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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

The last game with Vincennes viii
be played this afternoon Monday
Is an open day over the entire circuit.
Tuesday Cairo and Paducah will com
mence to battle for supremacy In six
games, three here, followed by three
at Paducah, These games will be hot
" contested but Cairo is sure Of four.
perhaps I'VE victories The Cham.
Mons would rather win these games
'isn any others on account of the
intense rivalry that has existed be
tween the cities since 1885. when Cal
70 won the championship and the
silver ball. By-the-way, that ball is
just as good as ever. Mr. A. Bot;o.
treasures it above all the momemtoes
and keep sakes in his possession.
Aii diamond dust ETAOIN AOINN
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

The Champions should have taken
lli three games from the Henderson
BlaR Birds Experimenting with
back numbers" was the sole reason
'or the loss Of two. But that's in the
past and it's play bah from now on
Manager Scullin has determined that
he will not make a kindergarten or
hospital out Of the Champions, Every
1layer must be of good timber, He
las thrown the "culls' ont and viii
ldd to what be has remaining two
'racker-iacks that win make the team
2 two-time pennant winner, Good
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

AS evidence in support Of the state
mont that ball players generally de
not read the rules, The following in
stance is cited. Wilder was batting
Qua Of his turn yesterday Two
strikes and two balls had been called
by Umpire Zinkins when The error
was discovered. Wagner was sub
stituied. The Vincennes players be-
gan to run in from he field. claiming
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

that he was out and the side retired,
two others previously having been put
out Empire Zukms decided very
properly that as Wilder had no; made
hit. the strikes ana balls called up
on him should be charged mp to Was-
ne. The following rule covers the
case exactly.
Rule 81 The batsman is out See
tion !. Ii he fails to take his posi-
ton at the bat ir the order i'm which
his name is on the batting list Mn.
less the error he discovered and the
proper hatsman replace him before
time at bat is recorded in which
case. the balls and strikes called
must be united in the time "a; bat
of the proper hatsman But only the
proper batsman shall be declared out.
and no runs shall be scored or bases
run because Of any act Of the improp.
or batsman Provided. this rule shall
rOt be enforced unless the GA, be de-
clared before he bali be delivered to
the succeeding hatSman Should the
haJsmm declared oJt under this sec,
ton be the tnird hand out. and his
side DE thereby put out the proper
batsman in the next inning shall be
the player who would have come to
bat had he players been put out by
ordinary play in the preceding inning
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

While it has been demonstrated
that speeds Of 100 miles an hour and
more on steam railroads are possible,
engineers say that it is not practical.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

The imports Of coffee al New Or.
leans for 1908 were in excess of a
million bags In no previous year
have the imports of that commodity
been so large
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

Percy Wilder feels fine and fit &c
pitch the game Of his life. the sore
ness having left his arm and he will
be at the rubber for the locals this
afternoon. Johnson will othclate for
the Reds and il he makes good his
reputation there will be a pitchers
battle This being Sunday the game
viii be called at 3 o'clock.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

Popp's Wabash Reds from the Old
Post with the Hoptown Browns bring
mp with the rear guard with a per
centage Of 500 II the Hoppers win
To-Day and the Reds lose. Popp will be
doing a sole stunt at the bottom with
500. while the Hoppers viii be ,4Q1
If they both lose they will be still tied
for tail-end honors and the booty
prize. Il told You so.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
DOWN THE AopPERs.

Clarksyille. May 2l,-The Grays
won again this afternoon from tae
Hopkinsville Browns by a score of {
to /. Clarksyille and Hopkinsyille
80 TO Henderson Sunday to play the
last of the series.
The score:
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
DIAMOND DUST.

Clarksvlle and Hopkinsyille will
move today to Henderson and plyy the
game scheduled at GAINESVILLE on
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

Vim. ...,.2 Q Q Q Q Q 0--3 1
Cairo 100 o. 0 . Is
Summary;
Earned uns-Cairo, 2; yincennes
/.
Two base hits-Rutledge, /; Lar
sen. !; Waggoner, ! Doll, !.
Three base hits-Holycross. I.
BASES stolen-Crotty, /; Wilder, L.
Duffy, /.
Bases on balls-Off Crangle, /; of
Bittrolff, / off Doll, 1.
Balks-Biitrolff /.
Hit by pitched ball-By Bttrofff,
Struck out-By Crangle, /; by
Blttrolff. 8; by Doll, 5.
Left on bases-Cairo, 5; vincennes
Z
Time of game--1:2S.
Umpire-Zinkins.
Scorer-Ladd.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

rittrolff is a good pitcher but was a
little wild yesterday The Caam
pious in Wilder, Waggoner, Don
Holycross and Bittrolff unqueston
ably have a remarkable pitching STAFF
that can't be beat Every one Of them
is a star They may have an off day
but they are the goods in the end.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
BASE BALL RESULTS
KITTY LEAGUE.
ROW THEY STAND.
sainrday,e Results.

