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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22

be the true version OF the great pltcn-
er's introduction into baseball: Capt.
Jack" Messerly, who captained the
Sioux City team of the Iowa-South Da-
kota league during the season of 1902,
was at the head of the Mankato (Minn)
team a number of years ago. One day
product of the farm appeared at the
hotel where he was stopping and
sought out Capt. Messerly and asked
him for a position on the team. Mes
serly and the other members of the
team were always on the alert for
"Rubes," and the stranger was sized
up as member of that class. An ap-
pointment was made for the stranger
to meet the gang the next day at the
ball grounds. He appeared in cowhide
boots, blue flannel shirt and blue
boots, cut off at the knees. He was
asked by Messerly what he could do,
and replied that at his home in South
Dakota he had posed as something of
pitcher. Messerly set him on the
plate to pitch for his gang of hitters.
The stranger, who proved to be the ia
nous Philippe, made monkeys" Of
Messerly's gang and he was immedi-
ately engaged as a pitcher. Thus it
was with Mankato that Philippe made
his first professional appearance. Later
he drifted to the Red River Valley
league, afterward being captured by
Walter Wilmot. of the Minnesota club.
Since then his rise has been rapid.
Phillippe's parents reside near Ashton,
S. D., where the now famous pitcher
was raised on a farm. He invariably
spends his winters with his parents ON
the farm.
Much interest is being displayed in
the game of hockey and the nrganiza.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22
Considering the Lilies.

Full many man who does not toll
To meet his early need
Believes that he's a lily when
He's just jimson weed.
-WaShington Star
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22

Spokes-Heath looked furious when
passed him this afternoon.
Stokes-What was the matter with
him?
Spokes-Well, had the faster horse.
N. Y. Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22
Paradisiaca1.

Mother-So you have been at the jam
again, Adolphus!
Son-The cupboard door came open IL
self, mother, and thought
Mother-Why didn't you say: Get
thee behind me, Satan?"
Son-So l did, mother; and he went
and pushed me right in-Brooklyn Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22
The Shirk.

He worked with one eye on the clock
The whole long work-day through.
Now he can watch it with both eyes;
He's nothing else to do. ..r
Houston Post
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22
Just His Imagination


Julia" her father called from the
head of the stairs.
Eyes, father"
Did hear a smack down there just
now"
IF you did you're wonder. I've
been listening for one all evening, but
without results Chicago Record-Her-
aid
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-09-22

Much interest is being displayed in
the game of hockey and the organiza-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
PEARL SCOTT IS
ADJUDGED GUILTY
is GIVEN SENTENCE OF TWELVE
YEARS FOR MURDER OF EN-
GINEER scULLY AT SELMA.
FLORENCE LEFTWicH is FREE.

Selma, February s.-(speciaI)-A wom-
an convicted of murder, and a white
woman at that, in Dallas county is now
new record and something unheard of
by the proverbial Oldest inhabitant
Such was the case In the trial of the
two women charged with the murder of
Engineer Jack Scully. The jury, after
being out all night. filed into the court
room about 10 o'clock this morning and
rendered their verdict, stating that as to
Florence Leftwich they had found her
not guilty; as to Pearl Scott she was
adjudged guilty Of murder In the second
degree and the punishment fixed at
twelve years In the penitentiary.
1t was in the house kept by Pearl Scott
that Scully was taken i'll. going into A
stupor from which he never aroused.
The presence of morphine In the mans
stomach found by State Chemist Ross,
taken In connection with other circum-
stances brought out in the evidence was
enough for the finding of the verdict by
the jury.
The Scott woman, when brought into
court to hear the verdict. was deathly
pale, but for a slight contraction of her
brows into a frown she did not change
her countenance.
The trial of w. s. Briggs, indicted at
the same time as the woman for the same
offense, will come up on February 20.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
MOBILES MAYOR
AGAINST BETTING
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS oRDI.
NANCE TO PROHIBIT SENDING
OF MONEY OUTSIDE OF STATE
AS BETS ON HORSE RACES.

