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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
News of Tuskeuee.

Tuskesee, January 3.-(Special )-Judge M- B. Abercrombie has announced his candidacy for reelection to the office of probate judge of Macon county. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary on February 19. Judge Abercrom- bic has filled this office with satisfac- tion for F years and has no opposition for the third term.
 Mrs. L. w. Johnston, president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. entertained the veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy at her home on Wednesday afternoon in a most delightful manner. A special programme of music and recitations had been ar- ranged, after which delightful refresh- ments were served.
 Miss Marguerite Chappelle was the charming hostess for the Sappho club on Thursday afternoon. After an interesting programme a delicious salad course was served. The guests of the club were Miss Faith of Mobile, Mrs. Hall of Downs and Miss Taylor of Tuskegee.
 The entertainment given by Miss Lu- cile Cobb at the public school last night by her class in physical culture was quite a success, being enjoyed by large audi ence.
 MT. William Wynn of MontgofYery has been the guest of relatives here. MT. Wynne formerly lived in Tuskegee and his friends take great pride and interest in his ability as a musician, hoping for him the success which his wonderful tal- ent so richly deserves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
PURE FOOD EXPERT
 TO MAKE ADDRESS
DR. H. w. WILEY OF WASHINGTON WILL SPEAK IN AUBURN DUR- ING COMPREHENSIVE SIGMA RECEPTION.

Auburn. January 2S.-(Special.)-The col lege authorities announce that the com mencement address Wednesday, June s, will be delivered by pr. H. w. Wiley. the celebrated pure food expert and chief of the division of chemistry, United States department of agriculture. The occasion promises to be a most notable one.
 At mass meeting of the student body of the Polytechnic, held in Langdon hall this morning, it was resolved by we'll nigh unanimous vote that the honor sys- tenn, which has for years been in effect in the senior and junior classes, should apply to the entire student body. There was much enthusiasm in the movement, which pervaded the entire mass of the students.
 George H. Miller. landscape architect, was present Wednesday and Thursday in- specting the college grounds and buildings in order to carry into execution the plans for systematic development and beauti- flying of the college campus and grounds. MT Miller is famous for his work in northern states, and has lately been called to Birmingham in laying out the indus trial city of Corey for the United States Steel company.
 The Kappa Sigma fraternity gave a de- lightful reception at their fraternity home Friday evening, upon the celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of their chapter. A large number of col lege people and of out-of-town guests were present. Delightful refreshments were served, and altogether the affair was highly enjoyable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
News of Centreville.

Centreville, January 23.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The live stock and wagons belonging to the Holmes Lumber company of Scottsville, this county, were sold at public outcry by H. r. vandiver, receiver of said com pany, on Friday in front of the court house door here. Quite large crowd of people attended the sale and the property brought fair prices. Most of the property was purchased by J. D. Henderson of Covington county Julius Sternfeld, at torney for Receiver vandiver, acted as auctioneer.
 l.. H. Nunnelee of this place will leave tomorrow morning for Montgomery to be present at the meeting of the state ex- ecutive committed He is a member of the state committee. MT. Nunnelee has expressed himself in favor of an early primary to nominate state officers.
 John A. Wood of Blocton has announced his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Bibb county. He is a prominent citizen and has for a number of years taken quite an active part in the politics of the county. He was at one time chairman of the county executive committee of the democratic party. He enjoys the con- fidence and esteem of the people of the county and will no doubt prove formid- able factor in the race for sheriff. His entry makes the fourth for this position.
 More than 800 persons have paid their poll tax up to this time, and the vote in the approaching primary election will no doubt be large.
 W. w. Lavender entertained the mem- Der of the class in the Presbyterian Sun- day school, of which he is member, at a hve-course luncheon at the Wadsworth hotel Friday night. Each member of the class accompanied lady member of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Covers were laid for 30 persons and the evening was spent most pleasantly.
 The lady members of the County High School society are having the grounds of the County High school graded and othey- wise improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
"Lee and statuary Hall"

