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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
CAUSE OF KILLING
 WILL BE PROBED

Columbus, Miss, January 1I-(Special) There is a rumor current on the streets this afternoon that letters have been re- ceived in Columbus today from the Sim mons Hardware company of St. Louis. to the effect that that concern was willing and anxious to lend every possible finan- cial aid toward securing attorneys and assisting the prosecution in the case of Charles R. Smith, the prominent planter of this county, who killed Edward A. Lau- rent at Artesia Friday afternoon It is confirmed that several firms In Colum- bus have read these letters today and prominent hardware man of Columbus states he heard that the Simmons Hard , ware company, with which concern MT Laurent had been connected for several years would spend s500O without hesitation . in order that every detail of the killing and causes of it should be brought to the surface and exposed to the world Laurent was one of the most popular |, travelling men on the road and another rumor is to the effect that the Travelling Mems association, which is quite a strong fraternity, will also employ able counsel to investigate the causes of the killing
 The tragedy still remains the foremost
 subject of conversation and shows no signs of an abatement of interest, espe- cially since the grand jury convenes next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Menace of a Blu City.

Sydney Brooks in the London Chronicle.
 London is far too big for England. It levies toll on English life that distinct ly lowers the national vitality. It more than dominates the country; it drains it; it turns the provinces into little more than a sprawling suburb. It sets the fashions, rules the markets and passes the authoritative word of praise or con- demnation on every form of artistic en- deavor for the whole of Great Britain. The healthy pride of particularism with CTS in it's umbrageous shade. It is the center of society, the seat of royalty, the headquarters of finance, the home of the national legislature, the court of judg ment on the drama, letters, music and art, and an irresistible magnet for every kind of ambition and distinction
 In nearly all directions, however, the ascendancy of the metropolis Is so con stant and overwhelming that the rest of England hardly has fair chance. Bret ty nearly every one who writes or paints settles down within the four-mile radius as instinctively as Daudet turned toward Paris. There and there alone in England do they find the kind of atmosphere ana intercourse, the opportunities TOT the sympathetic clash of mind with mind, the stimulus and the environment that make for productivity and finish. The provinces in conseouence are somewhat beggared and develop neither the intellectual nor the artistic life, nor the local patriotism that flourishes in countries where no one city irresistibly attracts to itself most of the creative and critical faculty of the people, or monopolizes nearly everything that is best worth having.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

tween Al Kaufman and Jim Barry. In sketch of himself, Dr. Roller says: q was born at Newman, H., in 1876, on farm. At I'll entered the academ- ic course at Depauw university in Indiana and graduated from that uni versity with the degree of B. s. in the spring of 1898. That fall entered the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, from which l grad uated with the highest honors in the spring of 1902, winning my way through college. doing various things, from dishwashing and nail pulling to play ing professional football.
 T have always been fond of wres- ting and boxing. but until two years ago was never in a position to take the game seriously. l was captain of my college football team and track team and played on the Pittsburg Athletic club and Duquesne Country Athletic club and with the Philadelphia pro- fessional football teams. I played half back on the famous Franklin City team that won the worlds championship in Madison Square Garden in '04. l held the Indiana state records for some Of the weights for several years and in
  cago Athletic association in the dual meet at Parkside cricket grounds, where I won the discus throw and threw the 16-pound hammer 14Sh feet and got a place in the 56-pound weight.
 T was two years physical director of the Univ ersity of Washington and one year at the Seattle Athletic club in the fall of 'o5. I was captain and coach of the Seattle Athletic football team which won the championship of the coast with a total of 91 points for and not one score against it. The following year I began professional wrestling and have since beaten Jack Karbeek, Emil Hank, Victor McLaglen, Jesse West ergaard, Fred Beell, Farmer Burns and numerous other lesser celebrities. never refused to wrestle or box man in my life, and was never thrown but once, and that by Gotch, the present worlds ampion.
 q am six feet in sock, strip at 210 in condition, and have the following meas urements: Chest normal. 471A inches waist, 36 thigh, 27k inches; calf, neck and biceps, 17h inches; reach, 76 inches.
 q was very busy with the practice of medicine and surgery until after my match with Gotch In July, when found that if one aspires to be champion he must devote his whole time to 1t. l did not do myself justice on that occa- sion and resolved to beat Gotch before quit the mat. Accordingly 1 em- ployed an assistant in medicine, and spent the summer in Honolulu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
SCHOONER LOST
 IN SNOWSTORM

