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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13
COLLEGE ROWING
PLACED At LAST
ON GOOD PLANE
Date Is Set for the Initial
Competition Among the Uni
versity Men on Pacific Coast
SESSIONS BASIN CHOSEN
Stanford. Washington and Cali
fOrnia Are TO BE Represented
by Various Barge Crews

BERKELEY, Feb. 12.-It is settled
that there viii be intercollegiate boat
races this year on the Pacific Coast.
After years Of trying on the part of the
boating men Of the University Of Cali
fornia a sentiment for boating has been
aroused at Stanford University, and TO
make the matter more interesting, the
University Of Washington has promised
10 come into the fold.
The negotiations were completed on
Wednesday. when the directors Of the
Boating Association Of the University
Of California, acting on the word Of
the rowing men of the other two uni
versities. set April % as the day for
holding a regatta on Sessions Basin,
one Of the best stretches Of water on
the coast. There viii be two intercol-
Iegiate races and several club races.
The first race viii be between the
freshmen Of California and Stanford
The men viii race in four-Oared barges
over a distance Of a mile and half.
Ed Grindley viii go TO Stanford to
arrange the details for this race. The
crews have not yet been picked.
The second race viii bring the best
crews Of California and Washington
together. They viii race in four-oared
barges. also, over the same course.
Neither crew has yet been picked.
A number Of races viii be rowed be-
tween representative clubs. An effort
is being made to secure the Portland
Rowing Club 10 row against the Val
leio Rowing Club. the race TO be rowed
81, rorlr-oared shells Peter Kaarsberg,
CALIFORNIA; s crack athlete, is captain OF
the Vallejo team. Besides this race, II
The negotiations go through. will be
number Of single scull races between
Weu-knOWn amateurs.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13
BURLINCAME MEN
TO DEPART SOON
FOR MONTEREY
Racing and Polo Ponies Arc
Trained for Severe Com
petition on Track and Field
MANY ARTISTIC CUPS
Charles RaOul-Duval Offers
a Valuable Challenge Trophy
for "a Team Match of Polo

While the storm has interfered with
the immediate plans OF the polo play
ers, it has dampened neither their ar
dor nor their interest in the big tour
nament which opens next Thursday
at Del Monte.
The games scheduled for yesterday
and to-day at Burlingame were Of
necessity declared off. If no more rain
falls and the condition of the field per-
mits, game will be played tomorrow
at Burlingame, the best eight players
taking part. DR.. w. F. Egan, the
veterinarian of the association, went
to Burlingame on Thursday to meas
ure the ponies. Those he passed as
being within the required standard are:
F. ]. Carolan's Fusillade, w. S. Ho-
bart's Silver Dick and Winnabelle,
Lawrence McCreery's Mamie and Ru-
dolph Spreckels' Fretful, Joyful, Becky,
Peg Home, Althomer, Lotrix, Caca-
hante. Pat and Don. The remainder Of
the ponies will be measured at Del
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

made an excellent showing in the last
tournament and are figured to have a
good chance to win.
Ninety-four players-the full club
membership-were drawn in the sin
giles. With this large entry list it will
take a long time to run off the event.
II is expected that less than half this
number will enter the doubles. The
event is open to all club members, but
many of the poorer players will not
be in the list. Partners as well as
opponents will be drawn by lot. Both
tournaments will probably be started
on the 22d.
There viii be meeting of the San
Francisco Scottish Bowling Club next
Thursday night at Scottish Hall, Lar
kin street. At this meeting the draw
ing for the doubles tournament will
be held. Another object Of the meet
ing is to fix the time limit OF the diff
ferent rounds of the singles tourna-
ment.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13
PACIFIC CRICKETERS
WILL MEET AT BANQUET
Members Will Discuss the ForthcOm-
ing Season and the Outlook for
the Pasfime