Huntsville, January 23.-(Special)- the recent celebration of the anniversary of Robert E. Lee by Virginia Clay C1op- ton chapter, Daughters of the Confed- eracy, Mrs. Kate Coles Donegan read an original poem which was highly compli- mented. The poem was as follows:
 LEE AND STATUARY HALL Why should the spirit of Mortal interfere With the spirit of virginia's claim, She offers her best, what more can
 she do,
 To honor the Statuary fame? The Father of his country could he appear In this glorious land of the free, Would touch the gray. that veils the man And reveal the soul of Lee. When the greatest of all who wore tho
 blue
 Issued that famous decree And Appomattox sealed the pledge of
 faith,
 Grant honored the sword of Lee. Washington, Lee, the same in principle United by bonds of love, Virginia, their mother, guards her own While angels record 1t above.
 KATE COLES DONEGAN. Huntsville, Lees Birthday, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
HILL SYSTEM IS
 TO BE EXTENDED

San Francisco, January 23,-tSpecial)- The announcement of the Pacific and Idaho Northern railroad, together with the building of the Pittsburg and Gil- more road through the Salmon river country in Oregon by railroad interests supposed to be friendly to James J. Hill. and the consequent activity of surveyors around the east side of San Francisco bay in laying out right of way from Alameda to San Jose is believed by rail- road men to be the extension of the traf- fic system controlled by MT. Hill in Cal ifornia.
 That the Hanley and Woods railroad, which forms the connecting link between the Oregon Trunk Line and the Des Chutes river country, and right of way through the extensive Hanley holdings in southern Oregon has been purchased by the Hill interests is no longer denied, and the way seems clear for the Hill extension to tap San Francisco bay on the eastern side
 From the Oregon line to San Francisco bay the Hill extension would have q choice of routes, but it is believed that the Northern Pacific magnate will build his own road direct and not enter into any traffic agreement with any other system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
RHODES SCHOLAR
 WILL BE NAMED
MEETING OF COMMITTEE FOR SE- LECTION OF MAN TO RECEIVE PRIZE WILL BE HELD IN MONTGOMERY.

University, January 23.-(Special. )-Pres- ident Abercrombie will leave tomorrow for Montgomery, where he goes to attend a meeting of the Alabama committee for the selection of Rhodes scholars, which will be held in that city on Tuesday. Associated on the committee with Dr. Abercrombie, chairman, are President Charles c. Thach of the Alabama Poly technic institute, President A P. Monta- que of Howard college, President J. M Hosmer of the Southern university, and Judge A. D. Sayre, associate justice of the supreme court. This is the first time since the committee was organized In Ala bama that it has had as member man outside of the educational field. Judge Sayre takes the place of Dr. Will liam E. Saffold, professor of Latin in the university, who recently rendered his resignation as a member
 The main work of the committee at the coming meeting will be the selection of scholar to take up his residence at Oxford next fall. There are four eligible candl- dates this year, and the student who gets the appointment, according to lately es- tablished rule, will have to get four out of five votes instead of mere majority as in past years
 The men eligible for appointment are c. E. Crossland, Howard college of East Lake; c. U- Thompson, Southern univer- sity of Citronelle; Edwin R. Lee, Tuske- gee institute of Snow Hill; w H. Dink1ns, Brown university of Selma
 Work on the Corolla, the university an- nual, Is progressing rapidly, and the ed- itors expect to have the book ready to go to the printers at an earlier date than usual this year. The editorial board hopes to have the Corolla ready for general de- livery by May l. There will be several novelties in the arrangement of photo graphs this year, and the art work will be of an unusually high order. Most of this work will be done by students, but several well known artists from the out side will contribute
 At recently held meeting of the Alpha Sigma Delta law fraternity the follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing term F. B. Powell, chairman; w. H. McEniry, vice president; W. IL Robert son, secretary; c. H. Penick, treasurer; c. S. Williams, critic; w.. M- Weston, chaplain, and l.. c. Brooks, sergeant-at- arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
$1CO,OOo TO FIGHT
 TUBERCULOSIS