Where They Play.
Nincennes at Cairo.
Henderson at Paducah.
Clarkv. and Hopkinsv at 1end.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

henderson has protested The game
PLAYED Friday with Paducah on &C
count Of Long The protest has been
fleJ and if no answer is received
within five days. the protest will be
Forwarded under the rules to Presl'
don't Thompson for his decision
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
AT PHILADELPHIA.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AT CINCINNATI.
Al PlTTSRuRG.

BatteTles-SntthOH, keIInm and
PeitZ Sparks and Roth
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
AT MILWAUKEE.

Milwaukee. 2; Toledo, G.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

AT MINNEAPOLIS.
Minneapolis, 2; Louisville. 8.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
AT NEW YORK.
AT WASHINGTON.

Batteries-TOWnsend and DriII,
Mullin, Wood and Buolew Called in
Eleventh inning account of darkness)
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

AT ST PAUL.
ST. Paul, ); Columbus, 4.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

AT KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, 6; Indianapolis, 4.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Dss Moines, 3; Colorado Springs. G.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
THREE-EYE LEAGUE.
AT CEDAR RApInS

Batteries-Gill and Ludwig: Cramer
AMI Donovan.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

Chief Lloyd, the old Lacquer, must
be erjoying his second time on earth
as he pitched a two hit game for Pa
lncah yesierday.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
AT ROCKFORD.
AT DAVENPORT.
AT DUBUQUE.

/ Batteries-Jones and Mulcaby; Ed
wards and O'Conner.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22

Monday. This is by aggreemInt he
tween the two clubs and the league.
Henderson being away from home,
rendered gramitiously the use Of it's
park for the OCCASION
All the home teams won again yes.
terday.
Watch out for Clarksyine They're
climbing.
Fair play and let the best team win
strictly on its merits.
This is a long race quarter horses
cant go the distance. The one that
can stand the GAIT VIII be in at the
finish.
The team that leads in hitting aud
baseunning win capture the pennant
No weak hitting. fast fielding team
ever landed in first place.
There win be an excursion train
down today filled with Vinceunes
70 ers. Cairo viii be With them at
the game
Chief Lloyd, the old Lacquer, must
be erjoying bis second time on earth
as he pitched 4 two hit game for Pa.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-05-22
DRESS SKIRTS

DO you know we are now offering by far the
best bargains we've ever offered in fine yes, ele-
either slk-lined or unlined. They are exceptionally
well made and perfect fitting skirts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08
ON THE VERGE OF WAR.

At Russia and Japan
merely but almost inevitable Diplomatic relations
Petersburg. The responded by withdraw
Toxic information of this action has been
of Russia in other capitals by Count
LamsdorH.
Such proceeding recognized the usual preliminary
always followed by armed col ict The rupture OF
friendly nations does necessarily mean
Immediately begin AS Japans advance to
verge reasonable that her action
prompted feeling disgust the delay OF the Russian
eminent replying Toxic which in effect
uirnatum this hardness in forwarding
purposefu by any improbable and would
take decisive action
by doing place position of the original offender
warranted proven by significant statement
Messenger of ST. Petersburg which, referring the
action Japan says attitude the of the Toxic
which has awaited the arrival OF the
imperial government which off during the last few
day throws the responsibility which
may of diplomatic relations between the two
empires upon Japan"
1t can readily that Japan believing Russia be
delaying negotiations for the purpose of strengthening herself
determined to force the czar hand and thus
his professions of sincere made
merely coaking ulterior purposes.
AS to the outcome if does make a
prediction degree certainty Socaled opinion is
of Three decades declared France
would easily vanqush Prussia and yet only few months later
France overwhelming defeat Sedan The Italian
though picked by the certain OF victory
opinion wide of the mark
for Dutch republics would be crushed in few
months record shows required the sacrifice OF
thousands expenditure of unlimited to
deprive them Of their Independence
has actually begun there is still slight
chance that the imminent may days. perhaps
hours will decide there be conflict which, be-
ginning nations may before its close involve nearly
every country in Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08
BALTIMORE'S CALAMITY.