The annual dinner of the Pacific
Cricket Club will be held at a down.
town restaurant on Friday evening, the
18th inst, Captain John MetcaIfe. the
president of the club, occupying the
chair. The annual meeting of members
Of the club will take place on Wednes-
day evening. the 24th inst. for the eIec-
ton of officers to serve during the com
ing year.
G. Harold Ward, captain OF the Ala
media Cricket Club. has received the
Rendle merit medal won by him last
season for a century made against the
Pacific team The medal. which was
presented by Arthur z. Rendle. presi-
dent of the Metropolitan District Crick-
ct League, and engraved at the cost Of
the California Cricket Association.
bears on the reverse the words. "Rendle
merit medal. presented to G.. Harold
Ward. season 1903" On the smooth.
broad edge are engraved the words,
Alameda c. C. VS.. Pacific c. c., July
u. at Alameda. Century"
Harold b. Richardson, captain of the
San Francisco Cricket Club. which won
the championship Of the California
Cricket Association last season. has
been visiting England. but has now re-
turned TO the United States. While in
England the captaincy of the Surrey
County eleven for the coming season
was offered to him. but he was unable
to accept the honorable post, as his
business requires his presence here.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13
SCOTTISH BOWLERS PLAN
THEIR TOURNAMENT GAMES
Park Green on Washington's
Birthday.


After alternating for the las. two
months Scottish bowlers will formally
oper the season on Washingt0ns birth
day The new green, which has not
beer used during this time, mas re-
ceiVed a great deal OF attention and
IS IN splendid condition. Wheh the
green was closed the grass was found
10 be dying and the sod was much dug
up. New earth was put down and grass
planted and the green is better than
ever.
30 tournament matches have been
played during the last two months and
the members are all eager for the fray.
A majority Of the players have not
boWled IN the meantime and viii find
themselves out OF practice on the 22d.
A few Ct the more faithful have bowIed
Saturday afternoons on the old green
and are as accurate as ever.
Competition in the last event was
keen. but il is expected to be even
more so in the coming event. The
presence Of Y. c. Lawson, winner of
The second tournament viii greatly
enhance the interest in this event. NJ
J.. Grove, who won the first club cham
pionship, is back in his old form and
has an excellent chance 10 win.
J. e. Moffatt. the present champion,
IS bowling as well as ever and the
cracks VIII have a hard time wrestling
The championship from him.
Thomas Mcknight and John Nc
Laren were thought TO outclass the
other players in the last Tournament.
f-srf both .rorn heater, in sho fo,,r. 1,
roUnd. These two players viii do their
utmost to redeem themselves in the
next tournament. The Gray brothers
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

Mckay Right haIfback. .......... MoIes
Holland ........ Outside left........ .McMaster
Ewbanks. Inside left .Guilbert
Macarthur. ...... Center forward Milne
Mckenzie. .-..... Inside right. -.... Chambers
Shand- -........... Outside right. .---.-. Symonds
Three games are scheduled for to-
morrow. one on the ground at Web
ster street, Alameda, and two on the
ground at Idora Park. Oakland. At
IL O'Clock in the morning the eleven
of the hospital corps of Alameda will
play a friendly match against the sec
ond team of the Vampires. At Idora
Park, beginning at 1 p. m, the match
between the Thistle and Pickwick
teams, postponed from last Sunday,
will be played, Norman Logan Of
ficiating as referee. Beginning at
D. m. the match between the Oakland
Hornets and Vampires. postponed
from last Sunday, will be played, c.
w. Irish being the referee.
On Sunday the 21st inst, the match
between the Albion Rovers and Inde-
pendents, postponed from January II,
will be played on the Presidio ath-
letic ground the ball being kicked off
at 1 p. M, Hugh Williamson being the
referee. At .. m. on the same
ground the match originally set for
the 14th inst. between the Vampire
and Thistle teams will begin, c. w.
Irish being the referee.
On Washington's birthday on the
Preside athletic ground. beginning at
.. M, the match between the This
ties and Oakland Hornets, postponed
from January II, will be played, A
w. Wilding being the referee.
fnh fha tal A.
sociation Football Challenge cup, for
which each of the seven clubs in the
league has entered a team, have been
arranged. One match has already
been played in the opening round, the
Thistles beating the Pickwicks. On
Sunday, the 2Sth inst, on the Pre-
sidio, athletic ground, beginning at 3
D. M, the Oakland Hornets will play
the Occidental eleven. On Sunday.
March 6, on the Presidio athletic
ground, beginning at 3 p. m, the In
dependents will meet the Vampires.
The Albion Rovers. having drawn the
bye, enter the semi-final round with
out playing a match.
The semi-final round for the chaI-
lenge cup will be begun at Idora Park,
Oakland, on March 13, the Albion
Rovers meeting the Thistles. On March
20 the winners of the Occidental-Horne
tie will meet the winners of the Vam-
e-Independent match, the ball being
kicked off at D. m. on the Preside
Athletic Grounds.
On March q the final tie for the
challenge cup will be played
The match between the Vampire and
Thistle elevens, TO be played on the
Dist inst on the PresidiO AthIefis.
Grounds, will be for the benefit Of the
California Association Football League.
Tickets for this match between the two
leading teams are already on sale.
The standing of the teams for the
championship of the California Asso-
citation Football League is shown in the
table:
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL,
LEAGUE
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

