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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
SENTENCED ID HANG WEEK AFTER CRIME
Clarke County Breaks Rec Ords for Quick Justice.
 Mob Is Satisfied

Selma, May 24.-(Special.l- l-Accord- ing to information received here Clarke county has made record for cap ture, trial and sentence during the past week.
 Last Tuesday afternoon near Coffee vile, in Clarke county, Jim Dunnfgan, a negro, attempted to assault Mrs. Mc- Intyre, a well known resident of tn at county. The following day the negro was captured by the authorities and on the promise of a speedy trial by the officers the negro was saved from . mob of angry citizens.
 The term of court was called imme- diately according to promise and Mon. day the grand jury was empaneled a Grove Hill The grand jury was il session but short while when an in dictment charing the negro with a cap ltal offense was returned.
 Tuesday the case against Dunnigar was tried and after the charge by the judge the jury made short work of il and returned a verdict of guilty witt the death penalty. The negro was ther sentenced to be hung on June 23, which is the earliest date upon which tn e execution can be held under the law The execution of the negro will be the second in Clarke county during the past two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
STOCK FOOD MAN
 RUN TO EARTH

Jackson, Miss, May 24.-(Special)-E c. McInnis, inspector of fertilizers for the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Starkville, has run down and pun- ished one violator of the pure food laws in the person of Frank T. Klyce, now of Illinois. Klyce sold a stock food all over the state, and in several instances 1t was believed to have killed the horses and mules that ate of 1t.
 Complaints came in from every direc- ton and the inspector went after the dealers. He found that they were inno- cent purchasers of the stuff which was shipped from Dyersburg. Tenn. Indict- ments were found against Klyce and he was one the eve of being arrested when he got wind of what was up and shook the dust of Tennessee from his feet, land ing in Illinois. Governor Noel issued his requisition papers on the governor of H. linois, and Klyce also found that out and opened negotiations with the inspec- tor, who was in Jackson at the time.
 It was finally agreed, after good deal of telegraphic correspondence, that Klyce would pay all fines and costs and the prosecution was dropped. but Klyco is out few hundred dollars and the sale of his feedstuff is stopped in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
BIG CROWD SEES AUTOS
 RACE UP SHADES MOUNTAIN

 steamer (Jobson). only entry; time 3:2O.
 Event No s-Free-for-all won by Oakland 40 (Bauer). time 2:os; second Ford (Richardson); third, Great North ern (Hardeman). Entries: Hudson 20 (Moncrief). Hudson SS (McDonald), E. NJ F. 30 (Katz), E. M. F. 30 (Arm- strong), Ford eRichardson), Ford 1 CBrownelD, Buick 82 Leatherwood) Oakland 40 (Bauer), Great Southern l (Hardeman).
 A free-for-all bicycle race was an added event but only two riders succeeded in making the top of the hill.
 In a handicap trial Clifford Bruce in an E. M, F. 30 was first with a time of 2:39 Bruce was running against time with four men in the tonneau.
 The officials of the race were pr. J. E. Dedman, referee; A. M. Kennedy of Montgomery. technical representative of American Automobile association judges, Solon Jacobs, R. W. Massey, Fred Underworld timers. bottom of hill, Sid Jones, Dr. E. T. Fields, A. M. Kennedy; timers. top of hill, Harry Miles. Jack Riddle, Dr. O. P. Board starter, Ed Miles.
 The Shades mountain drive up from Oxmoor is regarded as ar ideal place for a hill climbing contest. The course from the bridge at Oxmoor to the crest of the mountain Is 1.10 miles The eleva- tion is 800 feet and the course contains 1 22 curves.
 l ''The race was a great success said 1 pr. J. E. Dedman, president of the | Birmingham Motor club, last night and l believe it is a good preliminary to some really big hill climbing con. tests here in which we can interes drivers of national reputation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
OAKLAND 40 WINS FREE-FOR- ALL AND BOB STUBBS' INDIAN CARRIES OFF MOTORCYCLE EVENTS

