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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
BOY BANDIT ENDS
 LIFE BY SUICIDE

St. Louis November 13.-For nearly an hour late today a boy bandit iden- tified by the police as Andrew Slander, who is wanted in connection with tn e robbery of the bank of Nova Scotia, Rainey River Ont, engasea four lc tectives in desperate running battle which extended over three miles and ended in his suicide.
 During the chase the youth ex- changed nearly 100 shots with the de- tectives. When he saw his escape was impossible he fired bullet into his head. Slander had been sought by de- tectives as he was under suspicion. He ran from the flat where he was stop ping and began firing, but failed to hit the officers.
 In the chase he was wounded twice in the left hip. Detective Wardenaki used all of his ammunition in the bat tie, but obtained revolvers from Mrs. John Haupt, mile from where the chase began, after he had shown her his badge.
 Two other men suspected of being in the bank robbery are being sought here, A woman who was in the flat with Slander escaped from the police. but was arrested when she called at the morgue to see the body. She gave her name as Mrs. Carrie Wynarski, and said she was the wife of the dead man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
RADICAL CHANGE
 NEEDED IN LAWS

St. Paul, Minn., November 1S.-Senator Aldrich, chairman of the monetary com- mission. told the business men of St. Paul today that some radical changes from the banking and currency laws are es- sentiai and he expressed confidence that tkey would be made
 At a dinner in the evening he spoke in detail of the operations of the com mission and at a luncheon took occa- sion to outline his hopes that relief leg islation may be had.s
 What we want to do in this country" said MT. Aldrich. Ifs this, In a concrete way:
 'We want to establish fin the people throughout the country @ feeling of con fidence that there can be an expansion of note issue and of credits whenever they are absolutely demanded. That is, If an emergency should arise so that there should be a reason for extensions of credit or for temporary increase in note issues there should be a feeling that there Is some process by which that want may be met. You want first confidence in what you are going to do, and the machinery to do it. And the machinery, in the long run, will furnish the conf- dence. That is the whole problem, gem tlemen, and 1t Is big problem, too"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

Jackson, Miss, November 13.-(Spe- cial. .)-Oliver Frisco, the oldest person in the city of Jackson and perhaps in the state of Mississippi, died Friday night and yesterday his shriveled body was laid to everlasting rest in the white folks cemetery-among the people that he loved best and had always served faithfully
 The fact that he had been set free by the proclamation of the President of the United States made no difference to this faithful old soul. He was raised in the white folks house and he was till the moment of his death a white folks negro humble and polite always, knowing his place and keeping it religiously.
 Frisco was born a slave in Wilkinson county, one mile from the old town of Woodville, 112 or 115 years ago. he did not know exactly which. He belonged to the family of William Stewart, grand father of Dr. Nolan Stewart physician at the State Hospital for the Insane in this city MT. Stewart died some 30 or 10 years before the war, and before that gave Frisco to his son, Col. J. D. Stew art, late of this city. Col. J. ID. stew art was a veteran of the Mexican war; and so was Frisco. When the war be- tween the states begun Frisco followed his master to the front again, and was thus A veteran of the Confectionery also.
 Frisco claimed that he was l22 years of age. but the older members or the family to which he belonged doubted that he had attained any such age as that. They agree, howevery'that ne was perhaps 112.
 Since the war and his freedom Fris- co has lived in the city or Jackson. He purchased good little home here many years ago, and was good ana natriotic citizen. He never voted anything but the democratic ticket Tn his life, declaring that what is good enough for old master, is good enough for Frisco, and for that reason, If Tor no other. members of the family Of that old master would have attended his funeral this afternoon at 0reen- wood cemetery. "
 Such negroes as Frisco are rapid- lv passing away. There are few of them left and every time one dies it weakens the bonds of friendship be- tween the white and black citizens or this section of the country. The old whites and the old blacks were reared together; they understand each other. and for that reason trust one another. are no such ties between the representatives of the preSsnt genera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
SUGAR OFFICIALS
 GIVEN RESPITE