Referees Union. who has lately been
sick with typhoid fever. has returned
from visit to Del Monte. Santa Bar
bara and Los Angeles quite restored 10
health.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

will be appointed for the Monterey
meeting. Secretary Robert Leighton
has all the details of the affair well in
hand. t
The band of the Fifteenth Infantry
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

]. ID. Robertson of the Vampire Club
and the California Association Football
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13
FOOTBALL GAMES
FOR CHALLENGE
CUP SCHEDULE
Pirates Meet Oakland Hornets
in Friendly Competition on
Ground Near Cotton Mills
THISTLEs VS.. PICKWICKS
Three Postponed Matches for
California League Champion
ship to Be Played Sunday

Association footballers will be busy
to-day and tomorrow if the weather
permits This afternoon, beginning at
3:45 o'clock, the Oakland Hornets will
play a friendly game against the P1-
rates, A. W. Wilding being the referee.
The teams will line UP as follows:
OAKLAND Hornets Positions Pirates.
&C. Williamson. Goa alkeeper...-- .Mckenna
Podmore. .......... Leftback j. OrchardsOn
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

Lack of money is one root Of evil.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

Saturday and for polo on Friday and
Monday.
Charles Raoul-DuvaI has offered a
valuable challenge trophy of artistic de-
sign for competition by the polo teams.
1t is to be competed for annually at
the Del Monte winter tournament and
must be won three times. 1t is open
to any team of four players, but at
least two of the original team must be
on the same team each succeeding
year.
s In addition to this there are four
teen other cups offered in addition to
the cash prizes.
A meeting of the directors of the polo
association will be held on Monday,
when the stewards and other officials
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

CLUBS.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-13

Monte. They will be taken down there
in the palace stock cars which will be
attached to the passenger trains.
The programme of the Del Monte
meeting calls for racing,on Tuesday and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
To Settle Claims Thursday.

The people of Ensley are very much
 nnterested in the play that is to be pre- ASented by the "Criterions, a company kcomposed of Bnsleys social set, next yIhursday night at the Bnsley opera
 bouse. The title of the play Is "All That fGlitters Is Not Gold" The plot Is inter hesting, and the actors have demonstrated eneeided talent in their ability to inter gpret this pleasing comedy. The cast of characters is as follows:
 i Sir Arther Lassel, c. H. Mandy Jasper fPlum, John Byrum, Jr.; stephen Plum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Georgia Farmers Hold Cotton.

Atlanta December 17.-Specials to the Constitution from many counties of the state tell of mass meetings held by farmers in an effort to further the movement recently inaugurated to hold cotton for a price of ten cents. In most of the counties strong resolu- tions were adopted setting forth the fact that the farmers should hold all cotton possible, and appealing to local banks for aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
FIX DATE OF MEETING.
Union And Confederate Veterans VIII
 Assemble In Washington.

New Smyrna, Fla, December IT, The St. Louis committee of five union and five confederate soldiers appoint ed at the preliminary meeting of the blue and grey which was held in the hall of congress at the worlds fair grounds has fixed the 10th of May, 1905, as the opening date for meetings in Washington, D. c.
 Corps and posts north and south will be represented. Prominent men who were leaders in the union and confederate armies will address the veterans and the fortieth anniversary of the civil war will be appropriate ly celebrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
COMPANY GAN NGW
 SELL FRESH MEATS
NEW LICENSE SCHEDULE OF EMS.
 LEY GRANTS TENNESSEE COM ;! PANY LoNe-soU6BT PRIVILEGE.
 PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

