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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

tons as to whether James 7 Jeffries
should re-enter the ring, would saw
that I think Jeffries should try to re-
gain the title from Johnson, as in nv
opinion he Is the only man capabie Of
defeating Johnson Jeffries. I think can
regain his old-time form, and that means
defeating Johnson or any other man in
the world PETE SULLIVAN
Champion Of intermountain stateso
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake City.-Jeffries would never
give a negro chance at the title, so
think he should try and bring Champion
ship back To his own race.
Improvement since he started light
training leads me to believe he cab re-
gain his former fighting form. according
10 reliable press reports. johnson is a
clever fighter and good ring general. but
lock for Jeff to win in from twelve TO
eighteen rounds. johnson is too shifty for
Jeff to win quick
BILLY KNON
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
7Iahuins foII0N
First Division.
Second Division.
KELLY AND THOMAS MATCHED

Chicago. Jan s0.-Hugo Kelly, the locs
n1iddleweight and Joe Thomas, the -,
ifornia heavyweight. have been mstcle.
to box ten rounds before the Fairm0l-
A c. OF New York on Feb. 3. They 80
meet at catch weights
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Honolulu. Jan. 59.-The steamer Mon
gciia from Asistic ports, arrived here this
morning. Among the passengers were
the members Of the Ali-Ameficar baseball
team, who have been touring the Orient
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Blackfoot. Ida think that a fight
should be arranged between some other
good white fighter and johnson. First.
think ketchel has good show. Then
II Johnson should win. think Jeffries
should re-enter the ring, and do his level
best TO bring back the championship to
the white race. think he can get in
condition, and would win.
MIN BURTON
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

son. I can see no excuse for him refus-
ing to fight him. unless he fears him.
jeff has never been a booze-hoister
never was injured and should be in per
feet condition in three months training
Fight should go long route with Jeff q
slight favoTite, say 10 to s.
T A.P.
Scofieid. Jtah.-In regard 10 Jeff going
back into the ring to fight the black. I
don't think there is a true American who
wants Jeff to come out of his retirement
10 fight a white man. let alone a negro
Jeff has nothing to win only the money,
but everything TO lose
I think Jeff could get down to business
and whip that negro very powerfully, but
what is there 10 win, ii he gets 5000
for twenty weeks engagement without
training. What does he want to train for
one year al his expense, providing he did
get out and whip Johnson he would only
have to go back into retirement for there
would be nobody left either in the white
class nor the black. If he was whipped
which 7 don't think he would be he woul1
be condemned by everybody and especial
ing him to corue back
Jeff i without a doubt the best MIN
in the heavyweight class there ever was.
He whipped all the heavieS twice whe1
he was just a boy and there was seine
good ones in his time. A. Z.
Mammoth. Utah. think Jeffries should
re-enter the ring and fight johnson. I be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake. do not think Jeffries
should return to the ring because he has
defeated everybody. has retired and quit
and he should stay retired
I do not think he could get in as good
condition as he was before, as he has had
too long a iay-osf
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Goldfield, Newt is my opinion that
Jeff not only can. but will get into his
Old condition, and If Johnson is earnest in
his desire TO meet jeff that a fight will
De pulled off. 1t should prove a very even
and hard-fought bout, but Jeffries should
WIN TEX RICHARD
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Referee-Pinckney Umpire - no.
ScoreT-CarrOll. Timer-Rose. Fiaid Il
Cham berlain 3. II. Christensen
Christensen 2, johnson /. Alfred Z n
kelly ? Wangsgard o. From foui-T
drum IS out of II. Vanguard Z 6ut =.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
Little Bits From Jeffres Talk on Fighting and Fighters

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake City.-Think Jeffries ouebt tn
fight again for the sake of the white
race. II in condition would win easy.
BERT RASMUSSEN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Los Angeles submit my opinions con-
corning our ex-w0rld's champion pueiI-
lists, James J. Jeffries. chances of vic
tory in an assumsble contest with the
present title holder, Jack Johnson. IN
the first place, ] concede Jeffries an sth-
lete OF phenomenal physical endowment
and, considering his apparent normal
good form, see no reason why. after
ne has had ample time to prepare for a
long route contest, he should not easily
re-enter the arena and, with his total dis
regard tor the colored pug, use enough
or MS ability including the valuable as
sets OF his, such as cleveFness. stamina
ana power, to win by the knockout. cas-
lily defeat the black man and restore the
championship. Johnson's success shows
no such victories as Jeff's peerless rec
ord shows. and it's only a question in
my mind how long the contest would go
and, unreasonable as il may seem To
many, II Jeff shows the form of when he
met kitzsimmons, johnson would have to
introduce superb form and generalshin
70 stay twenty rounds. ] fully expect
the fabulous sums offered recentlv to
FULLY induce Jeffries re-enterine the
arena and in case he does I should Ior-
ically place him a 10 to s favorite
BILLY SPEED
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Following is the standing of the teams
in the southern division of the High school
league:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
HARRY HEAGREN.