A large crowd gathered a Oxmoor and at the crest of Shades mountain yesterday afternoon to witness the hill climbing contests which were pro- nounced a great success. The free-fo all-automobile event was won by the Oakland 40, driven by Bauer, in 2:OS.
 Bob Stubbs, on his Indian, ran off with the three motorcycle events, and his time. 1851. was much faster than that made in the automobile events. The results of the races were as fol- lows:
 Event No. 1-Motorcycle, 3O5O cubic inch class, won by Stubbs; time, 2:06.
 Event No 2-Won by Oakland 40 (Bauer); time, PIP.
 Event No. S.-Motorclcye, 61 cubic inch class.
 Event No. 4.-Light car class, won by Ford (BrownelD, time. 2:22; second, Ford (Richardson), time, 2:22 1-10 Entries: Hudson 20 (Moncrief). Hud- son 33 (McDonald), E. M. F. 30 (Katz), E. M. F. 30 Armstrong;, Ford (Rieh- ardson). Ford CBrownelD, Buick (Leatherwood).
 Event No. 5-Motorcycle free for all won by Stubbs; time, :57
 Event No 6-Buick 21 (Sweat), onl! entry; time, PAS 1-5.
 Event No. Special event Whit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
COMMENCEMENT OF
 THE MILES COLLEGE
The Most Successful Year in the History of the Negro School
 Closes Today

| With the annual address by Bishop J. H. Mccoy and the graduating ex- ercises this morning at 10 o'clock, the | fourth annual commencement of Miles Memorial college will come to a close
 Two young men will receive diplomas from the college department. According to the report rendered by President James A. Bray before the board of trustees yesterday, this has been the most successful year of the school work with an enrolment of nearly 400 students.
 His recommendation that an in- dustrial department should be estab- lished, especially for boys, including agriculture and truck gardening, was unanimously adopted, as well as the recommendation looking to the imme- diate erection of another building to be used as a dormitory for boys and for teaching purposes. Dr. Bray was re- elected president for another year. pr. Bray's financial report showed a total collection from all sources dur ing the year of s9,234,21. of which i s459,16 was given by the Methodist
 Episcopal church. south; s2O0 from the
 Alabama Penny Savings bank, and near | ly $1700 from the two Alabama con- ferences of the Colored Methodist Epis- copal church, which supports the school | Bishop G. W. Stewart. who presided over the session of the trustee board, declared that the work of Miles Me
 morial college was one of the most pro-
 nounced examples of self-help on record and congratulated the ministers and
 laymen of his conferences for the sup | port given the institution. goodly
 portion of the money necessary to erect the second large building on the
 grounds is already on hand and work
 of erection will be pushed during the
 summer.
 | A contest. participated in by several l students for gold medal, given by the
 president of the institution. was held ' last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25

The congress will adjourn at 12 3o Street cars will be in waiting to carry delegates to East Lake, where a typical southern barbecue will be served, after which the programme will be resumed.
 The congress will convene in the pa- vilion at East Lake at 3 o'clock.
 Good Roads and Their Relation to Agricultural Economies" Hon. E. j.. Watson, commissioner of agriculture.
 Automobile and Good Roads, A. C.. Batchelder, chairman executive commit tee American Automobile association.
 General discussion of the road problem by delegates from all over the country.
 Convenes at 8 o'clock. Jefferson theatre.
 "The Value of System of Road Build ing and the Worth of Brick Roads," Will P. Blair, Secretary National Paving Brick Manufacturers association.
 Asphalt Streets and Pavements,' Prof. Clifford Richardson of New York.
 Street Paving and Street Improve ment" Mayor Courtland S. Vim of Att lanta, opens discussion followed by visit ing mayors.
 1865 Day Road Club: How It Is Con- ducted, J. D. Clarkson, Carthage, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
TEACHERS REVOLT
 AGAINST PRINCIPAL

Chattanooga, May 24.-(Speciai)-A sen- sation of no little magnitude has been precipitated in educational circles in this city by the action of six teachers of the Central High school of Hamilton county George Davis, s. E. Rogers, Miss Mabel Fair, w. K. Anderson and c. c. Kirk lin-in preferring charges against A. D.. Darrah, principal of the institution. w.. K. Anderson, one of the complainants, is son of Bishop Anderson of the Metho- dist church. The charges In short are that the principal is guilty of negligence in the observation of devotional exercises, of lavishness in expenditures for adver- Using the institution, of discrimination in favor of certain departments of the school and of failure to support the action of teachers in the maintenance of exemplary conduct.
 Professor Darrah is a relative of R. l.. Jones, formerly state superintendent of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
.$11O,284 SAVED
 BY COMMISSION First Monthly Report Is
 Made Public COMPLETE SUMMARY Record of Proceedings From April 10 to April 30 Is Submitted for
 the Public's Information.
 Resolutions Adopted

