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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
At Hot Sprinus.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 9.-Belle Ma hone and Ralph Young were the only win ming favorites at Essex Park today, and the public quit loser on an ordinary days racing Weather good.
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Mar- tius, 94 (Cormack), 3Ha to 1, won; Countess Clara, 1OS (Castro), 20 to l. second Rose Court, Ill (Coburn), 2Ia to 1, third. Time 115.
 Second race, mile. selling-Kingstel1e 100 (Perkins), ' to 1, won; Pepper Dick 102 Genkins), 200 to 1. second Taxman, 105 (R. Martini, to 1, third Time 1 Al
 Third race, mile and quarter. hurdle Warner, 12S e. Johnson), 15 to 1, won; Don Annie, 19s (Bartley). 8 to 1, second; ; Mrs. Grammar, 154 (Peters), even. third Time 2191a
 Fourth race six furlongs, selling-BeIle Malone, 94 q. Hennessy) to 10, won; Harvester, 90 GA. W. Boker). to 1, sec- ond; Matt Wadleigh, 91 (Wedderstrand), 12 to 1, third. Time 1:15M.
 Fifth race. mile--Ralph Young, 91 CMc- 1ntyre), even, won Imboden, 91 c. Hen nessy), 3Is to 1, second; Irby Bennett, 105 Oominicl<), to 1, third. Time 1:41M
 Sixth race, five and half urlongs. selling -Debbie Mac, 102 GA. W. Booker), 3Dz to l, won; Budweiser. Ill (CormaciS),S to 5, second; Silver Fringe 109 q. Daly), to l, third. Time 1:08M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
FANS ID BE HAPPY
 WITHIN SIX DAYS Everything Ready for First Game with New York. BILLY SMITH COMES TODAY Will Probably Be Accompanied By Pitcher Dorn and Second Base
 man Mcconnell-Grounds
 Ready for the Fray.
BILLY SMITH COMES TODAY

Within six days the fireworks will have begun at West End, and the long suffer- ing fans will have an Opportunity to let themselves loose in yelE which have been in check since last September.
 The New York National league team, alias Giants, will arrive in Birmingham next Tuesday and on the following day the first practice game will be played with Tom o'Brien's Coal Barons. As both clubs will be without much practice 1t is expected that Birmingham will have fair chance of putting Muggsy McGraw out of business and doing such things as will startle even the oldest inhabitants of Slagtown.
 Billy Smith, accompanied by Pitcher Dorn and Second Baseman Roy McCon- nell, will arrive this afternoon at 3:20 over the Louisville and Nashville and the other players are expected within the next few days. Billy Is very enthusiastic over the prospects this season and has been working hard to assist the manage ment In signing players. He has been In the best of health during the winter ana Inlnkb He VIII pG dpic hC hiN 7oAAAS where above the 300 mark.
 Jimmy O'Brien writes that his mother is very III and 1t will probably be March 14 before he puts in an appearance. ln- structions were sent to all other players to be here on March 10, but 1t is likely that several of them will not arrive be- fore Sunday.
 Active practice begins next Monday and on the Wednesday following the Coal Ba- rons go against New York The practice games then come in rapid order and by April 1, when the Coal Barons play Au- burn college team, they will be in excel lent shape for the season, which begins April 21.
 After the practice games here the Bir- mingham team will go on a junketing tour through Georgia and Mississippi, playing with the clubs of the South Att lantic and Cotton States leagues.
 The improvement work at the park Is complete with the exception of rolling the diamond, which is now under way. The new bleachers and grandstand pre- sent a formidable appearance and when full of rooters will make many clubs shudder. All of the barren patches in the outfield have been sodded and leveled and within fifteen days will be covered with a carpet of green. The fence has been braced to withstand the onslaught of the heavy batters and the score board has been so enlarged to admit of as many runs as the Coal Barons desire. The fires under Mount slag have been re- kindled, and in fact there Is something doing in the land of strife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
FIRST QUARTERLY
 CONFERENCE HELD
THE REV. w. E. MORRIS, PASTOR OF ELEVENTH AVENUE METH oDIsT CHURCH, MAKES RE. PORTS SHOWING PROGRESS.

