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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Time for Improvement

From Success MaBazine.
 It was on the day of Colonel Roose- velt's arrival in New York, after his tri- umphant progress abroad. The enthu- siasm for ''the man of the hour had been imparted even to the bootblacks' and two sons of Italy were excitedly vic- ing with each other in extolling the col- onel while they polished shoes.
 "Roosevelt he da greata da man in da worid,' declared one of the bootplacks, waving his shining-cloth.
 "You don't really mean that, do you?" a s,eed the man who occupied the chair.
 Sure do. Roosevelt he da greata da man in da world'' the Italian answered iwth conviction. and then he added: He da greatea da man ever lived"
 "Come, come you don't mean to say that Roosevelt is greater man than Lin- coln," his patron said.
 eyes. greata da man dan Linc.. Roose- welt he da greata da man in da world
 you wouldn't say that he is greater than eGorge Washington. would your? pursued the amused patron.
 ..Yes, greata da man dan George Wash.''
 well, would you say that he is greater than Garibaldif
 The Italian hesltated and scratched his head. Then he answered. Well, Roosa- welt he da younga man yet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24

building used as store room and 1t was with great difficulty that this was kept from burning. At 1t was, only slight damage was done. On the east and south sides of the building is the street and but little trouble was had in keeping the fire within these bounds. On the north side were negro houses and it was here that the firemen ex- perienced the greatest difficulty in oh ecking the flames. One negro house was burned and another damaged by the fire.
 The building had but little in it, which accounts for the comparatively small loss. Skates were stored in one end of the building and in the other was some property. Part of this was taken out by the firemen.
 The fire was one of the quickest on rec ord and also one of the fiercest. From the time that the alarm was turned in until the building was only smoking ruins was scarcely 30 minutes. A large crowd, at tracted by the towering flames, was on the scene but very few arrived in time to see the real fire.
 Chief Bennett stated last night that 1t woudl be impossible to ascertain the cause of the fire owing to the condition of the building when the department arrived on the scene. Whether 1t was incendiary, which is thought unlikely, or whether it originated from defective wiring or a cigarette stub is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
SELMA IS BECOMING LARGE MULE MARKET Animals Are Bringing Extra
 High Prices DEMAND IS INCREASING Mrs. Anna S. Randall Dies at Marion Junction-Many Paying Poll Taxes.
 Honor of Miss Webb and
 Miss McMilIan
DEMAND IS INCREASING

Selma, January 23.-(Special)- J. Selma is becoming one of the largest mule markets in the state and In spite of the fact that mules command very high price this year nearly 15O0 Of these draft animals have been sold here so far this season. The mule sea- son will last for only few weeks long, CT but during that time many more Of the animals will be sold by the dealers who have been coming here fro mall parts of the west. Mules which for merly sold for from s75 to $1O0 are now bringing from $150 to $200 and the scrub mules bring equally as good q price.
 In spite of the fact that a large num- Der of mules are sold out of Selma ev- cry season the demand this year was as good as usual. The high price which the animals have been bringing has caused but little dullnes in the mule market and car load after car load of them have been shipped here from St. Louis and sold. The general use to which electricity has been put during the past two decades has by no means caused an overabundance of mules In the markets of the country and dealers state that the animals are becoming scarcer each year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
PHILADELPHIA DOG
 : IS BEST IN TRIALS

Rogers Springs, Tenn, January 23.-Of the four dogs drawn to run on the first day of the national championship, Eu- gene M., q setter owned by Frank Reil- ley of Philadelphia. and handled by W. H. Elliott of Courtland, Miss, showed to the best advantage Running with cords Lad of lingo, pointer owned by A. G. s. Sage of New York, and handled by E. D. Carr of Louisville. the little set ter went nicely, finding four bevies and three singles. The race of the pointer was not up to expectations.
 Last years champion, Monora, owned by Hobart Ames of Boston, and handled by c. M. Avent of Hickory Valley. Tenn, proved a disappointment. Her race started brilliantly but after a half hours run she became lost in the gull lies and was not seen again within the time limit. Monora was purchased from J. M. Avent yesterday by Mir Ames, the consideration running well into the four figures 1t is stated. Cowley's Pride, another setter, the property of U. M. Fleischman of New York and handled by H. c. Babcock of Munnerlyn, Ga, was the running mate for Monora. He ran well but not up to the form displayed by Eugene M.
 Two braces will be run each day in the championship event. In all 20 dogs were carded to go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
RICHES INVOLVED
 IN SEVER CLAIMS

