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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Final Survey Made for Road

Ardmore, l. T., June 12.-The final sur vey of the Canadian Iron Valley and Western railroad to be built from Le- high to Chickasha via Purcell. thirteen miles, has been completed and construc- tion will commence within sixty days. Articles of incorporation have been filed at Guthrie authorizing extension of the proposed line from Tupelo, l. T.. to a point near Paris, Texas. Chicago capital ists are behind the project.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Lake Shore Goes the Limit.

Chicago June PA salt water bath a shave while you sleep, your clothes sponEed and pressed are new features of railroading to be inaugurated next Sun day on the Lake Shore railway.
 free stenographer and typewriter service is also provided and a valet and maid are to be in attendance. In putting the Twentieth Century Limited on an eighteen hours instead of a twenty four hour basis between Chicago and New York the Lake Shore will take care of the passengers in a way entirely new in railroadlng. the trains being equipped as above Letters dictated on the train will be mailed on route as the train flies along at a mile minute or less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
NEW FAST TRAINS
 ARE GOING SOME
Three Miles Are Covered in 85
 Seconds Flat
l27,3 MILES AN HOUR MADE
Lake Shore Will Now Try to Go the Pennsylvania One setter-six- teen Hour Schedule
 Proposed.

Chicago. June 12-on it's initial run from New York the Pennsylvania rail roads eighteen-hour Flyer, the iastese long distance train in the world, arrived in this city at s:52 o'clock this morning. three minutes ahead of schedule tne' In order to accomplish this feat, extra ordinary achievements in the way ol lase running were necessary.
 After leaving Pittsburg the tender or the big Atlantic type engine, which had been attached at that city for the run to Crestlne, O., developed a not DON about twenty miles east of Mansfield, O' The engineer stopped his train, and after three minutes were lost in futile efforts to cool the troublesome axle, finally freight engine was attached and the train limped into Crestline. Here the regular engine was in waiting, and when the "Flyer" left the latter place 1t was 26 minutes late.
 The run to Fort Wayne, 131 miles away was made in 1141a minutes, an average of 6S 6-10 miles an hour. When the train pulled out of Fort Wayne for the last lap of the long journey, 1t was only 9h min utes late, 16ie minutes of the lost time having been made up Miles were fre- quently reeled off in from A to 50 sec onds and an average speed of mile a minute was easily maintained over long stretches of track.
 Erie Official on Train.
 President Underwood of the Erie rail road was a passenger He explained that there was no especial significance at- tached to his making the journey to Ch- cago on the first run of the new train. He said he had an engagement here at 9 o'clock this morning and ne took advan- tage of the facilities offered by the Penn- sylvania to keep his appointment. He spoke in high praise of the train and it's appointments and complimented the train crews on their splendid work.
 Already the Pennsylvania railroad of ficials are discussing the possibility Of reducing the time, between Chicago and New York to sixteen hours. and it is not improbable that such schedule may be attempted in the near future
 Phenomenal Time Made.
 Fort Wayne Ind, June 12-The west bound Pennsylvania flyer pnssed through here today seventeen minutes late. but the train was running on schedule at Plymouth The 13l miles from Crestline, Ohio, to Ft Wayne were run in 115 min utes. The fastest time was made near Ada, Ohio. where threo miles were cov- cred in S5 second or at the rate of a mile in 2s 1-3 seconds, breaking the worlds record This is at the rate of 127.3 miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
knlnhts of Honor to Meet.

Atlanta, Ga., June 12-The biennial convention of the supreme lodge of the Knights of Honor will convene here tomorrow and will continue In session through the week. About three hundred delegates are expected to at tend, and it is said that every state in the union will be represented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Discuss Foreign Missions.

Clifton Springs. N. T.. June 12-"Pro- testant Missions in Roman Catholic Coun- tries, Europe. South America and the ls- lands of the Sea-" was the topic of the International Missionary union meeting today. Miss Mary L. Mathews. who rep resented Macedonia, gave an interesting talk upon her thirteen years work in that field Mrs. H. G. Clark gave her expe- ,iences among the women of Spain and Miss Alice Gordon related her work among the young women of Madrid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
SUIT AGAINST WABASH.
Mercantile Trust Wants Accounting
 of Operation.

