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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
POSTAL VIOLATIONS.
5ristow's Report in Response to House
Resolution.

Another chapter in the postonlce in
vestigation of last summer was reveal
ed when Chairman Overstreet, of the
House Committee on Postoffces and
postroads, laid before the House of
Representatives closely printed docu-
ment of 2lS pages recounting the in
stances on file in the Postohlco de-
partment in which members of the
Senate and House of Representatives
have used their Influence" with the
ohlcias of the Postofnce department,
with more or less success, to secure
increase in salaries OF postmasters.
additional clerk hire and advantageous
leases of buildings for rostoflice pur-
poses. The report is made by the
unanimous vote of Mr.. Overstreet's
committee in response to resolution
calling for the information introduced
by Representative Hay of Virginia. AS
the information accompanies the re-
port the committee recommends that
the resolution lay on the table.
Some Of the transactions involving
members of Congress recorded in tho
reports are held to be technical vio-
latlOns of the statutes others are pro-
nounced by members who have read
the report as clearly censurable, while
in the majority of cases il IL held that
members in making their recommends
tions to the department expected moth
ing not in harmony with the rules and
practices of the postmaster.
Three cases are set forth in which
members Of Congress own buildings
which are leased to the government for
postonice purposes.
RUSSIAN TACTICS,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
A Stranae Old Medal.

Attached to very ancient human
skeleton found in one of the old mines
in the Wichita mountains was a
strangely carved medal. 1t is four or
i've inches in diameter. On one side
Is a raised figure representing two
hands clasped; on one cuff Is the
American eagle; on the other are
three bars extending lengthwise OF
the cuff. Above the hands are pipe
and tomahawk crossed. On this side
Of the medal are the words: Peace
and Friendship" On the other side is
a bust of President Jefferson. with the
inscription. Thomas Jefferson. Pres
ident of the United States. A. D..
1901" A silver ring is fastened to a
post on the top of the medal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Trust Company Closes Doors.

The doors of the Standard Trust
company of Butler, Pa, were closed
and a typewrltten statement was
posted to the effect that by order of
the board of directors the institution
was closed temporarily and that all
depositors would be paid in full. The
Standard Trust company is capitalized
at s125.000. the stock being held by
Butler and Pittsburg parties. Clinton
d. Greenlee is president and Charles
A. Bailey Ii cashier of the concern.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Ruaslara Abandon Elliot Islands.

A Tokyo correspondent Of the Lon
don Times says japanese squadron
took possession of Hal-Yang-Tao, one
of the Elliot group of islands, on Feb.
ruary %, The Russians continue to
push southwark along the coast from
Possiet bay. towards Song Ching. the
correspondent continues, and the Vlad-
ivostok squadron apparently rs cover
ing their communication with vladi.
vostok
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
THRAsHED eY JUDGE.
Fines fer Contempt Of Court Failed to
Qucll Oisturber.

After twice fining Arthur Hirsch,
president Of the Independent steel
Company. for contempt Of court, and
the offender showing no indication of
mendng his ways. Justice John r. Me-
Donnoll, of Chicago, left the bench and
assaulted Hirsch.
The justice did not bother to adjourn
court Constables policemen and wit
nesses were paraiyZed for n few mo-
ments Meanwhile Mr.. hrsch was in
keen distress.
He had been hooked" on the jaw and
smashed in the eye, and was almost
"out." Then two policemen seized the
Justice and escorted him back on the
bench.
Call the Neel case" he said to his
clerk.
Mcdonnell once fought three rounds
with John L. Sullivan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Crazed by Rellalon.

James r. Kennedy, well-known
farmer, near Bayard. o., was taken to
the Massillon asylum, a raving maniac
His condition is attributed to the re-
vival and the attendant excitement
and brooding over the belief that his
friends were not saved. Andrew
Frankrum. of East Rochester, once an
asylum patient, is reported to the
probate court as unbalanced from the
same cause. The church trustees have
ordered the revival services closed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
FOUR MILLION ACRES BOUGHT.
e. n. Hartman Said to Be Interested
in Mexieo's Biggest Land Deal.