Baltimore has had terrible baptism OF FIRE The disaster
that difficult comprehend its extent at present while the
still raging though under control Block after block OF
with their valuable reduced to
smodering embers by the resistless flames.
fighting force though adequate cope with conagra
unusual proportions poweress stay the onward
rush Of with help from other cities steadily
forced backward while the valuable section of the city
made a dreary OF smoking ashes.
the reports hand appears lives have been
lost and sincerely hoped these reports may ultimately prove
true Nevertheless property estimated at $oooooo has been
wiped Such loss is stupendous and greater than that caused
bv any conagraon heretofore II staggering contemplate
When quarter of the of Chicago burned 1871 the
total loss was but SI68oooooo
But Baltimore like Chicago will not be dsmayed in the face
Of the terrible calamity befaen her With that
spirit which face disaster with unnchng spirit she viii
proceed 70 the and from her cities viii
be cheer aid she need aid her in that
direction
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08
WINTER SPORTS ON SALT RIVER.

nm 70 fnd Hades lined with copper ~
would be wus torment 70 them tnai
the old fashioned hell fire that. tney useu
TO preach so much about when was
boy" .sa
''For conscience sake" says /, don
talk So There amt no retinemeht III
such odious comparisons.
Well" says he. there's lots or trut1s
that Amt got any special claim tn re-
finement. The Methodists gave up
sboutin' because folks thought IL WASH
refined enough. But it's my notion that
II our modern religious refinement laGks
the power OF the spirit. we've adopted a
false definition OF what real rehnemeht
is and we'd better go back 10 ths coarSV
homespun way OF ightint the devil.
We shall 20 10 the Union Congrega-
tional church on Broad street next sun
day evening 10 hear the sermon ana the
music. MRS. i. WiLbhrr OiNO@'
CURES GRIP IN MEXICO
LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNlNE removes
the cause. Call for the full name. 20 cents
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

"A scheme for absolutely clean currency
all the time In New York IS absolutely
out OF the question. Let the people OF that
metropolis be not too fnicky. Were II not
for dirty money they would be inert and
helpless. There would be no New York.
Let them eat their peck OF dirt and look
pleasant When they get spasm OF god
liness' let them clean the streets and get
their dirty clothes washed. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

"An attempt is on in congress to make
the federal government a participant in
the sumptuary system OF the states when
affect to prohibit the use OF liquors. 1t is
a dangerous experiment for congress 10
destroy the equal application of the COM
mercial law of the country by forbidding
commerce between any OF the states I'm
any property that has legal existence and
protection at the place OF its origin In
morals III a serious question whether
force has ever produced permanent good
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08
MAGIC HAIR STAIN.

For brown or black, prepared by
GEORGE ORMSBY. Wig Maker and Hair
worker 169 fremont street. Boston. 1t is
simple safe and easily applied; contains
no lead poisons use II once and you
Will never use any other BLANDING *
BLANDING, % Weybosset street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08
What Others
Are Saying

80 long az human nature remains as at
nresent the abolition OF war will continue
TO be impracticable. No country - golhs
to pledge itself not to fight under any CIR
cumstances. and even were such pledge
made II would be worthless. Nations VIII
always resort TO arms when their honor
or their paramount interest is at stake,
and In the last analysis each nation Will,
treaty or no treaty decide for itself be-
tween peace and war."-Philadelphia In
quirer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

There are some neglected matters
which should be attended 10 even though
the revenues are shrinking A failure to
appropriate money now may be the cause
OF danger and loss at a future day When
Secretary Moody recommends an imme-
date appropriation Off the construction or
naval stations on Subig Bay, In the Phil
ippines. and at Guantanamo in Cuba ne
calls the attention OF congress TO a mat
ter which has been overlooked too long
The United States has had the philippines
for five years, and yet nothing has been
done 10 make them more defensible In
the event OF conflict with a foreign
power. No fortifications have been con-
structed and no navy yard has been pro-
vided The forts the Spaniards built are
standing but they are more quaint than
useful."-Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

Russia national debt twelve times large that Of
Japan II she could discharge the Jap her future might be
brighter than it Is present
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

