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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
DECATURS PLAN
 AERIAL EXHIBIT
Gates Machine Will Make
 Appearance
SEWERS COMPLETED
Rev. Clay Hudson Breaches His First SermOn-Fifth District Sunday School Convention Meets
 in Decatur

Decatur, March -(Special.)--T De- caturs will have their first aerial exhib- ton on April and s, at the baseball park in New Decatur. The exhibition will be given by the Aerial Exhibition com pany of Chicago, and will be under the perconal management of C. B. 1indall secretary of the baseball club of the De- caturs in the Southeastern league. A. Gates machine, worth 5000, will be used ed are John Purvis, E. R. Mackay and Tony Marelli.. Ben Gates, the inventor of the machine, may also be here.
 Sewer Contract Completed
 McPoland x OGara have just finished IA miles of sewer for New Decatur. This practically completes New Decatur's new sewerage system, and the total cost will be close to sl0O.000 the exact figures not yet being obtainable
 MT. McPoland will remain in the city for few weeks yet and look after the working of the new system, and also fin- ish a few connecting links. c. P. Lynch left today for Mobile.
 
 fine sanitary condition for the coming summer
 The Lyceum theatre. which has been closed for the past several months, will open next Monday night as vaudeville house. The opening attraction will be the Melville Vaudeville company for week s engagement.
 The Decatur Fertilizer company, with Mayor Henry A. Skeggs as manager, is oorS fine business, regardless of the fact that this is one of the new industries of Decatur. The plant only commenced operation few weeks ago. The company now has several travelling men on the road and are receiving many large orders. Saturday the steamer Trigg took cargo of 13,0O0 sacks of the product of this plant to points up the Tennessee river. Two large congregations heard two strong sermons this morning and tonight al the First Baptist church by the new pastor the Rev. Clay I. Hudson The subject of the morning sermon was "Opon Windows, and the subject for the night service was 'rhe Masters Call" There was special music at both services. The Fifth District Sunday School con- vention was held this afternoon and to- night at the Central Methodist church. New Decatur. The feature of the con- vention was a brilliant and instructive talk on Sunday school work by D. w. Sims, general secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association. MT. Sims confined his talk largely to the Banner School.'
 There were about 12 Sunday schools represented, with about 25o delegates. Be sides MT. Sims talk an interesting pro- grannme. consisting of music. recitations and talks, was rendered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
ANNISON DIFFERS
 CHOICE OF LEADER

Anniston, March Especial )-The
 election of a manager of the Annfston club of the Southeastern Baseball asso- : citation has again been deferred, the local moguls having decided that there lis really no necessity for hurrying the work of making the selection. as the local season does not open until May 8. Karl Eubanks, who did excellent work in the garden for the Macon Sally team last year, was in the city Thurs
 day and Friday. He Is one of the lead ing applicants for the position. His proposition was considered at a meet ing of the local directors Thursday aft ernoon, together with that of Guy Gun ter, also of Macon, who was in the city
 as an applicant.
 The Southeastern schedule commit | tee, consisting of Major D. Fl. Smith of this city, Secretary Joe Patton of Rome land Manager B. R. Howard of Selma, will meet with the magnates at Gads- den on Wednesday evening and make a report Decatur will also be admitted to the league at this time, thus com lplctiLg the six-club circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BUTCHER CEASES
 THE POLICE CHIEF
Though Twice Wounded the Irate Butcher ROuts
  Officer

