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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
PLAYERS CANNOT
 JUMP CONTRACTS
MAN WHO WlLFUlLY BREAKS AGREEMENT IS TO BE PERMA- NENTLY KLISTED-RULiNG
 IS MiDE ON ANDERsoN's CASE.

Cincinnati. O, August 3.-The National baseball commission today decided that players who wilfully break their agree ments with clubs that enter Into contracts with them in good faith, shall be perma- nently blacklisted The following amend ed rule was adopted:
 Rule 36. Whenever any player belong Ing to any national agreement club jumps his contract and the same comes to the knowledge of the national commission. the name of such player jumping his contract shall be at once promulgated, and such player shall be forever ineligi- ble to play with any club operating under the provisions of the national agreement provided, further, whenever q player falls to report or leaves major eagne club having claim to his services under reser- vation, draft or purchases and the same has come to the knowledge of the com mission. the player cannot again become a national agreement player unless such player shall have first applied to the commission for reinstatement; and in such cases the chairman of the com mission shall have the right to impose proper fines upon such players before such relnstatements; nor will any na- tional agreement club be permitted to dispose of the services of any player to another club, until such player is. at the time of the transaction. in the services of the club desiring to dispose of same. And further.
 '"rhat this rule shall not become opera tive until ten days after its publication. i Tn the interim any players having here tofore jumped contracts with national agreement clubs shall be permitted to re- turn to the clubs having contracts with them
 The commission also handed down a de- cision in tnc case of Outfielder Anderson, who was on the reserve list of the Little Rock team and received advance money from tre Minneapolis team. The com misslnn ordered Anderson to restore the advsncc money to the Minneapolis club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
RucKER-LEWls.

The marriage of Dr. Edmund w. Ruck- CT, a son of Gen. E. w. Fucker, of this city, to Miss Lewis of Owatonna' Minn, took place Wednesday afternoon at the home of the brides parents. Dr. Fucker has lived In Denver for some time' ana he Is one of the prominent young phy- sicians of that city.
 Dr. Fuckers engagement to Miss Lewis has been known to a number of friends for some time but no announcement haa been made until q short time ago.
 Dr. Fucker lived in Birmingham nhtli a. few months ago and he has many friends here.
 Dr and Mrs. Fucker will live in Dem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
West oint, Ga, cuarantInes.

Mobile. August 3.-West oPint, Ga. has quarantined against Louisiana and all in- fected territories. Persons from such sec tions will not be allowed to stop within the city limits without proper health cer- tifleates.
 sibley. La. has adopted quarantine reg ulations prohibiting freight of any kind from any port to be unloaded at that port.
 Prattville. Ala. has quarantined against Montgomery and other infected points,. This does not include train crews or freight The Mobile and Ohio rail, pad has been notified not to sell any tickets from Montgomery to Northport till further mo- tice.
 shannon. Miss. board of health has quarantined against all classes of freight from New Orleans and tropical fruit from all points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
ORDERED TO COOPERATE WITH THE SHERIFF.

special to the Pieayune from its cor respondent at the Rigolets tonight says;
 "As result of the investigation made by the naval brigade. Governor Blanchard issued orders to Captain Bostick to see that navigation in Louisiana waters was not interferred with, and to cooperate with the sherffs of St. Bernard, Orleans and St. Tammany parishes. He tele- raphed to each sheriff to report to Cap tain Bostick, who would lend them every assistance. The work of gathering the men was conducted quietly and rapidly.
 ''Lieut l.. b. Miller. with l.. John Calf fee as his junior officer, were sent down to take command of the Majestic, the big oyster commission schooner, with two launches in tow. Lieut.. Ernest Ivy went in command of Duvie launch. and they took on board Sheriff Nnnez of St. Der nard. Their orders are to clear the waters of St. Bernards section of Lake Borgne of any and all obstacles to navigation. Lieutenant Ivy has fifteen well armed men and Lieutenant Miller has about the same number. Lieut. W. O. Hudson, with ten men, was sent to Chefe Mcnteur to handle the boat which has been showing so much energy in that quarter. At 4 o'clock the Wolverine IT,, under command of Lieut.. r. D. Armstrong, was ordered to travel as rapidly as possible to the Rigolets. 1t
 