New York, November 13.-(Special)- The United States attorneys who are ex- posing the crimes of the sugar trust gave the nervous officials of that rich ,or- poration a respite today It will or ly last until Monday however, when even greater sensations in the way of indict- ments may be looked for.
 About the federal building today thel e was no little speculation over the recent work of the grand jury which has been considering the various angles of the sugar frauds. It Is believed that the burglary of the private desk of Special Treasury Agent Richard Tarr in Decem- Der, 1908, is one of the matters under consideration. One of the men suspected by Parr. who was then ir the govern ment service, but who has since been dis missed, has been before the grand jury several times within a week. It Is said that the government is more anxious to reach the men who paid for the theft than to punish the thief himself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
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Automobile week. has just concluded in Atlanta and it proved to be sue cess. both financially and in the matter of establishing new records. The occa- sion served to draw immense crowds to the Georgia capital, much to the benefit of the merchants. while the advertising gained by the city was worth many times the amount of money invested.
 The races there proved very conclu- sively that the real sporting blood of the American people flows in the veins of the southerners. People were there from every section of the south, but with one accord they sprang to their feet and whooped for dear life as the racers shot past the stand. Every one of them start ed talking about the building of an even better track in his town and among the Birmingham contingent this particular conversation was lively.
 Birmingham has proven itself a good sporting town when a real event was pulled off. Its liking for sports has been exemplifed in the attendanee upon the Southern league baseball games the at- tendance equaling that of any other city in the league with the exception of New Orleans.
 It took game men, however, to build the Atlanta speedway. Some $300,000 was invested and still more is to be expended in the making of Improvements. These men, however, figured that if the thing was worked right 1t would ultimately mean profitable returns. The best engi- neers were secured and every little thing which it was thought might better the course was investigated. They took one thing from Birmingham. Hearing of Street Commissioner John McCartin's ex- periments on roads with asphaltum oil, they sent a committee to investigate. which resulted in their using 1t. Now Lewis Strang, George Robertson. H. l.. Fitzpatrick, John Aiken and a number of other famous drivers who participated In the races stated that it is the safest and fastest course in the world, largely due to the asphaltum oil, which gives firmness to the track and freedom from dust.
 There are men In Birmingham who have spare money enough to buy the town, turn 1t over and rebuild it on the other side Practically all of these men made their money In the rapid growh of Bir, mingham. It was a gambling chance with them then and it would seem that this instinct should still prevail It Is be- lieved that if few of them would get together and decide to invest about $3O0-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

lection being their narrowness. The Georgia roads are fine from the state line nearly to Cartersville, but from there to Marietta they are snaught but poor excuses There is still plenty of room for good roads work in the Ala bama counties, but they have the foun- dation and with but little work could turn these fair narrow roads into broad, smooth highways.
 sIt was agreeable to note among the farmers with whom we stopped and chat ted along the route the growing interest In automobiles. It was but a few years ago when the farmer kicked on the ma chimes because they frightened his stock. The mules and horses are becoming used to them, however. and the farmer has learned that the automobile Is the great est exponent of good roads They are talking of buying machines themselves and when they do this the building of good roads is an assured fact. If the automobile manufacturers would interest themselves in trying to sell to the fsEm- CTS they would find increased business by reason of other people purchasing machines on account of the good roads that would naturally follow"
 A decided favorlte with the Birming- ham people of the racers at the Atlanta
 