Hartford. March 12.-(Special) )--It is re- ported in Hartford by one of the citi- zens of the little town of Slocomb that an incident caused no little excitement yesterday morning when Chief of Police Riley attempted to execute a search war rant for a search of the storehouse of Wetherington, the Slocomb butcher Against him there was charge of oper- ating blind tiger In connection with his meat market.
 When Riley made his intentions known it is reported that Wetherington replied that he had closed out entirely and dld not expect to operate further and fur thermore that he would never permit his premises to be searched.
 The chief let the butcher understand that he would execute the order when the butcher, armed with his meat chop per, stepped forward to carve up the car case of the chief. Riley opened fire witf his pistol, which took effect in Wether- ington neck. However, the butcher ad- vanced upon the chief as he discharged the second shot, which also took effect in his body. He continued to advance up- on the retreating executor. The police man, while retreating, shot two additional bullets at the advancing butcher, both going wild. The policeman succeeded in making good his escape
 The Geneva county high school de- feated the Slocomb varsity on the latter field yesterday in a hard fought game of ball. The visitors were in good trim. hay ing defeated the Slocombites on the high school field one week ago today.
 The ladies of Hartford have just or. ganized chapter of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy. They were as sisted by Mrs. L. M. Bashinsky of Troy who Is president of the Troy chapter Temporary officers were elected, and a general call has been made for a meet. ing of all the eligible ladies in the H. bary of the Geneva county high schoo Tuesday, when the permanent organiza tion will be perfected and the infant chap ter christened. The officers elected are Mrs. B. w. Armstrong, president; Mrs Houston Radford, vice president, and Mrs J. P Wilson, secretary treasurer. The Hartford Dramatic club is prepar ing to give a public play at the loca opera house, with local talent, within few days. The cast of characters in cludes some of Hartfords most popular young people, and much interest is being taken in the approaching event. Miss Mona Bailey has the play in charge. owing to the political disturbances il Samson and to the destruction of the pub. lie school building by fire, the school has closed for this session and the superin tendent. w. B. Killebrew, has removed with his family to Texas, where he w at once enter upon fruit growing as his future occupation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
HUSTLERS READY
 FOR THE PHILLIPS

Anniston, March 2.-(Special. .)-Headed by Business Manager Vanderpen, Trainer Camsdale. Don Fraser of the Democrat and Chronicle, Moeller of the Herald and Burgess of the Times, r of Manager John H. Ganzel's Hustlers arrived from the east Sunday.
 The first game will be pulled off Friday afternoon. Manager Ganzel stated Sun day evening that he will then take the Iannagans and give the opposing team the veterans in this meet. which will be followed on Saturday and Monday by two games with the Philles, who are training at Birmingham. Later in the month he will meet Birmingham. and Montgomery here, playing return en- Sagement at Birmingham.
 Among the old heads who have arrived are Ward and Simmons, third base; Os- borne, C. F. Moore, right field; Moran and Batch, left field Manning, pitcher, and Graham, catcher.
 Among the new men are Ford, Maurer. Dessau and Mansel. pitchers: Humphries, catcher; Dietz, McMillan and Spitznagle, infielders. and Spencer, first base.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
CALHOUN PLANS
 BIG COUNTY FAIR Directors Ordered to Select
 a Site INDUSTRY SUCCEEDS D. P. Hale Delighted With Business in Anniston-Farmers' Union to Hold Important Called
 Meeting
INDUSTRY SUCCEEDS

Anniston, March 12.-(Special. )-The e projectors of the Calhoun County Fair association have appointed a committee consisting of c. F. Douglass, R. O. Wat son and James B. Lloyd to investigate the act recently enacted by the Ala bama legislature appropriating money | to aid the several counties of the state in holding county fairs. The capital stock of the Calhoun fair will be so arranged as to conform to that law, and it is believed that this county will benefit under the act.
 l The board of directors of the Cal houn fair have been authorized to se- lect site and the date for the hold ing of the exhibition will be selected at the next meeting of the associa- | tion. This board of directors includes the names of several of the most prom
 nent men of the county and their in | fuence assures the success of the un- dertaking. They are as follows: W. H McKleroy, c. J. Houser, c. R. Bell w. H. Weatherly. A. M. Whiteside, A | J. Tarvin. D. c. Cooper, W. l.. Little | J. D. Weaver. D. P Haynes, w. c Scarbrough w C. Borders. Leon Ull- man, c. G. Britton, M B. Wellborn
 Joseph Saks, C. w. Daugette, R. O
 Watson and J. W. Hughes.
 D. P Hale, president and general
 manager of the Hale buggy factory which was established here a veal ago under the influence of the cham | Der of commerce, says that his plant
 has grown beyond his most sanguine
 expectations. and he is already making plans to increase the output. He Is
 now making l25 buggies a month anu
 will increase this number to 15o.
 Percy Matthias, husband of Ida Ma.
 thias, who was released from the Cal | houn county jail last Saturday or | recommendation of the city court | grand jury, has been orered held foi the murder of Henry Canada, with | which he is charged. It. was alleged
 that the man and wife were equally
 guilty in the alleged murder of Can | ada, who was a well known
 | c. w. Wrenshall. who Is connected with the plant of the Pressed Steel
 Car company at Pittsburg, Is in An
 niston for a short visit. MT. Wrenshall
 formerly managed the plant of the | Pressed Steel company in this city which is said to be the largest planl | of the kind south of the Ohio. It fs Inow the only idle industry in the city and it has been believed that his visit | had some connection with the rumorec resumption of activity there, but h, says there is no significance in his I trip.
 | John M. Snow president of the Farm CTS union in this county has issued | a call for a county meeting to be held
 at Pleasant Ridge on Thursday an6 Friday. March 16-17, when. 1t is said | that important business will be trans acted. 4 large attendance is promised
 at this meeting, which will be the frs
 that the members of the union have | held in some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
UNION SPRINGS
 WILL CLEAN UP