The first monthly statement issued by tho Birmingham Board of Commits sioners in accordance with provision in the law which says the public must be informed monthly of what has been done, was issued yesterday. The re port gives a digest of what has bees done, the most appealing item of which is the statement that s110,2s4 has been shaven from the financial operations of the city
 The report carries an interesting re- equalization of the commissioners work. It follows:
 Summary of proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the city of Birmingham. April 10 to April 30, in- elusive.
 Reduced the fixed operating ex- penses of the city the amount set out opposite each department, without de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
HERMAN ON THE NEW BASEBALL

San Francisco, May 4.-The slaughter of pitchers by batters of the National and American leagues soon will be checked by the retirement of the new cork centered ball, according to August Hermann, chairman of the national com mission and president of the Cincinnati National league club, who left for Port land today.
 A movement already has been started for the relief of pitchers who have faced a terrific bombardment of safe hits since the introduction of the new ball. A cir cular letter mailed to all directors and officers of the American and National leagues, asking for expressions of opinion regarding the continued use of the new ball was received by MT. Hermann yes- terday.
 T think 1t will be but 2 short time until a ball of less lively pattern will be put in use," he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY
Following is today's programme for tn National Good Roads congress-.

Following is today's programme for the National Good Roads congress-.
 Convenes at 10 a. m.
 Invocation, the Rev. A. J. Dickerson, First Baptist church.
 Address: The National Aid for Good Roads," Congressman John L. Burnett.
 Permanent Good Roads: Ways and Means to Build Them,' Hon. Thomas l.. Cannon, St. Louis, Mo.
 Federal Aid for Good Roads," Senator John H. Bankhead.
 Report on Work of the Congress" J. A. Rountree, Secretary National Good Roads congress.
 Georgia System of Good Roads, T. G. Hudson, commissioner of agriculture.
 Relation of Colleges to Good Roads Movement Prof. G. N. Mitcham of Civil Engineering. Alabama Polytechnic institute, Auburn.
 Address. Irrigation and Good Roads. - Arthur Hooper, Secretary National 1rri- gation congress.
 "Convicts on Public Roads, Dr. E.. Stagg Whitin of New York, Secretary National Prison committee; Honarble Moulthrop, member of the Alabama sen ate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
Iron Age Report

New York, May 24.-(Special.)-T Iron Age will say tomorrow:
 Influences immediately operating upon buyers in some lines have to do with prices, and hesitancy is still factor.
 In actual developments the pig iron market has taken the lead in the past week. Prices have declined in all mar kets and some sellers appear willing to sell on the low basis for delivery far in the second half of the year. In the east the leading Virginia pig iron interest set out to sell 25,OOO tons of No ? K foundry iron at s12 25 at furnace for third quarter and $12.50 for fourth quar- ter, as against a nominal price of SIS previously. Sales of about 12,00O tons have been made, chiefly in New England and eastern Pennsylvania.
 Buffalo iron has been more active in New England and in New York state at lower prices
 At Chicago inquiry for 15,ooo tons Of northern and southern grades Is pending and sales have been made more freely there as buyers views have been met. 2
 Further prompt sales of southern iron are reported at S10.5O, while S10.75 has been the basis on deliveries extending over the third quarter.
 The total of basic pig iron sales in eastern Pennsylvania last week is now put above 10000 tons.
 The bar situation is naturally being watched closely. Sales of hard steel bars have been made at 1.25 c. in the Chicago district, but there is no confirmation of the published report that round sale of scft steel bars has been made below 1.4O c. Pittsburg.
 For the Panama emergency dam 12,000 tons of rolled steel and 1000 tons of pig iron for conterweights were taken by the United States Steel Products company.
 Wire nails manufacturers have given notice that after June 1 all thrilled ton mage on contracts made some time ago at $1.75 will be charged at $1 .s0 the pres ent price.
 sales of 100000 tons of non-Bessemer lake ores are reported. including one of 300o0o tons. delivery over three years at Lake Michigan ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
IMPROVEMENT IN IRON CONTINUES Many Indications of Im- provment in Business ALL PRICES DECLINE Pig Iron Market Leads in Actual De- velopments-Some Sellers Will
 ing to Sell for Much
 Later Delivery
ALL PRICES DECLINE

