13 points, field and foul goals.
 Mckinney happened to an accident dur ing eRe scrimmage which caused the call ing of time. He leaped against the wall, and fell back on his head. He finished the game, however, displaying fine met tie
 There was an immense audience. The Auburn supporters arranged themselves on one side of the house, while the local supporters were on the other. Tells and cries of encouragement were uttered throughout the battle. After the sport, there was dancing.
 The players lined up as follows:
 rmingham-McKinney and Riddle, for wards; Spencer. center; Hllty and Cole, guards.
 Auburn-Dryer and Woodruff, forwards; Ware, center; Lock and Harris, guards.
 Officials-Wilkinson of Auburn, referee; Schute of Birmingham, umpire; Miles, timekeeper; Wellman, scorer.
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David A. Leahy of Brooklyn or yards), made s2, and Dr. D. L. Culver of Jer- sey City d8 yards), Andrew Lindley of Newark Q9 yards). William M Ford of Wilmington. Del. GO yards), J. H. Hun ter of Washington dS yards). and G. L.. Boylan of Wilmington, N C.. d6 yards). all tied.
 Guy Ward, representing Balliste. led the pros with SS; A. L. Hatcher of Dupont, finishing second with S5, and Tom Mar shall, and Col. J. T. Anthony of U. M C., with T.
 The morning was devoted to a 75-yard bird sweepstake race, William M. Ford winning with a score of 6S to 50 from George L. Lyon, the balance of the field being close up.
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Saloon To Be Operated
 For SWeet Charity's Sake

making venture, but that it is impos- sible to keep miners because they will not stay where drink can not be pro- cured The attorney asserted the com pany had lost heavily on account of this condition and offered to enter into writ ten agreement to operate the saloon on strictly business basis .nd to turn the profits over to such charity as the court might direct. This proposition was ac- cepted and the license granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
BONDSMEN SECURED.
One of Hattiesburg Men Is Released
 On $10,o0o Bond.

Jackson, Miss, January 24-(Special.)- J. w. Harper, the Hattiesburg bank cashier who was brought here last Sun day from Vancouver, B. C.. and lodged in jail, charged with embedding $40,000, completed his $10.OOO bond today and was released. Six or eight citizens of Hatties- burg signed the bond. Harper Is said to have left at once for Newton, where his wife, daughter of late Congressman Bee man, is living.
 Smith, bank teller, also arrested with Harper and called on for s6o00 bond, is still in jail, but says he will make bond by Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
FATE OF FOOTBALL RULES.
Forward Pass May Be Eliminated
 From the List.

New York, January 24.-No radical changes in the rules, with the possible exception of the forward pass rule, have been decided upon, 1t is learned, by the football rules committee which met here in annual session today. It was stated to- night that no announcement concerning changes in the rules would be made until the final adjournment of the committee.
 The present officers were reelected as follows: Chairman, Prof l.. M. Dennis, Cornell; secretary, D. K. Hall, Dart mouth; editor of rules, Walter Camp' ya1e
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Sutton Wins Great Game.

New York, January 4-George Sutton of Chicago defeated George Slosson of New York by a score of 800 to 276 in the ninth game of series of 10 billiard games at 1s.2 balk line tonight Sutton displayed remarkable form and made the high av- craze of 4 SIP. The score in games to date is to in favor of Sutton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
RevoI,,tionists Are Active.

Port au Prince. Hayti. January A.-The revolutionists have taken possession of the town of Port de Paix, 35 miles west of Cape Haytien. An English and a French cruiser are expected on the coast short ly. They will give protection to Brit ish and French interests Charles Miot, the American consular agent at St. Marie has been removed from office by the American legation because of his complic- ity with the rebels. Mot Is Haytien.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
State Fair Men Meet.

Columbus, O., January 24.-Representa- lives of the state fairs of Tennessee, Ken- lucky, Minnesota, West Virginia and ono were in conference all day today in the office of the state board of agriculture regarding the operation of their exposi- ton. It is the first attempt to get to- gether on the part of the state fair man. agements of the middle states in order to secure uniformity in classification of exhibits, premiums, etc.
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Huntington, W. Va, January 24-Hol- den, mining town near here, will after February l have saloon, the profits or which will be devoted to charity. Rep- resentatives of the United States Coal and oil company operating at Holden, nave been granted a license. Replying to pro- tests against the license the attorneys for the applicants stated it was not the oe- sire to operate the saloon as money
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Oakland Results.

Oakland. Cal, January A.-In the mile and half event at Oakland today, Tetan- us came in on the rail at the final strides and just managed to pass the pacemaker, Matador. The latter having made all the running, had nothing in reserve. In the fourth race, Down Patrick and the Eng lishman went like team to the stretch,
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eotch Never Let's un.