The first quarterly conference of the Avenue Methodist church, South, last night, Presiding Elder J. D. Simpson in the chair. The reports made by the pas tor the Rev. w. E. Morris showed that decided progress had been made during the three months. Collections have been large and eighteen new members have been received.
 The meeting was called to order shortly after 7:45 o'clock by Dr. Simpson, prayer being offered by S. P. West MT. Morris then made his report, covering the work of the congregation for the quarter This showed that s2400 had been raised for the building fund, sl30 for the support of superanuated preachers. and s65 for the poor. The ladies' in addition to this, have spent $500 on the church and parsonage MT. Morris was also of the opinion that several others in that part of the city would soon become members of the con greeation He was sure this would be the case as soon as the church is fin- ished
 It was also reported that work will be commenced at once on the main building of the church. Arrangements have been made to get all the money that will be needed and 1t Is expected that very lit tie time will now elapse before the con- gregation which has been using the Sun day school room for some, time. will be at home in the main auditorium.
 There was a good attendance of the of ficial members of the church and all seemed in cheerful mood. happy over the prospect of seeing the new building fin- dshed.
 Messrs J. l.. Robinson. C. J. Perry and H. B. Urquhart were elected members of the board of stewards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
"The Runsaways."

'The Runaways" proved to be combi- nation of vaudeville features gathered to- gether and held there by an excuse for a plot which allows the musical numbers and specialtes to be introduced.
 The extravaganza Is hardly up to the mark of several other similar organiza- tions here this year, but Arthur Dunn. the diminutive comedian, saved the day and repeated his former successes. With one or two exceptions he is supported by a very poor cast. and if it is really the original New York production, New York will stand for things that Birmingham will not put up with. MT. Dunn's statue aids him greatly in his comedy. and be- sides that he Is very clever, and had he a voice there would not be his superior as a comedian for a musical comedy.
 Only one or two people of the cast are worthy of mention. W. E. Meehan, as Dave Budd. is clever and if he improves with age should some day have stellar role. He is very good looking and might be somewhat of a matinee favorite. Miss Mabel Carrier was practically the only woman of the cast who Is better than me
 
 tionally good acrobatic dancers. doing sev- eral stunts never before attempted by wo- men. Miss Modtford was weak as Josey Kay, comic opera queen. She Is stiff. un- graceful and does not possess much of a voice.
 There are some musical numbers which help to redeem the production. In the first part are "The Maiden and the Jay" comedy song, and "If I Should" ballad sung by Miss Carrier and MT. Meehan. In the second act, Save It for Me-" a comedy song by Miss Modtford; "A Kiss for Every Day in the Week." by Arthur Dunn. and Susanna from Urbana," by MT. Meehan. were encored several times each. The songs are all we'll staged. and this makes the performance appear to much better advantage than 1t would oth- erwise. The costumes were hardly up to the standard. and there was nothing very original or pretty about them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
.FAVOR|TES GET
 THE BEST OF II
First Four at New Orleans Win
 Their Races.
MESSENGER IS STRONG
H. T. Griffin Is Requested to Remove All His Horses From the Track With Few Ex-
 captions.