St. Louis, June 12.-The Mercantile Trust company of New York filed suit in the United States district court today against the Wabash Railroad company asking for an accounting of the operation of the road since July I. 1899. including it's receipts and expenditures, in an effort to force the payment of interest on bonds aggregating $3O0O00OO Eleneous Smith, local attorney for the trust company. filed the suit and In explanation of the matter said;
 "The suit should not be regarded as un- friendly to the Wabash railroad com pany."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Fast Train on Lake Shore.

Chicago. June 12.-An inspection train which left Buffalo on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad at 5:15 a. m. today arrived in Chicago at 1:O5 p. m, making the trip in seven hours and hfty minutes. If the same rate of speed were maintained east of Buffalo the trip be- tween Chicago and New York ,via the Lake. Shore could be made in fourteen hours and twenty-four minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Office Is Abolished.

Topeka, Kan, June 12.-H. u. Nudge, second vice president of the Rock Island system, announces that the office of general superintendent has been abolished and w. H. Hobbs has been appointed assistant to Mir. Nudge in charge of transportation. MT Hobbs will have headquarters at Chicago. {.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Texas Banks Consolidate.

Dallas, Tex. June 12.-Announcement was made tonight of the consolidation of the National Exchange and American National bank. The National Exchange is one of the best known banks in the southwest, and the American National is another big concern. Officers of the con- solidated organization have not been named. According to a statement made on May 25 last the combined deposits of the two banks were $6,525.543.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Thorsby Man Is Sentenced.

Montgomery, June 12.-John W. Johnson, young white man of Thors- by, was today sentenced by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States district court to serve two years in the Atlanta penitentiary for attempt ing to rob the postoffice of the little colony town of Chiffon county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
chancery Court

Chancellor l. H. Benners, presiding; The following is the docket for today in the ehancery court:
 George Harrison vs. R. L. Zell.
 Shed Judd vs s. J. Brintle ct al Mary O. Parker vs. James H. Parker. Oscar Tramler vs. L. c. Brinkmeyer. Conrad Luebe vs. l., c. Brinkmeyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Steamer Hard Aground.

Halifax, N. s., June 12.--Word was received here tonight that the Lloyd line steamer Tampican, from Mon treal. went hard aground in the St. Lawrence soon after leaving port to- day. She was heavily laden with gen eral cargo and 400 head of cattle. She ia firmly imbedded in the sand and civ tups failed to float her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court
 Sarah H. Johnson and husband to Lee White, lots IT and IS. block ? "E," Ems ley; consideration s2,t.
 | Mary Maizzi and husband to Annie P. Garrett, lots and and six feet off of the side of lot 6, all in block l. South side Land company; consideration $212O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Taft at West Point.

West Point, N. Y, June 12-Secre- tary of War William H. Taft and the French ambassador, M. Jusserand, ar rived today to attend the graduation exercises at the military academy to- morrow. A salute of nineteen guns was fired, after which M. Jusserand reviewed the corps of cadets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Official Order for Trial.

Washington, June 12-Orders have been issued at the navy department for the official trial of the cruiser Arlston, built by the Newport News Ship Building company, off the coast of New England June 28.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Harry Lee Wins Race.

Lexington, Va, June 12 --'rhe an rual commencement regatta between Harry Lee and Alberts Sidney boat crews this afternoon was wen by the Harry Lee crew by two lengths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Spanish Steamer Raised.

Port Tampa, Fla, June 12.-The Spanish steamer Gaditano, lately sunk at Port Inglis, has been raised and brought here in tow of the tug Rescue. She will proceed in a week to Newport News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
PERSONAL.

J. M. Gray, Jr., of Nashville, vice presi- dent of the Gray and Dudley Hardware Icompany is in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
Major Laqarde Resigns.

Panama, June 12.-Major Lagarde. su- perintendent of Ancon hospitals, has re- signed His resignation has been ac- cepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13
CITY ITEMS.