New York, January 17-In the biting, driving snowstorm early this morning off the Long Island shore another vessel, the schooner swallow of St. Johns, N. F., and her crew, paid the toll so often demanded of those who go down to the sea in ships The story of the wreck was told by the sea itself, for today it strewed the beach east of Fire Island for several miles with bits of wreckage from the ship itself and from her cargo On some of this wreckage appeared the name Swallow, St. Johns, N. F."
 Of the crew, probably five or six men, Judging from the schooner's size, there was no trace
 It was at o'clock this morning that beach man from the Blue Point life saving station, while toiling through the storm, saw some black objects in the surf close to the shore. Other beach men soon were on the scene. Finally they came to a sign-board which told the unfortun- ate vessels name.
 The Swallow, according to the marine register was schooner of 73 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
ACKERT DENIES
 HUNDRED CHANGES

Washington, January 17.-(Special.)-C. H. Ackert, vice president and general manager of the Southern Railway com pany, referring yesterday to the persist ent publication of reports of impending changes in the operating department of that company, said
 There is no foundation whatever for any of these publications. The various reports and rumors that have been in circulation and have found their way into the newspapers have come from sources without information as to the plans and purposes of the management of the company. No such changes as have been reported are contemplated. On the contrary, the present personnel and organization of the operating department are highly satisfactory to the manage ment, and we doubt whether there ex- ists In the organization of any railway company in the country more efficient and loyal teamwork than the Southern Railway company now has in its oper- ating department"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
GET READY FOR
 SOCIETY CIRCUS

March 22 the Society Circus. Bigger and greater than ever, with all of those startling, wonderful new feats, embel- lshed with all of years collection of big ideas
 The Athletic club has planned So- ciety Circus this time which will mean a big satisfied crowd. The wheels are working in the heads of the old clowns as well as the new ones. They intend to make all past undertakings ashamed of themselves, while Barnum and Bailey will take seat among the cobwebs.
 Rehearsing begins today, and right from the jump things will be doing. On every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from this until the 22d, the entertainers will knead away on sweet morsels for the expectant public. The Birmingham Dramatic club promises something original, interesting and cute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
KAUFMAN HOPES
 BADLY SHAT TERED lie and Barry Are Put Out of
 Business LOS ANGELES PRUDlSH Would Prevent Publication of Esr,- mate Speed of Horses and All Other Matters Pertaining to
 Racins-Prince Again.
LOS ANGELES PRUDlSH
By JOE MURPHY.

San Francisco. January 17.-Both of the heavyweight Al Kaufman and Jim Barry were able to leave their rooms the day after the fight, but each carried many marks of the long battle. Barry, who has been quartered at the Natick hotel since his defeat had both of his hands bandaged. Tie right palm had been operated on, according to Jim S statement, and his left wrist is in such bad shape that he will not be able to fight again for q couple of months. lips were cut. the left side of his face was badly swollen and his left eye was hidden behind a big black patch.
 Notwithstanding his batlered-up ap- pearance, Barry was willing to talk fight. T will have to take long rest now, as I am in no shape to box again soon," said the Chicago man. But he added T want to get one more crack at sam Langford, and then if I don't whip him I'll be satisfied that he is my master. I disproved all the talk about my not being game by my fight with Kaufman No man who isn't game is going to slug Al Kaufman for 39 rounds"
 Manager Teddy Murphy explained the towel incident as follows T did the proper thing in stopping the fight after 1t had ceased to be contest. Barry was in no condition to protest himself, let alone trying to fight back or infict any damage upon Kaufman. The knockdown in the 37th round practi- eally settled things. Jim was in bad way again in the 3Sth and 39th. It is under just such circumstances as these that ring fatalities occur"
 Kaufman is going to take long rest also. The big fellow is not well and is scheduled for a lengthy sojourn at Murietta Hot Springs. AIS victory over Barry did not bring him any glory and his hopes of shining a heavy weight championship possibly have gone glimmering. To stay at the top of the second division probably is the limit of the San Francisco boxers ann bition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Match for Bantam Honors.

