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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
POLO TOURNEY

New York. December 13.-An intesna- tonal polo match for the Huntingdon cup to be played in this country next sum mer, became assured by action today of the executive committee of the polo as- sociation in accepting the English chal- lenge. recently received. Teams repre- senting the Unitd States and England will play for the world championship hon. ors in 6 series of matches on dates to be decided later. It was further announ ed that Harry Payne Whitney had been se- Iected to captain the American cup de- lending team of 1913. which apparently sets at rest the rumor that MT. Whitney would not play in any further matches wherein the Birmingham cup was at stake. The further personnel of the American team was not announced
 The cup defenders Will not be se- lected for several months in all prob- ability, as a series of ory outs is cx- pected to be held in various polo cen tcrs of the United States that the best combination may be available to meet Ihc English quartette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
BANKS RESOURCES
 SHOW INCREASE.
Nearly Five Millions Growth
 Since March
OVERDRAFTS REDUCED
Resources in State Banks October b Nearly Seventy Million-Surplus and Undivided Profits Also
 Show Increase

Montgomery, December 13.-1Speeial.) )- An increase in resources of more than S45Oo.00o among the state banks during the past six months has been shown by reports submitted to Superintendent of Banks Alex E. Walker, by the numerous financial institutions of the state for the period extending from March 20 to De- tober 15.
 Superintendent Walker finished eompil- ing reports from the state banks late this afternoon when he announced that the total resources of the various finan- cial institutions on october 15 were con siderably in excess of what they were at the close of business on March %, 1912, S64. .271. .065. .19. The banks on October 15 had resources amounting to $6S,7S1, ,o91. il.
 Great improvement was shown by the latest reports in regard to overdrafts. In March the oyerdrafts on the various banks amounted to S747, 4O9. .06. The recent reports show that this amount was re- duced nearly one-half, the exact amount of overdrafts being $392,29 30. Under the head of resources, considerable Increase was shown in the amount of loans and discounts during the past six months the total of these item in October last be- ing sbs sS7,3 ,376.73, against $I2,072, ,5o6.52 in March.
 The amount of currency on hand in October was s. 447 l27.96; in March. sS,5S1.- 11S.15. Other resources, including checks and cash items, exchanges for clearing house and profit and loss, s6o9, 145.15; in March. $543.553 .9S. l.
 Under the head of liabilities it Is shown that there was an increase in the capital stock during the last six months of about $350,000 At the close of business on Oc- tober b last the amount of paid in cap ital was s11,S71 975; in March, M1,bao 145.
 The surplus and undivided profits were; October, s6,59o. .6O2. .63; March, S6,279, ,312 20; deposits, including saving, demand and time certihcates-October, $40 ,90i IFS. 72; March $41 .173, 125. .26. an Increase of March deposits over October deposits. Other lia- bilties, including certified checks. cash iers' checks and due to clearing house. October, 470,510.SS; March. S553,S92S.
 On the whole the banks showed marked increase from March 20 to October 15, and Superintendent Walker expressed himself as pleased with the reports from the num- erous state institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Watch For the Features in Sundays Age-Herald.

Bill Vines writes tomorrow on Doctors andI you will enjoy what he has to say whether you are doctor or not.
 The ge-Herald's long list of feature writers will have some of their best work tomorrow
 Laura Jean Libbey, Marion Harland, Dolly Dalrymple, Myrtle Miles, C. F. Markell and Frank G. Carpenter always have something to say about which you will be interested. The Age -Herald's foreign writers are produc- ing some of the most interesting matter now ap- bearing in America.
 A. D. Bond has a remarkable story tomorrow on Spanish affairs. He tells how the shot that killed Canaejas may doom the Spanish throne.
 E. L. Scott writes about Sir w. H. Lever, the greatest soap manufacturer in the world, and his wonderful rise to fame.
 Harry A. Wheeler, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, tells in tomor- rows Age Herald, how our banking system breeds panics from prosperity.
 classic in page is entitled "Zanoni," by Bulwer Lytton.
 Remember The Sunday Age-Herald prints all the worth while news, local, state national and foreign
 The Age-Herald is the only Sunday news paper in Birmingham printing the dispatches of the Associated Press, the greatest newsgathering agency in the world.
 You must read The Age-Herald to get the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
HUNTSVILLE AFTER NEW INDUSTRIES
Chamber Threshes ImpOr' tant Matters for Future
 Welfare of City