The largest land deal ever made in
Mexico is reported from Lower Cali
fornia, where a solid tract OF 4000,UUU
acres of grazing and agricultural land,
comprising the Flores Hola estate, has
Just been sold 10 q syndicate of New
York men. E. H. Hartman. president
of the Southern Pacific Railroad, is
said to be interested.
The new owners have made apphca-
tion to the Mexican Government for
concessions for the establishment of
large irrigation and other Industrial
works on the land.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
iRooUois TO RESUME.
Property Mortgaged fer $4,000.
Must flot Suffer iudamento.

BY mortgaging all property, per
sonal and mixed" 90 the Mercantile
Trust Company of New York to secure
a 100000 issue OF gold bonds. the
lroquOls Th6etur Company has made
it certain that the playhouse In Ran.
dolph street, Chicago, would soon be
relitted and reCpaneG.
One stipulation IN the mortgage Is
that If the theater company shall per
nit or suffer any judgment, decree,
lien. attachment or execution 10 be
filed or levied against It, or uron any
Of its property, and shall not pay OH or
discharge such claim within five days,
the said trustee or its SUCCESSORS may
at once. upon being requested in writ
Ing by the holders Of the majority OF
tho amount of the said bonds" take
action looking to the attachment OF
the property.
IN this connection the trust company
dlsclalms responsibility for the acts of
its attorneys.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Wireless Tests in the Navy.

The Navy Department has made ar
rangements for the trial of several
wireless telegraph systems between
the New York Navy Yard and the
station at Navesink Highlands, N. j.
The system which produces the best
results will later be tested between
shore stations and ships and between
ship and ship. The other day the
Minneapolis, at Guantanamo, made
connections with the Yankee. so miles
away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Steamer Sunshine Burned.

The steamer Sunshine. plying be-
tween Memphis and Cincinnati. was
destroyed by fire near Tiptonvllle.
Tenn. The crew escaped, but both
boat and cargo were lost. The boaS was
the properly of the Memphis and Gin
cinnati Packet company and was val
ued at $4,000. The Sunshine was
built eight years ago at Pittsburg and
was one of the staunchest boats In
the packet trade.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
CURRENT NEWS EVENTS.

A soft-coal strike, involving 200.
600 men, is expected to begin about
April /.
Mayor Maybury of Detroit, warned
the management of local burlesque
house that they must not allow Mrs.
Kate Soffel to appear on the stage.
The Mayor stated that the penalty
would be forfeiture of the theater's
license.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Dewey, Taylor and Loomls In jamaica

Admiral Dewey, Rear Admiral Tay-
lor. Assistant Secretary of State
Loomis and others of their party ar
rived In Port Antonia, Jamaica, on the
Mayiiower on visit from Santo Do
mingo, en- route to Havana. Great en-.
thusiasm was displayed by the citi-
zens here, who were anxious to see
the hero OF Manila. The town Is in
holiday attire. and Consul Snyder will
give party for the visitors at which
they will be greeted by the American
cclony.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Says indian Ate Wife and Child.

Gustaye Brandon. who has been
cruising between Tower and Koochi-
ching, confirms a report of cannabal-
ism on the Nett Lake reservation.
Brandon was near Pelican Lake when
he was told that an Indian had killed
and eaten his wife ad child to avert
starvation. He says his information
is unquestionably authentic. party
was sent to the Indians cabin and will
bring him to Nett Lake II possible
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
BOTH SIDES SUFFERED.
seventy-5our Men Killed and twenty
five Wounded.

A semi-oficial letter received from
San Pedro de Macoris, Santo Domin-
go, dated February 20. giving details
of the bombardment OF San Pedro de
Macoris February 27 by the Dominl-
can warships Presidente and Estrell
The captain Of the Presidente, Span
lard. and 60 men on board We're killed
only six OF the crew escaping without
injuries. In all "a men were Killed
and 25 were wounded on the two ships
The insurgents lost SO men killed or
wounded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
SET FIRE TO HER BED.
Aged Woman, Who Lived Alone, Is
Burned to a Crisp.

