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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
PULLMAN TRIES
 ID BECOME DRY
Sheriff Bryce On Firing Line = Contracts for
 Sidewalks Let

Cullman, May Special )-Con- certed action on the part of the officials of the law in stamping out the liquor traffic in Cullman still continues. An other raid was made yesterday and a quantity of booze and beer was con- fiscated by Sheriff Bryce and two of his deputies on the soft drink stand operated by Walter Cato, in the build ing known as the old Arndt saloon.
 This place was raided by the off eers last Saturday and almost half car load of whisky and beer was seized but it became known Sunday that the officials only secured part of the stock, and that the operator still had a quantity stored in the basement of the building.
 It appears that some of these places were used for gambling purposes as well as retail liquor establishments. In the raid Saturday evening lot of par aphanalia was captured at the soft drink place of W. J. Scheuing, and Mon- day morning the officers returned to this place and took a slot machine which had been in operation.
 Notice has been placed on the doors of the places where the stuff has been seized requiring the owners to appear before Justice of the Peace Fred J. Buchanan and show cause why the con- fiscated liquors should not be forfeited and destroyed. Sheriff Bryce will cen ter his efforts on this class of law vio- lations and do everything in his power to stamp 1t out in Cullman. R. B.. Thompson and T. B. Williams have re- gently been added to the force of deputies.
 The contract was yesterday awarded to the Mullarky Construction company of Ensley for the construction of seven miles of cement sidewalks in Cullman. Articles of agreement between the city and the contractors have been signed and tile work will be started next week. MT. Mullarky was in Cullman yester- day and stated that his company would begin making preparations to move to Cullman this week and would possibly be able to get their outfits here. Just as soon as camps can be struck the work will be started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
FATHER DEAD AND SON IS INSANE Two Men Indicted for Mur- der of Boy Suffer
 Fearfully

Hartselle, May S0.-(Special.) )-Tom Evans, Jr., the son of Tom Evans, a wealthy resident of Falkville com munity, and who took his own life last Saturday night, was carried to the hos pital for the insane at Tuscaloosa to- day. It will be remembered that both father and son were indicted for the murder of Rody Posey, young white nan, and said to be the only son of a widowed mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

retary and treasurer, and pr. c. l.. Gujce, medical director. President Denio and Secretary Dunn have gone tc Montgomery to complete the details for authorizing the company to begin business. This is to be accomplished today and the company will be ready to do business tomorrow. It is or ganized at s15O,OO0 with s1OO,o0o paid ir. The company is chartered to write fife, health and accident insurance but il. the beginning will confine itself to writing health and accident
 night it was decided to employ the law firm of Dortch, Martin & Allen to assist the city attorney in the prosecution of the cases of the city against certain property owners who are refusing to take care of their assessments for street Improvements that have been already made.
 The steamer Alabama will arrive here bales of cotton that will go to Rome, Ga. The cotton has been sold to Rome parties by J. H. Arnold of this city. The cotton Is of the highest grade and will be used in the mills at Rome The local cotton quotation is now 15 cents, and if there is any more cotton in the country 1t will soon find it's way into the market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
TO REBUILD THE
 HAMILTON JAIL

Hamilton, May 30.-(Special. .)-Jail 1n- spector Adams from Montgomery visited Marion county's jail and aims house re- gently and 1t is understood that he in- tends to condemn the jail and recons- mend that a new one be constructed.
 The board of commissioners has already decided to build a new jail and bids will be received at the June term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
Bowen Holds Revival

Red Bay, May a.-(Special.) .)-The Rev
 J. A. Bowen. the great evangelist of Birmingham. is conducting series of re- vival services at this place. He is doing a great work in the interest of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

says: My bsby boy raS ad9ioted wsth ecNeme II ran o4 hln yntQ b was fyn q scsss from a.l hs hsad to A feet; Hs VI E Eelssaing ssai,ng ~ . hvsS. fnd eoul9 not kln until we sot ihV 6uS3o1rl oiptment, and thA frt 0ppilc46lon put hifn to deep. ThenaMe 01od Cuttui5n .soap. and hs continued to inapsovs .tnr Sustd. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
SPEEGLE LEAVES
 THREE EVANGELISTS

