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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
JOHNSON IS KILLED
 ON ENSLEY TRESTLE.
Supposed to Have Been Struck
 By Street Gar
HIGHWAYMAN AT WORK
Mulga and Robs Him of Valua- bles-Funera1 of Thomas
 Burgin Held

Fred Johnson, a young white man about IS years of age, met a tragic death last night on the trestle between Ensley and Pratt City, where the North Ensley electric car crosses Village creek He was found by the motorman of the 9:45 car from Birmingham, and had evidently been run over by the car going the other way. He was dead when found, both feet were cut off and he was otherwise injured.
 b He was taken to the undertaking es- tablishment of Echols & Angwin at Ems ley, where Coroner Brasher will hold an inquest today. The unfortunate young man lived with his father near the cross ing at Pratt City. There seems to have been no witnesses to the accident and the supposition is that he was crossing the trestle when caught by the car, re- ceiving injuries which resulted in his death.
 Highway Robbery Near MuIga
 J. H. Nicholson, Southern express agent at Mulga. was waylaid and robbed last evening about o'clock by an unknown negro as he was on his way to Ensley.
 
 the road about a mile from Mulga a large, black negro jumped from behind a tree and, before he could defend himself, threw him to the ground. The negro se- cured a large envelope containing about $50 and some valuable papers which he was taking to the bank to deposit. After robbing him the negro took to the woods. Nicholson went back to Mulga and noti- lied the authorities. Deputy Sheriff Bob Franklin with the dogs from No. 12 mines went to the scene of the robbery. but was unable to track the negro, who has not yet been arrested.
 Wellington Marion Owens, Jr.
 The above Is a likeness of Wellington Marion Owen. Jr., the little son of MT. and Mrs. W. M Owen of San Antonio, Tex. He took the prize at the recent baby show at the State Fair. The picture speaks for itself. MT. and Mrs. Owen for merly resided in Ensley. Mrs Owen will be remembered as Miss McWilliams. The little fellow was born in San Antonio, Tex, and was months old the day he won the prize.
 Funeral of Thomas Burgin
 The funeral services of Thomas Burgin were held yesterday from the family resi- dence, Lower Wylam. The funeral was attended by a large gathering of rela- tives and friends. The Rev. J. W. Akin officiated. Interment was made at Oak land cemetery.
 MT. Burgin was born in Jefferson coun- ty 5S years ago, and had lived near Ems ley all his life. He Is survived by a wife two sons, Bob and Peyton, an aged mother and a daughter, Mrs. Alex Metts, and large number of relatives. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
PENNSYLVANIA SECURES
 OFFICE QUARTERS HERE

The Pennsylvania railroad yesterday engaged offices for its Star Union line on the second floor of the Woodward building and will start moving in the furnishings within short time.
 The offices were engaged by H. B.. Rox, one of the officers, who will be in charge of the local business after November l, when the official opening takes place. The Pennsylvania will make every legitimate effort to partic- ipate in the heavy tonnage of Birming- ham and will eventually require the services of large force of men here.
 The location of the offices typines the interest in Birmingham that is slowly ebbng into the offices of all the great railway systems. To those who are well in touch with conditions 1t is believed that other great lines will announce the establishment of offices here at no distant date.
 Several lines have been figuring on such plans and the census announce ment is expected definitely to determine them upon locating here.
 Birmingham occupies distinctly unique position in the eyese of railroad freight men. as no city in the south can approach Birmingham from point of tonnage for the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Derrfll Pratt the Hero

Greensboro, October 15.-(Special.)- The football team of the Southern uni versity returned Thursday from It's in- vasion of north Alabama, losing the first game to the Anniston Presbyterian college by a score of to 6, and win ming the second from the Jacksonville pedagogues to 5.
 The entire student body turned out to welcome the team on its arrival and escorted the coach and players through the town to the college. College spirit Is at white heat in Greensboro and Derrill Pratt is the hero of the hour, with the undivided support of the whole college.
 None of the men suffered injury on the trip and the eleven is in excellent shape for its next game with Marion on the campus Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
GREAT TALENT CLASHES
 ON CHURCHILL DOWNS

