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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
AMERICA AND CHINA
Problem Faced By Governments in
 Rivalry


 From the Century Magazine.
 It is we'll known that China affords the largest and most promising field and trade. This became understood as modern commerce, progressed, and the Celestial empire, is already the scene of a high state of competition among nations. Of the great powers Qeaving aside the earlier seaboard. commerce of Portugal and Holland). Great Britain came first. fighting the wars that opened China to trade. Then came America and France. and later Germany, which Is now the most az gressive. When these powers came into open competition commercially and po- litically, in order to prevent collision Great Britain. France and Germany. Japan and Russia created for them, selves spheres of influence" This rec osnition of common interests and the necessity of peace to insure their prosperity. made In a certain sense '.allies" of these powers and common interest led to their cooperation in the affairs of, China.
 At favorable moment of good un- derstanding. chiefly through the ac- tivity of the late John Hay Secretary of State. America. which had taken a disinterested part, stepped in and es- abolished among all the principle of the "open door" or equal opportunity for trade. This general understanding among the powers. together with the revolutionary effects of the Russo-Jap- anese war. more or less demolished for the time being the doctrine of spheres of infiuence." which had threatened partition of the empire.
 It was inevitable. however. that competition should reach more and more acute stage In 1908,. it's effects began to oppress American interests. The "open door, seemed dissolving into figure of speech. largely due to the increasing control of trade by the three mentioned European capi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Deaths and Funerals
". Wallace Wilson

W. Wallace Wilson. at one time princi- pal of the Birmingham public schools, and for 40 years a well-known educator his home 1902 Avenue I. Death result ed from pneumonia and followed an Ill., ness of less than one week. He was 67 years of age.
 Funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. in- terment in Elmwood cemetery
 MT. Wilson is survived by widow and Otis Wilson and Louis Wilson. He leaves also sister, Mrs. Steve Rogers, and a brother, T. J. Wilson. both of Talla- dega.
 MT. Wilson's life work was teaching. Beginning at Talladega just after the close of the war, for more than two gen erations he devoted his whole energies to this calling. From Talladega he went to Selma and occupied faculty chair at the Dallas academy. In 1880 he was called to Birmingham to accept the prin- cipalship of the public schools of this city, a post he held for two years, be- ing succeeded by Superintendent J. II. Phillips. The next few years were spent in schools at Springville and Uniontown. In 1890 he was appointed a teacher in the Indian school. service, conducted by the government, and inf this capacity spent. some years in Arizona, Indian Ter. ritory and Oregon. He returned to Bir- mingham about six years ago
 MT. Wilson was Confederate soldier and one of the most loyal members of Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
CROWD IS PLEASED ,s.
 WITH DIR. VINCENT
New President of University of Min nesota Lectures on Playing the , Game" at High School

Dr. George Vincent of the University of Chicago, recently elected president of the University of Minnesota, gave an in teresting and entertaining lecture at sthe Birmingham High school last night on the subject, ''Playing the Game"
 In spite of the fact that another attrac- tion took up the general interest of the public, nevertheless good crowd favored the appearance of Dr. Vincent, who as- sured his audience in. the beginning that they had his full sympathy in having been unable to secure tickets for the Bernhardt engagement
 The lecture won the attention of the crown with many splendid descriptions of various games from football to bull fight ing, and he always took from each ac- count the philosophy about which his lecture was constructed.
 To begin with he said that life is a game and not mere lottery. explaining this statement as meaning that in d game there is always a relation between the personality of the player and the game, while in a lottery everything depends up- on chance.
 Applying the moral of his lecture to life pr Vincent took occasion to show that if anything worth while is to be accomplished the personality of the play CT must be lost beneath inc thing he is playing for, or in other words that it is ccllective effort. which eouts for most
 Dr. vincent's lecture was greatly en- joyed by. all present As q speaker he las most pleasing and foreefuI per scnaiity, and as a man he has very extensive inmformation. He recounted in- cidents in his experience, last night. in such a way as to carry his hearers on a word trip around the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