Hartselle, May SO.- Especial )-Henry Speegle, leading citizen of F'alkville vii cinity. died Monday at noon at his resi- dence after a lingering illness. He was the son of MT. and Mrs. Sam Speegle, and besides his aged parents he leaves Q wife, two sons and a daughter and the following borthers and sister: The Rev. O.. P. Speegle of San Francisco, state evangelist of California; Rev. Pickens Speegles, state evangelist of Kentucky. and the Rev. Ed Speegle of the state of Georgia: Mrs. J. Henry King of Lacon. Ala. The funeral took place at Piney Grove church at p. m. Tuesday.
 Bobby Irwin, the popular cashier of the Hit Lumber company who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Mo Adory hospital in Birmingham two weeks ago. has returned home to the delight of his many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
STATE LETTER
 CARRIERS MEET Come Next to Birmingham. DeniO Heads Prevalent Insurance Company

Gadsden, May So.-(special.)-T Alabama State Letter Carriers asso- citation Is in annual convention in this city today The session is being held in the Odd Fellows hall and President J R. Stuckey is presiding over the meeting. There Is a good representation of delegates from over the state, and these are being entertained by the local association. This afternoon the dele gates were taken for a trip in auto- mobiles to see the city and to visit Black Creek falls, on top of Lookout mountain. At the afternoon session the election of officers for the coming year was held with the following re- suits: President, l.. Stockhale, Tusca- loosa; vice president, c. A. Merritt Bir- mingham; secretary, w. T. Wilson, Gadsden. Birmingham was selected as the next place of meeting. J. R. Stuckey of Tuscaloosa was elected as a delegate to the national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

the soap and a single applca-
 tion of the oint-
 ment and rest and peace fall for the hrst time perhaps fh weeks, on Q d is t r Q Q t ed household. To those who have tried and found
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 usual remedies
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
TIRED, FRETTED
 MOTHERS REST
Skin Tortured, Disfigured
 Infants Sleep.

Thh is what happens when Cuticura soap and ointment enter homes dis tracted by the sufferings of little ones from eczemas, rashes, itohings and irri- tations. Sleep follows bot bath with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

At meeting of the directors of the Prevalent Insurance company, held yes- terday, the following officers were elected: c. c. Denio, president; F. R. Allison, vice president; E. c. Dunn, sec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES

Detroit via Chicago $30.25 Niagara Falls $31.50
 St. Paul S38.20 SEMINOLE LIMITED 1921 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
DECATUR MAN
 IS RAISING DUCKS
Good Roads Train to Visit Decatur = RumOr Eff
 fleets NewsbOy Train

Decatur, May -(Special0-Ex-Post master Eli P Jennings of New Decatur Is confident that he has solved the prob lem of the high price of meat by raising Indian runner ducks. Last February MT. Jennings bougt Il of these ducks, nine ducks and two drakes. From this com mencement he now has nearly 200 fine ducks. At the age of 90 days these ducks will weigh three pounds and cost but lit tie to raise to that age At. the age of three months the duck is full grown. Mr. Jennings says the ducks have the flavor Of wild Mallard duck, and that the eggs are not like most duck eggs, but are bet ter than chicken eggs.
 Mir. Jennings says that a duck will lay on a naverage of 2S0 eggs a year, that raising them in town and buying all the feed for them 1t will cost about $1 a year to feed them, and that for eating pur- poses the eggs laid by one duck in a year would sell for s3 or over, thus leaving net profit of S2 year on the eggs that one duck would lay. At one month old Mir. Jennings says these ducks will bring S1 each for eating purposes in the cities. He believes that there is fortune to be made in raising them
 MT. Jennings was postmaster of New Decatur for eight years, retiring from that office about five years ago. He merely started to raising the Indian Run ner duck as a pastiine, but has found them so productive and so profitable that he is contemplating making business of raising them e
 The Indian Runner duck were originally a wild duck and up to this time there are comparatively few of them in this country, il is said. ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31
HUNGARIAN CUT BY
 BELT ON FLY WHEEL
O'Neal to Appoint Trustees for School of Trades and
 Industries.