Washington. January 2s.-Claims involv- ing part of the present sites of Chatta- nooga and Nashville, and extensive tracts in Tennessee and Georgia that were sup posed to have been granted to Gen. John Sevier shortly after the revolutionary war, have been turned down by the pri- vate land claims committee of the House after a full investigation.
 The Sevier claims have been before Congress for several years. and his de- scendants have spent considerable sums in efforts to establish title to the lands. The Tennessee property claimed by the heirs of the Indian fighter has alone been estimated to be worth $70,0O0,000
 General Sevier and his son. John Se- vier, Jr, claimed to have purchased and located 225 land warrants issued by North Carolina under the act of 17SS, when that state controlled the territory now com prised of Tennessee.
 Representative c. B. Miller of Min nesota, who has prepared the report submitted to the House today finds that the land on which the Seviers claim to have located was in fact the prop erty of the Cherokee Indian nation. and no white man could have perfect title 10 1t.
 The Georgia lands embraced about 50,000 acres deeded to General Sevier
 The Sevier heirs secured in 1928 and 1884 tract of 5000 acres in payment for General Sevier's services as com mission to investigate and ascertain the quality of the land known as the Great Bend of the Tennessee river"
 This Is the only property to which the claims committee finds they have proper right or title.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
RECEIVER NAMED FOR
 BANK OF PRATT CITY
Capital Stock of Institution Was Owned By Defuct Guarantee Bank
 and Trust Company

Following a bill of complaint filed in chancery yesterday morning by Aattor- ney General Robert c. Brickell, praying the hands of a receiver, Chancellor A. H. Benners issued decree to this eff feet, and Charles H. Abbott was ap- pointed to take charge of the business of the bank which will involve the collect ing of its assets and the paying of it's H. abilities. The bond of the receiver was fixed at s25, GOO.
 The petition was filed by Attorney Gen. eral ,Brickell following a report made by Assistant Bank Examiner l.. s. Hosmer, who was directed to make the investi- gation. The report. of observation-disclosures contains among others the following articles. -Hk The entire capital stock of the Pratt City bank was owned by the defunct Guarantee Bank and Trust com rany of Birmingham, Ala, which is now in the hands of the receiver.
 ''5. The item of banking house and real estate carried at $17,000 is greatly in ex- cess of the true value of the property, said property not being worth more than $7O0o.
 ''6 From careful estimate of the loans now carried by said bank, there will be a loss of not less than s20,000 by reason of worthless paper now carried.
 '1O. That in view of the insolvent con- dition of the affairs of said bank on tine date above mentioned, that in his judg- ment 1t is necessary that a competent person be appointed receiver of the said Bank of Pratt City immediately to protect the interests and rights of the creditors and depositors of the said band'
 According to statement by G. M. Webb, who was formerly president of the bank, the affairs of the bank had been recently in the hands of Wilbur Atkin- son and his assistant. MT. Webb. stated that he resigned the presidency of the bank about 60 days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
FUCKERS SLAYER
 IS ARRESTED HERE
NEGRO THOUGHT TO HAVE KILLED WE'LL KNOWN BIRMINGHAM sPE- CIAL DEPUTY NEAR ROANOKE LAST SEPTEMBER