4- talist powers through loans to China. and nearlyz monopoltzed. shy them. in Manchurfa.A Recognizing this. the American @overnmert, took steps to wrest from European finance an equal place for America as a noney-lender. merchant and useful friend tQ China.
 The crisis came in ,1909s After having granted to Germafly GreatsiBrtain and France, in the German and British spheres" a loan contract to build one of her. longest railways-tbe Tienstir- Pulkow line-ChinH further responded to overtures from these powers for the con struction of the greatest railway system yet devised by her-that of the southern and western connections for her greatest industrial center. Hankow.
 The success of these negotiations as planned would i. have given the three European capitalist powers another for midable monopoly. But more; While iie- gotiatfng with China. they we're arrang-s ing in. Europe, under the style of the British, French and German groups. 2 syndicate to control all China loans, pres ent and future.
 It was seen that America must enter into Chna's finance and development abreast of the foremost powers or. lose not only her trade, but her political posi- tion. The problem of the American gov ernment concerned the best means of en- tering this situation. This could not be effectually dealt with on treaty rights what was needed was a basis of material interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Chrysanthemum Marvels

From the Strand. W
 The great autumn shows of chrysanthe- nuns at Dangozaka, near Tokio, offer many wonders to their crowds of visitors /. You will see the flowers in long ranks, each plant a facsimile of the next beside 1t. with exactly the same number of blooms on each. And not merely that the top bloom will be fully opened. and so make one of a perfectly level line of fully opened blooms; the next will be nearly opened. and again one of q simf- lar row; the flowers of the third row are open to a less degree; and so they de- crease to the feet of the plants. where a row of close green buds extends so that the whole long rank presents a constantly repeated scale of all the beauties of the opening flower from bud to fullest bloom. And the marvel does not stop even here, for not only the blossoms but the leaves are matcAed in number and situation. In other placcC instead of straight lines the plants are disposed fan fashion or in the shape of AA umbrella.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Negroes Are Passed

Winnipeg, Man.. March 2s.-The party of negro immigrants from Ok lahoma who have been detained at Emerson for the last two days were passed today by the Canadian medical inspector and left Emerson this evening for Winnipeg. They will be rushed through to Edmonton with their effects without delay. One recruit who joined them in St. Paul was rounded and sent back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Negro Shot by Officer

Officer c. c. Hancock shot a negro named Bob Smith yesterday morning when he discovered the negro in the act of breaking into the cigar stand adjoin- ing the Bijou theatre. The shooting oc- cured at o'clock. The, bullet entered the shoulder and came out in the neck. The negro was carried to the city jail, where his wounds were dressed by Dr. Whelan. A charge of attempted bur glary was placed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
The Old Time Religion

From LlppIncotts.
 Presbyterian Elder-Nae. my mon. thereli be napei O the new fangled meth ods in heaven.
 Listener-I don't know how you can be sure. i1
 Elder-Sure? Why, mon, gin they tried 1t. the whole Presbyterian kirk wad rise up an gang out in body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Insurgents Capture Monterey

Laredo. Tex, March 23.-Dispatches direct from the City of Monterey, Mex. tonight give denial to reports current here this afternoon that the city had fallen into the hands of the insur- gents. Bands of insurrectos are re- ported in the vicinity of Monterey but no attack has occurred nor is it thought contemplated. Monterrey is the head quarters of the military zone and well garrisoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
W. D. Turner

" D. Turner. aged 80. years, died .yes-. terday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock at his late residence, 720 Eliza avenue, after an illness of four weeks The funeral services will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, after which the body will be sent to Tupelo, Miss. for interment by the Johns Undertaking company. MT. Turner has been a resi- dent of the Birmingham district for a, number of years. He is survived by several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Wilhelm Goes to Corfu

Berlin, March 29.-The Emperor and Empress started for Corfu this even- ing. They will visit Vienna on the way. It is understood the stay of their maj estes at Corfu will be more quiet than usual. owing to need of the empress of rest and recuperation after several at tacks of influenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
| IN ALL THE WORLD NO TOWN
 LIKE THIS.

Did you ever hear of any z one investing money in lots in Oklahoma City. Muslsogee, Tulsa, Enid. Shawnee. Chickasha. Me- Alister, Bartlesville, Fl Reno, Pawhuska and hun dreds of other leading Ok lanoma cities. who did not have his investment null tipIied from ten-fold to one hundred-fold? There has been more money made during the past few years in Oklahoma real estate, than from any other source known to the investment world. When the above town first started, the i'm provements were of the shack variety. When Kene- flick, the fourteen months old wonder started, the first improvements were of the modern, substantial kind. ! including large blocks of brick buildings, concrete . sidewalks and modern homes. If there is one thing above all others for which Kenefick is famous, it Is the permanency of It's < citizenship and It's im- fprovements.
 Every man comprising < the present population of Kenef1ck, which Is ap- proximate1y 800, went there with serious inten- tions. He went there. realizing the vast oppor- tunities for future growth 1 that existed, recognizing its ideal location and its splendid climatic advant- ages. The people who now own property at Keneffck ought to increase the : growth of the present town more than five-fold , in the next five years. If can double my present list of investors, I feel sure . that we can make Kene- flick in 1916. a city of ten times it's present size. I have enough confidence in it's future to spend thou sands of dollars a month exploiting its wonderful resources. The citizens of Kenefick extend a hearty welcome to you, to come and join them- If you want to better your pres ent condition. both finan- cially and socially, cut out the coupon and mail it to me at once for full inform alton and photographs of the fastest growing new town in the world. Re- member, I am willing and anxious to prove every as- sertion I put in print. In- vestigate me thoroughly. Submit my business met ods to the most searching examination.
 I refer by permission to the following banks: New England State B a k National Reserve Bank, Kansas City, Mo, Oklaho- ma State Bank, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Kenefick State Bank. Kenefick, Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
PERSONAL