Union Springs, March 12.-(Special.)- At the recent meeting of the city coun- cil of Union Springs 1t was decided to observe March IS and 16 as "clean- ing up days" The mayor has issued a proclamation to that effect and 1t Is hoped that a general cleaning of the streets and private premises inside the corporate limits will aid greatly in preventing the spread of diseases dur ing the spring and summer. The city authorities have done much in the past few months to improve the appearance of the town. Shade trees have just been set out along the sidewalks all over the city where they were need ed North Prairie street, which is the most popular residence street in the city, has just been surveyed and 1t Is the intention to straighten this street if possible. Another improvement which is being carried on is the placing of sand clay on several streets and side walks: The authorities have purchased lot on the edge of town upon which the finest quality of sand clay Is to be found to the depth of 10 or ? feet and 1t is drought that enough material can be obtained here to put most of the streets in good condition.
 The Ma gazne club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. B. l.. Hob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
IN ALL THE. NO TOWN
 LIKE THIS.

Many thousand fortunes have been made in Okla homa real estate invest ments. It Is not too late to make yours.
 Fourteen months ago Kenefick was a vacant spot on the beautiful and pro- ductive Twelve Mile Prairie" in Bryan County, Southeastern Oklahoma. and was many miles from railroad. Then the Mis- souri. Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad, building from Kansas City to the Gulf penetrated through Okla homa, the site of Kenefick was recognized as the most natural location for a good live town.
 Kenefick, rich in agri- cultural production and proud in it's possession of asphalt and glass sand de- !, posits, simply needed con nection with the outside world to become instantly recognized.
 For these reasons, the fourteen months have wit messed great changes. To- day, there are living at Kenefick several hundred families. all prosperous and all contented. Everywhere is activity. Everybody is busy. The town is grow ing rapidly. New brick stores have been and are still being erected. New houses are being built to supply the big demand.
 The Kenefick State Bank. which has more than s50,000.00 on deposit, is now occupying it's new brick building.
 William Kenefick. Presi- dent of the NJ. o. X G. Railroad. has recently in vested s17.00o.o0 in the construction of a brick building. The citizens of Kenefick are the same class and have the same progressiveness as those -that have built up Okla homa City, Muskogee, Chickasha. Tulsa, Fl Reno, Shawnee and hundreds of others.
 I court the most search ing investigation. Every lot at Kenefick is sold on an absolute guarantee that all statements contained in this dvertiseme ent,- or in any of my printed matter, are absolutely true.
 About 800 r individuals have already bought more than $100,00e.00 worth of lots and have already in vested more than S100,000.- co in permanent Improve ments.
 refer by permission to the following banks: New England National Bank, National Reserve Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Oklaho- ; ma State Bank, Muskogee, Okla; Kenefick State Bank, Kenefick, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
American Taken Prisoner

Washington, March FIX. C. Hays, an American. has been taken prisoner by the revolutionists in Chihuahua. This infor- nation reached the state department in Il telegram from American Vice Consul Leonard at Chihuahua, who stated that while he had had no communication with Hays, he did not consider him in danger Nothing is known here as to the Amer ican's anteeedents or the reason for his arrest M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BISHOP BECKWITH
 AT GREENSBORO

C. M Beckwith of the Episcopal church preached at the morning and afternoon services at St. Pauls church today. Large congregations greeted the bishop and everyone was pleased. At the II o'clock service the bishops address was parvic- ularly pleasing on account of being a little out of the ordinary. He did not take text but spoke graphically and logically upon the duties. obligations and privileges of church members Bishop Beckwith left on the 6:45 train for Bir- mingham
 The Rev. s. NJ. Hosmer the recently elected presiding elder of the Opelika district. who has been i'll at his home here for week. is reported much better today Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
GOV. O'NEAL NAMES STAFF
 TO SERVE FOR FOUR YEARS