One of the most important captures made by the Birmingham police depart ment in the past few years was made yesterday afternoon when Detectives Wren and Sigsbee captured. Will Hill, alias Will Boyd. near the Terminal sta ton.
 . It is alleged that Boyd is the negro who shot and killed Special Deputy Charles F. Tucker at Abanda. near Roa- noke, on the evening of September l. 1910. The negro was captured near the Terminal station by the detectives, who have been looking for him for several days. He was promptly placed under arrest, making no resistance
 The Roanoke authorities will be com municated with and persons knowing Boyd will come to Birmingham to iden- tify him. The detectives feel positive that the negro arrested is Boyd. The description furnished by the authorities is that Boyd is "A years old, feet inches high, 1so pounds, color dark ginger cake. Several other peculiarities about the negro influence the detectives in the belief that the negro is the one wanted in Roanoke.
 Boyd's crime was very brutal one. Special Deputy Tucker, who was resi- dent of Birmingham headed a posse to arrest Boyd on charge of arson. 1t be- ing alleged that he attempted to burn down the store of J. D. Denny & Co. The negro was surrounded in his home and Tucker opened the door, calling on him to surrender. He fired the load or a double- -barreled shotgun full into Tuck CTS body and escaped.
 A reward of $500 Is offered for the cap ture of Boyd, and the detectives will re- ceiye this sum if the negro is the right one Part of the reward was offered by the citizens of Roanoke and the remainder by the state.
 Another interesting development that may cause the negro some trouble Is the belief that Boyd is the negro who shot and instantly killed Patrolman W. c. Wallace of the Birmingham police rorce on November of last year.
 There are several features of the case that cause the detectives to entertain this belief. The two crimes are very similar and the description of the negroes also are alike.
 The negro stoutly denies his guilt and states that his name Is Will Hill. lit tle circumstance that has strengthened the officers belief that the negro is VIII Boyd is this: In assuming an alias a negro will invariably retain either his first name or his last name in the alias. officers state that they have seen this tried hundreds of times. and rarely does 1t fail to be true.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

Judgment nil dicit to the amount of s4s0 was rendered yesterday in favor of the plaintiff in the case of the Birming- ham Brick Company against the Their good Memorial c. M. E. ct al. in Judge Crowc's division of the circuit court. The case of the Jefferson County Savings bank against the Seaboard Air Line rail- road was dismissed for want of prosecu- tion by Judge A. o. Lane, as was also being assessed against the. defendant.
 Suit for s10,0O0 damages was filed by Nina Marie Elliott, minor, pro ami, Rosa l.. Elliott, against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company In the cir cult court yesterday for alleged personal injuries received while a passenger.
 W. F. Borough filed suit for $5O0o dam ages against J. l.. Tinney yesterday in the circuit court, alleging that the de- fendant had caused him to be arrested on the charge of cutting timber wrong fully.
 Orange s. Ratliff filed suit for s5Ooo damages against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company yester- day in the circuit court for alleged per- sonal injuries received while a passen- ger.
 Alleging that he was maimed while in the employ of the company, Dave Webb yesterday filed suit for $lOoO damages against the stockham Pipe and Filling company.
 To recover insurance alleged to be due him on an accident policy, J. D. Hay. good filed suit yesterday to the amount of sloo0 damages against the Travellers lndemnity Insurance company of Con- necticut in the olty court.
 J. s. Elliott filed suit for $5O0o damages In the city court yesterday against Sam Hurwitz, alleging that his automobile was damaged Tn collision with a wagon owned by the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Visitors Arc COmplimented

Miss Marie Webb and Miss Oline Mo- Milan of Mobile were honored this afternoon by an enjoyable card party which was rendered them by Miss FL len Melvin at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. B. S. Melvin on Church street. Following the games buffet supper was enjoyed. Five small tables arranged for the games of bridge and the players were Miss McMillan. Miss Webb Miss Kitty Grey Coleman of Uniontown, Miss Wiley Gayle, Miss Katie Halls and Miss Annie Solomon of Montgomery, Miss Clara Lee Wood- son of Birmingham, Miss Adele David son of Uniontown. Mis- Mary Bibb of New Decatur. Miss Cola Bar Craig, Miss Pauline Welch, Miss Ann Agee, Miss Lucille DuBose. Miss Gertrude Jones, Miss Belle Wilkins, Miss Nab ell Jones, Miss Anna Anderson, Mrs. Frank Millhouse, Mrs. Julien Smith, Mrs. James Craig and the hostess The tro- phy was pair of silk hose and the honorees were presented with dainty sewing aprons. At 6 o'clock about thir- ty-five young men called and a de- licious buffet supper was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
OLD MAN SHOOTS
 BROTHER DEAD