Miss Sarah Fox. of Fielder, Center
County, Pa, was burned to death. She
was about 20 years old aud lived alone.
Mrs. Fox was great smoker and
while alone she undertook to light a
pipe and the lighted match fell on the
bed. In minute the bed was a mass
of flames. BY the time the neighbors
got to her the body was burned to a
crisp. Tho house was saved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
Collision Delays Target Practice.

A portion of the United States At
lantic squadron which was to havs
Joined in the target practice at Pen
sacola has been detained at Guanta
namo owing to the court of inquiry
being held to determine who is tC
blame for the recent collision between
the Missouri and Illinois.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

In tho comparatively wealthy dis
tricts of Germany the consumption of
meat has fallen to thrco ounces
day per person.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

Tho biggest monkey ever exhibited
Is gorilla G feet 10 inches high, with
an arm spread of 3 feet 3 inches, from
the Camaroons. West Africa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

With a capital of s107500. Franco
German company has been formed to
obtain alcohol from peat. moss ami
llchens. The works will be erected
In Denmark.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

London is about to follow the ex-
ample Of some German cities and use
bloodhounds as an aid to the police.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

Parislans smoke cigarettes made OF
the leaves OF the coffee plant. Those
who have tried them prefer them to
tobacco cigarettes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

II is found that there are fewer mi
crobes on silver than on gold coins.
while COPPER harbors the most of all.
In France wounds. ulcers. etc. are
now being dressed by simply binding
on sheet OF silver leaf. which seems
to net as an antiseptic and induces
rapid healing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16
SCIENCE NOTES.

The experts say that the catfish 10
easily tanned, and can be trained like
pigs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

It is a strange fact that the right
hand, which is more sensitive TO the
touch than the left, Is less sensitive
than the latter to the effect OF heat
or cold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-16

Field Marshall Alfred, Count Won
Waldersee, commander-in-ch OF the
allied armies in China. died at Han
over.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12

The January bulletin Of the State
Board OF Health. issued today. reports
measles in. Z counties. whooping cough
IN q. scarletina IN II. dfphtheria In II.
typhoid fever in =. pernicious malarfai
fever In I. hemorrhagic maiarfal fever tn
2. influenza in L. and pneumonia In g.
This disease is reported as being In oil
parts OF Arson. Caswel, Graham.
Greene. and Rockingham Smallpox In
reported In IS counties. Aiamance hAv-
ing Is cases. Buncombe 10. Cumberland
). Davidson 10. Davie s. Graham s.
Forsythe "A. Jackson l.. McDowea 4.
Madison 20. Pitt s. Polk s. Randolph {.
Robson a. Rockingham L. Ruther-
ford Z. Swain and Yancy : each. Wilkes
10. Wilson J.
So great Is the numeer OF applicants
for hotel accommodations At Pinehurst
hat IL IL stated hat IL Mr.. Tufts were
to build another hotel as large as the
Carolina it would be quickly filled. Il
stands today in the lead OF al the
Southern winter resorts. gi~ooe-tro;ters
say.
The Supreme court viii hear this
week. probably on Friday. argument
In the jug-case. this being h one
which comes up from Durham county
and which the court has advanced
Il is stated that the OF the
state 10 raise the remaining funds need
ed for the building OF the Methodist
O~rphanage will not begin until probably
= about April
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12
Weak