| Mobile, February 1S.-(Special.) Mayor
Mclean tonight sent to the general coun-
'cil communication together with an
ordinance written by City Attorney Boone.
seeking to suppress the transmission Of
money out OF the state to be placed on
horse races, whether run in or out of the
state.
The ordinance was very voluminous and
sweeping in character. Some members of
the council interpreted the ordinance to
make II penalty for any one to COM
munlcate to another In a hotel, saloon or
any other public place the results of any
race, whether run in the state or out OF
IL by any horse.
The communication of the mayor, with
the ordinance, was received and fled the
vote being nine to three. An effort was
made to get resolution through to have
the law and order committee report an
ordinance to the council to prohibit pool
selling on any races. but this also failed
One member of the council after adj
journment construed the proposed ordl-
nance of the city attorney to read in
such manner asfto make II an offenseI
Cor newspaper to print the results of
any races.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
THREE NEW INDUSTRIES.
Monthly Payroll of Admission VIII Be
Greatly Increased.

Admission, February 1S.-(Special.)-
Three of Anniston's new industries will
be in operation within the next few
months, the furniture factory, stove
works and the brick and pottery works.
The plant of the Admission Furniture fac
tory, a $4,000 industry located In Ward
5. is nearing completion and will be ready
for the installation of machinery at an
early date. Immediately after the ma
chinerv Is installed the work of manu-
featuring its products will begin. The
plant of the Admission Stove Works com
pany will be completed at an early date
and the manufacture of stoves begun.
This is another $4,000 industry.
The other industry which will soon be-
gin operation is the Admission Brick. Tile
and pottery company, a $4,000 industry.
These three new Industries will furnish
employment to hundreds OF workmen and
add greatly to Anniston's Importance as
"a manufacturing center and the city s
monthly pay roll.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
PLANT NEARLY FINISHED.
Will Furnish Power to Industries In
Gadsden and Vicinity.

Gadsden. February 1s.-(Special. 1.-The
electrical plant of w. P. Lay, which is
located seven and a half miles west If
Gadsden, is rapidly nearing completion,
and will be ready to furnish power to
small and large manufacturing plants.
The work Of completing the wheel is de-
layed now on account Of high water,
which is backed up where the wheel is
to be placed.
half miles OF wire to transmit the current
has been commenced, and by the time this
is completed the plant will be ready for
operation. This is one of the best indus-
tries in the county and one that will be
a paying one.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
POLICE OFFICERS
ARE SUSPENDED
MAYOR HENDERSON OF ANNIs.
TON TAKES SUMMARY ACTION
AS RESULT OF CHARGES OF
NEGLECT OF DUTY BEING MADE.

Admission, February 18.-(Special. )-Chief
of Police Sweets, Captain Harmon and
four regular policemen were suspended
this afternoon by Mayor Henderson on a
charge of neglect of duty. The charges
are the outcome of a fractional fight that
has existed for a long time and which
was brought to climax last Saturday
night when it is charged that Captain
Harmon used pistol as a club on Henry
Baldwin, we'll known white man, who,
1t was claimed, was resisting arrest Sew
eral who were with Baldwin were not ar
rested, and here 1t was claimed neglect
of duty was shown.
Harmon in turn preferred charges
against other officers, the mayor suspend
ing the whole number. The trial will oc-
cur at O'Clock tomorrow afternoon be-
fore the police committee of the city
council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
wRANeLINe MARKS SESSION.
Lauderdale Republicans Endorse the
Policy of President Roosevelt.

Florence. February 1S.-(Special.)-T
republican county executive committee
met today in the courthouse to settle mat
ters pertaining to the coming election in
this county. The meeting was marked by
wrangling, and several times the chair
was defed by members who were deter
mined to be heard.
March 19 was the date fixed for the
beat meeting and the county convention
was called for March "a The legislative
election in 1902 was taken as the basis Of
representation in the county conventions;
one delegate to be allowed to each 100
voters.
The committee unanimously endorsed
the administration of President Roose-
welt as being wise and patriotic and
pledged the county to the nomination and
election of that great American who
does not fear to do right as he sees It
upon all occasions though he be threaten
ed with defeat-Theodore Roosevelt"
Suitable resolutions on the death of Sen
ator Hanna were passed and also a reso-
luton endorsing the chairman, DIR. J. r.
Pitt. Maj A. G. Negley was endorsed as
a delegate to the national republican con-
vention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
WALKERS GUILT A
MATTER OF DOUBT
THE ALLEGED SLAYER OF MRS.
DICKINSON AT coRDoVA MAY
BE SET FREE BY JURY AT JAS
PER.

