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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
And the Game Was LostTen Runs and
Only One Earned by the Visitors
Tells tho Story-'Twas Ever
So-Change Needed.
RESULTS of yesterdav,s Games.

Why it is Fricken cannot win game
has been the cause for surmise many
times and oft by local fans. He pitches
good ball, has few bases on balls and
generally as many strike-outs as his op-
ponent in the box. But lie fails to win
out with all this, and yesterday after
Moons game would lead one to believe
that his company will not support him.
This is rather a harsh assertion, but
take the games in which he has figured
on the local diamond and the assertion
will be clearly warranted Yesterday
seven errors, virtually inexcusable; on
Wednesday three errors, two of which
gave runs, losing the game: on
last Friday, when it was all
over but the shouting, Katz dropped a
fly like hot potato, losing the game
when two men were out and the score 5
to in favor of Birmingham. In this
same game Rappold let In a run. In the
second game with Mobile he struck out
four men and allowed only six hits. On
April 20. in the Montgomery game, seven
errors were chalked up against the To-
Gals, with only one against the visitors
The above looks very much like a ne
gro in the woodpie somewhere, and If
the officers of the Birmingham associa-
tion wish to keep above water they had
were many in the grand stand yesterday
In close proximity to the sporting editor
of the State Herald who remarked that it
would give them much pleasure to see
one game Of ball in which the manager
took active interest Not only does he
fall to play ball, said they, but If he hap
pens to get on the coaching line you can't
hear him. nor does he protest for his
fights
Ills true the umpire was a little tight
on the locals, calling hit of Gorton's.
which fell squarely on the line beyond
third and which was good for two bags,
q foul and was otherwise off on balls
and strikes, but his work was tame COM
pared with that of Mckenzie and Cedar.
Hoolahan could have done better, but he
didn't.
birmingham led off with a double by
Walsh, who scored on Katz's single.
Fuller got to first on the error of third
and scored on McKenzie's hit. Calihan
hit grounder to short, who fumbled.
Turner struck out. Van Dyke got to
first on Godar's error. Fields hit safe,
Van Dyke being cut off by short unas-
sisted. Knowles hit a fielder's choice,
Calihan scoring and Fields, through
dumb playing, stealing third and home.
Birmingham failed to score again until
the sixth inning. Mckenzie rapping out a
double, going to third on Hoola hans
single and scoring on Gorton's long fly
to left.
Atlanta did nothing in the second, but
Turner hit for single in the third ad-
vanced on Gorton's and McKenzie's err
rors and came in on Knowles hit, as did
Van Dyke who had gone to second on
the two errors above referred to. Walker
hit to second, who actually threw past
Ryan, scoring Knowles and Walker 60
ing to third. In the fifth scratch hits,
clean lfits and clean errors allowed five
more runs, and it was all over but the
shouting.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Louisville Races.

Louisville, May S.-Five well contested
and exciting races were run today, two
of which were very much on the dump"
order Only two favortes won, and the
books got their first win of the meet.
There was a splendid crowd in attendance
and the track was fast. Summary:
First race, five furlongs-Souffle, 100
(Thorpe), Is to L, won; Penury second,
First Mate third. Time, 1:28.
Second race, five furlongs-Burlesque
1OS CThorpe), to 5, won; Whitefrost sec
ond. Assassin third Time, 1:02az.
Third race, one mile and fifty yards
Judith, Ill CThorpe), to 5, won; Lester
second, Fretful third. Time, LAT.
Fourth race, maiden stakes, six fur
longs-Aimee, 100 (Sherrer) 20 to l, won;
Bonnie Dundee second, Leonasse third.
Time, :22h.
Fifth race, one-ha1f mile-Stentor, 110
(R Williams), to l, won; Ethel Leo sec
ond, Chappie third. Time 0:48A.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Tuscaloosa 9. starkville Q.

