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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
PURCHASES
 THREE BLOODHOUNDS

Following closely upon the death of "Old Dave,' Sheriff McAdory's one time expert bloodhound. the sheriff has pur- chased three full blooded hounds which are guaranteed to deliver the goods when they are wanted Two of them came from Georgia and another is a Birmingham dog.
 old Dave died Monday night. His last piece of work was on the trail of the murderers of Felix Ellard, just ono week before his death. His work on this occasion is accurately described by Deputy Sheriff Chris Hartsfield, who said:
 "Old Dave smelled of where the fel- lows had been standing. He then glanced up and looked for the world like a defeated candioate right after the election, as if to say I tried it but couldn't make it..
 But" said Sheriff McAdory, "Old Dave died not quite wek before the election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
TALKS OF SELMA'S
 AVIATION MEET
Bob Neil Says Their Citizens Can Give Lessons on How to
 Raise Funds

T note that Birmingham is to hold a big aviation meet beginning April 15," said R. E. L. Mel of Selma, the well known editor of The Selma Times who is at the Morris hotel with the Selma. Atkins delegation. Well, if your mer- chants are slow about putting up the necessary guarantee just cite Selma for their example. In three days Selma merchants raised the necessary amount and Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week will be pulled off In Selma the first aviation meet for central Ala bama. Three of the planes are already in Selma, Aviators Mitchell, Heth and Schneider being there with their ma chimes and Paul Peek being expected Wednesday, The meet has been given wide advertising and the largest crowds In Selma's history are expected. All trains entering the city will be held each day until after the machines have made their flights and the enthusiasm over the event is very great"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
[Communicated.] NOTICE

The Confederate Veterans Better Gov ernment association has been called on by certain parties to examine into certain aspersions affecting the character Of some candidates.
 I am directed to state that after search ing the records and exhausting other sources of information, we find said re- ports to be without foundation in fact, and that we have dismissed the same from further consideration.
 For the purposes of better government for all the people, we indorse the fol- lowing candidates:
 Flor Judge Tenth Judicial Circuit-Sam Will John.
 For Judge City Court of Birmingham R. D. Kelley.
 For Senior Judge of the Criminal Court W. E. Fort.
 For County Treasurer-T. J. Batson. For County Tax Collector-P. B. Bowers For County Tax Assessor-D. E. McLen- don.
 For County Superintendent of Educa- tion-R. c. Hewitt.
 For coroner--A. M. South.
 For Congressman at Large-Kyle B. Price.
 For State Game and Fish Commission er-Joiln H. Wallace, Jr.
 Respectfully. T. A. HAMILTON. As Secretary Confederate Veterans Better
 Government Association. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
ROOSEVELT'S NAME CAUSES
 FURRY IN BOTH HOUSES

Washington, March 26.-Without warning today the House jumped into d running political skirmish in which the names of Governor Wilson and eX- President Roosevelt figured most prom inently The trouble started when Minority Leader Mann had the clerk read from the desk a recent caustic newspaper attack on Governor Wilson by William Randolph Hearst in which the governors democracy was denied.
 It drew republican ovations.
 q ask unanimous consent" said Rep Iesentative Garner of Texas, a democrat, Ito extend my remarks in the Record for the purpose of showing what q former President of the United States thinks of the present occupant of the White House. It's very interesting"
 He was quickly followed by Repre- sentative Cornell of New York. demo- crat. who got permission to insert in the Record an extract from speech by Colonel Roosevelt in New York city last night. MT. Cornell thought it impor- tant as showing how C former leader regarded his party at the present time.
 The furry over. laughter started and this subsided as quickly. Representa- tive Hughes of New Jersey, a democrat had read into the Re,ord another edi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
PARSONS ON STAND IN THE SUGAR TRIAL Hand Refuses to Dismiss
 the Indictments sEGAL IS DENOUNCED Delaney Nicoll Terms Him Pirate of Commerce-Aged Defendant
 Shows Vigor in His
 Answers
 