Sam NJ. Blake clerk of the city court. in company with his wife and several friends, has gone on fishing trip in the northern part of the county.
 Mrs. James H. Corsby and daughter Miss Cathaline Corsby. Mrs. J. A. Hart selle and Miss Elizabeth Simpson, all of Hartselle, were in the city yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
They Got' EyenI

Senator Beveridge was deprecating a too warm debate between southern Con- gresselnen. af <e5 .ts4i-.s .
 "A soft answer turpeth away wrath" said he. "and vice versa. We should all keep polite tongues in our heads. Only with loud laugh to a bow legged friend:
 Jim, old man, you look as if you'd been riding barrel s5' ss
 And you, snapped Jim, sourly, look as if you'd swallowed one"'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Gladys Moore

Gladys Moore, the infant daughter of MT and Mrs. A. eH Moore of 430 Earle avenue, died yesterday morning at the family residence. The funeral services will be held from the residence this aft ernoon at o'clock. Interment will be in ElmWood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Mrs. Malinda Smith

The funeral services over the body of Mrs. Melinda Smith, who died Wednes- day at her late residence, 2312 Third ave- nue. were held yesterday morning at 10 O. clock from the Nit. Vernon church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Secure Jruy in Murder Trial

Independence. kas., March 23-A jury finally was chosen today to try A. A. Truskett of Caney, Kas., on charge of murdering J. b. $. Neely of Lima Q. Seven witnesses had given their tes
 timony when court adjourned tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
nr. Evans Lectures Tnnipht

There will be lecture delivered tonight in the parish house of the Church of the Advent by pr. Evans, on the subject, .sRooks and the Beginning of Literature.', 1, Tie lecture is entirely complimentary and the public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Williamson Hawkins

The funeral services over the late Will liamson Hawkins will be held this morn ing at 10 o'clock at his late residence. 107 Vine street. Interment will be in Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Frank McCord Boykin

The funeral services over the body of Frank McCord Boykin, who died Wednes- day, were held yesterday afternoon from the family residence. 1724 Jasper avenue. Interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
Capital Stock Increased

Report of increase of capital stock of the South Highlands Infrmary, Inc from $50. .O0o to s55.O00 was filed in the probate court Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

No decision has yet been made as to
 the vessel which is to be comm issi on ed to convey the king and queen to India in November
 There Is no precedent for such q voyage. as the eastern tours made in
 previous years by the late King Ed
 ward and by the present king were un- dertaken when they held the second
 position in the realm. In admirality circles the opinion is expressed that an ocean liner will be chartered for the occasion! This was the case with the
 Balmoral castle.5 But there is no doubt that a battle ship of the drea dna ught that it win be in charge of ,an admiral of the fleet. ..3 ,sr -. .
 The royal party will proceed over
 land to Mediterranean port, and the
 kings own private cars will be used
 on that occasion. A halt will be made
 at Port Said before the voyage through
 the canal is undertaken, and the Khe-
 dive of Egypt, with the British Agent
 General will be. present to meet the
 king, and probably proceed with him as
 far as Suez. A halt will probably be
 made at Alden for the purpose of deal ing with the state business over the cables. Lord Crewe will be with the party, and will organize 8 complete system of communications. in which
 wireless telegraphy will form a prom inent part. The retinue will include a
 competane literary man. to whom will
 be entrusted the task of preparing an official account of the tour. This will be written. as far as possible, during the voyage, the intention being that 1 1t should be published promptly after l the return. There are to be gay doings when King George and his consort visit the Elmer aid Isle. There will be a court and possibly levee at the castle when all the pretty maidens for wh ich Ireland is
 famous will make their courtesy to the
 king and queen. These will be follow | ed by a review of the troops in Phoenix
 park. with General Sir Neville Lyttel-
 ton in command. and the king will also
 put in an appearance at a race meet :
 ing at Leopardstown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

end of this month and invitations are to be sent to leading Irishmen in Amer lea and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