Houston, Miss, January 23.-Reuben Davis, 66 years old, shot and almost in stantly killed his brother, John Davis. aged Il, on one of the principal streets here today. A feud of several years standing, arising over political affairs, 1t is said led to the killing. Both mon served throughout the civil war in the Confederate army and were prominent and wealthy citizens of this place,
 Following a difficulty yesterday. in which the linen were separated before serious injury was done. they met here today and while John Davis was attempt- ing to remove his coat, preparatory to re- newing the altercation, 1t is alleged, Reu- ben opened fire with a revolver, three shots taking effect in the dead mans body. Reuben Davis was placed under arrest,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24

gymnasium class will put on some classy exhibitions on the horizontal bars. After the game the usual dance will take place.
 It is announced that the team this year is exactly the same as last years. Just what they think of themselves Is seen in this extract from the college annual:
 Tn basketball the team representing Central will go down in the history of her athletics as the Great Team of 1D10.' Combining strength, speed and wonderful ability for throwing goals, it swept all be- fore 1t, winning 19 straight games. Never before has Kentucky or the south seen such a team, and to no team could the title, Intercollegiate champions of the south which we won by defeating Van derbilt in two games by overwhelming scores, be more appropriately applied The team consisted of five wonderful players: Mason (Capt.) forward; W. Seel- bach, center; Louis Seelbaeh, guard; Wardle, guard, and Hess, forward"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
IDENTIFICATION OF
 CANAL DESIRED

Washington, January 23-Fortification or the Panama canal Is desirable in the opinion of the general board of the navy, of which Admiral George Dewey is presi- dent. This board was asked for an opin- ion oh the subject, and in reply says in part:
 "The general board believes that the proposed Qualifications at the terminio of the Isthmian canal would be invaluable in assisting the transfer of United States fleet from one ocean to the other through the canal in the face of an opposing fleet. The function of the fortiications in this particular Is precisely the same at the canal ternini as 1t Is at any for titled place from which fleet may have to issue in the fact of an enemy's fleet |"
 It was because of a recent magazine article by Rear Admiral Robley-D. Evans. retired, In which 1t was said that no amount of fortifying the canal would render 1t of real value for the passa re of fleet of war vessels from one ocean to the other after war had been declared or when war was known to be inevitable. and also because similar statements were made on the floor of the House of Rep resentatives, that the general board was asked for its opinion in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Central Of Kentucky Plays
 The Athletic Club Tonight

Tonight is the night for the great basketball game at the club. The oppos- ing team will be the Central university of Kentucky and the locals, who have been working over time getting in shape for this game. as they think this willsbe their hardest fight on the local court this season. The Kentucky bunchs repu- tation has preceded them. The Seelbach brothers and several other well known athletes make up the personnel of the team. The locals will lineup from the following players: Captain Woodruff, ChaIrsell, McGowan and Robert Ritchie, forwards; Gilbert Ritchie center;.. Seals, Streit, Nesbitt and Cole, guards. This bunch Is capable of putting to rout the best of them. Anyway you look at it the game will be worth going miles to see, and there is sure to be record-breaking crowd on hand to boost the locals on to victory.
 Between halves MT. Anderson and his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
MRS. KING DEFEATS HUSBAND AT POOL
Champion Lady Player Gives Exhibi- ton at Subway Pool ParIors--To
 He at Athletic Club Today

Mrs. Bertha King, the champion pool player, gave a demonstration of her skill with the cue last night at the Subway pool and billiard parlors before a large number of people who came to witness the tournament between the noted player and her husband. Continuous pool was played and Mrs. King beat her husband 90 points, the score being 75 to 45
 Mrs. King will play this afternoon at the Athletic club between 12 and o'clock for the especial benefit of ladies, and tonight at o'clock she will give another performance of her wonderful accom- plishments with the stick and balls at the Subway paricrs, to which the public is cordially invited. Local devotees of the game admit that Mrs. King is the best shot Birmingham has seen for a long time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
ENGINEERS DISCUSS
 PROPOSED BILL

At meeting of the Engineers asso- citation last night the sections of the proposed engineers bill were carefully threshed out, and warm discussion of various points ensued. The bill pro- poses to establish board of examin- ing engineers in Alabama, which will examine all applicants for license by civil,~ mining and electrical engineers.
 The work was not finished last night. the association adjourning to meet again Thursday night to further con slider the bill. It is acceptable as whole, but there is considerable divis- ion of opinion as to details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24