Louisville, October 15.-Probably never since the day that Aristades won the hrst Kentucky derby in 1875, has such a splen- did card been offered at historical Churchill Downs as today's In the Fall City handicap, the days feature at six furlongs and calling for 3-year-olds and up, the pick of the very best horses now quartered In the west were entered. UT the lot which went to the post Jack AL kin was accorded the top impost of l3S pounds, with Oceanbound selling favor ite, Melisande getting the second call and Jack Atkin being the third choice in the betting. With the release of the bar Tier Melisande went to the front and never relinquished this position, trimming Jack Atkin by a length and a half at the finish, while Oceanbound was third, only a head to the rear of the second horse. Summary:
 First race, 2-year-olds, selling, six fur longs-Winning Widow, 101 tKoerner), won; lima, 101 (TIerberD, second; Helene, 1O3 (Howard), third. Time, 1:13 S-5. TWO dollar mutuels paid: Winning Wldow' straight s155o. place s4.eO. show A.lo. lima, place $3.4O show s2.70. Helene, 8uOW %. w.
 Second race, selling. 3-year-olds and upward, six furlongs-Eye White. 105 (Rice), won; Alfred the Great, 106 (Stein- hardt), second; Chapultepec, 107 CGrand), third Time. 1:13 4-5. Two-dollar nut uels paid: Eye White, straight $lO.7 70, place s5. 10, show s5.20. Alfred the Great, place s3 80, show $3.10. Chapultepec, show s5.10.
 Third race, handicap. 3-year-olds and up. one mile-Countless, 126 CKoerner), won; Emperor Williams, 117 (Grand) sec ond Camel, 108 Davenport, third. Time, l:39 1-5. Two-dollar mutuels paid: Count less, straight $4.5O, place s3 40, show 26o. Emperor William, place s4SO, show sS. Camel, show $3.30.
 Fourth race, Falls City handicap, .s2OoO value six furlongs-Melisande. 121 (Koer- ner), won; Jack Atlin, 136 (Rice), second; Oceanbound 122 CThomas), third. Time, l:l2 Two-dollar mutuels paid: Melisande. win .Sl2.SO, place $4.50, show 2.S0. Jack Atkin, place $4.4o. show $3.10. Ocean bound show $2.S0.
 Fifth race 2-year-olds, purse s400 six furlongs-Little Father. Ill (Thomas), won: County Tax, 101 OavenporD, sec ond. Governor Gray, 115 CHerbert), third. Time. 1:1s 3-5 Two-dollar mutuels paid: Little Father, win $6. place s2. 2.7O. show &. 80. County Tax, place $2.50, show $26O Governor Gray, show s2.6o.
 Sixth race purse s400. 3-year-olds and up. mile and sixteenth-Huck. 105 (Daven- port), won Mamie Algol, 105 (Rice), sec ond; Alma Boy, 1oS HerberD. third
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16

following friends acted as pallbearers. J. F. Appling, Capt A. 8. Wheeler, w. H. Nicholson, W. w. Murphree, M. R. Tendon and J. T. Burtram.
 Church Notes
 In the absence of the pastor, pr. J. A. Bowen, who is assisting the Rev. G. w. Read in a revival at Talladega, the Rev MT. Melton will preach this morn- ing at the Methodist church. Dr. T. A. Johnson will preach at the 7:30 evening service.
 Dr. A. F. Montague of Howard college will preach today at both services at the Presbyterian church.
 Morning prayer will be held at St. Johns Episcopal church at Il o'clock. Sunday school at 9:45.
 EnsIey Personals
 The Rev. J. w. Orr of Corinth, Miss is visiting in the city. He was formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Ens1ey.
 Mrs. C. D. Ke1nble and daughter, Miss Elizabeth Kemble, of Honesdale, Pa. are visiting MT. and Mrs. Ben F. Kemble on Avenue E and Thirty-f1rst street.
 Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins is in Gadsden snendiue the week end with relatives.
 Mrs. M. E. Cory is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. w. H. Wynne, on Avenue G Dr. wynne's mother, Mrs. c. A. Wynne of Gallatin, Tenn, is also the guest ol pr. and Mrs. Wynne.
 F. L. Ellis, the jeweler, sold three low ing cups to the fair officials. They were presented to the prize winners of tho poultry show.
 Mrs l.. K. Jones of Dayton is visiting her daughter, Mrs Sam P. w. Wynne on Avenue H.
 Cunningham chapter. Order of the Eastern Star, has changed its place oi meeting, and will meet Monday night ir regular session at the Knights Of Pyth- ias hall on Avenue E and Nineteenth street.
 Mrs. N. w. Wood, president of the Bir- mineham Humane society, who has been attending the meeting of the National Humane association at Washington, is expected home today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Herman Buhner Goes Fishing
BY c. H. MANDY