Huntsville, December 13.-(Special) At the monthly meeting of the Hunts vile chamber of commerce last night Secretary Frost made his report of the work done during the last month and showing that the organization is in correspondence with half a dozen new enterprises two of which are regarded as reasonable certainties. The organ ization is going after as many small industries as possible.
 The question of cheap power will be solved by the Alabama Power Devel- opment company, when electricity gen. erated by water power is transmitted into this city. Manager Blackwell of the local plant of this company was present last night and said that this power will be available within the next year or next IS months, and his company would make the price cheaper than any power that can be generated by any Huntsville plant. Secretary Frost said that cheap power would re- move the last handicap in the way If Huntsville's building up a large num- Der of diversified industries here.
 A list of cash prizes offered by Huntsville business houses for the Boys Corn club and Girls Tomato club of next year was read. The prizes are attractive enough to more than double the interest in this line of work next year.
 Attention was directed to the fact that work of construction has started on a new interurban railroad from Nashville to Murfreesboro. The cham Der of commerce appointed a committee to get in touch with the company and try. to interest them in bringing the railroad south to Huntsville.
 Lawrence Cooper, attorney for the Southern railway, informed the cham Der of commerce that the Southern and Louisville and Nashville are figuring on arrangements for concenient schedule between Huntsville and Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
XMAS WEDDINGS TO
 OCCUR AT ROANOKE

Roanoke. December 13.-(special.)- Invitations have been issued by MT and Mrs. c. G. Lovvorn to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lov- vorn, to MT Grover Lovick Rodgers the ceremony to occur Christmas day lat 1:30 o'clock at the First Baptist Ichurch.
 Mir and Mrs. John Fausett have issued invitations to number of friends in and out of town to be pres ent at 30 o'clock at their home in this city. December 24. to witness the mar riage of their daughter, Miss Verna Fausett, to Mir Rufus c. West.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
WHITE EXPIATES CRIME ON GALLONS Negro Hanged at Rockford Yesterday for Murdering
 Dock Maxwell

Alexander city December 13.-(spe- cial )-Charles White. colored was hung today at Rockford for the mur- der of Dock Maxwell. He made a state ment confessing the crime and impli- cated two other negroes. He stated that he fired the first shot and Dan Gaddis and his wife shot Maxwell and mauled him over the head with roclz after he fell.
 In his talk he stated that whisky and other things were the cause of the crime. His advice to all negroes was never to associate themselves with evils He made special mention Of the treatment given him by Sheriff Goggans and stated he was given ev- cry comfort while in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
FRESH WATER UNDER
 SAN FRANCISCO BAY

San Francisco, December 1S.-San Fran cisco bay appears to be underlaid with q basin of fresh water. pile 11O feet long, driven in the bay bottom at the foot of Mission street today. tapped pressure vein that is still gushing. The first spnrt rose four feet above the salt water The jet was about 10 inches in diameter and continued undiminished at last reports. A chemical analysis was ordered, and geological experts will be called in and divers sent down to examine the source of the flow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
A. R. SMITH TEST|F|ES IN THE RATE HEARING

Montgomery, December 13.-(Special)- A. R. Smith. third vice president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com- pany, testified in the rate hearing today, taking the witness stand after W. A. Russell, passenger traffic manager. com pleted his testimony. The hearing was adjourned by the railroad commission this afternoon until Monday, and it is probable c. w. Lamb, assistant comptroller and statlstcan, will testify again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
ST. CLAIR CIRCUIT
 COURT AT ASHVILLE
Many Summoned to Appear Before the Grand Jury-Wreck Delays
 Traffic on Seaboard