The work OF Father Mathew and the old
Neutrality-suspicious. did more for abstenuon
from the abuse OF liquor than has been
done by the modern idea or force. con-
gress should long consider before IL makes
the federal government a party 10 the
idea OF forcing morals or religion by law
upon any OF our citizens San Francisco
Call
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

ptbe business Providence Journal to engage in but ater
all the light during there is no great
surprise at its Of chronic and degeneacy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

Senator German isn't singing Maryland my Maryland just
now for foolish tears might flow
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

Senator Foraker says IL is a fight to
finish in Ohio. and Teddy is wondering
whose finish II will be"--Memphis Com
mercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

From reports that the while posing as man
of peace has been "rushin' troops toward Japan
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-08

impatient Jap has knocked the chip OFT the beas sh0uuer
According accounts cotton has fallen into pit
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
DEATH OF PROT. C. g. BEEoHER.
Professor of Paseonsoiosy In Yale Uni- verslty -tals Death nssply Dsplored.

 Professor of Pateontoicsy in Yale Uni-
 versisy -f4ts Death Deeply Depiored.
 Charles Emerson Beecher, professor of paleontology in Yale university and member of the governing board of the Sheffield Scientific school, died suddenly at his residence in this city yesterday morning. He had been in his usual good health until an hour or two prior to his death His death was due to angina pectoris.
 Professor Beecher was born in Dun kirk. N. r., in 1856 and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1878. He pursued graduate work at Yale univer- sity, receiving the degree of Ph. D. Previous to his connection with Yale he was assistant in paleontology to the late Professor James Hall, of the New York state geological survey. In 1888 Professor Beecher was appointed as- sistant in paleontology to the late Pro- lessor O.. c. Marsh, of Yale, and in 1891 became instructor. In 1892 he was ap- pointed assistant professor of paleon- tology, and in 1897 was given the chair of historical geology in the Sheffield Scientific school On the death of Pro- lessor Marsh in 1899 Professor Beecher was appointed curator of the geological collections in Peabody museum, and later his title was changed to professor of paleont ology.
 Professor Beecher was a member of 1 the National Academy of Science and of various other learned societies at home and abroad. He was particularly distinguished for his researches in in-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
BY MIR. AND MRS. F. c. WOODRUFF.

Notable Valentine Reception in Orange.
 Fifteen years ago yesterday (Sunday) MT. and Mrs. Frank c. Woodruff of Orange were married and Saturday ev- ening they celebrated their crystal wed- ding by inviting some two hundred of their friends to meet them in their pleasant home in Orange. The house was beautifully decorated. The large verandas were converted into rooms and profusely trimmed in ferns, cut flowers, etc. The dining room was bower of red hearts, the same being suspended from chandeliers, combined with red carnations and snilax.
 The reception room was decorated in red tulips and palms. About 200 guests were present.
 MT. and Mrs. Woodruff received in the reception room under an arch of palms, conspicuous among which was a Span- ish bayonet which they brought home on returning on their wedding trip from Florida fifteen years ago, at that time small branch. Mrs. Woodruff's S gown was black sDangled net over white noire silk. They received many beauti- ful presents, cut glass, pictures, bric-a- brac. etc.
 A pleasant feature of the occasion was the seating of all the guests and serving the refreshments at the same time.
 Each guest received a valentine of a glass bonbon dish filled with candy hearts.
 Ansonia orchestra furnished music Pickett of New Haven catered.
 A large party from this city went on the train leaving at TAO, some of whom were Judge and Mrs. James Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Baldwin, pr. and Mrs A. M. Rice, MT. and Mrs. B. A. Booth, MT. and Mrs. A. M. Beebe, Mir. and Mrs. Fl. c. Welch, MT. and Mrs. F. L. Mead,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15

Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Platt. Mir. and Mrs. George French. Miss Martha and Har- old BIakeslee. A. B. Treat and Miss Treat. Mrs. Edwin Chattertes;. Miss Jessie Chatterton, Mrs. F. F. Schroeder and Miss E. L. Linsley of North Haven.
 Some of the others present were Hr. and Mrs. Walter Treat of New York, Mrs. L. ". Alling Of Philadelphia, Mfr. and Mrs. V. s. Woodruff. Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Woodruff, Miss Mary Woodruff, AIr. and Mrs. George Alling, Mir. and Mrs. B. N. filling, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Merwin. Mir. and Mrs. Wellington An- drew. MT. and Mrs. Harry D. Thomp- son, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Hine, Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Clark. Mir. and Mrs. s. D. Woodruff, Mrs Sheldon filling, the Misses Marion Clark. Esther Andrew, Bessie Otis. Charlotte Treat, Fife Net tleton, Millie Scobie, Frances Snow. Dora Clark. William Hotchkiss. Ashley and Irving Andrew. MT. and Mrs. R. N. Johnquest, Mir. and Mrs. Merritt Hotch- kiss of Derby.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
STRIKE OVER.