lage creek. A man has as much chance of catching fish in that particular spot as J. 0. Thompson has of being gover- nor of Alabama. Herman thought it was a frame-up on the part of Pat when he saw the place, and he was sure of 1t be- fore he left.
 While waiting for the bites that never came, Herman entertained them with stories of his early life. He has brother as tall as he is. They used to sleep together. AS the ordinary bed was not long enough to accommodate them they slept four double. When they want ed to turn over one of them would say turn and over they would flop. They became so accustomed to 1t that, in re- sponse to the call, they would turn over in their sleep. The afternoon was warm and Herman became drowsy, and as there was noth- ing doing in the fish line he stretched himself on one of the tmbers that made the dam and began to doze. Pat saw his opportunity. Waiting until Herman was fairly on his way to dreamland he yelled turn" True to his early training Herman promptly turned over and dropped in the creek. As his mouth was open when he fell in he swallowed about two quarts of Village creek water, spiked with ammonial refuse from the Semet- Solvay bi-product plant.
 He was nearly drowned before he got out of the creek with the assistance Of Shorty Clark. In the meantime Pat had discreetly disappeared. Where's that Mick7' was the first question Herman asked when he recovered. Gone home" replied Shorty. Going to the woods and cutting a big, thick hickory stick Her man started after his friend Pat. Here endeth the first chapter)
 The next morning Pat, looking much fatigued appeared before Judge Camp of the inferior court. and propounded the following query: ''Undei the law, isn't a mans house his castle?" Tt is," re- piled the judge. And man is entitled to the peaceful possession of it?'' was the next question. Sure said his honor. Well. suppose a big stiff sits all night on the porch with baseball bat in one hand and horse whip in the other, and fellow can't enter his own domicile. and has to sleep all night in the chicken coop, what redress has her. That de- bends on circumstances" cautiously re- piled the judge. Tell me all about 1t" He did The result was that Pat had Herman arrested for cruelty to animals, and he was brought into court by Con stable Lee White.
 Shorty Clark, the peacemaker, came along, and when the case was heard Her man established an alibi and proved 1t by Shorty. He testified that Herman had been in bed all night and that Pat must have been seeing things" Its frame up between them two guys, that's what 1t is" yelled Pat as the judge dismissed the case and taxed him with the costs.
 The three left court together, and as they were going down the street they agreed to call 1t "even Stephen" and as the result was they all stayed out all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16

When General Bee of South Carolina applied the term "Stonewall" to Jack sons brigade, at the battle of Manassas he meant to express the highest com- mendation of the solidity. frmness and unyielding quality of that superb com mand. History bears witness as to how we'll they deserved it.
 A familiar expression of like character, applied however to individuals, is He's designate those true-hearted and good natured fellows who make the world brighter and better by their presence in it. There are some of them left.
 A few months ago there came to Ensley from the city of Pittsburg an individual named Herman Buhner, who Is s'brick' in every sense of the word. In addition to that he deals with brick. he is a brick expert He knows more about them than did the Egyptian taskmasters of the ancient Israelites, or the man that in vented them. and for this reason he was brought here to supervise the construc- ton of the furnaces of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, so far as the brick work is concerned, both as to material and workmanship.
 Now, brick is hard subject, but not so the subject of this sketch, for bigger hearted, whole-souled, cleaner cut Yankee never shook the dust of that smoky burg of millionaires, graft and chorus girls than he.
 l,i h,tr and a haNhal0r stands six feet four in his stocking feet-that is, when he wears them-and Is built in pro portion. His age is mystery.
 This is his first visit south, and 1t goes without saying that he has made many friends. He likes the south and the southern people, especially those of the feminine gender, and is not adverse to saying that his bachelor days are num- bered, should he succeed in inducing one of the southern beauties he so much ad- mires to look with favor on his massive frame and jovial vlsage
 He lives with Patrick Lothario Day, German gentleman from Jerusalem; his roommate is Edward Adonis Clark. other wise known as Shorty" These two gentlemen are as diminutive in stature as he Is enormous. He calls them the Heavenly Twins,' they call him the Colossus
 If there is a man in the United States who loves joke better than P. L. Day 1t is Herman Buhner, and as consequence many "spats' occur between the two, with Shorty as arbiter, and sweet time Shorty has of 1t with the two.
 Last week they went fishing in the dam below the pumping station on Vil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Greene School Loses