Ragland. December 3-tSpecial) )-Quite a number are attending circuit court at Ashville this week and not few have been summoned to appear before the grand jury
 The Seaboard Air Line passenger train west bound was delayed several hours yesterday by a freight wreck above Well lington, in which several cars were de- railed. thus blocking traffic east and west.
 II. C. Recards, cashier of the Bank of Ragland will resign his place with this bank Wednesday to accept a place in Louisville. Ky, his native state.
 The St. Clair county division of the Bell Telephone company opened their ex- change office here yesterday. and Mrs. Cook. who has had former charge of the exchange office at Pell City, has as- sumed charge of the Ragland office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves will be celebrated at Talladega college, colored, on January l. Speakers from out of town will be present, and some local speakers will also appear cn the programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The local camp of Confederate Veter- ans have invited the Daughters of the Confederaey, and the Society of the Sons of Veterans to meet with them Ut the courthouse on December 30 An attractive programme has been prepared by the old soldiers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The building of the new passenger de- pot at Sylacauga of the Central of Geor- gia railroad is being retarded from the fact that a price cannot be agreed upon between the railroad and the Sylacauga Land & Improvement company for a lot adjoining the railroad property. The plans call for a passenger station to cost s25.0Oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

tablfshed here has received 263 bales of cotton The total receipts up to this date at Talladega amount to 1s. 415 bales. The price for the staple given by the local buyers on this date is 123sc per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
FIRST PAYMENTON
 PAVING CONTRACT Initial Check at Talladega
 Over S12,000 DEPOT FOR SYLACAUGA Work Retarded Over Hitch in Price of Lot-Talladegans May Elect POstmaster-Emancipation of
 Slaves to Be Celebrated
DEPOT FOR SYLACAUGA

Talladega, December 13.-(Special. .)-The first payment on the paving contract has been made by the city. The check amounted to something over s12,0o0, a portion of which will be repaid by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
Prices on Meats Lower At the only market in Birmingham where the public can buy their meats at living prices

Prime Beef Rib Roast, per b. ................11 lie Choice Beef Boast, boneless and rolled 13c Fancy Beef Pot Roast per lb Sc and 9c Choice Pork Loin Roast per b ................13c 13c Fancy Pork Shoulder Roast per lb .......... .12bc Fancy Fresh Spare Ribs per lb. ............ .12Kc Choice Veal Roast per lb .............8 Sc to 121ac Fancy Hind Quarters Lamb, per lb. .13c Fancy Fore Quarters Lamb per ID. ..............9c 9c Choice Beef Stew and Boiling Meat per lb. Sc and 7c Choice Lamb and Veal Stew Meat per lb .7c and Sc Choice Pork Lon Chops per lb ................14 14c Choice Lon and Rib Lamb Chops per lb. 15c Choice Veal Chops, per lb 12ac and 14c Choice Chuck Steak per lb. ...................1O 1Oc Choice Round Steak, per h. b...................12 12c Choice Sirloin Steak, per lb .14c Choice Porterhouse Steak per ID. 14c and 16c Our Royal Brand Sugar Cured Hams, per ID. -. 16c Our Royal Brand Sugar Cured Picnic Hams, per b 14c Our Royal Brand Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon
 per lb. .19c Our English Style Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon 18c Home Sugar Cured Corned Beef per lb. Sc and 10c Dry Sated Side Meat per h. .................. 14c Wiener, Frankfurters, Garlic Bologna, Polish
 Headcheese Blood, Pigs Feet Souse and Liver Imperial and Veal Sausage for Lunchng per ID. .12Hc Home made Pure Pork Sausage, per lb .14c Homemade Mixed Pork Sausage, per h. 10c Fresh made Hamburger Steak per lb &C., lb for 25c .Our Choice Butterne for table per b 20c lbs 38c Butterne for Cooking, per lb ................18 18c Our Own Kettle Rendered Pure Hog Lard, in pails-
 10 lb pails, per pail ......................S S130 ID. pails, per pail ........................6 .65c ID. pails, per pail 40c
 sGy si Buehler Bros.
 2119 SECOND AVENUE
 We only operate this market in Birmingham All others initiating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
FOREIGNERS SETTLE
 ON AUTAUGA LANDS
Immigrants From Germany, Bohemia and Italy Invest
 Around Marbury