Utica, N r., January 24-Frank Gotch, the American wrestling champion, de- feated Albert Soloman of Buffalo here tonight in fast match. Gotch took two straight falls
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, January 24-All horses belonging to S. A. Valentine were today refused entry to the races at either of the New Orleans tracks by a ruling given out by the judges of these courses. Recent performances of Youthful, one of MT. Valentines horses caused the ruling. Unwiedy fields went to the post in nearly every race at City Park, but class was lacking. Ralbert, at 12 to l, was a surprise in the fourth race, jumping into the lead when the barrier shot up and running away from his competitors until he led by four lengths at the finish. Be- ginning tomorrow there will be seven races daily. Weather clear, track heavy. Summaries:
 First race, one mile and one-sixteenth, S15 to l, won Bukhead 1O2 (W. Glos), 15 to 1, second; Sylvia G., 100 CW. OtD, to 1, third. Time, 1:56.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Minot, 97 DubeD, F to l, won; Jack Bratton, 1O5 ~. Powers), 41a to 1, second; Kappa hammock, 1O5 c. Lee), to 5, third. Time, 1:1S 4-5.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling Rustic, 95 (S Flynn), S1s to 1, won; saine- saw, 95 (G. Swain), to l. second; Javotte, L. Smith), 10 to l, third. Time, 1;S4 Fourth race, six furlongs, selling Ralbert, 105 (J. Lee), F to 1, won; Han- cock, 1o1 CSkirvin), s to 1, second; MT. Peabody, 101 (J. McCaney), 20 to l. third. Time, 1:17 3-5.
 Fifth race. one mile and quarter, sell ing-Paul, 105 (V. Powers), even, won Suffice, 95 q. McCahey), 20 to 1, second; Daring, 100 (Rosen), 25 to 1, third. Time, 2:15 2-5
 Sixth race, one mile and quarter, sell ing-Lady Alicia, s5 (W. OtD. 315 to 1, won; Milshora, 92 (S. Flynn, P to 1, sec ond; John Mcbride, 107 (McDanieD, to l, third. Time, 2:15 3-5.
 New Orleans Entries.
 First race, three furlongs, purse-Sir Baria, Miss Imogene, The Slcker, Lady Chiffon, Lady Hammon, May Fly Fast, 100; Claiborne. Jack Combs, w. A. Leach, Servicence 1OS; Craftsman, 1O6; Anne Me Gee, Lady Leota, 112.
 Second race. steeplechase, short course Creolin, 135; Bank Holiday, Little Wally 13S; Gold Run, 140; Aules Bell The Cat IA; Profitable, Pete Vinegar, 145; Peter Becker, 149; Rip, 155.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Re- fined, 94; E. T. Shipp, 95; No Quarter, s6; Spion, 1O1; Telescope, Posing, Chief Hayes, 1O4; Hawkama, 1O5; Avaunteer, 1o6; Gold Proof, TOT.
 Fourth race, one mile, the King Cot ton stakes, s1250 added-Angelus, 9S; Cha pultepec, 104; Tokalon, 112 Jack Atkin f1e; Keator, 118; Temaceo, 119.
 Fifth race, six furlongs selling-Siver Cup, My Love, Ansonia, 95; Blue Leen Tinker's Bell, Stoneman, Florida Glen Orena, 100; Tea Leaf, Bucking Boy, Bulk head, 1O2; Risk, 1Os.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth-Sis- ter Polly, 95; Minot, Young Stevens, 97 Lady Oakland, Katie Powers, Merr, Belle, 100; Husted, 102; Amberjack, Lem on Girl, 1O5 Lord Lovat, 1o6; Greet, Horse Hadish, 1O7 Halbard. 1os; Grenade, 1o9 Granada, 110.
 Seventh race, one and one-fourth miles selling-Sea Salt 91; Flavigny, 96 Belle view, 9S; Donna, 10S; Red Gauntlet TOT Lancastrian, Ill.
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Of To Meet the Fleet,

Montevideo, January 24.-Five Argentine warshps passed here today on their way to receive the American torpedo boat fiotilla on the high seas off Maldonalda. They will escort the visiting vessels to Buenos Ayres.
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PERSONAL

Mr. Sam J. Philipson of the Philipson- Harper Clothing company, returned yes- terday from the eastern markets, and re- ports having had a successful trip.
The oasis. [volume] (Arizola, Ariz.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-14

p ESTORATI0N TO ENTRY OF LANDS IN
N National Forest. Notice is hereby given
that the lands described below, embracing
223.S0 acres, within the Garces National Forest,
Arizona, will be subject to settlement and
entry under the provisions OF the homestead
laws OF the United States and the act of June
H. 1906 GA Stat, 1881 at the United States Land
Office at Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 49, 1905
Any settler who was actually and in good faith
claiming any of said lands for agricultural
purposes prior to January l, 1906. and has not
abandoned same, has preference right to
make a homestead entry for the lands actually
occupied. Said lands were listed upon the
applications OF the persons mentioned below
who have a preference right subject TO T. e
prior right of any such settler, provided such
settler or applicant is qualified to make home
stead entry and the preference right is eXer-
cised prior to Dec. 10. 1908, on which date the
lands will be subject to settlement and entry
by any qualified person. The lands embrace
tract OF $3.50 acres situated within what will
probably be, when surveyed the Sell of MEL
and the Ell of SCI Sec. 80, the NWl4 and the
NWl4 OF SWl4, Sec. 80, 7. p s., X. is E.. G. & S.
r. NJ, bounded and described as follows: Be-
ginning at a limestone monument whence the
northwest corner Of Sec. 4, I. - s.. r. Is E..
bears 81 22o 3O' E.. 2l15 chains, extending
thence N, Ga o. E., Is chains; thence ~, S3e
~ W, 7.4O chains; thence N, $50 9Oi E., 26
chains; thence N, Gao 0, e., 10 chains; thence
N, 31o O. W., chains; thence s., $50 o. W,
llA0 chains thence S., u 49, E., 2iS0 chains to
the point of beginning Listed upon the appli-
cation of +. n. Campbell, of Camille, Arizona.
Also the We OF NWl4, the VIZ of El2 of NW4,
the Mel OF NWl4 Of SW1f, Sec. 81, the El5 0f
SEI4 of NE14, the SEA of NE14 of NE5{, Sec. 2S,
T. % s., R. II E., application Of Jesse L. Gatlin,
OF Patagonia, Arizona. FRED BENNETT,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.
First Assistant Secretary OF the Interior.
Oct. A-Noy. H.