 came to Birmingham two years ago as Christies mechanic he was unheard of. Christie was to run here but happened to be sick and Strang ran the machine for him and broke the record for a one- mile track.
 In Birmingham he showed his nerve and ability in handling the curves, and in At lanta he made the same showing. He sent his big 2oo-horsepower Fiat car around the high banked curves at full speed. never shutting off At times he skidded almost to the top of the banks, the rear of the car nearly even with the front, but with remarkable control held the machine to straight course down the track.
 If Christie could have held the curves with his power on he might have low cred Strangs record as his 150-horse- power queer-shaped front drive machine has terrific speed and on the straight aways travelled even faster than Strang,s big Fiat.
 record 56 minutes in a Buick, was also quite favorite at the meet. His genial disposition is well known. while his con sistent driving brought a cheer from the crowd every time he passed the stands.
 There were a number of other drivers who became very popular during the week by their good work. The people be- gan to feel personal interest in them and their appearance either on the track or in the city was the signal for an ova- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
HOME CURE FOR ECZEMA
Oil of Wlntergreen, Thymol and GIy- cerine Combined, Used as a
 Simple Wash.

Does it not seem strange that so many people suffer year in and year out with eczema?
 A 25-cent bottle of a simple wash stops the itch and will quickly convince any patient.
 This wash is composed of mild and soothing oil of wintergreen mixed with tbymol and glycerine, etc., and known a D. D. D.. Prescription. It has now Been
 for so many years and has proved so highly successful that the druggists as well as many doctors do not hesitate to express their confidence in the remedy. And we surely feel that every reader of this paper who suffers from any skin disease, or knows of any sufferer. will not hesitate to get a "S-cent bottle on the present special offe
 Ask any druggist.
 Sold by all druggistA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Over 200 Fine Pianos and Organs 10 Be Sacrificed During Ten-Day Sale So That Contractors
 Can Do the Work
Every Piano in Their Immense Stock Will Be Closed Out Some at Cost, Other at Less Than Cost-Many
 at a Fraction of Their Real Worth.
Sale Begins Monday Morning, Nov 15th at 83O Easy Payments to Everybody. Out-of-Town People Should
 Attend This Great Sale. Open Evenings Till 83O 2017 First Avenue

nrd,' "Whltney,' "Lester,, "Crovu.. seals" "Prlce tS TeepIe," as well as over dozen other well known makes In either upright or grands. Nearly all or them new, some shop-worn. or rented short time, and priced accord ingly.
 Another Instance.
 NeW Uprfghts, good ones, too, that usually sell at $25O in most stores, are here offered for only $IOS and s127. These are merely samples of the bia opportunities here for the prudent buyer
 We are leaving nothing to chance. This stock must go, and go quickly. We nave no time to dilly daily An inspection of the instruments in con- nection with the deep-cut prices will convince the most skeptical that this Is piano opportunity.
 More Sample Bargains.
 Fine, high-grade $35O and $275 Up- rights marked down to S2Os and s227. In above styles you have choice of beautiful Mahogany, English Oak and French Walnut cases.
 The very best grade and styles, the choice of this entire stock, the kind that usually retail at S4OO, S45O and $500, are plainly marked to sell in this sale at SPAS, s25e, s27S, s29s.
 You have choice of Mahogany, Rose wood, American Walnut and English Oak.
 Greatest Bargains Ever.
 number of the very finest Uprights that money and brains can produce choice of Mahogany. Mission Oak Gen uine Rosewood, English Oak and French Walnut Cases. the best styles of the best makes, $525 to $500 values; sale prices, $312 to $362.
 Used Instruments.
 limited number only of these good used instruments, but while they last they will be sold for fraction of their worth.
 For Instances,
 Organs, at SS, S10, SIP to $15.
 Square Pianos, at $15, $40 to S30. Upright Pianos, at $s5, 800 to S125. You can buy these used instruments on payments of S2 monthly up.
 Out-of-Town People.
 Come to this sale if possible. If you are unable to do so, write or phone us about what you wish. We will select the instrument>apd ship it to you un- der strict guarantee of entire satisfac- tion, or 1t may be returned without ex- pense to you.
 Don't wait minute. but come direct you have wanted so long at the lowest price ever known.
 Store open until 8:30 during the sale
 SEALS PIANO COMPANY,
 2O17 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
An Open Letter to the Public.