Ashville. May 3O.-6special)-A Hun garian was badly cut up at the cement plant at Ragland last evening. He was in the power plant at the time of the ac- cident and lying on a belt Someone came in and started the engine, thereby causing the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

The crop conditions in this county are very gratifying at ths present time. There is pretty good stand of corn, and it is growing well. It is from just coming up. up to three feet. The cotton crop is about 10 days later than last year. The farmers say that this has been fine month on the cotton. There are not many more acres of cotton but a good deal of fertilizer has been used The stand is about 80 per cent of what was planted. Most all other plants are doing we'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

and who have lost faith
 aliberal sample of Cuticur ndent, with 32-page book c of theskin, may De obtain, application to .'Cuttcura,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31


 In a very few days now Governor O'Neal will name the trustees for the school of trades and industries, which is to be located at Ragland. Governor O'Neal was met by an ardent supporter of the school last week, and he seemed as anxious to have the trustees named so work could begin as the ardent supporter He wants the school established as soon as possible. and as soon as his round of speech making is over he will name the trustees.
 Latest advices are that manager has been secured for the glass plant at Rag land. It is now certain that the glass works will be built
 The committee appointed to look after the location of tHe State Tuberculosis hospital will probably select Cliff. little village near hero on the Seaboard Air Line railroad. Many advantages can be had here, such as fishing, hunting and indulging in all kinds of sports. Fish ing at Lock 4 on Coosa river about a mile from Cliff, is fine. This place has been picked out as the most suitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-31

'T picked up one of the Alabama news papers this morning and read in one column: No school money until October. Governor O'Neal says funds in treasury too low In another column, and on the same page of the same newspaper 1 read:
 Sebel residence governors home. Place will be purchased by mansion commission. Forty-six thousand five hundred dollars will be paid.' This don't look good to me-" said E. E. Bennett citizen of De- catur, today.
 What are we coming to?" he said. Don't you think the public school teach CTS of Alabama need their pay more than the governor of the state needs a $46,500 home to live in? l think so at least"
 Congressman William Richardson of this congressional district has just advised Mayor Henry A. Skeggs of Decatur that the good roads train which has been put on by the Southern railroad, and carry ing a number of good roads experts, will visit Decatur at 10 o'clock on June 16, and they will spend several hours here. A number of talks will be made on good roads.
 large delegation of citizens of the two Decaturs and of this county will meet the good roads advocates. It is expected that every beat in the county will send to De- caturs a large delegation to meet the road experts and the meeting, no doubt, will result in much profit
 A. Politinsky of Hartselle has bought a valuable piece of business property In Decatur and will probably erect a brick business block on it this fall. This prop erty has frontage of 101 feet on Church street and a frontage of 132 feet on Rail- road street.
 rumor here says that the Southern railroad may take off the newsboy train, which arrives here from Huntsville at 9:42 a. m., in the near future.
 Passenger train westbound, which has been arriving here at 3:20 p. m. over the Southern, now arrives at Il AT a m. This train is a through train, running from Chattanooga to Memphis
The Washington times., 1911-01-03
TRADE With REDS
SOUGHT BY CUBS
Murphy Said to Be Particu-
larly Anxious to Land
Eddie Grant.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3-That President
Murphy and Manager Chance are plan
ming to ensnare a player or two from
the Cincinnati Reds was made evident
last night when the former announced
from his North Side home that he had
tried to get in touch with Clark Grif-
fifth, the Reds leader. when "Grif' was
in town Saturday night.
Murphy made no secret of II that he
wanted to talk to Griffith about a trade
between the Cubs and Reds, SO it seems
probable yet there is something to the
story that the West Side club will hook
ThiRd Baseman Grant, the star, whom
Cincinnati procured in trade from the
Phillies in the fall.
Murphy wouldn't admit 1t was Grant
he was after. In fact, he said 1t might
be trade of recruits only. 81 heard
that Griffith was in town." said the
Cubs boss, land tried to locate him
by telephone, but couldn't. Yes, I want
ed to make a trade with him, and we
may be able to make It yet. I have been
in touch with Manager Chance and he
has informed me of what players he
would like to have. Some of them are
on the Cincinnati team and 1 hardly
think they need them as badly as we do.
Then we have some men we will not
need and 1 think We could make a
trade If We can just get together"
The Washington times., 1911-01-03
NEW HAVEN CREW
LACKS VETERANS
But Three Yale Men Who
Rowed Last Year Out
for Eight.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 3.-Coach
John Kennedy, of the Yale crew. said
that the spring training Of the oarsmen
would begin in about two weeks.
The university winter term will COM
mence on Thursday, and the rowing Of
ficials viii Immediately lay plans to
start the indoor work. The new boat
house will be formally opened when the
spring training begins. There Is talk
of having a banquet held there to mark
the opening of the house, but the pro-
gram for the occasion will not be de-
cided upon till after the opening OF col
lege.
In about a week Captain Frost will
meet his new advisory committee, con-
sisting of Julian Curtiss, of New York
city: Walter Camp, of this city, Fred
Allen of st. Louis; Leroy Whitney. of
New York city; Ruthven Wodell, OF
Poughkeepsie. Unless Allen happens to
be in the East It will not be possible for
him to be in attendance at the commit
tee meeting, but he will keep in close
touch with the Yale Rowing Associa-
ton.
more rowing races this year than ever
before, and II is likely that Harvard,
Princeton, and Pennsylvania will all be
found on the schedule, but no details
have been arranged for any of the races
as yet.
Out of Training.
Buckingham and Van Sinderen, two
of Yale's best oarsmen, played football
all the fall instead of rowing, and 1t
will take them several weeks to get
into condition for the boat If they de-
eide to row again. Captain Frost has
had at work all the fall a large number
Of green oarsmen.
There are few varsity veterans left
in college, and 1t is practically certain
that the crew this year will be made
up from untried oarsmen, as far as
intercollegiate experience is concerned.
Captain Frost, Buckingham, and Van
Sinderen are the only veterans in col
lege. Appleton, who>would have stroked
the freshman crew last year but for
illness. is the most likely candidate for
varsity stroke this season.
The Washington times., 1911-01-03