Montg gomery, March 12.--(Special.) J. Gov Emmet ONeal tonight announced the staff which is to serve as his es- cort of honor on all state occasions during the next four years The full list was given to the public with the exception of the inspector general and the quartermaster general, which po- sitions are to be filled only when the appointees are confirmed by the state senate.
 The remaining members of the stan follow: Jesse F. Stallings. Birmingham, judge advocate general; Dr. l.. l.. Hill, Montgomery, surgeon general; w. l.. McCaa, Anniston, chief of engineers;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

Robert Mouithrop, Barbour county, as sistant quartermaster general; Francis J. Inge, Mobile. chief of ordnance. Frank Y. Tilford, Cullman, paymaster general; Henry F. Nandiver, Montgom CT, commissarY general of subsis tence; pr. E. D. Dougal, Florence. Chaplain; Everett Jackson. Montgom- cry. assistant inspector general.
 Aide de camps with rank of colonel: J. F. Reeder. Florence; P. G. Bowman, Birmingham. George w. Covington. Montgomery; J. Kirk Jackson, Mont gomery.
 Aide de camps with rank of lieuten ant colonel: Hestor D. Lane. Court land. Thomas Pounds, Birmingham; A. G. Quina, Mobile, and Gardner Greene, Pell City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
TALLAPOOSA PLANTS
 MUCH SUGAR CANE

Camp Hill, March 12.-(Special.9- 9--E. l. l.. Andrews, farmer and banker here, sold and delivered over 16,000 stalks of seed sugar cane in one day, and there was big demand for more. He This speaks well for the farmers in this neghborhood who are very in dependent.
 The town council here, after sleeping over the matter two years. has at last gotten together on a deal and will pos sibly trade. A $17.00O waterpower plant is the consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
NIGHT RIDER CASE
 TO CONSUME WEEK

Hopkinsville, Ky, March 12.-It is ex- pected by both prosecution and defense that the trial of Dr. David A. Amos charged with being the leader of the night riders, who committed many depre- dations in this county four years ago, will consume all of the coming week. This is caused by the great amount of alibi evidence that is to be introduced. The defense has 100 or more witnesses to testify Dr. Amos, who is under 5000 bond, spent today at his home in Cald- well county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
TUSCUMBIA TO
 SEE BIRD MEN

Tuscumbia, March 12.-(Special.) 1.-The city officials of Tuscumba have contract ed with the Aerial Exhibition company of New York and Chicago for an exhi- bition in this city on March 3l and April 1, when the people of Tuscumbia and surrounding country will have their first opportunity to see the brdmen in the air. The exhibition will be given in the baseball park. The new Gates bplaae will be used and Aviators Benjamin Gates, John Purvis and E R. Mackdy will make flights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
MARS FLIES THRICE
 FOR SUNNY JAPAN

Osaka Japan, March 12 Bud Mars and Capt. T. s. Baldwin, the American aviators made three successful flights here today in the presence of 100000 spec tators Prince Kuni Yoshi Kun, grand son of the Emperor. was present ana complimented the air men on the success of their feats. This was the first demon stration of aviation in Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
DUDLEY WILLIAMS
 DIES AT OXFORD

Anniston, March 12.-(Special.)-D B. Dudley Williams one of the pioneer cit izens of Calhoun county. died at his home at oxford after an extended illness to- day He was past grand master of the Masonic lodge in Alabama and stood high in political and professional circles throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BAVARIA HONORS
 PRINCE LUITPOLD

Munich, March 12.--The ninetieth birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold was celebrated today throughout Bavaria as general holiday. Prince Luitpold is most popular throughout the kingdom, today through the streets of Munich and inspected the decora tions that had been hung in honor of his birthday Congratu latory telegrams were received by Luit pold from all the members of the royal family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
WALKERS CHOICE
 MEETS APPROVAL

Athens March tspecial)--The ap- poirtment of Hon. R. w. Walker of Huntsville as one of the new appellate judges meets with unqualified approval in this county. He is a neighbor and has many friends here who recognize him one of the great lawyers of the state It is hoped by his friends that he will see his way to accept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BALL PLAYER IS
 KILLED AT ETOWAH