Are due to indigestion. N~inety-nlne Of every
one hundred people who have heart trouble
al remember when II was simple indiges-
ton. II Is q scientific fact that all cases Of
heart disease. not organic, are not only
traceable to. but are the direct result Of indi-
gestion. All food taken into the stomach
which fails of perfect digestion ferments and
swells the stomach. putting 1t up against the
heart. This interferes with the action Of
the heart, and in the course of time that
delicate but vital organ becomes diseased.
Mr.. .. Kzubie. d Nevada. o.. says: had stomach
trouble and was In . bad state a. ] had heart tyoubls
with u. ! took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for shout fow
months md II cured me.
Kodol Di8ests What You Tat
and relieves the stomach Of all nervous
strain and the heart Of all pressure.
Bottles only. Si.oo Size holding AZ tines IL ttaI
size, which sells for Soc.
Prepared By z. Q. DsWTH 4 CO.. CHICAGO
Sold by r. R. Beila0T.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12
SUPERIOR COURT OONVENEs.
of 500 to Draw Jury for Trial
of Percy Jones.

Especial to The Messenger.)
Wilson. N. c., February 9.-The Feb
ruary term of the Superior court con-
vened here yesterday morning. Judge
Frederick Moore. of AsheviNe. presid-
ing. The entire forenoon was consum-
ed by the court in charging the jury
and arranging various\details. In the
afternoon. a venire of 300 men was
selected from whom to draw the special
jury for the celebrated Percy Jones
murder case. which is set for trial
Thursday morning.
Miss Kate J. Snakenberg. a popular
and accomplished Young lady OF Wilson
died yesterday morning. after q brief
illness of pneumonia. Deceased was
= years of age.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12

of Baltimore tonight:
Mayor McLane. Baltimore. Md: The
city OF Macon extends sympathv.
Would hat we were nearer Il render
substantial aid.
CSigned.) BRIDGES SMITH.
Mayor"
Mayor McLane. Baltimore. Md:
"Macon's chamber OF commerce ex-
tends sympathy to our people. We
regret it is not In our power to help
you. II you can suggest a way let US
know.
(Sfgned) J. w. CABINESS.
President.
Eugene Anderson, Secretary"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12

Baltimore. February S-The burne I
district is within the territory
on the west by Liberty street. on inc
north by Lexington street, on the east
by Jones Falls and on the south oS
the Bason. Within this district werA
the big structures on Fayette. Gay.
Lombard. Charles. Bolderson, Elliott.
Hollingsworth and Cheapside streets-
Passing southeast along the basin ire
following large docks were d~estroyso'
NcClures Patterson, Smiths. Frede-
rick Long and Union. Small thorough
fares which do not extend as far north
as Lexington streets, and which were
in the path of-the flames. are com
merce Fredericks and Mills streets.
The district thus swept by the con-
fiagration comprised seventy five
blocks and nearly $500 buildings.
Sympathy from Macon
Macon. Ca, February S.IThe follow
ing dispatches were sent to the mayor
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12