sEGAL IS DENOUNCED

New York, March 26.-John E. Par sons, former counsel for the American Sugar Refining company, on trial with other officials of the company for al 1eged conspiracy under the criminal clause of the sherman law, was called to the stand today. The motions made yesterday by tho sugar trust law yers to dismiss the indictments were denied by Judge Hand this morning and the defense was obliged to proceed Attorney Nieoll, after giving the de- fendants and the American Sugar Re lining company . clean bill of health In his address to the jury and denounc- ing Adolph Segal, whose refinery tho
 "trnstp is accused of shutting down, as a pirate of commerce" placed on the stand a number of witnesses to show that Segal built the refinery for no
 other purpose than to sell it to the
 trust" The trust by getting con- trol of the refinery, declared MT. Nicoll stopped "a certain type of cutthroat competition" That the courts did not
 allow "a blaekmailing. competition.' Parsons, who is sS years old, was the last witness and gave his testimony in firm, vigorous tones, snapping back his answers.
 '1s there any truth in the charge that you helped to 'c~oke' the Phila- Idelphia refinery and conspired to keep Segal in debt so he could not repay his loan?" asked MT. Nicoll.
 Absolutely none," snapped the aged
 attorney.
 Stuart Browne, a New York banker, testified that Segal had told him how | he had "unloaded" sugar refinery he had built in Camden, N. J., on the
 American Sugar Refining company and
 that he was building his Pennsylvania refinery for the same purpoSe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
LARGE SUM IS SPENT
 0NR0ADSLASTYEAR
Over One Million Expended for Roads, Bridges and
 Culverts by CountiesS =

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special ,-- According to figures compiled by w. S. Keller, state highway engineer, the total expenditure for roads, bridges and culverts by the counties of the state during. the year 1911, was s1,377,6S9.2s Tn addition to this amount already ex- pended there Is a total of $1,250, 900 not yet expended, derived from good roads bonds voted and issued in the state
 These are some of the figures which will be embodied in the first annual report off the state highway commis- sion, which will be out May 1, and which Engineer Keller is now engaged in compiling.
 Other salient facts which will be en- bodied in the report have to do with the character of improvements made on the roads during the year 1911, and with state aid work.
 According to the figures of the state highway engineer, IS miles of macadam roads were constructed in the state during the year, AS miles of chert, 217 miles of gravel, 107 miles of sand-clay and 614 miles Of roads were graded, making a total of 1905 miles at a cost of s1. .106 152 .So.
 F'orty-five of the 67 counties of inc stat. have applied for state aid, according to MT Keller, and surveys have been made in 9 counties. Construction work has been begun in IA counties, while Iec- lures on good roads have been delivered in g counties.
 Split log drags have been used in Il counties.
 The figures given out by Engineer Keller do not include the improvements made in Jefferson, Sumpter and Winston counties. as these counties have not yet reported to the state highway department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

torial from a New York paper con- demning MT. Hearst for his criticism of Governor Wilson.
 Washing gton, March 26.-There was a demonstration in the Senate galleries today when the name of Theodore Roosevelt figured in the debate on the Stephenson election case.
 Senator Borah spoke of "the election of rulers" Mir Bacon said the word ruler was inapplieable in this country, and MT. Borah was using it in appre- hension of what might be in the fu- ture.
 T think" replied MT. Borah, that II is liable to happen so far as the gentle man to whom the senator is referring is concerned. l hope it will"
 Mr Bacon said he hoped Mr Borah would be disappointed MT. Borah re- torted that .'every time one of my democratic friends refers to a certain party as a candidate for President he assumes that if nominated he will be elected in spite of all that may be done to the contrary"
 Senator Hepburn asked for specified tions.
 T had reference to Colonel Roose- velt, replied Mir Borah, adding that he had not previously mentioned the name as he did not want ito cause rumpus in the galleries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
SELMA BOOSTERS
 ID HELP ATKINS
More Than Twenty Promi- nent Citizens to Saend
 Today in Birmingham