 when the big launch came up to the quarantine station of Louisiana. Down at the draw bridge the searchlight of the Grace was seen and a few moments later the Grace came up the Rigoets and hailed the Wolverine II. She demanded to know where the vessel was bound and was promptly told that 1t was none of his business. The Wolverine came to the Rig olets to await the arrival of Captain RpSffcx pH ha Rigolets tonight are filled with schooners, towboats and barges which have been held up today.
 Tonight at 9:30 o'clock the Grace steamed up the pass to the lighthouse at | Fort Pylse and ordered tugboat captain to remain in Louisiana waters. On to- nights train Sheriff Matt Long and Dis trict Attorney Porter Parker of New Or leans arrived. They expected to meet Captain Bostick on the train, but Cap tain Bostick with Lieutenant Commander Spankenberg and strong force of men left New Orleans on the steam yacht Mare. On the train tonight there was one division of fifty men which has been di- vided into squads under command of of feers. The Rigolets will be made the base of operations. and in all there will be about 100 men and officers on duty.
 There is no doubt that Sheriff Long. after conferrlng with Captain Bostiek will take charge of the Grace at once and send her crew to New Orleans and prison No action is looked for before day. light Commander Walter Blunt stated to the people here today that he would sur- render the Grace without opposition when called upon to do so. MT. Blunt is in full charge of the quarantine fleet of Missis- slppi.
 To-day vessel came from Bay St. Louis fo deliver Commander Blunt's spe- eial orders. These orders were evidently to continue his established policy, for there has been no change In his attit,lde ,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
SECRETARY 9HAW WILL
 ATTEMPT TO SETTLE MATTER,

Washington. August 3.-Secretary Shaw has notified Governor Blanchard or Louisiana that If any unauthorized acts and abuses of discretion have been com mitted by the revenue cutter Winona now assisting the public health and marine hospital service against yellow 1evsT'
 they would be corrected as far as possi- ble, This declaration of the secretary iol- lowed the receipt of several dispatches from Governor Blanchard, complaining of the action of the cutter in interIefins with fishing vessels belonging to the peo- pie of Louisiana, and specifically refsrr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
GREENE-BEvlNS. S.

The marriage of Miss Sadie Bivins and Mr. Joseph M, Greene took place yester- day morning at o'clock at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. J. NJ. Bivins, 526 South Twenty-ffth street. The Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson performed the ceremony.
 Only the members of the two families were present.
 Mir and Mrs. Greene left at once for a trip east. Mrs Green, as Miss Bivins, has many friends in Birmingham. Mir. Greene is prominently connected with the Western Union Telegraph company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
DETAINED TRAVELLERS HAVE NOT ENOUGH TO EAT,

Houston Tex, August 3-There are now more than loo persons In the detention camp at Echo on the state line and they are making bitter complaint of lack of facilities.
 Appeal was today made to the govern or for an improvement in the conditions. It is said there Is barely enough to eat and there are no adequate sleeping facil- ities,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
CHARLESTON, s. C., PUTS BAN
 ON ALL INFECTED POINTS.

Charleston, s. C.. August s.-The board of health this afternoon declared strict quarantine against New Orleans and all infected points, and redoubled precautions are to be taken on the water front
 All shipping from the north and south will come under the eye of inspectors charlestons health at the present time is the best in years, and the chairman of the quarantine committee of the board of health. is authority for the statement that ttherc has never been case of vel low fever or a suspicious case In more than three years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
HOUSTON ENTIRELY CUT
 OFF FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Houston. Tex, August 3.-Calcasin par ish, Louisiana. today notified the South ern Pacific officials that no trains will be permitted tc enter that parish after midnight tonight. This includes both freight and passenger trains.
 The railroad has given pledge that no one is to leave the trains which are run through tonight This quarantine shuts off all communication between Houston and New Orleans and prevents mails com- ing through directly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
SHOTGUN oUARANTINEs
 ARE GOING INTO EFFECT.

Houston. Tex August 3.-Snce a re- port of a suspicious case of fever at Tex arkana. n sort of panic Is seizing some of the towns and counties In Northeast Texas and shotgun quarantines are being put into effect. Gregg county has given orders that trains shall not stop in the county either from the north or south. and that all stations must be approached with doors locked and windows tightly closed while all doors In freight trains must be sealed, whether the cars are empty or loaded. The terror appears to be spreading and railroad olncials fear serious results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Anniston WIT Not Quarantine.