Athens, October 15.-(special)-In one of the hardest fought football games that has been played between prepara- tory school teams this year Branham and Hughes of Spring Hill, Tenn, defeated the Greene school here yesterday by the score of to o. Though defeated the plucky little team of the Greene school rightfully feels that they have won vic- tory. Dope gave the Tennesseans the game by a score of 35 to 0. Actual weight shows them to have been 25 pounds heavier to the man.
 With the exception of the beautiful in reference given Right Half Weller on a 40-yard run for the only touchdown in the game there were no spectacular plays made. For the local team Westmoreland at quarter deserves special mention for handling his forward passes so skillfully. Clements at right tackle deserves credit for his 'stonewall" qualities, and Richardson at right end for his runs and tackles. Time of quarters, 10 minutes. Referee, Armstrong CF'lorida); umpire, McGee Wanderbilt); head linesman, pr. King Vanderbilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
COLORADO F. BREAKS
 WORLDS RECORD

Lexington, Ky, October 15.-Colorado E., under a good drive by Gus Macey, broke the worlds record for 3-year-old, trotters on the closing day of the Ken lucky Trotting Horse Breeders asso- ciation fall meeting when he won the Kentucky stake in straight heats. He lowered his own record Of 2:05& made at Columbus, full second and also beat the 3-year-old pacing time three quarters of second. It was the third time this year the Estabrook colt has lowered the worlds record The best previous time in the stake was 2:o6A j made by General Watts in 1907, which was also a worlds record. The first quarter was made in 31, the half in 1:o2 the three quarters in 1:821s, and the fourth in 2:o4A. -t8
 No 4-year- old ever beat this time and Joan Is the only one that has equalled it.
 The Stoll stake for 2:1s trotters was won by The Plunger after Baron Penn had taken the first two heats. Only in the fourth heat did Driver Horine have to urge The P1unger to win and in that Creighton led but broke at the wire and was placed second.
 The 2:15 pace was won by Cinnamon. Athol R, which won the first two heats, was distanced in the third
 Ruby Lacy, pacing record, 2:07, was sold by J. D. Grover of Georgetown to Charles E. Dean of Palatine, H., for $4o00. She had been converted to the trot and worked a mile here in 2:0S. She will be entered in the M. and M., and other big stakes next year.
 Grover also sold to Senator Joseph VIT ID 4f Got uxrtI hn A year-old brood mare Lady Brussels by Wilton for s3000. She is the dam of three 2-year- and one yearling in the 2:3o list this being her only foals. Summaries:
 The Stoll Stake, for 2:19 trotters, in 5. values, $3025:
 The Plunger, br. h., by Bonds
 man (Morine) ................- 2 1 1 Baron Benn, br. h., by Will
 liam Penn (McHenry).. 3 Creighton, b. g. Lazelle)..... 5 3 2 8 Senator Hale. br. h. (B. Wal
 ker) ...........................3 3 dis. Electric Todd, b. h. co. Ha-
 gam ...........---..-......... ols. Silver Eagle, TO. g. (McKin-
 Time, 2:oeN, 2:osA, 2:o71s. s2.Os1s, 2:11.
 The Kentucky Stakes for 3-year-o1d trotters, in B. value $2oO0:
 Colorado E, b. C.. by the Bondsman
 (G. Macey) ...................--..... l George Todd b. c. (Moody). ........-.. 2 4 Sue D., blk f. (E. Willis). ........... 2 Anvil, b. c. (Geers) s)..................... 4 8 Bonvivant, b. c. (Proctoro ............ 8 di
 Time, 2:11A 2:04A.
 2:05 pace, in 5, purse 5000:
 Cinnamon, oh. h., by Hal Dil-
 lard (E. Freeman) .......... 9 The Liar, b. h. (Snow) ...... 4 3 Mabel J., oh. m. (H Grey)....5 8 Fred Patchen. b. g. Golly).... 4 Athol R., gr m. QHoffman).. dis. Legatte, blk. h. q. Adrian)... 6 4 dr.
 Time. 2:1oN. 2:o7A. 2:o94, 2:os1t 2:1Ak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
BABE MAY MANAGE
 THE CLIMBER TEAM

Memphis. October 1b.-tspecial )-Before the directors of the Southern league went into session with President Kavanaugh to ratify or rescind the action taken by President Kavanaugh in declaring the Montgomery franchise forfeited for all legged salary violations. charged by Pitch CT Juul, President Joseph of the Mont gomery club and Charley Babb, former manager of the Memphis club, were closeted for the latter part of the after noon. It was said that in the event Montgomery continues in the circuit that Bahb will manage the Montgomery club next season, but President Joseph re- fused to confirm this.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
PREDESTINARIANS MEET
 WORTHY OPPONENTS

