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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-09-20
New Hampshire Republicans.

CONCORD, \. H.. Sept 2O.-The re-
publican state convention today nomi-
mated John H. McLane of Milford fO1
governor. The platform endorses
Roosevelt and Fairbanks and declares
that the democratic party dare not
challenge the accomplished facts OF
the republican party record.
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Golf Games at ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 20.-In the Olym-
plan golf games today F. c. Newton,
of Seattle. won from E. NJ. Cummings
of Chicago, five up. Chandler Egan,
champion, defeated F. w. Fraser of
Toledo, seven up.
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Montana Pops and Labor Conventions

HELENA. Sept. 20.-The populist
and labor conventions met this after
noon and recessed till this evening.
They are caucusing on fusion. Heinze
party are in the city. 1t is safe to
predict that he will be able to control
the Iaborers who favor fusion, but the
populists are inclined to stand alone.
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NEW YORK DEMOCRATS
State Convention Assemblies at Sara
toga-Hornblower Talks.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Sept. 20.-The
convention was called to order at 1920
.. m by Chairman Meyer of the state
committees William n. Hornblower
made speech as temporary chair
man. At 1:30 the convention took
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con iuct.

conduct.
The episode has caused much COM
in the high school. and is generally
condemned in the harshest terms. 1t is
probable that score of the leaders
in the outbreak will be expelled or
suspended from the school.
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General Attack on Port Arthur.

LONDON, Sept. 20.-The Chefoo
correspondent of Reuters reports that
general attack on Port Arthur began
tinued until nightfall. 1t is believed
the object of the Japanese was to cap
ture the main forts to the northeast.
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Name of Heir to Italian Throne.

ROME, Sept. pa birth certificate
for the heir to the Italian throne was
signed at Rasiggoni this morning. The
child is named NmbertO Nicola Clio
vanni Marco, Prince of Piedmont.
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For Governor of New jersey.

TRENTON, n. j., Sept. 20.-Edgar
Caspar Nokes, of Cumberland county,
was this afternoon nominated for gov
ernor by the republicans.
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Japs Still Gaining at Port Arthur.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20.-The general
attack on Port Arthur which began
Monday and in which the Japanese
fleet is cooperating, was resumed this
morning. The Japanese have captured
two important forts on either side of
Sueiszeying, north of Port Arthur.
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CEN, KuROK| BEGINS ATTACK
A GREAT BATTLE AT MUKDEN
Situation Is Said to Be Similar To That at Lilac Yang, But
Russian Oefenses Are Not So Strong-A General
Attack on Port Arthur by Land and Sea
Is in Progress

les inside the fortress. The wounded
their places in the ranks. They are
heroes. The troops are in excellent
spirits
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RESULT OF A FEUD.
Explanation of Triple Murder Of ItaI
ians in Chicago.

ians in Chicago.
CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Vincento Bru-
nom, an Italian laborer who was Sc
Verely wounded by assailants who
murdered his two companions, in their
shanty at Riverdale last night, died at
the county hospital this morning. The
finding of $4S5 in the clothes of the
dead man leads the police to believe
other than robbery. 1t is thought the
triple murder was the result of feud
among the Sicilians or the work OF the
BLACK Hand" society. The vicinity is
being thoroughly searched for the
murdererS.
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G, w. Harris E. Co. Fail.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-The suspen-
sion is announced of G. w. Harris &
Co., No. so Broadway, members or the
Consolidated Stock & Petroleum Ex-
change.
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BIG SALES OF LAND.
Property Changing Hands Rapidly at
Kennewick.

kenneWICk.
KENNEWICK, Sept. 2O.-Several
important land sales have been MADE
here during the past week. On Satur-
dav last Mr. Laird of Garheld pur-
chased a large piece of valuable land
in Beaches addition to kennewicK'
through the KenneWlck Lana o. Ini'
Laird has rented house in town TO
temporarily accommodate his family
until he can build on his land. He ex-
poets to erect large home ana I'M
mediately improve this property.
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StoesseFs Valiant Troops,

ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 2O-Gen-
eral Stoessel at Port Arthur sends the
The enemy continues their daily bonn
bardment of the forts, and the batter
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Sighted Russian Warships.

COPENHAGEN, Sept. 2O.-The sail
ing ship Magnet which today passed
Nyborg coming in reports that she
sighted in the gulf of Finland 40 Rus
sian warships standing west.
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Last Sad Rites Performed Over Pio-
neer Farmer.