Cleveland O., January T-Negotiations were concluded here today for a match between Jimmy Walsh of Boston, holder of the worlds pugilistic bantamweight championship and Emergency" Kelly of New York, for the bantam honors. The fight is to take place in Boston in Feb ruary. Kelly was matched to meet Tommy Kilbrane of Cleveland for the feather weight championship of Ohio, in a 25- round bout here today, but the sheriff burst in the doors and dispersed the spec tators just as the men entered the ring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
LITTLE LESSONS IN PUBLICITY Y'-Lesson 3
"A Friend in Need

but be sure it is your need and not the friends. There is no occasion for charity, in selecting ad- vertising mediums. Look into the situation cold ly, critically, judiciously.
 If Daily Newspapers can tell your story to the class of people you wish to reach, in the terri tory you wish to cultivate, at lower cost than other mediums, and in manner directly under your control, start or stop at days notice, wouldn't it be worth while to find out all you can about it?
 Ask any Daily Newspaper, any responsible Adver- Using Agent, or write the Six Point League, Trib- une Building, New York City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
The Illinois at Malta.

Malta January 17-The United States battleship Illinois arrived here this morn ing from Messna, where she was engaged for a brief period in relief work among the earthquake sufferers. Rear Admiral Potter, commander of the squadron; Cap tain Beatty of the Wisconsin, and Cap tain Hutchins of the Kearsarge, dined last evening with Admiral Curzon Howe, the commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean fleet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
More Pension EIiuibIes.

Washington, January 17.-An attempt is being made by MT. Nichols of Pennsyl- vania, in bill introduced in the House yesterday. to have all persons who were engaged in the operation and construction of the United States military railroads during the civil war to be declared a part of the army of the United States, and eligible to receive pensions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Augusta Comes 1omory0h
 T0 Neet 1He Husky Bay0ns

To slay Augusta the team of six-footers and giants, with it's little midget brought along to shoot goals is the duty of the Birmingham Athletic club tomorrow night. Augusta will be received and doctored on the local floor by the hefty championship hunters.
 A big crowd is sure to turn out. The team work of the locals, and the way they put it around all corners, has inter- ested everyone in basketball
 The locals, however, expect a close fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

for this game. Georgia has a way of turning out fast teams, and Augusta is preceded by rumors of college athletes and jim dandy players.
 Big crowds have attended nearly all the games, but tomorrow the capacity is ex- pected to be taxed. The team leaves Fri day for Nashville to play Southern league game, and needs a last good will and 8 big victory to give them the stiff collarbone to smash the Nashville hope fuls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Americans Give Banquet.

Berlin, January 1.-The annual ban quet of the American Association of Trade and Commerce was held at the Hotel Alder this evening. Ambassador Hill in a speech referred to the great awakening of America in recent years to the consciousness of its position, op- portunities and responsibilities. He then spoke on the relations between diplomacy and commerce, which he re- garded as mutual aids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Killed In Train Collision.

Little Rock, January T.-Rock Island passenger train No. 43, westbound from Memphis to Fl Reno, Okla, ran into an open switch and crashed into switch engine near here today, killing the fire man of the switch engine. The engineer of the passenger train, John Morrison, and his fireman, w. D. Dorasett, jumped before the crash. Both were hurt, but not seriously. Other trainmen and the passengers escaped unhurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Mexican Churches Unite.

City of Mexico, January 1.-The first step toward the union of all Prot
 estant churches of Mexico will be taken Sunday, January 24, when the Presbyterian congregation of this city will be merged with that of the Union church, the oldest congregation in the Mexican capital and thereafter the two congregations will work as one church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Plans for National Park.

Washington, January 17.--A commit mittee representing the Union and Confederate soldiers who held re- union at Fort Fisher, N. G., two years ago appeared before the House com mittee on miiitarty affairs today to advocate the establishment of na- tional park on this scene of two big battles of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
postmaster Under Arrest.

Roanoke, Va, January 17.-Post- office Inspector H. B. Mosbey today caused the arrest of J. R. Amos, post master of Minton, suburb of Roan- oke. Amos is charged with the mis- appropriation of government funds to the amount of 5000. It is said he sold money orders and kept the money. Amos is in the Roanoke jail, unable to furnish $2000 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Richmond Is Icc-Bound.

Richmond, January 17-Richmond is to- day ice-bound. A rainfall which began yesterday afternoon turned into sleet dur ing the night The telephone and tele- graph service are badly crippled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Twelve Men In Crew.