Marbury, December 13.- (Speeia1.)- The tide of immigration which has for a number of years been flowing into the west and northwest is being turned very rapidly towards the south Earn est efforts are being made by the en- tire south 10 divert the tendency of im- migration to settle in the west. This | is evidenced by the number of Ger mans, Bohemians and Italians who have recently settled at Marbury.
 J. K. Hanak, a member of the Bo- hemian nobility, has just recently set tied 10 families at Marbury and will have 90 additional families by the mid dle of February that is, as soon as they can engage passage and come over
 Angelo Palermo, a prominent Italian. and one of the foremost landscape architects and gardners in this coun- try, brought to Marbury last week four Italians from Cleveland. O. Other fam | flies will follow. MT. Palermo will set | tie at Marbury with his family An entire section of land, embracing 640 acres was closed out to d family of Bohemians who will colonize same, ad- hering to the plans used in the old country, that is practice the art of securing the maximum out of a mini mum acreage. They are enthusiastic over the possibilities of making good money out of five and ten acres of land.
 Men of enterprise and experience are | iapplying modern methods of intensive | farming to these lands and v.ll soon show that the south is full of agri- cultural wealth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

At the regular meeting Of Roanoke camp. No. 626, Woodmen of the World,
 elected the following officers: c. NJ. Saliba, c. C.. F. q. Jordan, past C. C.. w. T. Howell, Adv. Lieut.; ]. M. Tucker, banker; W. T. Orr. clerk: w. M. Smms, escort: Sam Mcdaniel, watchman: Tom Harper, sentry: J. P. Lilies. camp phys- cian A. s. Brannan and Carl Weaver were elected to serve on the board Of managers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The fire department is advertising for a fitting lost off the end of the hose noz- gle, dropped during recent run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

property owners. Work is now proceed ing on the north part of East street next to the passenger depot of the southern railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14
RANDOLPH DOCTORS
 ELECT OFFICERS
P. G. Trent Chosen President at a Recent Meeting Held in
 Roanoke

Roanoke. December S.-(Speoial l--The Randolph County Medical society met in Roanoke recently and elected the follow ing officers: F. G. Trent. Sr., president; A. J. Clardy, vice president W. w. Stevenson, secretary; ". G. Floyd, coun- ty health officer; J. w. Hooper city health officer for Roanoke; J. Nj. Welcn, city health officer for Wadley. (. B. Wright, city health officer for Wedowee and physician to jail and county poor house; W. w Stevenson and ]. P. Lilies, delegates to state association: r. R. Washburn and w w. Bonner, alternates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The senior class of the Fourth district agricultural school at Sylacauga will present the drama, "The Turn of the Tide in three acts at the college audi torium on December IS. The proceeds will go to the football fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The Talladega candidates are talking of settling the postmaster question by following the example of Lafayette, which town is holding a primary for the purpose of advising the congressman who shall get the plum.
 The cation congress hut recently es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The Louisville and Nashville -sailroat company has just completed tho sidC track and material Is being receive, daily for the new depot. The railroad. at last see the advisability of erecting depots with top covering other that wood. The depot at Marbury will hay, tile covering with terra cotta ridg, rolls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The excavating for the bank and two stores have been finished and the com pletion of the buildings will be rushed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-14

The cotton congress but recently es
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07
J. G. KING GOES IN
 MACHINERY BVSINESS