Albertville, October 15.-(Special.)- The Alabama Presbyterian college de- feated the Seventh District Agr1cul- to 5. The game was hard fought, the agricultural school boys outplay- ing eAnniston. After being able to gain freely Annistons kicking saved the day for them. failure to make a goal after touchdown lost the game for the home team. All the visitors played good ball, Frank Allen particularly starring. It Is hard to pick stars for the Agricultural school. All played jam-up ball. The visitors were slightly outMeighed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Fsrruson Favorite

New Orleans, October 15.-Sandy Fergu- son of Chelsa, Mass, and Jim Barry of San Francisco were both tonight con- fident of victory in their scheduled 20 round fight before the West Side Ath- letic club across the river in Algiers, a suburb of New Orleans. tomorrow after noon. Because of press decision given him over the California man a few months ago, Ferguson ruled a to 5 favorite. Barry will weigh about 1S0 pounds and Ferguson about 15 pounds heavier. Tommy Walsh has been select ed as referee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
PROF. SANFORD HERE

Professor Sanford. in charge of the athletics of the University of Georgia, accompanied the team of that institution to Birmingham yes- terday.
 Professor Sanford is considered a splendid sportsman as well as a gentleman of learning, and is ex- ceedingly popular with the students of Georgia, and with all others who know him.
 During the progress of the game he was on the field and mingled freely with the boys. President Abercrombie and Dean Barnwell of the University of Ala !. bama were also in the city and wit messed the sport from the grand stand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Holland Wins

Norfolk, Va, October 15.-With all re- turns complete from yesterdays primary for the democratic Second district con- gressional nomination, E. E. Holland of Suffolk is shown to have developed strength sufficient to control the appoint ment of 30 of the 167 delegates that will compose the nominating convention to be held at Suffolk on Monday next. Will liam A. Young of Norfolk will have 63 delegates; Congressman H. l.. Maynard of Portsmouth F. and Joseph Deal of Norfolk 2, VI E < ..s-s .s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Minnesota 27, Nebraska o

Northrup Field, Minneapolis, Octo- Der 15.-Minnesota today took anoth- CT step toward the western football championship by decisively defeating Nebraska 27 to o. Minnesota made four touchdowns and McGovern kicked two fields goals. Minnesota made the first touchdown in three minutes of play and two more followed before the guar ter ended The Gophers tore up Ne braska's line and used the forward pass with great effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Virginia 2s, St. Johns o

Charlottesville, Va, October 15.-Univer- sity of Virginia defeated St. John's of Annapolis today by the score of % to 0, nearly doubling the score made by the navy against St. Johns three weeks ago Virginia, in whirlwind attack in the first half, scored three touchdowns and in the final quarter struck her pace again, making two touchdowns in 10 minutes. End runs by Honaker and Todd and line plunging by Driver and Good
 hue were the features
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
FOR THE
 Girls Sake Western Film
 at the Star Theatre Monday, Oct. l7th} Two New Films }
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Miss Campbell Wins

Chicago, October 15-(Special) )-Miss1 Dorothy Campbell, the North BerwickJ Scotland, lassie retained the title of wom- an champion of the United States Goi1 association, having defeated Mrs. M. M. Martin, the Devonshire, England, player in the 1s-hole final at Homewood today by 2 up and to play. l
 Leading by ? up at the turn, Miss Campbelfs margin meant victory, even at this early stage. She did not allow Mrs. Martin to secure the lead at any time and the nearest to squaring the match the English representative came was one down in the fifteenth hole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
CATHOLIC BAZAAR
 OPENS TOMORROW

The bazar to be conducted by the Ia dies of St. Paul's parish will open to- morrow at noon in the spacious quarters in the First National bank building, for merly occupied by Fisch. Lunch will be served daily.
 The Holy Name society will attend the bazaar in a body on Tuesday night As St Paul's is now the largest parish in Alabama. those in charge of the enter +o,nrent hone to clear several hundred dollars for the benefit of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
ENSLEY DEPARTMENT
Are You STARTING BUSINESS?

takes work cement and foresight to shape successful business career
 But all of these qualities like steam without engne unless you have capital to help them along You secur this capital either by steady saving and wise investment o by securing the proper credit at good bank.
 This bank offers it's assistance whichever way you chooe We pay per cent miannuay all SAVINGS deposits Come in and see us about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-16
Powell win Meet Marto

New York, October 15.-t5pecial.)- Lew Powell the San Francisco light weight, will be seen in action for the first time in New York Tuesday night Johnny Marto, the rugged Italian, will be the trial horse, the pair being booked to go 10 rounds Powell Is a classy boxer and some puncher. and, although he is giving away a lot of weight, 1t is thought he should stop Marto