New Orleans, March 9.-Favorites had the best of today's racing, the first four events falling to their share. The Mes. senger, who won the fifth, was strong second choice. The weather was clear and the track fast H. T. Griffin has been requested to remove all horses owned or controlled by him with the exception of those entered in stakes from the track.
 First race, seven furlongs-Our Jessie. 10S O. Matthews), Il to 5, won; Amorous, TOT Oivingston), 25 to 1, second; John Coulter TOT (H. Phillips), to 1, third. Time, 1:271h.
 Second race, mile and 70 yards-Pronta, 10e (E. walsh). to 5, won; Burning Glass. go (Aubuchon). to l. second; Mac beth. 1O5 (calvitD. 9 to 10, third. Time, 1.45.
 Third race, six furlongs-Roue, 109 (Cochran), 2 to l, won; Athlana, 9s (Phil- lips) Il to 5. second; Presentation 103 RomanellD. 15 to 2. third. Time, 1:12 4-5.
 Fourth race, handicap. one mile-Port Royal, 11O (Robbins), Il to 10, won; Lura Lighter 106 (ScTfe), to ?, second; Rain land. 1O4 CT. Dean) 25 to 1, third. Time, 1:40 4-5.
 Fifth race, selling, mile and an eighth The Messenger, 11O (Walsh), to 5. won; Free Admission. 101 (Robbins), 60 to 1, second; Meistersinger, 118 (TIicks), to 2, third. Time, 1854 4-5.
 Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Sid Sil- yer, 99 e. HowelD. 8 to 1, won; Lady Ray, s4 q. Hennessy), 20 to l. second; Harmakis. 109 Livingston), Is to 5, third. Time, 1:14 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
SUBSEQUENT CONTRACT MADE.
Delay in Departure of Turkish Vessel
 Is Explained.

Newport News, Va, March 9.-The apparent delay in the transfer of the cruiser Mojidia to the Turkish govern ment was tonight explained by Captain Ruckman of the Cramp Shipbuilding company, who is in command of the ship. Since the Mojidia left the ship yard, subsequent contract to that upon which the orders to Captain Buckman were based, has been dis covered. According to the terms of this agreement, payment is to be made when the cruiser is delivered at the Dardanelles.
 The Mojidia is still here awaiting sailing orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10

Shoot was responsible for my arrest, but 1t looked much like it.
 Hyram Smith, g years of age. son of President Smith, and one of the twelve apostles. read a speech he had made in 1894 in Brigham City at one of the quar- terly conferences, in which he said each one in the matter of obeying laws does as he pleases. but that each must bear the consequences of his acts. He said that this was his view. He explained at length the matter of sending out missionaries, and said polygamy was talked of and that polygamous cohabitation had never been talked at a conference at which MT. Shoot was present
 At other meetings he had heard discuss ed the continuance of the plural mar riages and the apostles had taken steps to prevent 1t. Polygamous cohabitation, he said, had not been considered.
 Senator Hoar: Did you impress upon prospective converts the rule of your church against polygamy while you were a missionary?'
 q always refrained from arguing upon polygamy~
 Farrell Takes Stand.
 Thomas A. Farrell, bishop and son of Apostle Merrill. said he had two wives, and that he had six children by the first and four by the second wife The young est child by the second wife is three years old. His second marriage took place in the Logan temple in 1885. where he said he promised to love honor and respect the woman and treat her in every way as his wife He said he does not know whether marriages performed In the temple are re- corded. He has performed two ceremo- nies himself and has kept only an indi- vidual record. He did not use the same service twice. he believed, and in answer to Senator Hopkins said
 'I have looked for prescribed formula for marriages. but have never found one.'
 Alma Merrill. first counsellor to the Benson Stake, said he had two wives, one of whom he married in 1885, and the other in 1886. His wives were sisters, Esmerelda and Rebecca Hendricks. He said he had seven children by the first wife, and by the last eight children, and three others had died. The prosecution had no more witnesses ready to summon to the stand, and an inquiry was at once instituted for the reason
 President Smith was asked to do all that he can to induce the witnesses to respond to summons
 Committee In Executive Session.
 At the request of Attorney Tayler for the prosecution. the committee went into executive session and testimony in the Teasdale divorce was read. It was agreed that counsel for and against Senator Shoot should endeavor to come to an agreement on a statement of facts in the case. Consideration was given to the pro- ceedings In executive session because of the unprintable character of the testi- mony. and dislike on the part of the committee to spread the facts before the country. The committee adjourned until timorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
CLEVELAND MAKES FRANK STATEMENT Says His Former Declaration Was Sufficiently Strong. CARLISLE PAYS HIM VISIT Spends sunady at Princeton and the Two Talk Over Personal Matters,
 With Some Politics
 Sprinkled Tn.