Birmingham and Jefferson county were besieged in force last night by delega- tion of Dallas county and Selma citizens who came in the interest of their fellow citizen, Major Victor B. Atkins, who is a candidate for congressman at large
 They will spend today and part of to- morrow in this the largest county of the state, going among the voters assisting local admirers of their candidate In per- suading the dear people, to give their support to Major Atkins on election day
 The delegation is composed of some Of the strongest citizens of the Black Belt capital, many of whom have personal friends in this section and who have taken prominent part in political af- fairs for the past fifteen or twenty years In the list registered at the Morris hotel where the delegation is making headduar- ters are the following: J. l.. Clay, mayor of Selma; L. M. Hooper president of the Wholesale Grocers' association of Ala bama; J, B. Ellis, well known insur- anee agent and campaign manager for II. s. D. Mallory in the last guberna- torial campaign; w. F.. Calen, tax col leetor of Selma and in charge of Atkins headquarters in Selma F. w. Pettus. chairman of the state Atkins campaign committed; l.. Benish, president of the Selma city council; H. Franelich, presi- dent pro tenn of the city. council; b. T Walters, chief of police; ". P Shanna. han, member of the city council M. I
 Meyer, former mayor of Selma, k. II Mangum, assistant solicitor Dallas coun- ty; R. b. l.. Mel editor and publisher Tho Selma Times; J. H. Lumplxin, tax assessor Of Dallas county; Chambliss Keith. member of the state executive committed, and register in chancery for Dallas county; F. B. Martin, merchant and planter; $. ]. Liienhal. merchant D. J. M. Atkins and E. B. M Atkins, sons of Senator Y. B. Atkins; L. P Con nelley, past president Bollermakers' Union; J. P. Doherty. ex-sheriff; Roy Peaee r. l.. Milhous. C. (. Cleveland, Howard Holmes and Harry J. Ball
 meeting was held last night with the local campaign committed, J. w ONeill, chairman, and this morning at 2 o'clock the visitors will divide themselves up and circulate among the various business and professional men of this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Revivalist Shows Pictures

The revival at the First Christian church goes on with great interest and accessions to the church at every ser1- ice. Last night six adults responded to the invitation. Evangelist Roy l.. Brown gave short illustrated trayelog at the opening of the service. Tonight Evangelist Brown will deliver a short sermon on the "Dispensation." Pic tures of Paris will be given tonight at the opening service. Professor Snyder will direct great chorus and services will begin promptly at 7s45 o'clock. Thursday evening Evangelist Brown will show pictures of Rome. and espe- cially the prison where Paul was kept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
FIRE TRUCK AND
 VEHICLE COLLIDE Meridian Bremen Hurt in Smash Up-Will Manu-
 facture Cars

Meridian Miss, March 26.-(Special)- Last night while the department was responding to an alarm of fire the city's new ana only motor fire truck ran into a hack standing without a driver in the street, demolished the hack, injured one of the horses and threw Fireman Webb from. the truck with such force as to render him unconscious. A medical ex- animation of the fireman followed. and it was found that he had sustained no broken bones, but that he had been pretty severely shaken up, and 1t is thought that he may have sustained some bad internal injury Today he is confined to his bed, but no serious effects have been noted.
 The Meridian Light and Railway com pany announces that 1t has closed a deal for the equipment of it's shops in this city whereby it will be in position to manu- facture electric cars for the lines in this city and the lines that 1t owns in the city of Hattiesburg.
 The cars that the company will manu- facture will be semi-steel, constructed &C., cording to the plans of the company which are protected by patent. The com pany' also announces that 1t has just purchased six new and up to date cars that will be placed into service just as soon as they arrive from the factory.
 The company will make other improve ments in the property in the next few months. Several lines will be extended to more remote parts of the city.
 