The Birmingham dispensary, the only one in the state, was opened yesterday afternoon at 1:3O o'clock and began busi- ness on the jump. Two patients were waiting for attention. They were well developed cases and received all the at- tention of the nurse and physician in charge.
 Dr. H. S. Ward was in charge and was assisted by a graduate trained nurse. The patients were supplied with every aid necessary to a tuberculosis case and such literature as is necessary to help them In the home. The physicians will keep in close touch with them and watch their condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
SYSTEM OF GRADING
 COTTON IS ADOPTED

Washington, January 2S-A uniform sys- tenn of grading cotton practically has been adopted throughout the cotton belt. A statement issued today by the de- pertinent of agriculture shows. that 20 states have availed themselves of the official grades of cotton issued by the de- partment and they are being used in ev- cry cotton producing and cotton manu- featuring section of the country.
 As a basis of their operations the cot ton exchanges of New Orleans, Memphis, St. Louis, Natchez, Little Rock and Charleston formally have adopted the of- flciaI cotton grades. That universal system of cotton grading will be adopted throughout the country. is regarded now as. certain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
BEGINS
 BUSINESS ON THE JUMP
Rooms In Chamber of Commerce Building Will Be Open On Three Afternoons In Each Week-Competent
 Physicians In Charge

The dispensary will be open on three days Tn each week between 1:30 p. m. and p. m. The telephone number is Main 54a4. Bell and the dispensary is located in rooms 424 and 425 Chamber of Commerce building.
 Dr. H. s. Ward, Dr. Earle Drennen, Dr. E. w. Mason and Dr. Cabot Lull will be in charge of the dispensary, and the Red mountain camp, alternating with each other in these duties.
 The dispensary is made possible by the sale of the Red Cross seals during the Christmas holidays, and Is to be general headquarters for the Birmingham Anti Tuberculosis society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Rev. John Robert Freeman

Rev. John Robert Freeman. aged D years. died suddenly of heart failure yesterday morning at 5:3O o'clock at the residence of his son. O. w. Freeman. 15N Seventeenth street. The deceased was on visit to his son and apparently was in good health at the time of his death. His remains were sent for burial to Haleyville at 1o:45 o'clock yesterday morning by the Green Undertaking com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
News of Roanoke

Roanoke. January 2S.--(special.)-F M. Bass, one of the oldest residents of Randolph county, died at an early hour this morning at his home near Wedowee as a result of stroke of paralysis. He had attended church services earlier in the day. The deceased leaves a widow w. E. Bass of Flomaton, R. w. Bass of Wedowee and Wyatt Bass of Wadley.
 w. H. Knight left Saturday on trip to New York in the interest of the local cotton mill, in which he is large stock holder.
 Miss Kate Holder was operated upon successfully yesterday for appendicitis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Gas Kills Man

Memphis, January 23.--Falling in faint and displacing gas tube as he fell. Arthur B. Gam, aged 20 years. met death under peculiar conditions yesterday. Not ing the odor of escaping gas other mem bers of the household hwere Gam board cd forced an entrance to the apartment and found the young man insensible. He died within half hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
One Dead in Hotel Fire

Omaha, Neb., January 23.-One man Is dead. five others are in a serious condi- ton from being overcome by smoke. and one has broken leg as the result of a fire early today in the Millavd hotel. Three hundred guests were asleep in the hotel when the fire broke out. Many barely escaped Thomas J. Field of Sioux City was suffocated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
w. D.S wither.poop Is Dead

Nashville. Tenn. January 23.-W. D. witherspooh, one of the best-known law yerssin this stateSa and chief counsel for the Tennessee Central railroad, died at his home here today of Bright's disease. He was a native of Mississippi and broth- CT of Congressmar .Wftherspoon of that state. eiiioa ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-24
Candidate for the se..t.

Richmond, Va, January 2S.-Congress- man Carter Glass of Lynchburg today formally announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Claude Swanson. now filling the un- expired term of the late Senator John w. Dauiep