Cleveland. O.. May 24.-(Speeia)-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say: Improvement in sentiment in the grade noted last week continues. and there are more indications of improvement in bus iness but the volume of orders is not heavy. Concerning bars and some other products disquieting rumors of price con sessions are current Some extremely low prices for structural steel are be- ing made although the cutting is appar- ently confined to fabricating, The Stat Ter hotel, Cleveland, S4O00 tons, has been awarded to the American Bridge com pany at It's bid of s1420Oo, delivered or $35. 50 per ton The next lowest bidder was $3S per ton These prices are low, but do not include the erecting costs.
 Farm implement makers and other large users of steel bars have finally com menced to cover for the year beginning July 1. Several contracts involving heavy tonnages of steel bars have been placed during the past few days. The tonnage involved is not announced. but it is re- ported that the orders were placed at the full price of S1 40 Pittsburg, with the understanding that the buyers VIII De protected in case of decline
 In past years the bulk of this ton mage was under active negotiation be- fore May l, but little was done in this direction this year.
 Reports are heard of price conces- sions on small lots of steel bars for immediate shipment. but confirmation is lacking. The price question is not considered as finally settled. Two lots of basic pig iron aggregating about 1000 tons have been sold on basis of s13.10 Valley, but the iron did not come from a regular seller of pig iron, or Valley furnaces.
 Consumers of basic and foundry will be obliged to buy a moderately heavy tonnage for third quarter shipment. The making of lower quotations have brought out a very fair tonnage of pig iron in some sections, especially in the east, where sales of the week have amounted to from 30,000 to 10000 tons. A Virginia company which has been carrying very heavy stocks of pig iron for a number of years has set out to sell 25,000 tons and has lowered quotations 75 cents on third quarter, and 50 cents on fourth quarter deliveries and has sold from 10000 to 15,000 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
ARRESTS FORTY-SIX
 IN A SINGLE DAY

Selma, May 24.-(Special.) )-Police Off cer Arthur Williams has made quite
 record for himself. Tuesday he made 4d arrests and was instrumental this morn ing in the conviction of that many cases in the recorders court. Tuesday morn ing, working under instructions, Officer Williams began crusade against those who have a habit of leaving their teams unhitched in the business part of the city, and within few hours had made 4c arrests. This morning in the recorder , court there was conviction In each case and hne of q and costs were imposed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
HOLLANDER ADMITS
 ALLEGED GRAFT

Washington. May 24.-Dr Jacob H. Hollander of Baltimore, who negotiated the settlement of the debt of the De- minican republic, today frankly ad- mitted that he had received s40.OOo rom the United States government and $lOo,o0O from San Domingo for his ser vices. He appeared in his own behalf before the House committee on ex- penditures in the treasury department.
 pr. Hollander said that when he ar- ranged with this government for com pensatfon for his services it was agreed through MT. Bacon. then assistant Sec retary of State, that he might also re- ceive from San Domingo such com pensation as that government desired to award him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
Notice to contractora

Contractors are invited to submit sealed proposals for the erection of a brick, succeed addition, or wing. to the state capitol building. in the city of Montgomery, Ala.
 Plans and specifications may be had gomery, upon the deposit with him of certified check for twenty ($2Oo0) dollars for each set. The said check will be returned to the contractor de- posting same upon the return by him of the said drawings and specifications in good condition.
 All bids must bo in the hands of the secretary prior to 12 o'clock. noon. Thursday, June s, 1911. The right to reject all bids Is reserved. k Montgomery, Ala, May e4 as11. | ALABAMA CAPITOL BUILDING COMMISSION. THOMAS M.,. OWEN. Secretary. <. 4 .sssi s,' -25-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
NEGRO WOMAN IS
 BURNED TO CRISP

Greenville, May 4.-(Special)- Flor ence Weatherspoon. a negro wom- an, was found in her home this morning burned to crisp. She Is supposed to have fallen from a stroke of apoplexy and was burned while un- conscious, and before assistance could reach her. She was at the time alone in her house. The house which is sit uated near the c,snter of the town was discovered to be on fire and when the flames were put out those present found the dead body of the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
Old Maids Convention