GOT THE USUAL FINE.-L. B. Evans, white man. was fined $90 and sentenced to 1S0 days on the street yesterday by Judge Feagin in police court on a charge of carrying concealed weaponss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.- The following petitions in bankruptcy were filed in the federal court yester- day: Cleveland Gulley, liabilities SIPS, assets nothing; W G. Suskey of Blocton, liabilities SIPS, assets $l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

NEW ELEVAToR.-The new pas senger elevator that is being put in the federal building, is about com pleted and will be ready for use in few days, For several weeks those doing business in the federal building have had to climb the stairways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

VETERANS EN RoUTE.-A large number of Confederate veterans from various sections of the state passed through the city yesterday on their way to Louisville to attend the an- nual reunion, which meets in that city tomorrow. Many more will follow to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

COMMISSIONERS MEET TO- 'NIGHT.-The beard of police com p,issioners will hold their regular monthly meeting in the office of the chief of police tonight. There are several matters of importance to be attended to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-13

FOR GRAND LARCENY.-Percy Johnson, negro porter on a Frisco passenger train, was arrested yester- day morning and placed in the city jail on a charge of taking q watch from a passenger. The watch was recovered. The arrest was made by Detectives Bodeker, Hamilton and Patton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
PRIZE FIGHT WAR
ON IN SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, September 20.-Billy
Nolan, manager for Battling Nelson. the
prize fighter has made a statement that a
fund of 1000 was raised in San Francisco
to defeat the Ralston anti-prize fight bill
at the last session of the state legislature.
He charges that Harry Corbett, with whom
he had deposited $4,000 forfeit money prior
to Nelson's recent fight with Britt. is
holding $1,000 of the forfeit money as Mo-
lan's share of the alleged corruption fund
used at Sacramento. Corbett admits hold
ing the money, but says Nolan owes him
that amount. He denies that any money
was paid legislators to defeat the prize
fight bill.
During the last session of the California
legislature Senator Ralston introduced a
bill prohibiting professional prize fights in
the state. The bill passed the senate and
enough votes were plenged in the assembly
to insure its passage in that house.
A few days before the bill came up for
consideration in the assembly a delegation
Of San Francisco gamblers, prize fight
managers and promoters invaded Sacra-
mento.' They did considerable entertain
Ing, and when the anti-prize fight bill came
up Tor consideration 1t was defeated. Since
: then San Francisco has become the prize
fight, center of the country.
Nolan's charges were published here and
District Attorney Seymour of Sacramento
has announced that as soon as he is
mons, who is on trial for accepting a
bride, he will call the matter to the atten-
ton of the Sacramento grand jury. Nolan
has stgni1ed his willingness to remain in
California and, testify before the grand
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
FIRST REAL FOOT BALL WORK.
Pennsy's Candidates Husting All
Over the Field.

PHILADELPHIA, September 20-penns
foot ball candidates INDUCED in the first
real experiences of the game yesterday de-
spite the uncomfortable weather. Field
Coach Dickson had them in squads, charg-
ing down the field to tackle under kicks.
Coach Hedges trotted out the tackiing
dummy for the ends. Coach Williams had
the line men charging the bucking board.
and the other coaches took charge of
squads for practice in holding the bali cor
rectly and falling on the bail. Today Shout
der pads will be worn by all and tackling
will be the principal feature of the work.
By the end of the week scrimmage work
will be INDUCED in.
The candidates were divided into two gen.
eral squads. The board of coaches INSTRUCT
ed the first squad, composed of the old
men and the most promising new ones,
while Trainer Murphy and A L. Smith
looked after the second squad.
Six new candidates reported to Captain
Reynolds. They were Bradbury, Vaughn,
Ochs. Walters, Corson and Hartley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
War Defeated Interior by One Run.

War won a loosely played uphill game
from Interior yesterday afternoon on the
west diamond. after the latter had started
the scoring by taking a lead of FIVE runs
in the second inning. Score: War, 6; Inte-
rior, 8.
Although War got two hits In the first,
they failed TO score Shaw being forced
out at third, and the next two up going
out on easy chances to the infield. Interior
started it in the second Bum, first up got
hit, then two singles. two errors by AS
quith, strike ont and a three-sacker by
Fenton all in succession, netted them five
runs. Wolfe had them at his mercy all the
rest of the way, allowing them but three
hits in the remaining six innings. War
also got one in their half Of the second
Fenwick making the circuit on a steal and
errors by Madden Erwin and, Raab. Two
more came In the fifth on two errors a
base on balls and a hit. The same mixture
of hits and errors gave them one more In
the sixth and two in the seventh, giving
them lead Of one run. Interior got two
men on the bases in their half of the
eighth, but the other three were easy,
Wolfe winding up the game by striking
out Madden for the second time 1t was
at this stage that Mr. Belts called the
game on account of darkness
Fenwick made a sensational barehanded
catch of foul fly off Raab's bat in the
fourth.
Tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
Wassrnan at Lafayette.