The funeral of the late John Law
erty, who died at the LaVerty farm
five miles north of Walla Walla Sun
day morning, occurred this morning
from ST Patrick's church. 1t was at
tended by the members of the Young
Mems Institute, Ancient Order of Hi
bernians and a large number of sor-
rowing friends. The services were
conducted by Rev. Nj. Flohr and the
remains We're inferred in the Catholic
cemetery.
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Fairbanks at Baltimore.

WILMINGTON, Sept. Ex-senator
Fairbanks left here at II a. m. for Bal
timore, where he will address mass
meeting tonight
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JEWELS IN CRATE.
Valuable Articles Recovered By Use
 of Wireless Telegraphy.

New York, August 5.Whlle engaged in cleaning the fire-grate of a rear room of a suit of rooms recently occupied by a wealthy American, his wife and daugh- ter, a chambermaid of the Savoy hotel according to a Herald dispatch from Lon don, discovered in the ash-pan silk handkerchief tied up in the form of a bag which contained five valuable dia- mond rings, one turquoise ring, one dia- mond and pearl necklace, diamond tiara, a gold pencil case and a gold watch, a purse containing s25O in Bank of England notes and $12o in bills. The manager of the hotel when informed of the find did not know to whom the valuables be- longed. He later received the following telegram:
 Left something in the fire place of room Please hold till we return. Advise If found. In mid-Atlantic.'
 The Americans daughter who secreted the jewels in so strange a hiding place discovered her loss, and a wireless mes- sage was dispatched Within an hour or so after its receipt a reply was dis patched.
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RAIN AGAIN STOPS
 RACES AT STADIUM
TRACK WAS TOO SLIPPERY TO PERMIT OF RIDERS TAKING A cHANcE-PosTPoNED UNTIL NEXT THURSDAY.

The bicycle races which were to have been run last night at the Stadium were postponed on account of the bad weather. It rained about o'clock and this made the track so slippery that it would have been impossible for the riders to have ridden with any degree of safety to them selves.
 The races will be run on next Thursday night. and 1t Is probable that the bill will be materially strengthened by several riders from Atlanta.
 It is not known yet exactly who will be in the race next Thursday night, but it is probable that a match race for pro- fessionals will be arranged between Rus sell Walthour of Birmingham and Elliott, a professional rider of Atlanta This will be motor paced.
 The leading amateur event will prob ably be a match race between Ped Hick- man of Birmingham and Hightower of Atlanta. These two boys are considered the champion amateurs of their respec- tive cities, and a match race between them shrould prove very interesting. It would practically be Atlanta against Bir- mingham.
 Other amateur events will be pulled off, including a mile handicap and boys race. Complete announcements will be made as soon as information is obtained from Atlanta, where Russell Walthour Is making arrangements for the race here next Thursday night.
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ON THE RACE TRACK
At Saratoga.

Saratoga. August 5.-Six overnight events on todays card showed several good fields and some interesting racing, although no remarkable features were r.oted Summary:
 First race, six furlongs-Flying ship, 11S QIelgeson) 10 to 1, won; Shrine, 1l2 (CarmacS), 8 to 1, second; Letola, 100 (Crimmins), 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:1S 9-5.
 Second race, five furlongs-Augur, 11S c. Martini, 4ia to 1. won; St Bellane. 1l9 (Redfern), to 1, second; Jack Lory. 11O (Odom), 41h to 1, third. Time, Tor 3-5.
 Third race, mile-Green Crest, 9S (Trav- ers), 8 to l, won; Brooklynite, 96 (Kunz), to 1, second The Globe, 97 (Greghan), 100 to l. third. Time, :4O
 Fourth race, mile and one-sixteenth on turf-outeome, 112 C.. Martini, to l, won; New York, 1O4 (Crimmins), to 1. second; Prince Ching, 104 Cochran, 25 to l, third. Time 1:4S.
 Fifth race, mile and e-sixteenths- Keynote, 1O3 (Crimmins). to 2, won; Conkling, 9S Uee) 8 to 1, second; Palm Reader 100 (Oliphant), 12 to l, third. Time, 2;01 2-5.
 Sixth race, five and one-half furlongs-- Cotillon, 110 (Redfern), to 1, won Mirth- less, 105 (Travers) Il to TO-, second; Gold Fleur. no (Shaw), 15 to l, third. Time, loo 4-5.
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Ganes Today,
New Orleans at Birmingham. Memphis at Nashville.
 Shreveport at Atlanta.
 Little Rock at Montgomery.