New York. March 9--A special from Princeton, N. J.. to the Herald says
 Grover Cleveland, for mer President of the United States, today indicated his dis pleasure over the situation which has de- veloped as a result of the contest between David B. Hill and Charles F. Murphy for control of the democratic organization of New York state.
 John q. Carlisle, who was secretary of the treasury during MT. clevelands ad- ministration, spent Sunday at Westlands. Mir Cleveland's home, in Bayard avenue
 While they discussed the condition of the democratic party. naturally, MT. Cleveland denied that his visitor came as an emissary from the leader of Tammany hall to urge him to announce himself as a candidate. It was when questioned as the result of the visit that MT. Cleveland evidenced his displeasure.
 Is an Old Friend.
 "Mr Carlisle Is an old friend" he said. 'IIe often runs down to spend a day with me. We talked some politics. but in a reminiscent way entirely and without spe- cial regard as to existing conditions
 MT. Cleveland, when questioned further for an expression of opinion with regard to the situation in New York. said: q don't think that is fair question. I shall refuse absolutely to be party to any quarrel in which any faction uses me to down another. I am sorry that my name has been suggested even in that connec- tion.
 q never saw MT. Murphy but once in my life. That was at a convention years ago. He was standing on a chair when l shook hands and exchanged a few pleas ant words with him. He doesn't say that I am his candidate. but simply that he thinks I am the strongest candidate at this time and that he wishes an unin- sructed delegation.
 Does Not Offset Settlement.
 That does not in any way affect the positive statement l made some time ago. My position was announced then as strongly as the English language could make 1t, and I see no reason for supple menting that statement at this time. It is a pity that such factional quarels should be magnified to such an extent at this time"
 MT. Cleveland said he did not wish to discuss the candidacy of Chief Judge AL ton B. Parker. There is no necessity for that just now" he said; 'it's too carly
 While MT. Cleveland left no doubt as to his displeasure over the manner in which his name was being used in New York, he indicated that he intended to let matters drift as they will so far as his name Is concerned, for the present.
 When the time for convention arrives" he said in parting there may be some thing further to say. but you must not poster me further for the present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
LoTiIisliiiiiiidiiiii ' liiiii iiiii Joseph B Loeb New Millinery Display
 TODAY! Tailored Hats to the Fore

Today in our Millinery Department will be displayed some stunning new Tailored Hats correct, smart styles, not found else where-the choicest creations of the worlds most famous milners-exclusive styles from our own work rooms.
 We are showing tailored hats in such variety of styles, shapes and colors that every one can find becoming hat-a hat to match their gowns-at the very price they want to pay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
"The chaperons."

The merry comedy opera, 'The Chap erons" is to be at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight. An oriental tinge is always essential in productions the most brilliant stage effects. and to this end no doubt the authors of ''The Chaperons" located the last and most elaborate scene in the opera at Alexan- dria. Egypt The widest scope for the said to have suggested to the manage ment lavish outlay in this direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
Battleship Maine Arrives.

Pensacola, Fla, March 9.-The new Maine In command of Captain Loutz arrived in port late this evening, coming from Guantanamo, where she has been with the combined North Atlantic fleet. The Mayfower, with Admiral Dewey on board, Is expected In the morn ing. The vessels of the South Atlantic squadron, which have been here for sev- eral days, today commenced their record target practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
SORE
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 HANDS One Night Treatment
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Soak the feet or hands on retiring in a strong, hot, creamy father of CUTICURA SOAP. Dry, and anoint freely with CUTICURA OINTMENT, the great skin cure and purest of emo11ients. Bandage lightly in old, soft cotton or linen. For itching, burning, and sealing ec- zema, rashes, inf1amma- ton, and chafing, for red ness, roughness, cracks, and Assures, with brittle, shape1ess nails, this treat ment is simply wonderful, frequently curing in one night.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Thursday Matinee and Evening ''The Chaperons." Friday Evening-''Dorothy Vernon of Haddon's Hall"
 Saturday Matinee and Evening "A Friend of the Family"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
New Traction Company Incorporated.