We have occupied our present store for some time, but have not been able to get a long lease on the building until a few days ago. We are now III position to make all the needed re- pairs on the building, and give Bir- mingham a really high-class Piaro Store, but this cannot be done with a stock of over 200 pianos on our floors.
 The contractors are now ready To make all repairs, including the paint ing and papering, and we must get our stock out of their way at once. we could, of course, store this stock, but that would mean much handling ana no little expense and damage to the pianos, and we prefer to close out this entire stock; giving quick buyers the benefit of the lowest prices ever known on high-clas pianos and organs. So we decided that the best way out was the quickest, and will offer this stock of magnificent Pianos at prices and on terms that will insure heir quick re- moval to the homes of customers.
 We know 1t means loss to us, but we prefer to have our patrons get tho benefit of the loss rather than sustain 1t in damaged stock.
 Then, we believe 1t will be good advertisement for our house and goods.
 
 cost or less. We have made hundred friends for the store-living, talking boosters for future business.
 For the above reason, no Pianos will be sold to dealers or parties buying to sell again.
 To Nuke the matter plain, we have marked every instrument in plain fig ures at One-third to One-half on, and the first come gets first choice. One price, the marked price, to everybody and positively no deviation.
 For Instnnce;
 S275 Uprights, in English Oak, Ma hogany and French Walnut Cases, brand new and guaranteed in every particular. Sale price, $167, SITS and S1S7.
 About the Payments.
 We feel this way about the terms Of pigment: We would rather these Pianos be in the homes of the people on most any kind of terms than haul and cart them around while our new build ing is being made ready; so, If you want terms of $6, ST, $8 or $10 monthly, you will be accommodated, and at no advance in the price.
 Choice of Good Makes.
 One of the distinguished features of thIs sale will be the quality of the in- struments, the great variety from which to select. Here you will find such makes as the "Iximball," seWeberjr' "Hallett & Davis," "Fischer," sPaclx-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Storms Effects in HaytI.

Cape Haytien, November 13.-Al- though Hayti has experienced one of the most violent storms in it's history, there were no signs or reports of an earthquake in this vicinity. High seas still prevail and the rainstorm con- tinues. Much damage is reported and numerous fatalities have occurred. A schooner which left here Thursday put it's passengers ashore along the coast and continued on it's voyage. Shortly afterward it foundered, the crew being drowned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

900 In 6 race course they would reap profits. A track for horse racing would be built inside the auto track if the investors cared to go a little further
 Today will find the last of the Birming- ham autoists who made the trip to At lanta In their machines returning to the greatest city in the south. From express sions made by them In Atlanta they will return praising some of the roads but "cussing' some of the Georgia high ways very strenuously. Georgia has some roads that will bring out the worst part of any mans nature, particularly those roads between Gainesville and Marietta These roads are even worse than the stretch of road running through St. Clair county between Birmingham and Gads- den, which has long held the record Tor bum road construction.
 The road from Cartersville to Marietta, a distance of about 30 miles, forms one of two bad links on the Birmingham Atlanta course. The other link is the eight-mile stretch in St. Clair county, and assurance is given that this will soon be remedied. The St. Clair county commissioners are alive to the need of good roads and are making preparations to have them. It is hoped that the Georgia people will wake up in the same manner.
 Two prominent Birmingham merchants who are enthusiastic over Alabama good roads are Ferd Marx and Sol Caheen. They made the trip between Birmingham and Atlanta last week in a machine as the guests of E w. Barrett and spent a day or two at the races.
 "They may boost the Georgia roads all they want to, but Alabama has the Cracker state beat declared Mir. Ca heen. with the exception of that eigbt- mile stretch in St. Clair county, there Is a splendid road all the way from Bir- fningham to the state line, with the ex- ception that it Is narrow. l don't mean to say that Georgia hasn't any good roads, for great roads are to be found from the state line to short distance beyond Rome. Etowah county in Ala bama Is doing good work regarding roads. They already have splendid ones but are not yet satisfied, and from expres- sions we heard along the route the peo- ple there will not be satisfied until Eto- wah has the finest roads of any county in the country. The live crowd of Gads- den business men have worked up this enthusiasm and the county Is profiting by it.'
 Ferd Marx is full of praise for the Alabama roads. From what had heard I expected to find the Georgia roads in magnificent condition and the Alabama roads in miserable shape Instead, found the reverse. changing the word magnificent to fair for Alabama The Alabama roads are good outside of one stretch in St. Clair county. the main ob-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Relics of Boone SAved.