Jasper, February 1S-(Special.)-The de-
Tense in the trial of Henry Walker for
the murder of Mrs. j. C. Dickinson, com
pleted it's testimony this morning. The
case was argued and went to the jury
late this afternoon and a verdict is ex-
pected tonight or early tomorrow morn
ing.
The defense introduced some strong tes-
timony in rebuttal to that offered by the
state as to Mrs. Dickinson's identified
ton of Henry Walker, and the defend
ants counsel in arguing the case to the
Jury made capital of the refusal of the
officers to carry Walker before Mrs
Dickinson at the time of his arrest, which
he requested.
One witness of the defense testified that
Mrs Dickinson told him on the morning
after the crime that her husband was the
guilty party.
Mr. Wright, who was marshal of the
town of Cordova at the time the crime
was committed, testified that he saw Mrs.
Dickinson several times on the follow
ing day and that she stated that she did
not know who was guilty.
There is considerable doubt as to Wal
kers guilt, and an acquittal is probable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
HOBSON ASKS TO
BE GIVEN A TRIAL
WANTS 10 GIVE The UNITED
STATES THE LARGEST NAVY IN
THE WoRLD-HE MAKES A
STRONG SPEECH AT JASPER.

Jasper February 1S.-(Special)- lin his
speech here last night, Captain r. p.
Hobson, who seeks to represent the Sixth
Alabama district in the next congress,
took occasion to bitterly attack the re-
cord of Congressman j. II. Bankhead-
He accused Bankhead of using his vote
and influence in congress in the interest
of the railroads, and that he was the
"arch politician" of Alabama. He assert
ed that the Sixth district had more river
mileage than any other congressional dis
trict in the United States, and that the
rivers had been practically untouched,
the reason for which, he asserted, being
that the Sixth district was ''in the hands
of a railroad man."
Hobson renewed the charge that Bank
head was responsible for the failure Of
the house to pass the bill for placing
him on the retired list, stating that the
government was due him 500 per month
for life, and that Bankhead prevented
him from getting it, He said Mr.. Bank
heads answer to the charge, made
through the press, was an attempt to
evade responsibility.
Hobson put forth as the principal plank
in his platform the bill introduced in
congress appropriating $50,0O0,000 for the
first year and increasing the appropria-
ton 900 each year until the United
States should have a navy equal to or
greater than the combined navies of the
world, stating that such appropriation
would not in any degree increase taxa
ton. He said with much feeling: Send
me to congress, let me erystalze this
movement give me five years and l guar
antee to put 1t through" He said If he
didn't pass the bill during the first two
sessions he would then know who was
against 1t and perform the extraordinary
task of going before the constituents of
the opponents of the bill and have them
defeated.
There Is much interest In the race. Each
candidate has strong men at work and 1t
remains to be seen just how the county
will vote, but it is generally conceded
that 1t will go for Bankhead
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
MANY CARS HANDLED.
Record of Gadsden for January Is
Very Good.

Gadsden, February 1s.-(Special. dur
ing the month Of January the various rail-
roads in the city handled large number
of cars, which were distributed as fol-
lows:
Southern and Alabama Great Southern
roads 1892; Louisville and Nashville 9o2;
Nashville Chattanooga and st. Louis go;
Chattanooga Southern 81, making total
of 2173.
During the same time the roads enter
ing Alabama City, just two miles out of
Gadsden, handled 52S cars. divided as fol-
lows: Southern and Alabama Great
Southern 274 Nashville. Chattanooga and
ST. Louis o. and the Louisville and Nash
vile 242.
Alabama City has not been separate
station long, but is rapidly forging to the
front on account Of the steel plant which
Is located there and one furnace now in
operation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
Campaign Started for LOWE.

Huntsville, February 1s.-(special)-A
meeting of the friends of Robert ]. Lowe.
candidate for president of the Alabama
railroad commission. was held last night
and an active camaign In his behalf will
be made. r. IT, O'Neal was elected chair
man of the meeting, with John Wallace,
Jr., as secretary. Resolutions were
adopted making mention OF Mr. Lowe s.
service to the democratic party, and call
ing upon the democrats to rally to his
support. Mr.. Lowe Is a native OF Hunts
Vile. and ii Is conceded that Madison
county will give him good majority.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
Social and Personal.