>EASTON. September 20-For the last
week Lafayette's campus has presented the
busy spectacle of forty canvas-clad foot
ball. men chasing the pigslSin under the
watchful eye of Doc Bull. OF this number
only few have entered college this year.
the majority of them being last years scrub
and varsity men. One OF the most prom
ising OF the new men is Wassman, who
halls from the Detroit High School, which
he captained while serving as halfback He
weighs ITO pounds, is a ten and three-fifths
man and one.upon who Hurry-up Yost had
his eyes. Wassman's arrival comes at OPP
perfume time. He will probably get ELF
colts job at left half. Ellicott's shoulder
which was broken, is In a fair way for
speedy recovery, and November will prob
ably see him in the lineup. Lafayette's
line will probably be as strong as the most
ardent rooter can wish. With hig Cooper
ct tackle, and he is 9 feet inches and tips
the scale at 200, there should be great
improvement over last years line. If, how
ever. another tackle can be developed, Coo
per may be shifted to fullback, McAvoy GO
iEg to one of the halves and Wassman taxi
ing up duty at the other. Cooper Is ter
rifle line smasher, while McAyoy In a few
short sprints yesterday proved that he
could travel as fast as Snools. heretofore
considered the fastest man on the team.
CONTINUED on Tenth Pase.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
BALTIMORE TIED FOR
TOP PLACE IN EASTERN

BALTIMORE. September 20-There was
JOY In the Baltimore base ball camp last
night BY yesterdays victory the Orioles
are we'll in the running for the pennant
Baltimore and Jersey City have won and
lost the same number of games. The dou-
BILE defeat Of last Saturday was costly for
the Baltimores from financial stand
point. Now that they are tie for first
the loyal rooters will In a measure for
give this falldown and again turn out to
cheer on their team in one of the most re-
markable races in the history of the game.
While the Orioles pounded away on the
Canadians delivery with good effect yes
terday, ]. Harley McNeill, now one of the
locals winning twirlers, held the Canucks
at bay Although the Canucks made nine
hits off his delivery. but one run should
have counted. After being blanked from
the second inning until the ninth, the Can
adams, with the aid Of LIQUIDS wild throw
to first scored two of their runs. The
Orioles tied the score in the second in
ming and took the lead, which was never
overcome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
BASE BALL, RACING
AND OTHER SPORTS
latch and -chick" scored With little eff

catch and Chick" scored With little eff
fort.
The Nationals managed to get a run in
the first. Cassidy going to SECOND on Col
Inns wild throw to Grimshaw, and then
home when Parent permitted Hickmans
grounder to go between his legs Anderson
then hit into center, and c. Stahl lost the
ball in the sun, the swipe going for two
bases, when 1t should have been an easy
out. This support was somewhat of a
teaser to Berry, but 1t never leased him,
and he kept right along about his business.
Locals Went to the Front.
In the third the Nationals shot to the
front. scoring three runs. to the merry
cheers of the spectators. Mil led off with
single, but was forced at second by Cassidy.
Joe then stole second, and Hickman was
passed. A double steal followed, and Cas-
sidy scored while Berry and Grimshaw were
retiring Anderson. Huelsman soaked a dou-
bic over Burketts head and Hickman
scored. Stahl also doubled into left, and
Huelsman raced home Jones closed the
inning by flying out to c. Stahl
In the fifth the Nationals added another
run to their score, the result of an error by
Collins Huelsmans grounder, a single
by Stahl and Jones double into left Held,
scoring the big fellow.
In the sixth the Bostons got to work
again and quickly tied up the score. the re-
suit of single by Parent, a felder's choice
and two doubles by Collins and Freeman.
In the same inning the locals scored run
and again went to the front. Mil got a
base on balls, was sacrificed to second and
went to third on a wild pitch. Hickman
was passed but Anderson's line single over
second scored the little third baseman.
Falkenbetgs widness developed in the
ninth and the Nationals undoing followed.
Grimshaw was passed. but Ferris famed.
Setback and Unglaub went to the plate for
Armbruster and Berry, and both were pass
ed, filing the bases. Burkett struck out,
and the crowd breathed a little easier for a
few seconds, but Parent drove line single
to center and two runners crossed the plate
Falkenberg then wound up the play by
striking out C. Stahl. making three strike
outs for the inning.
Jake Stahl and Jones were easy outs at
first. but Knoll, batting for kttredge, got
a single into right. Then Falkenberg struck
out.
Following is the official score of the sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
McROY TO HANDLE
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES

CHICAGO. September 2O-Robert Nc
Roy, secretary to President johnson, Of
the American League, will have charge of
the finances in the worlds base ball Sc
rfes. Secretary Mercy was appointed to
the position by the national commission at
its recent meeting at Cincinnati
The commission expects to use the clubs
regular staff of ticket sellers and gate
keepers. and the management on each
ground Will settle with Mercy according
to the turnstile count
1t has been settled that the players will
get 60 per cent of the gross receipts of the
first four games instead of 40, as provided
by the rules of the commission.
Should Philadelphia and New York win
the pennants of their respective leagues
the national commission headquarters will
be at Hotel Bellevue-Stratford in PhiIa-
delphia and at the Waldorf-A storia in New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20
STILL AFTER THE
SYSONBY-ARTFUL RACE

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Prospects for q
match race between Sysonby and Artful,
one mile, at Brighton Beach next Wednes-
day. became moderately bright yesterday
when c. ]. Fitzgerald, the manager Of the
Beach track, received a cablegram from
Fl. P. Whitney, who is in London. in an
swer to a query sent to Artfuls owner
several days ago. Mr.. Whitneys dispatch
read as follows:
Il leave race entirely to Rogers. but pre-
fer only two horses to run
Mr.. Fitzgerald. as soon as he received
this message hurried to the Gravesend
track to interview Trainer Rogers. AS the
latter wanted time to think the matter
over 1t Is probable that he will not make a
definite reply until today or even later. AS
Mr.. Whitney has left the matter entirely
with his trainer. 1t is up to RogeEk to de-
clare whether he can fit Artful for the
much talked of event, for which the
recognition Of the public demand for a
meeting between the crack three-year-
Odds, has already hung up purse of $l5,-
600. Artful will probably be a sure starter
In the rich Brighton cup week from sat
urday, so that a mile race against Syson-
by on the preceding Wednesday would be
in the nature of good prep for her.
even in the event of defeat. She has
been doing nicely In her work recently and
the track watchers say she is pretty nearly
fit. Mr.. Fitzgerald also saw James Rowe
the trainer of Sysonby. who laughed when
he heard of the Whitney cablegram and
said:
You will have to see Mr.. Keene."
Mr.. Fitzgerald stated later in the day
that he knew Mr.. Keene would readily
give his consent. Sysonby Is still taking
daily exercise and has had couple Of
sharp gallops. at three-quarters of a mile,
which have helped to get him ready for
the big race. If the match is go 1t is
believed that nearly 10000 persons will be
in attendance. Entries were to have
closed today. but there has ben a post
ponement until Saturday in order to let
Rogers have plenty of time to make up his
mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-20

Through listless playing on the part OK
Navy yesterday afternoon the Justice team
for time gave them scare. Navy was
unable to score. while the Justice boys
were doing good work. but they soon got
on to Burbanks curves and before the side
was retired at the end of the seventh In
nfng which was the last, had secured ten
runs to their opponents Ave.
Both teams played poor fielding game,
the Justice boys having eight and the VIM
rubber for Navy. but Justice was batting
him so we'll that Capt. Hughes took him
out In the third inning and Harry Bryan
came in from left field and finished the
game. and did much better. Burbank twiri-
ed for the losers and was in good form for
short time, but the Navy sluggers soon
began to get sight on the ball and 1t was
all over with him.
Bryan led his team with the stick. get
ting three hits out of four times UP. Jus
tice brought out a new player, Nye, and
he secured two hits The score