Ensley, December r. (speciaD Accord ling to the new license schedule for 19O5 ladopted by. the mayer and aldermen last Thursday night the Tennessee company Twill be permitted to sell fresh meats at Eifs commissary, a privilege the company thas been fighting for q long time.
 Under the old law no meat market was allowed outside of the city hall The new law provides that licenses shall be sgranted to beef dealers anywhere in the Icity on payment of S100 for retail priv Iileges and S1OO for wholesale privileges.
 For several years the Tennessee com Epany has been seeking to acquire the S1ight to sell fresh meats in it's com lmissary To this end suit, which Is lstin pending was filed, seeking to conn Apel the city to grant the company a aieense to sell beef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the East Lake Land company will be held at the office of the company, rooms 611-14 First National Bank building, Bir- mingham on Tuesday, January 10. 1905. at II o'clock a. m., for the purpose of eIecting a board of directors to serve for the ensuing year. and for the transac- tion of such other business as may prop erly come before such a meeting.
 BRADLEY J. SAUNDERS
 Vice President and General Manager. EDWARD B. CRAWFORD, Secretary. 12-11-1s-1-1-S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Early Decision Expected.

] It is probable that Judge Charles E.
 Ferguson of the Birmingham city court
 twill render a decision the first of next
 sweek in the case testing the constitu-
 hionality of the Ensley inferior court. RThe case was submitted to the court last Eweek by Attorneys Deedmeyer and EAditchelI.
 The suit is a friendly one, and was in- Btituted at the request of Judge Charles Fl Mandy, judge of the inferior court. Insufficient proof of advertisement is the ground on which the case is being tested nhe bill establishing the inferior court swas passed by the last legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Better Than cahaba.

That's the verdict of large numbers of coal consumers who have been trying coal from the WILCOX COAL co. to save money since the advance in Cahaba to so high price, Call them up (both phones 12oD and see what they will do for you. And don't forget they carry extra high grades of Carbon Hill, Black Creek, etc, and re-screen and clean all coal after unloading on their yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Pope's Faithful Attendant Dies.

Rome, December 17.-Pio centra, the faithful attendant of the late Pope Leo XIII died here today of appoplexy, thus fulfilling his own prediction that he would soon follow his master. Centra who was one of the most picturesque figures of the late pontlficate, lived entirely for Pope Leo, sleeping practically in the same room, and enjoying the entire con fidence of the late pope
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Meyer May Get Good Job.

Rome, December 17--It Is under stood that Ambassador Meyer will figure prominently in the diplomatic promotions incidental to the inaugu- ration of President Roosevelt, and that he will be succeeded by Henry White, now secretary of the American em- bassy in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Russian Boat Is Tried.

Perth Amboy, N. J., December IT, The torpedo boat Gregory, built for the Russian government by Lewis Nixon, was given a trial trip today. The Gregory is 90 feet long, is equip ped wilh two gasoline engines, each Of six cylinders. She is expected to de- yelop speed of 25 knots and is said to be fitted to carry one torpedo gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Details Are RevoltInq.

Paris, December 17.-Revolting details of the domestic conditions preceding Dep uty syveton's death continue to appear in the newspapers here. The murder theory Is again advanced. Dr. Barkey, a relative of M. Syveton, asserted that poison contributed to his death. It is possible arrests may be made In his arrailu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Bargains in high grade

Bargains in high grade pianos. We have a large stock of standard high grade pianos that have been rented for short time that we are offering at on e-half their act ual value. Call and examine if you are interested. Forbes Piano Co.,. 1909 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Fine wines and liquors, Budweiser Saloon, J. F. Leon ard, Manager, l73l lst ave.
cahaba Coal vs. Economy.

It has begun to dawn upon the minds Of most Birmingham coal users that the Wilcox Coal Company are saving those who buy of them a very good item of their coal expense. Especially is this the case on high-priced Cahaba, and as they carry better coal, also extra grades of Carbon Hill, etc, phone them both phones 12oD when needing coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Negro Boy Killed by Gun.

Columbus, Ga, December 17.-(Special) Joseph Davis, a young negro lad of Gi- rard, Ala. while out hunting yesterday afternoon received a load of bird shot in his side from his own gun from which death resulted last night. He was climb Ing over fence and accidentally dropped his gun, the trigger striking a railing which caused 1t to fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
VIII Be of Secondary Importance.