Miss Pearl Dunlap is visiting friends
and relatives in Dora this week.
Mr.. j. Fl. Perkins is able to be out again
after few weeks OF serious illness.
Mr.. ]. V. Clayton is confined to his
home with illness.
The Rev. J. j. Williams of Guntersville,
formerly pastor of the First Methodist
church of this witty, is visiting Ensley
friends this week.
During Lent services will be held at St
Johns every afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
Prospectors Numerous.

Huntsville, February 18-(Specal)-
Not in ten years have so many prospec-
tors from northern and central states Wis
tied Madison county This section has
been widely advertised and all during
this winter many home-seekers have
been here and numerous costly farms
have been sold to them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
Fate Hangs in Balance.

Huntsville, February ESPECIAL 1.-The
jury in the murder case of Bud Bell has
made no report tonight and 1t Is believed
no agreement will be reached. Testimony
was concluded this afternoon, Judge
Speak delivered his charge, and the jury
retired at 4:45.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
WeII Known Carpenter Dead.

Gadsden, February 1s.-(5peciai)--W. II.
Alread, one of the best known carpen-
tiers IN the city. died yesterday after three
weeks Illness. aged about 40 years. He
was good citizen and had the confidence
of all who had dealings with him. His
remains were carried to East Gadsden
for interment
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
pisorderIy Houses Ordered Closed.

Gadsden. February Especial 1.-The
police department has given orders that
all inmates of disorderly houses shall
leave the city at once. SO far only one
place has been closed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
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Court convenes March z.

Gadsden, February 1S.-(Special)-Th
next term of the Etowah county circuit
court will convene in this city on March
T. with Judge j. A. Bilbro presiding. at
which term there will be two weeks of
jury cases, but no non-jury cases. The
jurymen are now being summoned for
the two weeks term.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-19
ENSLEY SALARIES
GET REDUCTIONS
City Council Holds Meeting
and Elects officers
FEW CHANGES ARE MADE
All City Officials Are Reelected BY
cIamation--several Put In
Claims for Positions on
the Police Force.
FEW CHANGES ARE MADE

Ensey. February -(Special.)-The
council was in session tonight less than
an hour. During that time city officials
were elected for the ensuing year and
their salaries fixed. The policy of the
board seemed to be retrenchment. The
office of night captain was abolished, the
salaries of the police cut from $50, $50 and
$65 per month to $50, $50 and $50 per
month. and the salary of the city physi-
clan was cut from $3.50 per month to
$40 per month. The only instance where
any salary was raised was that of the
city attorney, which was raised $40 per
month.
The mayor ard aldermen met In regu-
lar semi-monthly session with all present.
The finance committee submitted its re-
port, fixing the salaries or the city Of
ficers for the ensuing year, which was
adopted. The board then went into the
election of of city officials City Attorney
Romano Boyd, City Treasurer and Tax
Collector G. P. Fonville. City Clerk j.
A. Bell, Chief of Police T. c. Cape and
City Physician E. T. Fields were re-elect-
ed by reclamation.
Policemen Elected.
The council next took up the election
of five policemen. On motion the chier
of police was allowed to recommend the
officers to be named. He suggested that
the same force be reelected. The clerk
read the following applications for posi-
lions on the force: John e. Smith, W.
C. Rust w. A. Ward, John L. Powell,
John Wren, j. r. Tetherow William Pat
tie w. A. Harding, w. ID. Tetherow.
After balloting the following We're de-
clared elected w. A. Ward, V. c. Rust,
William Pattie, John Wren and w. ID.
Tetherow. A. A. Harris the incumbent,
was elected city warden without opposi-
ton. After a lively contest between j. II.
Tetherow, the incumbent, and c. ID. Guy
for street commissioner. Mr.. Tetherow
won by vote of to 5.
Alderman Hollingsworth addressed the
board in behalf of a police signal tele-
phone to be placed at the Bank of Ems
ley corner. The matter was referred to
the police committee to report back to the
board at the next regular meeting.
The council then adjourned.
Badly Burned.
The many friends of Mrs Williams,
who resides at the corner of Avenue III
and Fourteenth street, will regret to hear
that she sustained painful burns yester-
day by falling into an open CRATE. Mrs.
williams received several burns about the
face.