 The Woodmen of the World of this city, Old Hickory camp No. 50, celebrated the addition of 8 members to its roll last night by an elaborate banquet. The affair was elaborate and many eloquent speeches were heard and appreciated by those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Arrested on Suspicion

John Albert, young negro, was ar rested last night by Policeman D. Ball on suspicion of having stolen pair of fine opera glasses. When arrested, Albert is said to have been trying to sell the glasses to q man for sI25, when they were worth easily s15 or S20. At police headquarters the negro stated that he had purchased them from a white boy several weeks ago for S2.
 However, he could not give the name of
 the boy and he could not give any sort of description of him. He was locked in the city jail last night pending. in- yestigation of the alleged theft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
THE M'REE JURY Is FINALLY COMPLETED Question of Masonry is a
 Factor in the
 Trial

opelousas, La, March 26-The jury for the second trial of Mrs. Zee Runge Mo- Rec for killing young Allen Garland was completed tonight. Nine of the jurors are heads of families.
 During the examination Of tho venrs- men the question of Masonry was again injected, the accused being a member of the Order of tho Eastern Star and her husband q Mason. Considerable time was expended on this account in the examina- ton of one talesman, the court finally excusing him.
 When court adjourned tonight Judge Paw had made no ruling on the motion of the defense exeusing District Attorney Garland from any connection with tho prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
THE SCOTTISH RITE
 DEGREE CONFERRED

At special meeting of Birmingham chapter Rose Croix heid last night at the Masonic temple, the Scottish Rite degrees from the fifteenth to the eight eenth were conferred on a class of can didates. w. H. Whitcover, thirty-third degree and inspector general of the state of Georgia, conferred tn. degrees in a most impressive manner. The meet ing was both enjoyabls and instructive to the large number of the craft who had assembled to witness and assist in comforting the degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Clothing at Police Station

Desk Sergeant of Police Donelson states that there is q lot of clothing at police headquarters which seems as if it might have been stolen from q pressing club. He asks that whoever has lost any clothing como up and see if the articles in his charge can be identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Holly for Underwood

Montgomery March 26.-(special)-J. NJ. Holly of samson, member of tic county democratic executive committee of Ge- neya county, spent Tuesday in Montsom- cry. Mir. Holly is well known school teacher in Geneva county Professor Holly spoke enthusiastically of Under woods chances for the presidency. de- claring that the whole of Geneva. county and that section of the state are Under wood men. Professor Holly returned tc Samson Tuesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce j. k. F. Laird candidate for member of Board of Revenue of Jef. ferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary. PlatfornN Good Roads. Residence 15 miles west of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
SELMA MEET WILL
 START THURSDAY
Flights Will Be Made by Capable AviatOrs-At-
 kin's Men Here

Selma, March 26.-tSpeeial)-Pra tically everything is In readiness for the big three days aviation meet which will begin here on Thursday afternoon and on the three days 1t is to be held enormous crowds from sne surrounding territory are expected to visit Selma.
 Three of the flying machines which will perform during the meet reached Selma Monday and were taken to the Selma Driving park where the meet will be held. The hangar -snts have been placed in position and the machines are now in shape for the flights to be made during the latter part of the week.
 Three of the aviators, Eugene Heth, Louie Mitchell and Fred F. Schneider, have already reached Selma. Paul Peck with his Columbia bipiane will reach the city from Birmingham. The three aviators who. have n-ready reached Selma are greatly p'oased with the aviation grounds
 The Driving park is on level plateau and is an ideal place for the starting and ending of flights, according to the axiators. It Is one O. the best fields for the purpose they have ever seen Is q statement made by one of the bird men.
 A party of prominent citizens and business men of Selma composing the Atkins Marching cluo left here this afternoon at S:f5 o'clock for Birming- ham where tomorrow they will put In a hard day in the Birmingham dis trict in the interest of the candidacy of Maior V. B. Atkins m his race for congressman from the state at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR BOARD OF REvENUE