Murray, Jtah.-f think Jeffries should
and will re-enter the ring and fight joins
son.
! also think that If Jeffries is given time
enough and not hurried in his training hs
viii carry off the hOnors in the match
with Johnson. F E X
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
BILLY KNOX-

Salt Lake City.-In answer 20 your ar
ticle as TO whether or not there is any
reason why Jeff should nos fight John
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake.-In answer to your queries
would say that 7 believe mar iteSfrSSs,
may decide to retain the title which is
already his. Should he so decide. there
should be but one conclusion, as he is
suit in his prime, and when he gets
down to actual training would soon re-
duce his surplus flesh and again he
ready to meet all corners. Me for Jef
fries, as the greatest of them all
"FISTTCUFF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Mammoth. Utah. think Jeffries should
re-enter the ring and fight johnson. | be
iieve he could get in condition and I'm
sure he can whip Johnson
PETER J. FAIkSER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake--F'rom every standpoint that
&nyoody wants to look at 1t, Mr.. James
Jeftries should re-eater the ring I be-
ieVe ne can get into condition. and 1
am sure he can put johnson to sleer he
tween thirty or forty rounds
BERGA MOON
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

Rock springs.-No. Jeff should not
fight johnson.
Yes, he could get in condition. but
Co 60 not win at that His only chance
of winning is that johnson would break
both his hands early in the game
c. NJ
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake.-In answer to the queries in
your columns as to whether James J.
weight champion of the world, should
re-enter the ring and try to regain the
title given away by him four wears ago
would say that 1 think he should
though I have nv serious doubts ss TO
.keffries ever being the same Jeff he was
when he retired. But should he regain
ms old-tme form, / think he could easily
dispose of the colored champion.
HUGH l. CHESTER
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31

salt Lake--Perscnally l do not think
Jeffries should re-snter the ring ne
whipped all the good men in the ring.
and then gave the sporting public one
year to produce a fit opponent for him
ne match makers failing to do so. he
retired as the undefeated chan1nion
Yes. am sure he can get in condition
If ne desires TO fight johnson. he will
whip the negro inside of fourteen rounds.
s. n. RANDOLPH
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
BALL TEAM is HOME.

'Apprentlce alIowsnoe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-31
IF IT HAPPENs l. II II us ~ I'D
SHOULD JEFFR|ES
FIGHT JOHNSON?
Fans From Everywhere Dis
cuSS Most important Cues
ton Before Sporting Public.

Believing there is great amount Of in
terest over the question of Jeffries return
ing to the ring and fighting Jack johnson,
The Herald asked the fight fans for an
opinion as to whether Jeffries should re-
turn to the ring. and if he did. what would
5e the outcome of a fight between him
anc Johnson. This query was published
last Sunday with notice that the answers
would De printed today. As a result an
sWers have poured into The Herald office
during the week representing nearly every
state in the intermountain section. These
answers are published below:
silver City, Utah.-In answering your
questions as TO what Jeffries would do
10 Jack johnson, it would cause a per
son to laugh johnson is no match for
the big boilermaker. and ] think that
Jefiries will fight the black man although
JetfTies viii not fight until he knows
that ne is there. And when he is in
CONDITION, the big black would not make
as good a fight as Corbett did
TOMMY MARKHAM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
BESSEMER HAPPY
 OVER BIG ORDER Means Steady Employment for
 Hundreds of Men POLICE CIRCLES QUIET A Mad Dog Glasses Down 5essemer Street as School Lets Out and
 Causes No End of Ex-
 citement.
POLICE CIRCLES QUIET

Bessemer. March 12.-(Special.)-The big order booked by the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company con- tinues to be the main topic of discussion today and there is a good feeling among business men over the fact that the larse plant will have whole year of steady work and year in which there will be no shutdown for want of orders. Talk ing into consideration the many orders that are booked every month, there will be work daily for all four pits, either to turn out part of the big San Francisco order, or for the orders requiring a small CT size of pipe than is in the big order.
 As the output of the works requires daily consumption of over POO tons of pig iron, one furnace will be necessary to furnish the raw material for the output of the plant alone. The company operates its own coke ovens and these will be r'ln right ahead without any reason for shut ting them down. With the employment of from 300 to 700 men, there will be hand
 some payrolls semi-monthly and a large sum of money go into the tills of the mer- chants who enjoy trade with the men em- ployed. The fact of the order being booked has cheered business men and made them look on the brighter side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
RAINS MAKING ALL
 TRAINS RUN SLOW
A.. B. 6 A. WAS FORCED TO ANNUL ALL TRAINS INTO BIRMINGHAM YEsTERDAY-TEAl ALL EN- TER CITY LATE.