A heavy downpour of rain flooded the diamond at Slagtown yesterday, and the baseball game had to be abandoned. As a result double header will be played to- day, and the fans will get an extra run for their money
 The first game will be called at 2:15 o'clock and the second within fifteen min utes after the conclusion of the first. Streit and Durham will be the pitchers for Birmingham and Bretensten and French will work for New Orleans.
 The Coal Barons are getting over the rut into which they dropped a week ago and Manager Vaughan expects with a good break of luck to win both of the games this afternoon.
 It has been the rule of late to let teams down with very few hits and this was very much in evidence when Clark shut the Pelicans out with but one hit in all eleveneinulng contest Thursday. The pitchers all over the league are getting in fine shape now and few-hit games are getting as common as showers in May.
 Milerick and Matthews will divide up the catching today and Jimmy 0'Brien will play third base. Tamsett will work at short.
 "Podge" Alloway left last night for the brush league, where he will make some side money. He left with the understand ing that he could be recalled by Vaughan If he was needed.
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At Chicauo.

Chicago, August 5.-The feature event ht Harlem today went to Clifton Forge. which gave away weight to everything in the race and won as he pleased, with length to spare. Weather clear and warm; track fast. First race, mile-The Lady, lo9 (Meln- tyre), to ?. won; Ethelyne, 109 (Otis), 25 to |, second; Dr. Stephens. 114 (Dominiek, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:41 2-5. Second race, steeplechase short course Olive Me, 132 (Corby), 15 to 1, won; Trent the Mere, 149 Dosh), 9 to 5, second; Sweet Jane, 135 (Seaton), to l. third. Time. 3:36 3-5.
 Third race, mile-Clifton Forge 115 (son- ger), Il to 10, won; Brancas, 107 Uarsen) to 1, second Shawana, 104 Hoffler) to 1, third. Time, 1;41. Fourth race seven and a half furlongs- Monte, 105 (Henry), to 5, won; Tom Shelly, 110 (Knapp), 15 to 1. second; Petit Duce. 1O5 (FeichD. 6 to 1, third Time. 1:07.
 Fifth race, six furlongs--Mansard, 1o9 CIoffler) to 1, won; Emperor of India, 1O9 (Feicht). 8 to l. second; Durbar, 9s (Knapp), 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:13 2-5
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Optional, 100 (Shaver). 5 to ?. won; Agnes Brennan, eS (Oregar), 4 to 1, second; Barney, no CHoff- ler). 12 to 1, third. Time, 1:13 4-5.
 Seventh race, mile and one-quarter-Ex- central S2 (Aubuchon), IS to 5, won Rosamond, 104 (Oregar). to i, second; ; Jerry Lynch, 1O1 (Knapp). 8 to 1, third. Time, POS.
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BIRMINGHAM WILL
 NOT ENGAGE FINN
DIRECTORS SAY THERE IS ABSo- LUTELY NO TRUTH IN REPORT. so FAR THEY ARE WELL PLEAS ED WITH MANAGER VAUGHAN.
The Atlanta,Journal of yesterday prints

The Atlantal Journal of yesterday prints the following:
 "The latest move on the managerial map has slated Mike Finn as the Baron mogul for next season, and if the deal goes through the second division city Of four straight years will come pretty near being a factor next season.
 Birmingham is undoubtedly one of the best ball towns in Dixie. With bum teams year after year they have drawn well up with other townships where only success has held sway This season when the prospect for d pennant factor looked bright the attendance compared well with that of Atlanta and New Orleans, the two banner towns of the south. In fact 1t Is doubtful if either of these towns outclass the Baron citadel at all in this respect.
 "on the other hand Finn has given Lit tie Rock a first division and first-class team every season. With the better finan- cial support and backing he will receive in Birmingham there is no reason wey he shouldn't do even better there.
 .'The Baron directors have at last real tzed that something must be done to break the back of the hoodoo that has visited them every season. and Finn seems to be the best available candidate for the job"
 When shown the Journal article lasl night members of the executive commit tee of the baseball association denounced It as untrue.
 '"The board of directors authorizes you to state that the report IS absolutely without foundation" said one of the largest stockholders. We are well pleased with Manager Vaughan and have no idea of engaging Mike Finn to manage fhe Birmingham team. In fact the matter has never been brought before the di- rectors, except some one mentioned 1t in a conversational way at the ball park one day. laughed at the idea At pres ent we can see no reason for wanting Mike Finn"
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GRAND STAND MANAGERS
 ON HOW TO RUN A TEAM