The Age-Herald is hereby authorized to announce the candidacy of Capt. I. w. Crook of Bessemer, Ala, for the office of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary. April l. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Cal I. Dabbs of Bessemer Is candi- date for member of Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary. 1912. Will appreciate your support,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an. nounce the candidacy of Hugh McGeever for the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

We are authorized to announce tba candidacy of Edward F. Dean 6real estate man) for Board of Reyenue or Jefferson county. subject to the act,on of democratic primary. April l, 1912
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
COUNTY TREAsUREe

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce Dr. John S. Gillespy as a can didate for Treasurer of Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic primary. April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Dr. J. F. Hancock, candidate ,o. Board of Revenue of Jefferson countv subject to the action of ths democraty, primary Monday, April l, 1912. Yonr support and influence will be appre.. ciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MISSISSIPPI RIVER ID REACH HIGH MARK
Extra Precautions Taken to
 Prevent Overflow
THE OHIO RIVER RISES
May Have to Abandon Union Depot at incinnati-Damage Estimated at $5O, O,000-Yazoo Railroad
 Traffic Suspended

New Orleans, March 26.-A flood warn ing issued today by the local weather bureau says the Mississippi river at this point will reach the flood mark, IS feet April G. Extra precautions are being taken for the protection of shipping in terests and repairs to levees are being rushed to prevent an overflow of farm lands. FloAd warnings have ,peen sent to Baton Rouge where high stages are expected. Donaldsonville Is cleaning the bottom lands The gauge at New Or leans registered 15.4 feet today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
''Witnesses and joint signer

Newman, Ga, March 26.-"I am pre- pairing to die; whatever statement Is made concerning the publication of any articles or letters in the newspapers must come from my lawyers who have in, charge the prosecution of my wife, D was the statement made late tonight by Eugene H. Grace
 The condition of Grace, who, it is charged, was shot by his wife in At lanta on the morning of March 5, Is un- changed. He was resting comfortably tonight at his mothers home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. John K. Hill

Mrs. John E. Hill, aged 53 Years, died Monday night at her recent home. 12t2 Twelfth avenue. north. She Is survived by her husband, John D. Hill, and five daughters. Mrs. W. c. Prickett, Mrs. J. H. Monerief, Miss Ida Hiil, Miss Ethel Hill and Miss Florence Gill of Birming- ham. Funeral services will be held from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. 1nterment will be made in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Cincinnati, March 26.-The Ohio river continued to rise here during the day and tonight, a 53 foot stage being reached early in the evening. Fifty-four feet is expected by noon tomorrow then it is probable the Union Central depot will have to be abandoned. Water Is over the tracks now, but the service has not yet been impaired. The crest of the flood Is expected when 54 feet is reached. Damage already done is estimated at S50,0o0,
 St Louis. March 26.-The Mississippi river at this point registered 2f.S feet tonight. a rise of one-tenth of foot since morning.
 The water continues to rise slowly in the flooded areas below here and condi- tions are considered critical along the Ohio.
 Yicksburg, Miss, March 26.-Beeause of high water and the inundation of q large part of the lowland traversed, traffic on the Silver City branch of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad south Of Belzonl. Miss, about 70 miles was or dered suspended today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
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Her FeatS of Memory.

II have heard and read of wonderful
feats of memory" said Mrs. A. H.
BrC - of this city, but not one Of
TIL ras so remarkable as those ex.
hi: by my own mother at SO, the
az which she recently died in
c. n. Y. That was her home fox
6; is, but she was born In Phelps,
o was an ardent reader of the
Sc. lures and, having an exceptional
ly zar, vigorous mind, she was able,
at zen that advanced age, to repeat
word for word the entire Gospels of St.
Matthew, ST. Mark. ST. Luke and St.
John. In addition she could recite
lengthy passages from books of ia.
vorite authors, and many poems, in
GLIDING cps and extended lyrics. My
mother was also a good Latin scholar.
She had seven daughters, Of whom six,
including myself, survive, as do six
teen great-graHdchildre and twenty,
one grandchildren"