Tuscaloosa. May S.-(Special)- IAN in
teresting game of intercollegiate base
ball was played here this afternoon be-
tween the teams of the University of
Alabama and the Agricultural and Me-
chanical college of Mississippi stark
ville), which resulted in victory for the
Alabama boys on a score of to 2. The
features of the game were the batting of
Herring and the battery work of Thet-
ford and McEachin for the Alabama
team and a brilliant catch of the Missis-
sippi Sc cond baseman.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
COLUMBUS BICYCLE RACES.
Bob Walthaur of Atlanta Proves to Be a
Record Breaker

Columbus, Ca. May 8.-The first days
racing of the Columbus Bicycle Racing
associations meet was held at the expo
sition park here today, and the event was
most successfully inaugurated. Nearly
1000 people were In attendance. Seven
races were on the programme, and the
feature of them all was the two mile
handicap. in which the southern record
was smashed by the winner, Bob Wal
thaur of Atlanta The time made was
APT, the last mile being gone over in 1 :57.
Walthaur will race against time tomor-
row afternoon and endeavor to lower the
southern championship record for one
mile. The other races on today's pro-
gramme were: Slow race, 100 yards, won
by Dudley of Americus. One mile, open.
won by Walthaur of Atlanta One mile.
boys under 16, won by H IN of Colum bus.
Two mile handicap. won by Walthaur Of
Atlanta. Half mile dash. won by Johnson
Of Savannah. One mile championship of
Columbus, won by C. r. Hunt. Five mile
handicap. won by Walthaur Of Atlanta.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
THE EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM.
Romulus Calhoun, the Postmaster at Mica
vile, Bound Over.

Admission, May pecial)-Romulus
Calhoun, postmaster at Micaville, Gle
burne county, was arraigned before
United STATES Commissioner Randolph
this afternoon on two serious charges,
one of illegally disposing OF stamps and
the other of embezzling postal funds,
the exact amount of which is not known.
The evidence in each case was so strong
that Commissioner Randolph sent him
to Jail in default Of heavy bonds to await
the action of the United States grand
iIrru
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Accidentally Drowned.

Charleston, S. c., May S.-Captain
Curtis Of the schooner Bertha F. Walker
reports while at anchor off the bar on the
night of the 7th of May the anchor light
went out @. H. Hunter. native of Ger
many, was sent to take 1t out of the rig
ging to relight the lantern. The wind
was northeast. blowing hard, with a
heavy sea. Thinking he was very long
about 1t the mate went forward and the
man and lantern had disappeared. The
suppositfon Is that he slipped and fell
overheard and was drowned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Adjourned to Meet in Philadelphia, After
EiectinR Officers

Atlanta, Ca, May S.-The American
Medical association elected DIR. Nichols
Seen president today. Secretary Atkin-
son was reelected. Other officers elected
were: First vice president DR.. George b.
Ste.nberg of Washington; second vice
president DR.. Edmond Somehow OF
Louisiana; third vice president. DR.. D'J.
Thomas of Pennsylvania: fourth vice
president DR.. w #. Westmoreand of
Georgia.; treasurer, Fl. p. Newman; as
S slant secretary, DR.. r. f. Sneidman of
Pennsylvania; librarian, Dr. George w.
Webster Of Illinois, chairman of commit
tee of arrangements. DR.. II. A. Hare of
PENNSYLVANIA; trustee to fill vacancy. DIR.
G.. C. Savage of Tennessee; trustees, DR..
E. E. Montgomery. DR. ]. M. Matthews
of Kentucky, DR.. A. l.. Reed Of Ohio; ju-
dicial council, Drs George w. Stoner,
United States. Marine hospital service;
c. W. Foster OF Maine, J. McF. CASTOR
OF Georgia, !. N. SniInby of New Jersey.
III. Brown and X. G.. Scott of Ohio.
DR.. George Robe of Baltimore read
paper on State Med. cine"
DIR. Ellis gave notice that he would Of
fer an amendment at the next meeting
to change the constitution so that the Sec
retary, like the other officers, would be
elected annually. President Cole turned
to Secretary Atkinson and said. Mr.. Sec
retary, hope you will note that"
The convention adjourned to meet In
Philadelphia in June. 1897
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
CONTRACTS AWARDED.
Wright & Huffner Of Birmingham Secure the
Job Of Plumbing the Government
Building Of This City. -

1t was announced In the State Herald
several weeks ago that all theobids for
plumbing and the completion of other
unfinished work on the government build
ing in this city had been recalled on ac-
count of an error in the order, and new
bids ordered. The two lowest bids filed
at that time were by Birmingham con-
tractors.
A special from Washington last night
states that the work was awarded yes
terday to Wright & Huffner Of this city
for $7331
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Diamond Dust.