I baseman. shortstop and second baseman, and be sure they are hitters, even if they can't field so well. I consider the pitch ing staff unusually strong, and think Vaughan is the man to manage the team" | II. w. Fowlkes--"R Release every man on the team except Vaughan, Matthews and the pitching staff, and get some hitters to take their places. Vaughan is al- right, but has about four men on the team who are with him. It is not too late to climb the percentage ladder this season if the reorganizing process were begun immediately"
 Wilson Brown-"Get hitters. and get good ones."
 Erslxine Ramsay-"Get a team that can make more runs than their opponents and we will win Mir. Ramsay aiso suggested that the players marry, as that would enable them to play better ball.
 J. B. Francis-"Vaughan should give his men a few lessons in the art of bat ting"
 Walter K. McAdory-"Play ball as we did yesterday
 J. R. Montgomery-"s the entire bunch. with the exception of Vaughan, Matthews and the pitchers. to Tom oBrien with compliments. Also cut the grass in the outfield."
 Joe Slaughter - Release Millerick, oBren, Duffy and give Vaughan s25oo to get four men to take their places. Keep up the work of yesterday and every body will be pleasant"
 Charley Lung-"Da men dey no hita da ball, and so dey get no runs" feature of the game was the excellent pitching of both teams. Batteries: Burk- halter Burkhalter and Simpson; Aldrige and Johnson. Umpire, Downs
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BODY IS MANGLED
 ON ROCKS BELOW
Miss Devereaux Left Home Wednesday and Was Not Found Until
 Yesterday.

Asheyille, N. O., August 5.-Missing from Esmeralda Inn, near Chimney Rock, since Wednesday morning, Miss Devereaux, aged 3S, of Raleigh N. G., was found dead by party of searchers this evening. The young woman had fallen or jumped from a high cliff at Silver Falls, and her body was mangled on the rocks below
 The decaesed was a member of well-known Raleigh family, and recent ly came to Chimney Rock to spend the summer. Yesterday morning Miss Devereaux went for a walk, and as she aid not return for lunch or dinner a searching party was organized.
 The inquest has not yet been held.
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eeople's Savings Bank and Trust com- pany, as to my honesty for my contracts.
 Fully three-fourths of my patients havs been treated by some one eise before call- ing on me to be cured Why not come as soon as affiicteda You will save money. distressing pain and valuable time; be- sides. there 10 satisfaction in knowing that the very best treatment Is being given you by an honest. competent phy- sioian. I have treated private troubies as a speciality in tho city of Birmingham. Ala. since August 3. 1ss7 cure syphiliss ronorrhoea, gieet striotures lost manhood, sto I cure many patients by mail treat- ment. Write for prices and terms
 do not use large advertisements and ,.ise .tateuents to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to he cured by such methods. give me cal and get we'll
 My ofrioes arc the most privafe and r,iet in the city, tenth story of the new TT,rst National Bank building. corner oi ssnord avenue and Twentieth street Sonrns 101a and ioi4. Take one of the 6nt Elevators to tenth floor.
 office hours: s:3o q m ss s;S . ~ Sunday. 10 e. m. to IF m.
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Finally Agrees to Fusion.

Lincoln, Neb., August 5.-Wash Tib
 bles of this city, populist candidate for vice president. has been strongly op posed to fusion with the democrats but today he said he would agree to fusion with any party that would op pose monopolies. He said he would consent to a division of the ticket 1T Nebraska. This practically makes fusion certain when the two state con ventions meet here next Wednesday
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Low hates

To Louisville. Ky. and return, via queen
 6 Crescent Route.t August 12 to 15 inclu- sive account Biennial Conclave Knights of Pythias Tickets good until August 3l. Tickets can also be purchased reading via Louisville and return. via St. Louis. and direct routes. For information address; A. B. Freeman, T. F. A.. Birmingham. Ala; J. C. Conn. D. P. A., Chattanooga. Tenn: E. N Aiken. T. P. A.. Lexington. Ky: w. c. Rinearscn, G. A.. Cin- cinnati. Ohio. 7-2a to s-lo
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Royal St. Lawrence Wins.

Montreal, August 5.-The yacht Noorda. representing the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht club of Montreal, de- feated the White Bear of the White Bear Yacht club of St. Paul, Minn., by minutes and 55 seconds in today s race, the first of the series for the Seawanah cup, sailed on Lake St. Louis.
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Won Another.