New York. January 23.-tSpecial. )-Great cheering followed the announcement last night at the banquet of the Metropoli- tan Life Insurance company that friend of the corporation had presented to it 9C acres of ground and s1O0,0oO to build a sanitarium for employees afflicted with tu- berculosis.
 The banquet was in commemoration of the thirtieth anniversary of the com pany's entrance into the industrial in- surance field, the completion of the great tower and in honor of Pierre Le Brun. the architect of the structure, who is retiring from the active practice of his profession.
 The announcement of the gift was made by President John R. Hegeman of the company who was the first speaker. Hegeman' said the giver of this large sum of money and land was present and was personally known to many of the 90c guests, but that his name at his request was withheld. The news of the location of the site was also kept a secret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
PRATT WILL LEAD
 UNIVERSITY TEAM
BASEBALL SAP IS BEGINNING TO lSE-lNTER-CLASS CHAMPION SHIP GAMES BEGIN NEXT SAT URDAY.

University, January 23.-(Special.) .)-At a meeting of the members of last seasons baseball team, held yesterday afternoon, Merrill k. Pratt was elected captain of the varsity for the coming campaign. Pratt is a pitcher, side wheeler, who worked regularly on last years championship az gregation and who performed in several matches the year before. He is a mem- Der of the senior class, and he has been other student activities ever since his en- trance into college. At the opening of the season Captain Pratt will have a number of last years regulars behind him, and it is hoped that with the new material added he will be able to lead his team through as successful a season as that of 1909.
 A few days ago Alabama came very near losing the services of one of her most valuable men when Palmer Snede- cor, star first-sacker of last years bunch, mixed up with buzzsaw in the mechan- ical laboratory and lost the first joint of one of the fingers of his left hand. For tunately, the injured digit is on his glove Hduu, anu II IS DtlleFeu tldl IL VIII ntdt fin time for him to get in the game when the playing season opens. If it does not, Alabama will miss his hard, timely raps and his easy handling of bad throws.
 The football games for the interclass championship will begin next Saturday, when the elevens of the junior and the senior classes clash. During the follow ing week the freshmen and. the sopho- mores will pull off their engagement. Then there will be a royal battle for final honors between the victors in these two games. All of the classes have been working hard for the past two weeks and the prospects are that there will be some first-class sport offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Morse Has Beaun Work.

Atlanta, January 2S.-(Speciai. )--Charles W. Morse began work yesterday in the federal prison as assistant librarian. The prison has great library and as Morse Is fond of books he finds his occupation congenial. Morse's moustache, which was shaved off. has made rapid growth and he looks about as he did when he left New York. He expects visit from Mar tin w. Littleton next week Warden Mover denies that he has shown Morse any favors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Funeral of Mir. Reuben MiIIsap. sr.

Evergreen. January 23.-(Special.) )--Mrs. Reuben Millsap, Sr., who died at an in- firmary in Montgomery Thursday night, was buried from the Baptist church Fri- day afternoon. Mrs. Millsap was before her marriage Miss Lorena Harrington, and was related to many of the most prominent families in south Alabama She was carried to Montgomery Tuesday afternoon and never revived after the surgical operation was performed. She is survived by husband ana 10 children Her death has been severe shock to this community, for she was much be- loved lady, and had been for many years n member of the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
News of AlhertviIle.