n. /. BLUM and BROTHER. cloth
ing, 800, 000.
/ S. KIRsoN and BROTHERS.
clothing. 100000.
EDWARD JENKINS and SONS.
storage. and LAPELEY and BROTH
OR COMPANY, storage. window
shades. $4,000.
PHIL F. GEHRMANN and COM
PANY. laces and em~broideries. and
PHILIPS BROTHERS COMPANY.
dry goods. 5000. 900.
ANON GREEN and COMPANY,
cotton and other Offices. $4,000.
SADLER. ROWE and COMPANY.
books and stationery. $4,000.
GEORGE MAYO. manufacturer
and proprietary medicines. $4,000.
VAN ZANDT. JACOBS and COM
PANY. shirts, s5o.oeo.
CAPTAIN n GREENBAUM.
clothing and CRUCIBLE STEEL
COMPANY, $4,000.
CAREY. Balm and SMITH. dry
goods. and r. r KENT, spool cotton
n thread. $780, 900.
OEHMS ACEM HALL. $4,000.
CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY.
100000
ARMSTRONG. CARTER and COM
PANY, notions and millinery. $780,
300.
WIEGART and COMPANY. shoes
STELGER BROTHERS. trunks;
DOWELL, HELM AND COMPANY,
storage. and NJ. and J. OPEN
HEIMER and SONS. jewelry. $780,
600.
H. S. HEIGHT and COMPANY.
millinery. 100000.
]. ]. HALL and II. /. THOMPSON,
boots and soap.
C. J. DUNN. trunks, $4,000.
ALLEN and SONS.
THE FLORDORA TAG COM
PANY.
MULLINS HOTEL, on Baltimore
and Liberty streets.
THALHEIMER BROTHERS, cloth
ing.
BURGUNDER BROTHERS. cloth
ing.
J. HARzBERG and COMPANY.
WILLIAM LEHMAN M COM
PANY.
BALTIMORE NEWS COMPANY.
A. FRANK and SONS.
BOTTINGHEIMER and DOTTER.
THE l.. H. MILLER SAFE COM
PANY.
LOUIS, STEIL AND COMPANY.
ROSENBAUSH and COMPANY.
McADDEN and McELWEE.
JOHN TURNBULL, JR., and COM
PANY.
GEORGE KING. printing COM
pany.
MONOGRAM LUNCH ROOMS.
DOUGLASS SHOE COMPANY.
BAY LINE TICKET OFFICE.
DAVIS BENDANN.
WILLIAMS SHOE STORE.
PETER ROSE and SON. harness
manufacturers. s125.0O0.
JAMES ROBERTSON MANUFAC-
TURING, plumbing supplies. $780,
900.
R. JANDEROFF and COMPANY,
ERTSON MANUFACTURING COM
PANY, storage, 100000.
REACH and GAYNOR, window
shades. $4,000.
I. FUEHLSHAULH, BLAKE COM
PANY, wall paper, $3.50 00.
ALDEN BROTHERS. umbrella man
~ufacturers, and FONDIN HAHN and
SONS, cloths. 100000.
HENRY and COMPANY, hosiery
and underwear. $3.50 o
L.: GREET and BROTHERS.
clothing, $4,000.
MAAS n KEMPER. embroidery
and laces. s125.000.
FLORENCE w. Mccarthy COM
PANY. notions and laces. $50, 00o.
THALHEIMER BROTHERS, cloth
ing, $500
FISHER BROTHERS, liquors.
wholesale, and SILVERMAN and
TODES. notions, dry goods, ETC..
$4,000.
New building, not occupied, $751;
600.
NJ. MOSES and SON, merchant tall
ors. SIS. 900.
J. GOLDSMITH and SON. cloth,
ing, and SUGAR and SHEAR. cloth
ing, 100000.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12
Pain in Stomach

II has been said that a healthy per-
on doesn't know he has a stomach.
How unhealthy the dyspeptic must bel
He feels as if he were all stomach,
and one thing that makes him feel %
b that pain at the pit of the stomach
sometimes an "~all-gone feeling;
sometimes a "burning sensation"
@I suffered from pains In my stomach
and could not eat. An old gentleman told
ms to take Hoods SarsaparIlia. which 1
did, md after the use Of four bottles 1
gained my appetite, and i was soon ccm-
ple4ef1 cured, 50 that now i feel like a new
man. On no account would / be without
HOODS SarsapariIla In my house" HEzr
CALLAA II Commercial ST., Portland, Ne.
Hoods CdrSdpdriHa
and Pills
Cnn dyspepsia, invigorate and tone
he whole digestive system
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-12

Macon. Ca, February S.1The follow
ing dispatches were sent to b mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
Monthly Public Debt Statement.

Washington August 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business July 31, 1904, the debt, less cash in the treasury amounted to s9SO. .7s1, ,4I3 which is an increase for the month of s1s,549,6ss This increase is accounted for by the decrease of S14- 945, 662 in the amount of the cash balance in the treasury, as compared with last month The debt is recapitulated as fol- lows:
 Interest-bearing debt, $9S5,157,540
 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $1,SS1,330.
 Debt bearing no interest, $37S,S24S21
 Total, $1,2S4Ss2,9 ,992.
 This amount, however, does not include s. .Oo3. FPS, ,969 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding, which are offset by an equal amount of cash on hand, held for their redemption.r
 The cash in thestreasury is classified as follows:
 Reserved fund. $50, ,000000.
 Trust funds. $100S, 72S, ,969
 General fund, 125,140 4o2.
 In national bank Repositories. s112,642.- 766.
 In treasury of Philippine Islands, S,- 316, ,937.
 Total. s1.SsS S2s,o75. against which there are demand liabilities outstanding amounting to s1.094. 495, which leaves a cash balance on hand of s304 ,oS1, 579.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
"DIRT IN THE HOUSE BUILDS THE HIGH- WAY TO BEGGARY." BE WISE IN TIME AND USE
 SAPOLIO