Anniston. August 3.-(Special. )--Anniston Will not quarantine against Montgomery because of the presence of yellow fever there This was decided by the county board of health, which held meeting at the city hall this(afternoon at o'clock The resolution that there would be no quarantine was unanimously adopted.
 The city of Anniston will be given thorough cleaning up. All the weeds will pc cut of of vacant .ots and alleys. and the gutters swept. This Is the edict that mas gone forth from Acting Mayor E. P cooper, and this morning a force was put 10 work. The mower will be fixed up, and supply of scythee has been pur- chased The city council met yesterday afternoon In special session to pass an ordinance relative to the matter. and the people are asked to cooperate with the sanitary department and have their pfemlses thoroughlY cleaned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
HAS GREAT CONFIDENCE
 l.4 DR. TABoR's ABILITY.

Fort Worth, Tex. August 3.-"I have absolute confidence In the professional ability and courage of Dr. Tabor, and if human effort can keep yellow fever out of Texas I feel certain that Dr. Tabor will keep 1t out"
 That is what Governor Lanham, who was here today, said to d Record re- porter
 Governor Lanham spoke with much earnestness and emphasis.
 'Dr Tabor Is exerting his energy to- ward keeping yellow fever out of Texas. He is performing his duty courageously. He has complete charge of the quarantine work now on. He will receive the full- est support of the state government and the question of combating the yellow fever plague Is centered in his hands,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Huntsville VIII Not Quarantine.

Huntsville. August -(special.)-Th board of health of this city has decided not to quarantine against any point at present, leaving the matter of keeping out infected persons to the state quarantine officers. There Is no excitement here over the fever situation elsewhere, and be- cause experience of past years has shown that yellow fever does not spread here. However, the board of health does not think 1t advisable to invite refugees to Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
TalIadeea Cleans Up.

Talladega. August 3--(special)--The sanitary officials are carrying on the ean- paign against the mosquito, spreading crude kerosene oil in every wet place, and receptacle, where water is standing. fal- ladega is not at all afraid of yellow fever because patients suffering with 1t have been brought here In the past. and have recovered without spreading the con tagion, and on account of the additional fact that 1t is now one of the cleanest towns in Alabama. There is no proba billty of a panic about yellow fever breaking out here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
vardaman Sends More Troops.

Jackson. Miss. August Ex-Governor Yardaman today ordered out additional troops to reinforce the soldiers doing quarantine duty on the gulf coast A de- tail of eighteen men from the Wesson company, commanded by Lieutenant Sly lie. passed through the city this after noon en route to Gulf Port. The governor has instructed Adjutant General Fridge to keep him fully advised of the situation and more troops will be sent If necessary to maintain the quarantine and keep yell low fever out of Mississippi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Precautions in Mexico.

Mexico City. August 3.-The municipal and sanitary authorities of the Campeche are co-opera ting to prevent any chance of yellow fever gettino foothold there. The sanitary brigade has been increased and citizens are required to keep premises clean. It Is believed there Is no danger from New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Cannot Enter Missouri.

St. Louis, August 3.-At a meeting held today the state board of health decided that rigid quarantine be established against all districts infected by yellow fever and that all railways, steamboats and other public conveyances be required to demand of passengers a certificate of health before admitting them to enter the state of Missouri from any district where yellow fever exists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
SITUATION IN PANAMA
 SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT

Washington. August Ex-Governor Ma goons report for July of the situation on the isthmus shows an improvement compared with the preceding month Dur ing July there were 29 cases of fever.
 Since the present outbreak of fever on the isthmus. which occurred during the latter part of April, there have beeen 26 deaths resulting therefrom, and of this number 15 were employees. The average force during this quarter has been In excess of 1000 employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Bishop Galloway Will oHiciate.

Nashville. August 3.-Funerai services over the remains of the late Bishop R. K. Hargrove of the M. E, church, south, who died here this morning. will be held at the West End Methodist church tomor- row morning at lo;So o'clock, Bishop B, G, Galloway will officiate assisted by Bishop O. P, Fitzgerald and others. The interment will follow at Mt, Olivet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
No Fever in Little Rock.

Little Rock. August s-A report sent out today to the effect that there was yellow fever in Little Rock Is strongly denied by the health authorities here. The health Of the olty has never been better and there are few eases of sickness of any kind h Little Rock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
MARION FALLS INTO
 LINE AND ouARANTlNEs.

Marion, August 3.--tSpecial) 1.-The may or and council of Marion have issued a proclamation quarantining the city against all places infected with yellow fever. Dr. McCollum will inspect all trains coming to Marion. The health of Marion was never better, but the officials deem 1t wise to use prompt precautions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

ing to case where 1t Is asserted eoa' was captured and towed away, ao.
 Secretary Shaw also asked Tor 2 ~. tailed report of all the operations oi ans public health and marine hospital seFslee, a,' and the revenue cutter Winona Tn lne work along the gulf coast with we" ~ aseertaining the exact condition ol al' fairs which has given rise to the com plalnts of Governor Blanchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Arrests Man for Violation.