Albertville, January 23.-(Special.) )-Al- bertvile was visited by another snow yes- terday and during some portions of the day it assumed the proportion of a regu- lar snow storm.
 L. R. Hill of Athens, but who has been engaged in the drug business in Court land for the past several years, has ac- cepted a position with the Hood Drug company, and will enter upon his duties at once.
 Mrs. Tillman, nee Miss Hattie Dickson, of Texas, Is visiting relatives here.
 Ncaraguan In Jail.
 New Orleans, January 23.-Arrested as vagrant man who gave his name as Joseph Seguera and who said that lie had bdFn an attache of the Nica- raguan legation at Washington, tonight issued an appeal for aid. The appeal brought no response and he is spend- ing the night in the Third precinct sta tion. He said he recently had been provided with funds to carry him from Washington to Bluefields but found himself stranded in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
BREAD COMBINE
 IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, January 2s.-(Special. )-Final arrangements for the local bread com bine are being completed. Within the next week half a dozen or more of the leading bakers will have consolidated into a great buying pool, which will be oper- ated Tor the benefit of all concerned in an effort to minimize the breakmakers' expenses and also build up the local con- sumption of bakers productions.
 This bread combine has been hanging fire for several months ever since Max Oscher of St. Louis, an expert in form ing similar combines, throughout the west, visited Baltimore and New York In the latter city the plan to combine a number of the larger bakers is said to have failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
ooueen of ciubso Is Bankrupt.

New York, January 29.-Mrs. Dora Lyon, sometimes known as "the Queen of Clubs" filed a petition in bank ruptcy today as a pauper with liabill- ties placed at $503,246 and assets given as her copyright on novel written seven years ago. Mrs. Lyon was for several years a foremost figure in the women's organizations of this city and state. She was formerly president of the New York City Federation of Wom- ems clubs and of the Eclectic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Appeal From FaneuiI Hall.

Boston, January 23.-Old Faneuil hall last night sent up an appeal from every direction, wall over the nigh prices of necessities of life. Addresses were made by clergymen, labor leaders, legislators and citizens and joining in resolution to the President and Congress. and to the governor for an investigation and regu- lation of the traffic in food products, the meeting adionrned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
w. j. Bryan Entertained.

Lima, Peru, January 23.-Wiliam J. Bryan visited the chamber of comme rec this afternoon and yesterday and was warmly welcomed. Last night a recep- ton in his honor was given by the Ma tional club. On Monday he will be ten dered a banquet at the home of Felipe Pardo and on Tuesday there will be an excursion to Oyrara, which rises more than 2000 feet above the sea level, 1S6 miles north of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Whltneck Shot By EmpIoxe.

Huntsville, January 23.-(Special)-C. w. Whitneck, superintendent of the Ab- ingdon mills, was shot through the neck and seriously wounded today by John Jolly, head machinist. Jolly was badly cut in the face. He is in jail. They ouarreled over a matter concerning their work at the mill and Whitneck used his knife. Jolly got his pistol in action, fir ing one shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Movement Is Growing.

Milwaukee, January 23.-The mere agi- tation of meat strike in Milwaukee has gained results in two days beyond the expectations of those who are back of the movement.
 A general reduction of prices has been announced in many markets. Proprietors of others say they are considering a re- duction, to be announced soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Corporation Tax Test Case.

Washington. January 23.-Maxwell Evarts of New York yesterday filed in the supreme court of the United States a mo- ton to advance for an early hearing of the Vermont case involving the constitu- tionality of the corporation tax provision of the Payne tariff act. The federal cir cult court in Vermont dismissed bill seeking to enjoin corporation from mak- ing return of It's net income and this case was appealed to the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Library Association Talk
 No. 30 Thirty Thousand Volumes Wanted for 1910

One good sign of the times that big membership of the Birmingham Public Library has already ougrown the book collection.
 great deal has been said the papers, and said truly about city library containing the largest collection of open the public the State much has been of the several thousand dollars worth of books whcH have been placed on the shelves during the past year
 Now good healthy dissatisfaction among the tVof thousand borrowers of the library the nadequacy of the book collection.
 Nothing could better demonstrate the fine library possi N ties of Birmingham and the growing demand here for reading matter The people bools-they beginning
 library is collection of literature not building demand them This that they should and have them
 There is demand here for twice many books are found on the shelves of the library.
 The thing do is double that number volumes in the present By 1911 there must be thirty thousand volumes shelves. l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Too Little Poverty.