QIenry), 9 to 1, second; Julia M 105 (Mc- Intyre), Is to 1, third Time, 1:15
 Second race, steeplechase. short course Handvice, 152 (Peters) to 5, won; Tenet the Mere, 1O1 Dosh), to 1. second; Alma Girl 12s CNdcMahon), Il to 1, third. Time. 3:46 2-5.
 Third race. six furlongs-Garden City handicap-Americano. 104 co. BelD, to l. won; Clifton Forge Ill CKnapp). Ii to TO- second; Gypsene, 95 tNicolD, 5 to 1, third. Time, 1:15.
 Fourth race, mile and a sixteenth-Phil Finch. s3 (NicolD, to 1. won; Felipe Lugo, 9s CKnapp) to 1, second; Fonso- luca, 101 (FeighD, to l, third Time, 1 :49 1-5.
 Fifth race, five furlongs-Flaxman, IDS (Prior), to 5. won Miss Inez, no Qden- ry), even, second; Allen Avon. 100 (Per- rinne) IS to 1. third. Time, :02 1-5
 Sixth race mile-Gregor K, 106 Henry), IS to 10, won; Luralighter, 100 (Aubu- chon), to 1, second; Foncasta, 9s (Fnapp), to 1, third. Time, :43 Is.
 Seventh race mile and an eighth o Hagen. 1o2 Uawrence). 15 to 1. won; Soufriere 100 (diller), to 1, second; Ben Chance. no (McIntyre). 40 to 1, third. Time. 1:5S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-02
MONTGOMERY WILL
 STILL HAVE GAMES
JUDGE SAYRE plSSoLvEs THE IN. JUNCTION AND WILL ALLOW BASEBALL TO BE PLAYED AT OAK PARK-RAGLAND WINS.

Montgomery. August 1.--(Special.) )-The H. Ragland side of the local baseball war wins out by the decision of Judge Sayre of the equity division of the city court He dissolved the injunction obtained last week so far as it applies to W. H. Rag land Tom OBrien, Pabst and Stickney, but not to the Montgomery Baseball as- sociation.
 Inasmuch as Ragland controls the base ball franchise and there is no such thing actively in the business of playing ball in Montgomery, the conditions that pre- vailed prior to the injunction are re- stored and the game can be played as be- fore at Oak park. It is a victory for the "ins," which are represented by w. H. Ragland, with the Montgomery Street railway handling the crowds. Memphis played this afternoon and will be here tomorrow and Wednesday. Then Little Rock Is expected.
 A Peculiar Situation.
 The decision of the courts in the base ball cases has developed very much tangled situation. but one that will have to be carried to the supreme court to get straight. When w. H. Ragland was man ager of the Montgomery Traction com pany he controed the franchise of the Montgomery Baseball association This company spent several thousand dollars building a park and getting ready for the game.
 About this time Ragland went with the Montgomery Street Railway company and still retained his connection with the baseball franchise A deal was made to rlay at Oak park on the latter named lines, and it was so arranged As soon as this was done the Traction people sought an injunction to prevent the last trade Icing consumated, but some way the mat ter got into the courts In such fix as to allow the street railway company and Ragland to hold the winning hand.
 The decision of Judge Sayre dissolves the recent injunction to prevent playing the game at Oak park. so far as Rag land and his associates are concerned but not the baseball association. As Rag land has the franchise and is controlling it. no body cares what is done to the baseball Essocis tion.