Adams or Mcdonald will do the twirl-
ing for the locals today.
Fuller caught snappy game yester-
day, holding Fricken down very well.
New Orleans and Montgomery had an
off day yesterday ON account of a game
Sunday
Norton, who was to have pitched for
Atlanta yesterday. had to return home on
account of illness.
Knowles of the visiting team is a great
kicker and goes in for everything In
E!ght. That's the way to play BALL
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburg-Washington.

Piltsburg, May S.-German tried to
pitch for Washington today, but made
dismal failure. He filled the bases in
the first inning and then forced in two
runs, giving way to Boyd with the bases
still full. The visitors did poor work in
this inning and Pittsburg scored enough
runs to win. Score:
r H e
Pittsburg .....710 O21 *-16 ~ 0
Washington $40 1 0 0 % 8 5 3
Batteries--Hughey and Merritt; Ger
man, Boyd and Mcclure. Attendance,
$500,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Collapse uf q Bridge.

Florence. May 8.---,Spsciai )--Slnk ng
ere sk bridge, a massive structure nearly
20J feet long. across Sinking creek, In the
reserve collapsed yesterday without any
app aren't cause. No ore was injured al
though some parties had driven across
but short while before the collapse.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
At Mobile.

Mobile, May S-Mobilee won her first
game at home this afternoon from Co
lumbus with the greatest Of ease. batting
the bali opportunely and hard and earn
ing seven of her twelve runs. Hughes
was put In to pitch for the visitors, but
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Totals -. 81 10 9

FKatZ MI by batted DILL
Score by innings:
Birmingham -. .....2 G o 001 90 o. 8
Atlanta ..... .........2 0 3 O 8 0 0 10
Summary: Earned runs-Birmingh ha m
2: Atlanta 1. Bases on balls--Off Frick-
en- /; off Walker, Q. Struck out-By
FrickeD. s. by Walker, 8. Passed balls
Fields. / Sacrifice hits-Calihan, /.
Two-base hits--Walsh. Katz (2), McKen-
zie Turner. Stolen bases-Katz Ryan
and Mckenzie Caiihan, Fields (2),
Knowles. McDade and Turner. Time of
gume--Two hours Umpire--Lally.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Louisville-Boston

Louisville, KY, May 8.-Louisville was
shut out today by Boston through Sti-
vetts magnificent pitching. william Nc
Gunnigle is expected here tomorrow to
have a consultation with the Louisville
club owners in regard to taking the man
agement of the team. Attendance, 300.
Score:
r H E
Louisville .......0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 4 2
Boston ........0 1 20 0 013 81 z 0
Batteries-Smith and Warner; Stivetts
and Cancel
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
st. Louis-N ew York,

st. Louis, May S.-Donohue's wildness
and errors by Cross and Parrott. enabled
the New Yorks to win. Manager Harry
Diddlebock of the Browns was suspended
this morning. 1t is alleged that he won
considerable money on the races Thurs
day and began celebra ting. He did not
show up this morning and it is said Arlie
Latham will take his place. Attendance,
1000. Score:
r II e
st. Louis ........O 0 0 0 0 0 20-2 2
New York ........0 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 0-5 1
Batteries-Donohue and Mcfarland; /;
Clarke and Wilson.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Chicago-Philadelphia

Chicago, May S.-Captain Nash will
protest the game today between the Phil
lies and the Colts, in which the latter got
the decision by score of to 3. The
trouble happened in the first half of the
ninth and grew out of wrangle between
Nash and the umpire. The game was
good on both sides. Attendance, 250O
Score:
r H E
Chicago ..........O 0 0 20 8 2 o. *-5 8 8
Philadelphia 40 O 0 0 2 0 0-3 2
Batteries-Griffith, Kittredge and DON
ohue; McGill and Boyle.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Cleveland Brooklyn

Cleveland, May 8.-Hard hitting by
Cleveland, assisted by two errors and
base on balls, gave the home club lead
in the third inning. A similar combina-
ton in the seventh clinched the game.
Attendance, 1900 Score:
r H f
Cleveland .......0 0 5 0 IA Ill IL l
Brooklyn ........2 0 l 0 0 0 0 o. 3 A
Batteries-Wilson and Zimmerman;
Abbey, Kennedy and Grim.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09

Washington May S.-The treasury gold
reserve today stood at $117 7656214 Thu
days Withdrawals amounted to 81, ,544, 400.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-09
Cincinnati-B Baltimore.