J. c. King, who for a number of years has been egineer and assistant manager of he plant of the Pine Bluff Brick company, in this city, has rendered his resignation to take ef- feet June 1. He will engage in the machinery and repair Business at No. 901 Main street.
 Mir. King has spent many years of his life dealing with machinery and is a practical engineer, steam and gas filter. He has been in Pine Bluff for many years coming here in 1886 and was the first man in this section to run a cotton gin with gasoline en- zine power. He will have the latest machinery and will be able to turn out the best class of work.
 For number of years he was en- ployed to manage the several large plantations belonging to Captain S Geisreiter. Since then he has been connected with the brick company He is we'll and favorably known here anf his success in the new enterprise is mere matter of time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07
The Perfect Laxative
 For Elderly People

properties that strengthen the stom- ach, liver and bowels is Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin, which thousands of elderly people use, to the exclus- ion of all other remedies. Trust worthy people like Mrs. Annie Hide sheim, Pine Bluff, Ark, and Isaac Crawford. Magazine, Ark, say they take it at regular intervals and ill that way not only maintain general good health but that they have not in years felt good as they do now. You will do we'll to always have a bottle of it in the house. It is good for all the family.
 Anyone wishing to make tr.al of this remedy before buying it in the regular way of druggist at fifty cents or one dollar a large bottle (family size) can have sample bot tie sent to the home free of charge by simply addressing Dr w. B. Caldwell, 405 Washington St, Monticello, III. Your name and address on a postal card will do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, That Let ters of Administration, on the estate of Rev. J. B. Bolden, deceased, were issued to the undersigned, by the Hon. C. M. Philpot, probate judge. of the county of Jefferson and State of Ark ansas on the Fist day of April, A. D. 1912
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to ex- hiblt same to the undersigned, prop- erly authenticated, within six months after the date of such letters or they may be precluded from being in said estate. And if such claim be not ex- hibited within one year after the date of such letters they will be forever barred and .precluded from any bene- fit from said estate. Given this ,.. day of May, A. D. 1912.
 MISS NICIE A. HOLDEN, Administratrix of the Estate of Rev
 ]. B. Bolden, deceased. 5 2 IA 21.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07

Age has it's attractions no less than youth in a more serene and quieter life. But it is this very life of rest without sufficient exercise that brings wish it those disorders that arise from inactivity. Chief of these are chronic. persistent constipation.
 Most elderly people are troubled in this way, with accompanying symp- toms of belching, drowsiness after eating, headaches and general lassi- tude. Frequently there is difficulty of digesting even light food. Much men tai trouble ensues, as it is hard to find a suitable remedy. First of all the advice may be given that elderly people should not use salts. cathap,ic pills or powders, waters or any of the more violent purgatives What they need, women as we'll as men, is a mild laxative tonic. one that is pleas ant to take and yet acts without grip ing.
 The remedy that fills all these re- quirements, and has in addition tonic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07

New York, May 4.-On the last day of this month the finest, costliest and most beautiful private office in the world will be opened in the thirty first story of the new Bankers Trust Building, in the heart of the financial district here. The flooring alone of this financial palace will cost about S5O,OOO Itiis of lockwood, inlaid with ebony On the floors will be paintings of the old masters of Europe and handsome specimens of oriental rugs will be scattered about the floor. Here J. P. Morgan, the country's greatest financier will conduct the greater part of his individual business trans actions. The office is just below where the pyramidical shape of the building begins and includes beautiful glass enclosed "sky parlor'' from where one may see far out on the Atlantic ocean past Sandy Hook.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07
New York Cotton.

New York, May 6.-Cotton opened firm at an advance of 15@19 points and before the end of the first hour sod 22@25 points higher on GOV ering, and bull support encouraged by higher cables and reports of un- favorable weather.
 Some of last weeks prominent sell lers offered cotton freely on the ad- vance, but offerings were we'll taken and while prices were point or two off from the best toward II o'clock the tone was nervous and there was an active demand.
 Cotton-Futures opened firm. Janu- ary. 11.52@11.54c; February, 11.55c; March, 11.57c; May. II 2oc, bid;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-07
TOM KING IN
NEW BUILDING

Tom King has established a well equipped shop for carriage and wag- on repair, horseshoeing and all kinds of machinery work in the building re- gently erected by Fred Senyard, at No. 9O1 Main street. MT King was for a number of years employed as blacksmith al the Cotton Belt shops and is thorough mechanic. He was formerly in the blacksmith business in this city but retired to travel for a St. Louis wholesale supply house. His shop is equipped with modern machinery and he is we'll able to do first class work.