Willie Hoppe, the young billiardist
whose two recent visits to Washington
caused revival of interest in the game
here, enjoyed the most successful sea-
son of his brilliant career during the
year Just closed.
The master of the cue began the sea-
son with no titles dangling to his belt,
but closed 1t the champion at both Isl
and 18.2 balkIine, and in so doing incl
dentally placed to his credit the worlds s
record for ISL with a high run of 1J5,
and an average Of 80 5-15 for 500 points.
TIL this year the best average was 81.
made by Frank Ives in 1887, while the
high run was made by the same player
Of 40.
Calvin Demarest was the champion
1S.2 with the opening of the year,
George Sutton holding the title at the
more difficult style OF 1S.1. Hoppe was
without a title through differences with
the Brunswick-Balke-Co people,
which placed him outside of the pro-
fessionaI zone This matter was ad-
Justed. and experts predicted that In
due time he would gather to himself the
crown at both 1S.2 and ISL.
Cline Wins Title.
In the meantime Demarest was de-
feated for the 49, championship by
Harry Cline, of Philadelphia, in Chi
cago, February3, by 1900 to 1881. Hoppe
got his opportunity at Sutton for the
lS.1 title in Chicago on March 16. win
ming 800 to 22S. He grabbed Cline's
Iaurels from him at the 1S.2 balkline in
New York on May 20, the score being
500 TO 394. thus making him the cham
pion of both styles Of play.
George Slosson met Hoppe In cham
pionship match for the ISL title in New
York on December 1 and 2, the latter
easily taking the veteran into camp by
1000 points to Al. 1t was on the first
night of this play that Hoppe made his
record of 80 1-3 average.
In a match with Ora Morningstar in
Pittsburg on February 3, 4, and for
1,5O0 points, Hoppe made a worlds s
record at 1872 in averaging BIN to an
inning, lowering the previous mark of
q average. (Some authorities dispute
this record.)
The present year marked the death
The Washington times., 1911-01-03
GEORGETOWN BOARD
TO OUTLINE WORK
Blue and Gray Athletic Of
hcials Meet Sunday to
Decide Matters.