St. Petersburg, December 17.--It now seems certain that Mondays ukase will b eof secondary importance, not meeting the main issue raised by the zemstvoists Nevertheless the social democratic party has declared that it will not participate in the projected demonstration on that day, considering the occasion inoppor- tune, and preferring to make extensive preparations for a big demonstration later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

Sam Watson; Frederick Plum. Ed Me Cormack; Toby Twinkle r. Clip Fontille; Martha Gibbs, Miss Patriea Stribbling; Lady Leatherbridge, Miss Allie Davidson; Lady Valirea Westendleigh. Miss Sadie Sawyer; Harris, Meredith Flautt
 During the intermissions there will be speclalties by Miss Goldsmith and MT. Frank Wynne
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Kills Railroad Detective.

Charlotte, N. C., December 17.-A special to the Observer from Florence. &. C., says Dispensary Constable Row ell shot and instantly killed Joe Blount, an Atlantic Coast Line detect i've, here early tonight over a per sonal matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

There's no use going elsewhere for your Xmas wines and liquors. Hugh Odom at Paul's Black Cat, will attend to your wants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Interest in PIav.

The finance committee, the street com snittee and the city engineer will meet next Thursday afternoon for the purpose of settling the claims of J. E Hollings- worth & Co. for the balance of 5000 due bn sanitary sewerage contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
NO1ICE

Effective Tuesday Decem- Der 2Oth and uRtil further notice. North Birmingham cars will use the Gate City tracks in and out 9th Ave. and 26th St. to Birmingham terminal. B. R. ' -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
High Officials In EnsIey.

Elias Halman. vice president. and Clark Bishop, general manager of the Empire Flow company with headquarters at Cleveland, O., are in Ensley looking over the company's plant In this city. They will be in Ensley several days inspect ing the company's property at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Lebanon Law School. Lebanon, Tenn,

Of the forty-nine graduates from this school last year, many applied for license The supreme court, on examination, pass ed all save one. Next term begins 23rd of January next. 12-18-2t-su-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Vulcan.

Sign shop 219 North Twentieth street, over Magic City Trunk factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

For Rent-6 rooms over store house, 10th Ave. and l.. & N. crossing, north. J. F. Leonard, 173l lst Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

Vmoc Mrs. Carrie Morgan's hand
 Atnoo painted China at Rolls, 2022 China First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

Choicest and most beautiful patterns of high grade Jewelry which consists of the latest creations and
 exclusive designs. Remember the immense saving we make is yours. SC >E SS S % % SG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

Prices just matehess and true we advertise them to be- Goods honest manufacturers of recognized standing make them Selections that comprise hun dreds of different styles instead of only limited number Consider all these advantages with positive that prices far below all others. We only - usate here few of the pieces of large assortment of beautiful goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18
Mail Orders Promptly Filled

Anything pictured here forwarded lm- mediately, postage prepaid, on receipt of price, and delivery guaranteed. Send for BEAUTIFUL FREE CATAL OG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-18

Diamonds, Watches, JeweIry, Rich Cut Glass, Hand Painted
 China and Art Goods.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-07-05
u. c. EdgeII,
COLLECTOR OF ACCOUNTS.
No. l1l3, Third street.
In Magistrate GOrdon's once.
on to Parkersburgl


The State Christian Endeavor eonven
ton will meet at Parkersburg July 1913
1904. President Pollock has been an ideal
leader iSnce the last state convention
more than fifty new societies nave been
organized. fine program has been pro
vided and strong speakers viii be heard
All Endeavorers will want to hear the
new general secretary of the United So.
eiety, Mr.. Won Ogden Vogt, who will
speak frequently conducting confer,
ences on Christian Endeavor work and
making addresses. Several other prom
incnt speakers from abroad will havS
place on the program, and every G. e
society in the state should be represent
cd by delegates. Free entertainment will
be provided for all whose names are sent
by July 0 to w. II. Wolfe, Jr., Box go
Parkersburg, w. Va.
The railroads nave granted reduced
round trip rates-tickets good going July
ll.l4 and good returning till July 20
For card orders for reduced rates write
to State Excursion Manager II. ID
Boughner, Clarksburg w. Va.