Cincinnati, May 8.-Arlington Pond,
who has won out three games for Balti-
more this season, was knocked out of the
box in the fourth inning today. Red Eh-
ret was in good form, and had perfect
support McPhee's batting and Keeler's
catch in right field of a hit that looked
good for three bases were the features.
Attendance, 5000. Score:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-28
HEADLIGHT FLASHEs.

The Southern Pacific Sunset Limited
passed through here last night cn route
West with every berth occupied and n fun
train of passengers. Five passengers
from Houston were unable to secure ac-
commodations and left three hours later
on the regular train bound for California.
Mr., and Mrs. j. n. Nettlcs Of Montgom-
cry, Texas. left here yesterday for Tar
horo y. G.. Via the international and
Great Northern and Seaboard Air Line.
This is known as the scenic route and il
very popular for summer travel md ex-
cursiouists desiring to enjoy the rich coun-
try traversed.
Two bills have become acts without the
presidents signature namely, the bill au-
thorizing the Arkansas and Choctaw Rail
way company u operate a railway IN the
Choctaw Nation. and the bill granting
right of way to the Bralncrd and Northern
Minnesota Railway company through tho
Lcech Lake and Chippewa Indian reserva-
tons. Minnesota.
Assistant General Passenger Agent l., J
Parks OF the Sunset is the recipient of n
handsome souvenir from Champion Bon
Fitzsimmous in the shape Of n large horse
shoe. gilded and beautifully tipped with
pink ribbon The shoe was made by
Lnnky Bob at FL Paso the day before tho
battle and forwarded to Mr.. Parks, who
values the token very highly. and says he
has had very good luck eve. since lis re-
CpptiOu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-28
wELLs-FARGo AND SANTA FEE.
The Binding Contract Holding These Tw
COMPANIES Together

The Binding Contract Holding These Two
Companies Together.
All talk about the new Santa Fe en-
terng into a contract with any other OK
press company than the Welsh Fargo is
absurd says the Chicago lnter-Ocean. and
| is INDUCED in only by persons who are
| ignorant of the relations between the two
companies. The contract between the old
Santa Fe and the Wells-Fargo people has
not been abrogated, and will not be unless
new one is legally necessary. The terms
of the old or present contract are more
favorable to the Santa Fe than any agree
ment That would he entered into by any
other express company. and the Santa Fo
is very anxious to retain the Wells Fargo
service on the present terms. The original
contract between the two companies pro-
vided that the Wells-Fargo company
should pay the Santa Fe - per cent OF
its earnings for the express privilege.
with a guarantee that the amount to be
paid should not be less than H,4i0,0l
year. This contract was made during
the boom days of Kansas. and the Wells
Fargo people made money nj these terms.
After tho boom was over and the Santa
Fu had built its Chicago line there was a
big decrease in tho express business. and
the WcllsFargo company said ii was not
earning enough TO pay the guarantee to
the Santa Fe, The latter company re-
fused to reduce the guarantee or alter
the terms OF the contract The Wells
Fargo people then went into court and
upon the showing made cured an order
reducing the guarantee amount from 81
$50 900 to $l390,000 Il year by the divorce
ment of the Colorado Midland from the
Santa Fe system about 10000 more was
deducted from the Santa FEES guarantee.
While the Santa 20 has the hest Of the
contract with the Wells-Fargo company
the latter has the advantage OF through
service from Chicago to California, and
should ii succeed In getting out Of the
contract, which II is not trying. to DO.
it is a question whether IL could secure
service over any number OF connecting
lines between Chicago and the Pacihc
coast as all OF these roads have long con-
tracts with other express companies
which can not be ahrngatth at VIII.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-28
AMONG RAILROAD MEN