Tn aid of the building fund of the Congregational church, the Dorcas so- csety, with the assistance of a group of enthusiastic experts, will present the rare old drama, The Old Maids Con- vention" at the Birmingham seminary on Friday. June 2. Tickets are avail able at a modest cost, and the public Is assured of heaps of fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25

 mingham Ledger for the next F months it's bid being the lowest submitted. Adopted ordinance No. sos, new series providing for certain sanitary sewers ir Ardis Heights. Created the office of city comptroller in lieu of office of city auditor, city treasurer and comptroller of the public improvement fund.
 Amended the pound ordinance so as to give the president of the board of com missioners authority to designate where cows may be herded.
 c. EXUM,, President.
 A. O. LANE,
 Commissioner.
 JAMES WEATHERLY,
 Commissioner. Attest: H. S. RYALL, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
FINE FOR DEALER
 IN ART IS $15,O00

New York, May 24.-Henry J. Du- veen, one of the firm of Duveen Broth CTS, international art dealers, was fined S15,OOO today, the maximum fine in the United States circuit court. He pleaded guilty yesterday to under valuation of imports. His firm has al- ready paid s1,200,000 to the govern ment in settlement of further civil suits.
 Sentence on Benjamin J. Duveen, who also pleaded guilty yesterday, was de- ferred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
MRS. LESTER DIES
 VERY SUDDENLY

Union Springs, May 2L-(Special)-New was received in the city early this morn ing of the death of Mrs. T. c. Lester, which occurred at her home in Midway at |3 o'clock this morning. Death came very suddenly. Mrs. Lester was the widow of the late T. c. Lester and lived in this city until after the death of her husband, when she moved to Midway, where she has since resided. She is survived by one daughter. Miss Willie Lester, who is teaching school at Newton.
 The impeachment trial of Sheriff Jin- right of this county, which Is now in progress in Montgomery before the su- preme court, is the all absorbing topic of conversation here on the streets. There are about 30 or 40 witnesses from here and perhaps that many more Union Springs citizens have been interested spec tators at the trial. The sympathy of the citizenship in general here Is with the sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
Fire Surrounds Gasoline

New York, May 24.-A $l5O,OOO fire, with a big tank full of gasoline in the middle of it, kept firemen busy for several hours today. The gasoline did not explode, al- though blue flames from the burning yapor played about the opening of the pipe that led from the tank.
 The flames destroyed a lumber yard, burned out the rear of four apartment houses and consumed five smaller wooden buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25

Refunded $300,00o note for
 three months at per cent,
 with $300,000 note for three
 months at per cent. ..... 75O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-25
5 95,2S4.00

95,2S4.00 A conservative estimated saw ing in purchase of supplies and equipment. said esti- mate being made by depart ment heads and the city purchasing agent. .......... 100000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-03

geological investigation in New Mex
leo, will shortly begin an extensive sur
vey Of the San Andreas mountain coun-
try. Speaking Of that region recently
he said:
while past experience in the area
Of the San Andreas proper have not
justified the belief that the country Of
fers inducements to investment, 1 am
nevertheless of the opinion that the
territory will with deep development,
prove one of the greatest value as a
lead and copper producer in the future.
During the winter Of 1906 and 1907
made a preliminary reconnaissance of
the region. My impression then, as now,
sustained the belief that the country
is worth core drilling to test the ore
values, without which no conclusive
opinion can De formed
IT do believe that the proper inves-
tigation of this mountain range will re-
suit in placing near Ell Paso and the
great smelter of that city mining
camp of no small magnitude. I am
aware of the fact that eminent scien-
fists. differ with my conclusions on this
subject, but their belief. like my own,
is based upon Theoretical deductions
that may or may not be we'll founded
and nothing short of actual tests can
prove or disprove a hypothesis based
upon purely surface evidence. The
mining business requires both knowl-
edge and faith, combined with money.
Without these three elements no re-
suits may be expected nor achieved in
southern New Mexico. or elsewhere"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-03
G. L. Ellington, 7U5 Magoffin. Tel
1889. painting. paperhanging, decorating
Former Banker Attempts Suicide.

San Francisco, Calf, Aug. sc A.
Marker. the former banker of Pearl.
Ills, who surrendered himself to the
police here several days ago, confessed
that he was wanted for the embezzle-
ment of $45.0 900 and for whose return
to Illinois a requisition was granted
by governor Johnson. attempted TO
commit suicide yesterday by stabbing
himself in the neck.