Knoxville, March 12.-Chief Fairbanks, g years of age, of Minneapolis, was shot and killed at Etowah today by Deputy Sheriff T. " Wins. Wins claims self-de- fense. Fairbanks claimed to be a ball player and to be en route south. He had been spending the past month in Etowah in preparation for the coming sea son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
BEGIN LAYING GAS
 PIPE LINE TODAY Tuscaloosa Expects Era of
 Prosperity ENSLEY WINS GAME Will Canty, Son of Policeman Canty, Wounded By Fathers Pistol.
 Improving Tuscaloosa's
 Skyscraper
ENSLEY WINS GAME

Tuscaloosa, March 2.-(Specal.) )-The work of laying the natural gas pipe line from Tuscaloosa to the wells at Fayette will begin tomorrow on the North Port side of the river, and S. A. Auxford, the oompany's representative. states that the work will be rushed to completion as early as possible. From present prospects Tus. caloosa will reap the benefits of cheap natural gas very soon.
 With this great advantage in sight. and the final announcement that the Tusca- loosa Mineral railroad will be built, Tus- caloosa seems destined to enter upon a new era of prosperity. Real estate has ex- per,enced a boom within the past few weeks and a great deal of town property has changed hands, while good prices pre- vail not only for town real estate, but for the adjacent farms as we'll which have been sold recently.
 Homeseekers are making inquiries and industries contemplating location are in- vestigating the natural resources in which Tuscaloosa abounds and G. B. Worthen, the efficient industrial agent for the board of trade is kept busy answer ing the various inquiries which flood his office every day. Truly the whole coun- try seems anxious to use Tuscaloosa s slogan, "Try Tuscaloosa.
 R. A. Bennett and r. A. Hunslee of Chi caso are in the city to improve and dec crate Tuscaloosas skyscraper, the Aston
 building. The seventh floor, which is at present a dance hall, will be converted into additional offices and the interior of the lobby will be wainscoted with onyx, and the walls finished with the Aston court of arms, done in pastel tints. The basketball game between the Tusca- loosa High school and Ensey was cap tured by the Ensley team by score of 21 to H. The game was played in the skat-
 ing rink and was witnessed by a large
 crowd of enthusiastic rooters.
 Will Canty. the young son Of W. A. Canty, a member of the police force, was | accidentally shot and painfully wounded yesterday afternoon while cleaning his fathers pistol, which he did not know was loaded. The ball entered the knee
 and penetrated the bone shattering it so | that a large portion had to be removed by pr. Aston Fitts the attending physi- clan.
 Mrs. Maria Foster is building beauti- ful cottage on her lot on Eighth street, which she will occupy herself when com pleted.
 Ed Grey, a popular empoye of the Mo- bile and Ohio shops, was struck in the left eye by a piece of steel while at work yesterday afternoon and so severely in- jured that the eye had to be removed He | is being attended by Drs. Ward and | Faulk. it. NYNlU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
Wins Bowling Tourney

Buffalo. \. Y, March 12.-B. Joraschek
 York; won the leadership in singles at the bowling tournament today. He rolled 6S2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13
MRS. ASHTON DIES
 AT CENTREVILLE

Centrevile, March 2.-(Special )-Mrs. H. c. Ashton of this place died here at an early hour this morning. She had not been well for longer than a month, but her death was unexpected. The deceased was woman of many excellent qualities. Her remains will be buried at the cem- etery here this afternoon.
 The new county jail here is nearing completion and will be ready to Oe oc- cupfed within a few weeks. When com pleted it will be one of the most up-to- date jails in Alabama.
 Solicitor J. F. Thompson has just re- turned from Selma, where he went to represent the state in the trial of crim- inal cases in the city court of Selma. He made a most excellent showing as not single defendant was acquitted during the term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

Mrs. Maria Foster is building a beauti- ful cottage on her lot on Eighth street, which she will occupy herself when com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

Ed Grey, a popular empoye of the Mo- bile and Ohio shops was struck in the left eye by piece of steel while at work
 yesterday afternoon and so severely in- jured that the eye had to be removed. He is being attended by Drs. Ward and Fauk. I gHHlX
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-13

The Ma gaZine club was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. B. l.. Hob dy at her home on North Highlands