LICE LoY. Undertaken. Phones 7A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Preparations are to be commenced at Carnarvon at once for the great fes- tival week when, in July next, the Prince of Wales will be invested with his title at Carnarvon castle.
 A choir of 800 is to organized to sing national airs on the occasion, while for six days there will be a historic pag cant with performances.
 It is estimated that between 10000 and 15,000 people can be accomm odated In the ancient castle at whose gate Edward l. presented to the Welsh peo- pie the first prince. Edward of Carnar- von. Outside the Eleanor gate 50000 more spectators will be ranged on a specially erected stage.
 Carnarvon station as is stands is quite inadequate for dealing with such multitudes as will flock to the city in its week. The London and North western railroad company has therefore decided to carry, out an extensive scheme of enlargement in order'to cope with the extra traffic.
 It is estimated that the company will run upwards of 50 special trains into Carnarvon -on the day of the in- vesture itself, while the excursion traffic during the week is certain to eclipse all previous records for the dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24
SHAW. Tn. undertaksr. Phones ,.

GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones ioo2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

!. .Torreon, Mex. March. 2S- Official con firmation has been received here of the defeat of a band of rebels on the Refu- gio hacienda by federals, under the com mand of Colonel Casillas. a few days ago The rebel loss was eight killed and many wounded. The federal loss was one killed and one wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Torreon. Mex, March 23.-A detachment of 100 soldiers was sent from here today to guard the hacienda of Tlahuallo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Durango, Mex March 2S.-News was received here today of a raid made few days ago on Velafdena, a mining camp, by band of 150 rebels. No one was injured but the con,pany store was robbed Of 5000 worth of merchandise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-24

Juarez, Mex. March 23.-United States Consul Edwards said tonight that he hal received no report giving a list of the names of the prisoners at Casas Grandes His only instructions from Washington, he said, were to investigate whether the men were alive and would be given fair trials. Casas Grandes is about 150 miles southwest of Juarez and is cut off from direct communication.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-03-07
CORONFR'S JURY
COMPLETES LABORS

Sunday afternoon the jury that had
under consideration the killing of the
eight Indians in Glover valley by the
posse in the battle of Sunday, Febru-
airy 26, returned their verdict to Coro-
ner Buckley at Golconda. A separate
panel from the one that conducted the
Hogle inquest was employed, as fol
lows: f. H. Winters, James Stewart,
A. l.. Delavega, Nelson Ritts, Barney
Gill. Leon Hammond Felix Confacco.
The jury returned a verdict in each
of the eight cases, those of the
braves stating that they came to their
death from gunshot wounds inflicted
by members of posse under command
of Captain j. p. Donnelly, of the state
police, while resisting arrest. In the
case of the squaws and children the
verdict stated that they came to their
death accidentally, being in the line
of fire at the battle and exonerated
the posse from all responsibility in the
matter.
The sum of $50 in money taken from
the bodies of the dead Indians by
members of the posse was turned over
to Coroner Buckley and was used to
defray the expenses of burial. The
Indians were all buried in one grave,
over which a high pole was erected,
in order that it might be easily locat-
ed in case it should ever become neces-
sary to reopen it.
Among the effects of the dead In
dians, which will be turned over to
the county clerk by the coroner, are
three riffs, one shotgun, one revolver,
one spear, one drum and two watches.
One of the latter belonged to Cam
bron, one of the murdered sheepmen,
having his name engraved on the case,
while the other has not as yet been
identified
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1911-03-07
RETURNS FROM EXTENDED
TRIP TO CALIFORNIA

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Harvey, of Paradise, returned
from trip to California, having been
absent since the 9th of December.
From Winnemucea the couple went
first to Red Bluff. where they visited
with sister of Mr.. Harvey, and upon
leaving that place for Redlands were
accompanied by another sister resid-
ing at Spokane. Upon reaching the
southern city family reunion was
held at the home of IA third sister, af-
ter which several weeks were spent in
visiting points of interest. A visit was
also made to the home of G. N. Schal-
lenberger. the well known former resi-
dent of Humboldt county, and trips
were made to Los Angeles and other
cities of the vicinity.
Mr.. Harvey reports southern Cali.
fornia in fine shape in every way,
with flattering prospects for the com
ing season, there having been suffi-
cient rainfall during the winter to in
sure abundant crops.