Winston-Salem, N. C., November 13. A deed has just been executed to the Daniel Boone Memorial association for three acres of land in Davidson county, where the traditional site of the Boone cabin is located. The association has decided to build cabin exactly like the original if possible and store within it certain relics of the Boone family and preserve the place. The site of the cabin in on bluff on the Yadkin river, in Boone township. near Boone's Ford, and Boones Cave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
New Army AeropIane.

Pensacola, Fla, November 13.-The first aeroplane ever constructed by an army officer is now nearing completion at Fort Barrancas. Lieutenant A. L.. Rhodes, quartermaster at the post. has constructed machine which he be- lieves will be an unqualified success, and Major Gossman, who Is associated with him in the enterprise, has gone to Washington for the purpose of secur- ing patents on several features of the new air craft The machine will be completed within six weeks and will be tested here. The wings are 26 feet from tip to tip. It has supporting power surface of 250 square feet and the weight is about $50 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Nearo confesses to Grimes.

Atlanta, November 13.-Coolly confess ing to one murder and 22 robberies, all committed in Atlanta since October 1. Frank Brooks, a 19-year-old negro, was captured here today Brooks admits kill ing Steve Morris, a negro servant, at the home of Miss Kettle Sergeant, prin- cipal of the Girls High school, on Mo- vember 8, after Morris had discovered him in the act of burglarizing the serv- ants house in the rear of the Sergeant home. Brooks also gave the police list of the places he had robbed, his at- tentions having been for the most part confined to servants quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Brandenburq Case With Jury,

St. Louis. November 13.-The case of Broughton Brandenburg. charged with enticing James s. Cabenne. third, from tho home of his grandmother, went to the jury this afternoon. Judge Grimms instructions ignored the claim of Mrs. Brandenburg, the prisoners mother. that she had an interest in him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
keepinu Un to Date.

''Say." said the magazine editor. i've shall have Go revise our plans for next month";
 "In what way?'
 Drop out all those articles about big game hunting in Africa and substitute stories en north pole explorations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Peary to Be Promoted.

Washington, November 13.-Com. mander Peary, the Arctic explorer, will be promoted to the rank of captain Oc- tober 20, 1910. according to Assistant Secretary Winthrop of the navy de- partment. On that date Capt U. s. C.. White will be retired on account of age. Peary is the2only civil engineer in the navy with the rank of comman- der, and his promotion to captaincy will come as natural advancement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14

from morphine poisoning, had mot been solved today. The survivor of the pair, who is believed to be F. J. Reid of Cleveland, O., was reported today to be much improved and his recovery seemed probable. He refused to give any infor- nation about either himself or the wom- an who was his companion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
AGED NEGRO BURIED IN
 WHITE FOLKS CEMETERY

tions They have been reared sep arately and distinctly and have noth- ing whatever in common, so that the death of the old timers like Frisco is mourned as real calamity by all thinking white men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Mystery stIII unsoIved.

Hartford, Conp., November 13.-rhe mystery of the identity of the man who yesterday with a woman registered at a hotel here as R. 8. Brown and wife of Canton, O., and later the woman being found dead and the man unconscious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
Castro VIII Live In Malaoa.

santander, Spain, November 13.-Cipri- ano Castro, ex-president og Venezuela. will leave here tomorrow for Madrid, whence he will proceed to Malaga, there to reside permanently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-14
POST CARD EXCHANGE

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