sn Traffic Manager c. w Bein Of tho
sunset and Central accompanied nv N
party or friends departed yesterday even.
an S ~ LII, Mr. Beln's private car for Austin
the State. P''''"'c tour oil
Malor X, y. Baer, vice president NJ tho
1al'oston, Houston and Henderson. spenI
KY SHistte ay In Galveston circulating among
| ms Irlthds ana exercising his crippled fool
| on the sands OF the beach, returning homo
last night ''''s ''o'''e
W H. Groscclosc, assistant repc,,,
| ,t"iEht agent OF the Katy. wen, 10 Gal.
| loHlsinm, gTsster1ay and devoted the day
| pDhihS after freight traffic interests on
me island The Katy Is doing a splendid
BUSINESS sulfwaNi and is carefully nursing
export shipments
W. l.. Maury. travelling auditor of the
! International and Great Northern wns
among the visitors in railway circles vcs-
ierday' lie had nothing special TO keep
MN mere but came In to pay his respects
sIahce over accounts Just to keep In prac-
with the boys
j, Y. McQueeney. superintendent of the
houston division of the Sunset. head-
Iuhrters at San Antonio. was In the city
| comforting with officials ut company head.
quarters and meeting with old friends
among the railroaders. He reports every
thihg along his division in good shape and
in readiness for the sprinr rush of hus,
ness.
Division Superintendent W n. Mulvey
cf the southern Pacific returned yesterday
from a several days tour of tho eastern
divisions of the Atlantic system In COM
rany with Manager Van Week. who re-
NAMED in New orleans. Mr.. Mulvoy re-
ports the line In excellent condition and
everything running smooth BUSINESS is
gradually improving, with Indications
most favorable for an early revival Of
trade,
d. j. Price, the popular and hustllng
assistant general passenger agent of tho
International and Great Northern, came
III yesterday from San Antonio In charge
of Colonel Charlie Ware, whom he claims
TO have found wandering around the Ala
mo city in quest Of the fist'c carnival.
Nj. Price devoted the day renewing nc-
quainiances and greeting friends. his last
visit here having been many weeks ago.
ana left on the fast mail for Palestine tn
the evening.
j. n Wisner. the ambitious young tray
cling passenger representative of the sea
board Air Line returned yesterday to
YORK, whittier he accompanied The special
excursion train of the Denver mining oX-
change. The members were most delight
ed with their trip through Texas and the
various lines over which they journeycd
They ff-rnd New York with the thormom-
eter dancing around 10 below zero.
Colonel Charles Ware. the veteran and
Jolly, whole-souled general manager Of the
"a lroad department of The Woodward 4
Herman Printing company of St Louis,
presented himself In ticket row Yesterday
and declared by all tina, is good and true
that he came from san Antonio as a su,-
clal escort 10 Mir, II. j. Price, His story
d'd not agree with that Of Mn Price. and
the Colonel was voted trip to Galveston
here believing him to be suffering from
nervous prostration. Induced by oNcrwork.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-02-28
N THE RAILWAY WORLD.
'he Railroads Determined to Put a
Stop to Train Jumping.
IHt WELLS-FARGO AND SANTA IF.
USER" Lines Attack tho southern IA.
enc Livestock Rates Restored.
Headlight Flashes.

me various roads entering Houston ara
taking vigorous steps toward putting n
s'op 10 the dangerous practice of train
jumping which is by no means confined 10
'he small boy. but to many grown no.
sons who are accustomed "a honr,,n.
rams ana riding to and from work and
on little pleasure excursions aronnd ,t,a
pedt line. The assistance of the civ ma
mas peeh called and the result is tho
arrest OF several persons found stealing
us on trains. all Of which have been
o"N'cteu ana fined. The railroads are
mon, ', IN TO put an end to this infringe
~ usIolatlon of State law ~"
ao lHe last legislature passed an ac,
Of u WIS 'run Jumping, the first section
VI WHlch reads AS follows:
Any person VINO shall hoard INV no.
1dmsHr' freight or other railway train
n m,se'iftr moving or standing, for any pur,
in ~ S anu without In good faith Intending
W pcCoIiie passenger thereon and with
no lawful business thereon and win ~,
tent TO obtain a free ride on such train
nomtVer snort the distance without tho
thereof e sha ne person or persons in charge
una shall be punished by a fine of not
iess than - nor more than 500"
90 guide. and for the Information of
employees of the road. and as a warnInr
to those cont mpating free excursinnss
General Superintendent Lee of the iIous,
i t ana Texas Central has caused TO be
issued copies of the above act prnted
IN large. type on linen and encased in
wooden frames. which are to be hung in
conspicuous places at every station on
we me; These notices are now ready
and are being distributed 10 the companv's
agents with Instructions to abide by same
ana to cooperate with the local police
authorities In bringing violators to time
Last years report shows that eight
persons lost their lives while beating their
way, on trains entering Houston. Three
oil these fatalities occurred within n few
miles of this citv " ~"