St. Johns, N. F., January 1.-The schooner Swallow left here a fortnight ago laden with herring for Gloucester, Mass. She hailed from Pilley Island, and the master and men also belonged there. The Swallow carried about l2 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
Americans In Chile.

Valparaiso, January 1.-The first men landed from the first division of the American Pacific squadron which arrived here yesterday were received with cheers. Eight hundred men are to have shore leave each day, and the patrols will re- main ashore over night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Maple was the first English owner to remain faithful to Baden, but-he was a fine business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
England Stings Tommy Burns
 for Fair
VANDERBILT'S WINNINGS
Sloan and Mccoy to Enter Airship Business In Paris-Golf Most Democratic of All Ath-
 letic Games.
By RICHARD DAHLeREN.

London, January 17.-An agitation IS in progress now which may lead to a re- vision of the absurd rules which govern amateur rowing in England It is to be hoped the agitation will be successful for the sake of the sport. The rules govern ing the amateur qualifications of an oars man to which objection is made are as follows:
 Nobody shall be considered an amateur oarsman, sculler or coxswain.
 'Who has ever been employed in or about boats, or in manual labor, for money or wages.
 'Who is or has been by trade or em- ployment for wages a mechanic, artisan, or laborer, or engaged in any menial la bor or duty"
 In speaking of these rules the sporting editor of the Express says:
 If the young head of an enormous drapery establishment were forbidden to play football in the same team as one of his clerks; if a policeman and a postman, a shopkeeper and a stock broker, were all compelled to play in different teams, for fear of losing caste, because of the differ ent ways in which they earned their iiY- ings, football players would be bound to split up into cliques, which would intro duce snobbery along with the good old traditions of sport and would inevitably mean that the real science of football would rest with one of the eliques-that whose members had the greatest oppor- tunities for scientific training.
 But nobody would dream of allowing amateur footballers to be split up in so stupid a manner: yet the conditions out lined above are by no means an exagger- ation of those which prevail in amateur rowing.
 Tt may he truly said. without offense. that as general rule the essence of am- ateur rowing is to be found in those clubs, and those clubs alone, which are banded together under the rules of the Amateur Rowing association. They have for ex- anples and teachers the finest amateur oarsmen in the kingdom-those of the universities; they can compete at Henley the rowing festival which. above all others. inspires sportsmen to the best ef- forts both in preliminary training and in swinging home along the course. Yet these clubs number far less than half the rowing men who have an indisputable right to the title of amateur. who are keen on the sport, and who are capable of being turned into frst-class oarsmen.
 What justification there can possibly be for the fifth rule and the last clause of the fourth it is difficult to divine.
 Not only is the rule itself unreason- able-and it is noteworthy that the Anna teur Rowing association does not under take the slightest responsibility for any explanation of it-but its interpretation has a most extraordinary effect.
 There were two cases actually on rec ord where the heads of world-famous re- tail firms were kept from rowing for clubs presumably under this rule, by their own employes-for it was held in certain quarters that retail trade is barred for an amateur while the work of a clerk is not"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Kid Mccoy, the American pugilist, and Tod Sloan, the once famous jockey, are to go into the airship business together in Paris. Sloan is confident that he can soon acquire the same skill in riding aero planes as he once had in riding race horses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18
WESLEYAN COLLEGE, MACON. GA.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-18

Golf is surely democratic game Prince Albert of Schleswig HoIstein and Jack Wright, the Sunningdale professional. played in golf match at Sunningdale against Princess Victoria of Schleswig- Holstein and J. H. Taylor of Mid Sur rey.
 The match, which was for a silver tro- phy presented by the princess, to be held by the professional of the winning pair was won by the Princess Victoria and Taylor by up and to play.
 Dan Ferguson, the golf professional has just accomplished a remarkable per- formance on the old course at St. An drews while playing in a four-ball four some.
 He did the first hole in two, the eighth in two, and the eleventh in two The eighth and eleventh are short holes, but the first is about S6O yards long.
 He is probably the first man to get three two's in single round at St. Andrews
 Adam Hogg. who has passed his s7th birthday took part in the North Der wick Recreation clubs golf tournament on the local links, completed his round in lO2, and won his match. The tendency on the Belgian turf is to 1 increase the distance of races for younger horses. In 1910 the Grand Criterium will be run over seven and one-half furlongs instead of seven furlongs, as at present, while the chief produce stakes in 1912 will be decided over a distance of one and one-quarter miles instead of one mile and three and one-half furlones.