A bunch of Ledger boys went out to the Vine street diamond yesterday morning to play The Age Herald carriers baseball team, but came back with a sad story to tell. The score was 1S to 6. The carriers cinched the game in the first inning, and made the Ledgers look like bunch of players from the Desert league of the Bad Lands. R.H. E. Age-Herald ........., 600 400 3O0-13 15 6 Ledger ....................0 GOO 003 012-6 g 6
 Batteries: zwall and Walphole; Nomon- omni and Angel.
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TRl-sTATE LEAGUE.
Knoxville 4, Chattanooga 2.

Knoxville August 5-(special) )-Chatta- nooga lost to the leaders today through inability to hit Johnson. a local anna teur. The game was won In the sixth when three singles a double and a base on balls netted three runs.
 Score: R.H. E. Knoxville :. .. .. .. .. ..O00 l03 0O0-i 1 Chattanooga .. .. ..0l0 GOO 010-2 3 4
 Batteries: Johnson, Newman and Krei- der: Wyatt and Fisher.
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EXCURSION RATES
To Eastern Cities Via Savannah and
 Sfeamships

The Central of Georgia railway and its connections sell excursion tickets to east ern cities and return via Savannah and Ocean Steamship company or Merchant and Miners Transportation company. at greatly reduced rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For further information apply to nearest ticket agent or E. H. Fell. Travelling Passenger Agent. Birmingham. Ala 6-1-eod-tf
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Atlanta 1e. Shreveport 0.

Atlanta, August 5.--Atlanta broke this years record by landing safely on Hughey for "A hits. Ely of the locals was an unsolved riddle. Attendance S56 Secret RH F. Atlanta... .... .511 800 61+-19 24 1 Shreveport. ...... .0OO 900 OOO- 0 6 z
 Batteries-Ely and Classe; Hughey and Grafflus. Time 1:55. Umpire Latham.
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ANNIsToN cHAUTAuouA,
  Anniston, Ala, August 4th-ttth.

Account of the above occasion Southern Railway will sell tickets from Birming- ham, Ala, and intermediate stations to Anniston and return at rate of one fare plus 25 cents, minimum rate oV cents
 Tickets on sale August to 10, inclusive, limited August l2 for return S-5-ot
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Louisville g. Milwaukee ?. Indianapolis 10, St. Paul g.
 Columbus 8, Minneapolis 2 ten innings. Columbus 1, Minneapolis l; thirteen in- nngs.
 Toledo 1, Kansas City IL
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Baron Grattin. b. g. 4(Geers). .... 31 2 Angus Pointer, b. g. (McPherson). ? 8 Time, 2:1O. 2:OsA, 2:09.
 The Electric City stakes for 2:11 trot- ters, three heats, purse S5000: Sweet Marie b. m. by Mckinney
 tSmfth) ...-.... .................... 2 1 Riverton, b. g. CHowelD ....... 21 John Taylor, g. g. (Wilson). ........ 1 Time, 209s4, 2O91a 2:09.
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While the faithful were very much dis appointed over the failure to play yes- terday's game they did not lose the op- portunity to express themselves on how to run a baseball team. Some of these fans are among the most prominent men in Birmingham and their varied opinions on how to improve the baseball team were amusing Several of them were asked to write down what they thought should be done to improve the players. Many answers were turned in and it seems to be the consensus of opinion that better hitters are needed. This is what they say:
 Dr. J. w. Release all the men on the team who cant hit, which means three-fourths of the players, and get some that can get safe bingle oc- casionally. I think the management is extremely fortunate in having Vaughan as manager. Give him the opportunity and the backing. and he will give us a winning team next year."
 James Bowron-"We need some players that can hit the ball. and then we can win a game more than once a week. Heavy hitters are more essential than good fielders. In 1902 Nashville won the pennant and it was because they Id an aggregation of sluggers. In England, it is considered absolutely necessary for an athlete to be large, and think it would be a good idea for the local management to secure a few men nearer the propor- tions of Vaughan"
 w. II. Jeferies-"Get catcher to help 'Mattie," also three out fielders, third
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OTHER GAM Es.
Blue parter 4. clahtnn 2

Clanton. August -(snecial)-The ..Blue Darter'' team of coopers defeated the To- calls on the home diamond today in the closest and most exciting game of the season The score being and 3. The
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NOTICE.

The democratic executive committee of Jefferson county is hereby called to meet at the county court house in Rrming- ham. on Saturday, August 1s 1904, at Il o'clock a m.. for the purpose of trans acting such business as may properly come before it.
 August 2. 1904
 B. A. THOMPSON. SS-10t Chairman.
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Horse Trainer Dies.

San Francisco. August 5.-Matt storm, well known throughout the United States as a horse trainer and owner of thorough breds, is dead here aged 50 years.