Yesterday, in spite of the rain that fell throughout the day, the railroads. with the exception of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, did not suffer any material damage.
 The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic, however, on account of a wash-out be- tween Talladega and Pelham, was forced to annuI it's trains to and from Bir- mingham From Taiadega passengers to Birmingham, and the mails, were shifted to the Southern and Louisville and Nash vile It is hoped that traffic may be re- stunned today, but 1t Is stated that it all depends on the condition of the weather.
 The trains entering Birmingham were, as a rule, a trife late. This was not due however, to washouts, landslides, or any unusual causes. The trains were proceeding under "slow orders,' this ac- ton having been taken as a matter of precaution.
 Yesterday afternoon the Louisville and Nashville received information from Montgomery that the Alabama river was still rising. and that it threatened to go to 50 feet by this morning. Passengers reaching Birmingham over the Louisville and Nashville yesterday and last night stated that the Alabama could be seen for miles and miles. and that it was surgng and throbbng threateningly.
 In railroad circles, however, the belief is general that all the roads would be sufferers if the present rainfall continues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
NEGRO WOMAN AND
 MAN UP FOR LIFE
ARE CONVICTED OF PUTTING AR SENlc IN COFFEE OF WoMAN'S HUSBAND-BoTH MEN WORKED AT sLoss FURNACE.

Two more negroes were given life sen- tences for murder yesterday afternoon, these two being Will Graves and Addie Miles. who were tried in the first divi- sion criminal court before Judge Fort.
 The negroes were tried for the poison- ing of the woman's husband, the details of the poisoning being unusual.
 Will Graves and the woman's husband Tom Miles. both worked at the Sloss furnace. Desiring to get rid of Miles the negro Graves and Addie Miles planned to give him poison in his coffee, which the negroes around the furnace were In the habit of keeping hot by the coke oven fires.
 Tom Miles and another negro drank their coffee and short while afterwards both were taken i'll. their condition soon reaching such a stage that the furnace boss sent for an ambulance and had the negroes removed to a. hospital, where Tom Miles died shortly afterwards. The other negro recovered.
 The cause of the negro's illness was first explained on the theory that the gas fumes from the coke ovens had got ten into the coffee pot and that the ne- groes had swallowed a large amount of gas when they drank the coffee.
 This provoked suspicion and the con- tents were analysed, which resulted in the discovery of a large amount of ar senic in the coffee. Strong evidence was secured against Graves and Addie Miles. resulting in their arrest and conviction yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Personal and General.

''Mother'' Houston, the aged mother of Messrs. w., J. E., J. R. and W. D. Houston, who was stricken with paralysis a few months ago, is in a critical con- dition at the home of her son Dan w Houston in Jonesboro, with little hopes of her surviving the night Mother Houston is in her 18th year. and was quite vigorous until the stroke that placed her in bed.
 Mrs. William s. McCulley and son. Stephen, who for the past year have been at San Antonio, Tex, will return to Bessemer to spend the summer.
 Mrs. Nesperling, who submitted to severe operation on Thursday, is resting comfortably this evening at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Isaac Haas of Gadsden is visiting the family of MT. and Mrs. Jacob Marks for . few days.
 Little Miss Geraldine Odell is slowly improving after a severe throat opera ton.
 Mrs. H. l.. Jordan of Atlanta is visit ing her sister, Mrs. George H. Stevenson, on Dartmouth avenue.
 Mrs. A. J. Graffencamp will leave Mon gomery, where he attended the annual convention of the Woodmen of the World of Alabama.
 Mrs. A. J. Graqencamp will leave Mon day for St. Louis. where she will visit relatives for several weeks.
 J. A. Hunnicut has sold his home on Sixteenth street and Fourteenth avenue to C. R. Nesperling of the Smith Man ufacturing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
CAUSE OF EDUCATION Is
 ADVANCED BY DIR. ELIOT