St. Paul, January 23--No concerted ac- ton has been taken in this vicinity in the meat boycott. N. F. McEwen state labor commissioner of Minnesota. said :: There is too much money and too little poverty. When the average man wants meat he buys it. If a general strike of meat eaters were called you would see a lot of men slipping home with mys- terious looking bundles under their arms and examination would probably disclose that they contained meat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Bryan Is Llma,s Guest.

Lima, Peru, January 23-Willam l. Bryan has been made the special guest of the municipality and has been invited to attend a public reception arranged in his honor Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Bry- an. who has been slightly i'll, it is as- serted, has recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
Town Destroyed By Fire.

Troy, January 23-The little town of Goshen, few miles below Troy OH the line of the Central of Georgia rail road, was almost completely wiped out by fire early today. More than dozen were destroyed, including ths postoffice and jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
tv, SHERIFF.

M'ADORY-I hereby announce as a can didate for sheriff of Jefferson county, sub- feet to the action of the democratic pri- mary April 4. 1910.
 1-18-tf WALTER K M'ADORY.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Judge Samuel Weaver as candi- date for Sherifr of Jefferson county, sub feet to action of democratic primary. T hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to democratic primary to be held on April 4 s. F. TEAGUE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
HaIIeys Comet Seen.

Ircnolrln January 23.-Captains of infe"'s ] "t7-o's arriving here re- poit .--.s.~ ~~~- .ia,ley's comet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24
JUDGE OF CITY COURT.

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for reelection as one of the judges of the city court of Birmingham, subject to the action of the democratic primary on April {, 1910. c. w FERGUSON I am candidate for id~e of the city court of Birningham ali.,sr,.l tr the a"- ton of the democratic primary to be theld on the 4th day of April. 19o
 JOHN T. CLOVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-24

The continued cold and rainy weather in north Alabama has retarded farm work. This is the season of the year when farmers usually commence their early spring blowing for spring oats and other crops, but on account of the bad state of the weather no blowing at all has been done in this locality. The farm- CTS, however, are of the opinion that the heavy freezes will be the making of one of the best crop years this section of the state has seen in many years.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-03-28
INDIAN WAR VETERANS:
2507 SEEK PENSIONS
Special to The Tribune.

Special To The IrlDunc.
AMERICAN FORK March 96.--Utall
Indian War veterans 25O7 in number, are
vltally interested In the trip 10 Washing
ton. -. c., by NJ L. Pratt and j. NJ
Westwood veterans who are members -.
the commission from this county. Pre-
Salt Lake City to confer with the other
two members or The commission, Ad1u-
tlnt- General Wcd9wood and j. II. Ar
thur.
Pratt and Westwood. who left on their
mission one Tuesday last. Will. immedi-
atcly upon their arrival. attempt 10 Sc
cure an amendment to the present PEN
sion bill that Will admit the Utah yctcT-
ans. Congressman Howell having already
presented N bill in the house covering
the situation.
The Howell bill provides 4 pension Of
Sl2 n month for those g. years ot age:
SIS for those 20 years old. and $50 for
those who arc - years old or over l.
covers all who saw service previous To
1874 Before passing the foregoing pro-
vision il is customary for congress to
pay for the service rendered. amounting
usually 10 SIS per month for actual
service.
The result Of the registration work of
the commissioners in taking the aiflda-
Wits OF the Ctah veterans was as follows 4,
Number who went on expeditions. la%S'
home guards. 1859, shor, service, under
thirty days. and not entitled 10 pension
under tn" act. u. total who enlisted In
Utah 2507. In addition TO this. 81 were
enlisted in southern Idaho. and have
been registered with the Utah commits
sion: OF these went on expeditions; a
were home guards.