Georgetown's athletic committee Is
scheduled to meet Sunday in a con-
ference which promises to be OF vital
Importance to the future athletic policy
of the university.
The question of the abandonment or
retention Of aquatics will be officially
considered, and Claude R. Zappone.
alumni adviser in crew matters, will
outline a plan by which he hopes to
be able to finance the rowing associa-
ton. II this appears feasible to the
board the next decision that will have
to be made will be as to what races the
eight will have in the spring.
1t is likely that Navy will be met on
the water. while a race with Princeton
Is probable. Should the Georgetown
men. do well in these contests the crew
will probably be sent to the intercol-
legiates on the Hudson.
Football will be the next topic. AS
yet little has been done toward the next
gridiron season, but the committee ex-
poets to outline campaign without fur
ther delay. The coaching situation will
be up for discussion as will the schedule
for next fall There appears to be little
likelihood that the much coveted game
WIFI fFlHCetOn can De arranged InlS
year, as the Tigers have agreed to go
to Annapolis, thereby taking up the last
out-of-town date allowed by the faculty
Holy Cross would like to meet George
town at Boston, and this scheme has
considerable backing. among alumni and
students while, by the time the commit
tee meets, Auburn Is expected to ask a
date, preferably Thanksgiving Day at
Georgetown Field.
The field and track outlook Is con-
sidered especially bright, but the sug-
gestion of dual meets must receive con-
sfderation. 1t has been several years
since Georgetown took part in competi-
ton of this sort, but by many II is IA
vorcd as II Is calculated to arouse more
interest in this form of athletics than
has existed in the past.
The baseball situation is well in hand.
Captain Sitterding and Coach Sprigman
will meet within the next few days TO
select the date on which the candidates
Will be expected to report Before the
generaL>call for players, the pitchers
will be called out and will spend at least
two weeks of daily work in the Ryan
gymnasium. In this work 1t Is expected
that Harry White, of the Chicago White
Sox. and a Georgetown graduate, will
assist.
The Washington times., 1911-01-03
BOARDTOC CONTROL
EXHIBITION GAMES
Baseball Supreme Court Decides to Curb Barnstorm-
ing Trips-Presdent Garry Hermann and Secre-
tary John Bruce Are Again Elected.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 3.-August Herr
mann was reelected president of the
National Commission at a meeting Of
that body, held at the Laughery Club,
at Aurora, Ind, this morning. Secre-
tary John Bruce was also reelected.
The commission, after a short bust
ness session, took action in the mat
ter of prohibiting games by major
league ball clubs in the fall.
1t was decided not to interfere with
the rights of players and club owners
in this respect, but to admonish those
arranging such trips to maintain, as
nearly as possible, the regular play
ing strength of teams. Championship
clubs especially are urged to present
the strongest possible front, and not
to make themselves appear rldlcul-
Gus by submitting to series OF ae-
feats because of a weakened batting
order and placing in the field a team
out of condition.
The Washington times., 1911-01-03
SUPREME COURT OF BASEBALL 10 CONTROL The LA7E TRIPS
YOUNG BILLIARDIST
ENJOYS BIC YEAR
Champion Hoppe Breaks High Run Record and Earns
Two Titles During Season Just Closed-Edward
Gardner Best Amateur Pool Crack

OF Jake Schaefer, which occurred In
Denver on March s. Schaefer's manipu-
lation of the fvories well earned him
the title of The Wizard"
In the three-cushion style OF billiards
1910 entered with Fred Eames, of Dem
yer, the champion. He was defeated by
Thomas Hueston, IN that city, by IE0
to l3l, the final block being on March 1s.
De Orc Wins Pool Title.
Alfredo De oro captured the cham
pionship from Hueston in New York
on May IS by 80 to ia, and success
fully defended his title against Lloyd
Jevne in New York, October 20, by lso
to 121.
John Daily, the Chicago expert, de-
feated de Oro by 15O to 12O in New York
on December %. and is now the cham
pion.
George Moore, in a losing match with
Tom Gallagher in New York. December
:, made new worlds high run at
three-cushion of Is points, replacing the
record by Frank Peterson in st. Louis,
Among the amateurs, Edward w.
Gardner, of the Montclair Athletic
Club, New York. became the national
nual tournament held at the Hamilton
Club, Brooklyn, beginning April l. He
won all Of his games, six in number.
and his grand average was 1904 at the
1872 balkline.
In pool, Jerome Keogh won the
championship from Thomas Hueston,
in New York, February 2, and sue
cessfully defended his title against
Charles Cowboy Weston, at Roches-
ter, N. Y, on March 16.
= Alfredo de Orc gained the champion
ship from Keogh in New York on No
vember 30 by 900 to 469, making the
worlds record OF eighty-one successive
balls, two balls better than the previous
mark on the boards several years be-
fore. Tom Hueston won the pool title
from de Orc just two weeks ago.