New Orleans. March f2.-(Special )-That the cause of higher education In the south has received great impetus from the visit of Dr. Charles William Eliot, retiring president of Harvard and dean of American universities, is the opinion expressed generally by leading educators throughout the states in which Dr. Eliot has been entertained Here, Tulane uni versity was host, and Founders Day was celebrated during Dr. Eliots stay. It was also the occasion of the greatest gathering of the Tulane alumni ever held, and out of it all has developed spirit of cooperation and desire to complish big results that should count heavily in the upbuilding of the univer- sity.
 In a little after dinner talk Dr. Eliot called attention to the huge advantage to the cause of higher education of uni versity competition. In other words, in his opinion the more active and persistent the wholesome competition among the universities the greater will be the bene- fits derived by university students gen. erally He also pointed out, using Tulane as an illustration of modern university development, that as much progress had been made during the last quarter of century as was made during an entire century at Harvard, and that Harvard's progress during the last 50 years has been vastly greater than the progress made there during the previous 200 years.
 Plenty of space, ample funds and gen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
MILNER WRITES ON
 NEW BOULEVARD
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 There has been much written and pub lished about the Jefferson boulevard which was an experimental piece of road, built under the direction and supervision af the government Ohrough the efforts of The Age -HeraldD. and paid for by Jefferson county. Said boulevard was constructed from the western city limits of Graymont via Duckpond gap to the eastern city limits of Ensley, a distance of about 3s of a mile. As to the cost I am not posted. AS to the result, the boulevard is there to speak for itself
 I wish to say quite a number of my friends who know I was in noway con- nected with the construction of the boule- yard have requested me to make a state ment to this effect Just how the idea became prevelant I don't know, though it seems a great many do think that the work was done under my supervision erroneous, as I had nothing at all what ever to do with the work, nor did any of my assistants. Consequently I do not wish any of the honor or praise that may be accorded on account of the con- struction of the boulevard.
 The construction of this road by the government served as a good and bene- ficial lesson to a great many and demon strated what I have been convinced of for several years though had never seen demonstrated.
 Thanking you for this space I am yours truly P. s. MILNER, County Engineer. Birmingham, March 12, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
WATER QUESTION
 MAY CAUSE DEBATE
ALDRICH FRANCHISE WILL ALSO
 PROBABLY COME BEFORE THE. COUNCIL AT NEXT SESSION.
 SEWER ORDINANCE GOES OVER.

From the indications the principal mat ter for discussion at the meeting of the City Council next week will be the reso- lution of the water committee asking an appropriation of 5000 for the purpose of making an investigation of the several schemes for procuring water.
 The measure has it's friends and it's op- ponents, and a live debate is anticipated.
 Another matter of interest will be the report on a resolution of Alderman Cooper presented some time ago endeavoring to procure cheaper electric lighting for the city of Birmingham and the people.
 Another interesting topic will be in ref erence to the Aldrich franchise for cleo tric lighting. This franchise will expire if work is not begun on the plant by March 15. If on account of the bad weather or other causes, work cannot be begun by March IS. it is probable that an- other franchise will be requested. This measure has its friends and opponents, and if it is presented will cause interest ing discussion.
 It is rrumored that an ordinance will be introduced calling for an election by the people as to whether or not they desire commission form of government. This Is considered rumor merely, however. and no importance Is attached to 1t by city authorities.
 At the first meeting of the council in April the members of the Board of Edu- cation will be elected. It is thought that this will result in the unanimous re-elec- ton of the present board, and that the matter will be merely perfunctory.
 The sewerage system ordinance, Big AS" will not be confirmed at the next meeting of the board, because the neces- sary two weeks will not have elapsed. This matter will be disposed of however, at the first meeting In April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Mad Dog Killed.

While at dinner today Dr. George D. Waller heard a noise among his chickens and upon Investigating found dog that was acting strangely. Leaving the chick ems the dog began fighting other dogs and then ran into the street and under g house and out again fighting. A shot sfrom the doctors gun and then another failed to kill the mad animal, but third shot, after the dog had circled the block, still running and snapping, killed 1t in- stantly. Several dogs were bitten by the dog before it was killed and the city will be asked to require all dogs to be muzzled and cur dogs to be all killed. There was great excitement as it was just the hour for the dismissal of school and hundreds of children were coming from the Roberts school, right along the route of the mad dog. Just how many dogs were bitten is not known, but sev- eral suspicious ones will be killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
DRAWING JURORS.
Board of Revenue Spends Busy Day
 Drawing Out New Lists.

Yesterday was busy one with the members of the Board of Revenue, 1t be- was consumed in the drawing, the board ing the names of jurors for the April term of court. Practically the entire day was consumed in tined rawing, the board going. about the matter in an extremely careful manner.
 Clerk Jchn G. Bradley of the criminal court has his office force busy preparing the docket for the April term, which be- gins Monday, April 5. One week in the term will be set for capital cases, but only ones to be docketed will be the jail cases, the bond cases going over until the next term. There will be no court teld during the week of March 22-29