Richmond, Va, March 9.-The corpora tion commission today issued a charter to the Seaboard Traction company to oper- ate an electric passenger and freight line 300 miles long between Richmond and Portsmouth, and through the principal truck and peanut sections of the state. The capacity stock Is fixed at $S00,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
At the RIlou.

There will be a matinee at the Bijou this afternoon and it Is expected that large number of women and children will be present as Little Dorothy has proven quite popular with both women and chill dren.
 The company prodn ;,ng At Cripple Creek has drawn large audiences this week, and the applause has been freely given by the audiences. It will continue this week with the exception of Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
AT THE BlJou.

' All week. except Saturday evening, ' with usual matinees-"At Cripple < Creek"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10

There will be seen such time-tried players as John G. Sparks Mabel Hite, Thomas Whiffen, May Boley, W. " Struntz, Ar thur Earnest Mae Stebbins and chorus "The Chaperons" has enjoyed three months run in New York and one or more prosperous visits to all the principal cftiaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
"Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall"

For one of the scenes of Dorothy Yer non of Haddon Hall" Paul Kester's stage version of Charles Majors historical TO- nance. in which Bertha Galland is star ring, Ernest Gros has painted and Camph & Mangan of Daly's theatre, New York, have practically reproduced upon the stage a whole wing of old Haddon Hall, showing the terrace and "Dorothy's Door," through which that self-willed heiress eloped with Sir John Manners, on the very night of a grand ball given In honor of Queen Elizabeth of England.
 These are historical circumstances, and as presented on a stage illuminated by the moonlight and many stained glass windows of old Hadden Hall 1t makes one of the prettiest and most poetical scenes in the whole realm of romantic drama. Miss Galland plays Dorothy at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
INSPECTION OF
 COMPANY D MADE
ANNlSTON MILITARY MEN AS WELL AS THOSE OF OXFORD ARE coMPLlMENTED BY THE INSPECTING OFFICERS.

Anniston, March 9-(SpeciaL)-At the inspection of company D, Third regiment, A. N. G., at their quarters last night forty members were present to respond to their names at roll call out of fifty con- prising the company The drill hall was decorated with American flags, and the meeting room was tastefully arranged with festoons of red, white and blue. The inspecting officers looked the boys over carefully examined their arms and gen. eral military appearance and in few minutes had finished
 No comment or suggestions were made by the inspection party and from the briefness of their work it Is fair to pre- sume that they found everything satlsfac- tory with company D and that the conn pany passed a creditable inspection. After finishing here the officers went to Oxford and inspected company l. The Oxford company presented sixty-hve out of sev- enty-five enrolled for the inspection. The inspection party was composed of Inspec- tor General R. F. Ligon, Adjutant Gen eral w. W. Brandon and Brigadier Gen eral Louis V. Clark commanding Alabama National Guard. The generals were very complimentary in speaking of the show Ing made by the two companies. They left today for Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
"A Friend of the Family"

Early this season a play came to the Jefferson theatre that was a complete stranger here. All that was known of it was the fact that 1t was from the Ger man and that it had been appearing on the Pacific coast and In the northwest with success. The play for presentation in this country was named "A Friend of the Family" It has been a success here ever since it's first production and prom ises to develop Into a lasting favorite.
 "A Friend of the Family will pay it's second visit to the Jefferson theatre Sat urday matinee and night and the man. agement expect that the second visit will far surpass the first in attendance.
 A bargain day matinee will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10

Save time, money and worry by cooking with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
JOSEPH SMITH
 ALLOWED TO GO
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 "I was not neglecting them entirely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-10
Blamed smott for Arrest.

Because before I reached home the sheriff overlook me and put me under arrest. I blamed Mir. Shoot for sending the sheriff after me. thought he might have given me more time, although the crime was bad one. I don't know that
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-08-12

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