Iron and Steel Company to Resume
 Work Soon.
 The difficulty about wages existing for the past nine weeks between the New Haven Iron and Steel company and its employees was amicably settled Satur- day. both sides entering into an agree ment.
 It is understood on good authority that the employees of the puddle forge department will accept aA.reduction of Il 1-9 per cent. while those in the fin- ishing department will receive an in- crease Of 5 per cent, establishing an ecualized scale for all of the $50 em- ployes.
 The company was to post notice at the gate this morning, setting date when the mills will be started. It is believed that within three or four days business will he resumed
 The settlement was effected by a committee of seven men representing the employees and tn three head officials and the head roller,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
Starin's New Haven Lina

Daily Except Saturday.
 Steamer John H. Starin (CaDt McA}lla- ter) leaves New Haven from Starin's Pier. foot of Brown Street, at 1O:15 D. m. Sun days, Tuesdays and Thursdays Steamer Glen Island, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Steamers leave Pier I3 North River, N. Y.. at 9 p. m. daily except Sat nrday). Fare 75 cents; Excursion tickets rooms for sale at J. B. Judson's s67 Chapel st., Peck & Bishops, 703 Chapel st. Free stage leaves depot on arrival of Hartford every half hour. commencing S:30 D. nl. Through freight rates given and bills of lad. ing issued to points west, south and south west. Order your freight via Starin Lfne.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
HUMOROUS CONCERT

To Be Given By Zion Lutheran Church
 Choir at Gern1ania Hall Tomorrow
 Evening.
 The choir of the Zion Lutheran church have arranged to give a humorous con- cert at Germania hall tomorrow even- ing. The affair will be under the direc- ton of Max Dressler, the organist of the church, and will no doubt prove en- joyable to all who attend. A large number of tickets have been sold. The programme is as follows:
 1. Das Picknick I'm Walde. ............ Haehnchen, Vorsitzer des Gesangver-
 eins "Euphonia" ..........G. Weidner Mulmig, Faktotum des Vereins.. .....
 ........... .................... H. Hopp Kilo, ein Saenger A. Hellwig Stieglitz, ein Saenger. E. Weidner Dorchen, seine F'rau... Miss Lulu Baehr Zine Zigeunerin. Miss Freda Lendroth Fin Waldhueter er..............W. Cremer Zine Dorfmusikantenkapelle .-.......
 ........Der Gesangverein 'Euphonia" 2. Overture-Calif de Bagdad.. .Boldieu
 Miss D. Hellwig and M. Dressler. q ~ V 7. z 2. = = [. !. :. .. Toni and Eli, pensionaerinnen ........
 .....Misses A. Weidner and L. Baehr Frl. Grillig, Lehrerin. n..................
 ..... ..... Miss Louise Breitenstein Doerthe, Koechin ..... Mrs. M. Huber 4. Der Mueller and sein Kind. d......... Der Mueller ....................H. H. Hopp Loni, dessent Tochter. Miss F. Lendroth Ratzl, Muellerbursche. ......A. HeIlwig Der MesSner ......G. Weldner g. Duet-Die Entzweiten .............. Miss Auguste Weidner and A. Hellwig. 6. Der Sontagsjaeger in der Klemme
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-15
IN TYLER CITY.
A Pleasant Hougewarming.

A HleaSdnL- -HouSeWafmlng.
 MT. and Mrs. AIonzo Riggs of Tyler City were pleasantly surprised by about thirty-five of their friends Thursday evening. who gave them a good old fashioned housewarming.
 A party of fifteen neighbors were car- ried in large team kindly provided by Richard shillinglaw. and all heartily enjoyed the jolly strawride. There were also present many from New Ha- ven, who came by way of trolley. The happy couple were entirely unaware that their friends were to call en masse, but were much pleased to see them. The party did not come empty handed, either. A set of dishes; also set of din- ing room chairs and sundry other ar- ticles were presented. The merry party took possession of the house and nirth land jollity prevailed with pit and euchre until late. After supper the merrymak- CTS left with parting word of congrat- ulations sand best wishes for Mir. and Mrs. Riggs.
 Gladys Russell. Orange. Conn, February 12. 1903.