Mobile. August S.-A long distance mes sage from Adiutant General Fridge at Gnlfport. Miss. tonight announced that he had arrested Dr. J. M. Lindsley of Nash Vile Tor violation of the quarantine regu- lations, and sent him to Ship Island. Lindsley left here a few days ago to go to New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
MANY NEW CASES
 FOUND BY OFFICERS
fcont!nued from First Pane.)

thought that none of tho fugitive Ital- ians would be able to pass the eordon of guards with which she had surrounded herself The Alexandria case was traced to Now Orleans and that opens up the question of the efficiency of some of the quarantines established in the country parishes. The period of incubation of yellow fever is five days and this Ital- ian therefore must have gotten into Rap ides within that time although the quar- antine has been In effect for a much long. CT period. Naturally there Is much anx- iety among the health officials to know how many more Italians have slipped out or New Orleans recently and managed to make their way Into uninfeoted local lties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
No Spread at Shreveport.

Shreveport. August aThere has been no spread of the yellow fever infection at the detention camp on the outskirts of the city, and the health authorities firm ly believe that the disease will be con fined to one case. Quarantine restrictions have been drawn tighter and train serv- ice has been almost completely paralyzed. A new city board of health has been ap- pointed and will take charge tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Registrar Is Appointed.

Washington. August s.-The President has appointed William R, Moore, registrar and F. s. Kildreth receiver at the Con soiidated land office at Phoenix, Arz Moore was registrar at the office at Pres cott & Hildreth at Tuscon before the three offices were merged,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Bai,y Show.

''baby show promoted by Sunday school class No. 8 for the benefit of West End Methodist church. will be given on the vacant lot adjoining West End Phar- macy at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Three we'll known clergymen. 1t is said. will act as the judges. and refreshments will be served for the purpose of adding to the same fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
-----------s-- s--- - Root WIT SC.

North H sa 3.-Sec- retary ol afH allinl eas ved here this evel and lafl ia an hour for New nd 6a tHa gteamer Bruce. M Root 4a8 asas- panied by a friend. az fe .islting Newfound- land the two will go to Labrador to observe the total eclipse of the sun on August 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
No Fever In Columbus.

Columbus, Ga, August 8.-The rumor to the effect that there Is case of yellow fever in this city, Is entirely without foundation. There is not even suspicious case of sickness In the city. The health authorities will report promptly any sus- picious case of sickness here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Arkarsas Town Is Closed.

Little Rock, Ark. August S.-The little town of Hopeful Ark, directly opposite Memphis, has quarantined against all points, The poolroom there has notified turf followers that health certificates will be necessary to secure an entrance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

Tampa, Fla, August s.-Dr. Porter state health officer, stated tosight that he would probably remove the cordon in West Tampa Saturday, or at latest Sun day, as he apprehended no further de- velopment from the Vitello case of yellow fever
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Is Declared MalariaI Fever.

Texarkana, August S,-The case of J. A. Iayior reported yesterday as suspicious was officially declared malarial fever by the board of health today after careful uiashosls' He will be held in isolation. however. until the expiration of seven oays rom the time he was in Shreveport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Knoxville Invites Refugees.

Knoxville. August 3.-By official action of the city board of health, Knoxville has Invited all fever refugees. whether sus- poets or not. to come within its gates. It has been proven in years gone by that yellow fever cannot propagate in this alti- tUdp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

council not only refused to quarantine but invited refugees from Infected dis tricts to go there. Mena Ia in the Ozark mountains. 15O0 feet above the sea level. where the yellow germ cannot exist. doc- tors say,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

see'' said Dr. Haas. "and should any sus- picious cases develop in Memphis, I will at once personally notify the Associated Press and local newspapers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
No New Cases In Montoomery.

Montgomery, August 3-The board of heaith announces no new or suspicious cases In Montgomery today. The one pa tient In the hospital has practically re- covered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
vickshurq Troops Ordered Out.

.vicksburg Miss August 3.-Capt. James E. German, Company A, Third regiment, M. N. G., has received orders to report to Adjutant General Fridge at Gulf Port with a detail from his company fully arm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Invites Refuoeee to Come.

Little Rock. August s--A special to the daaetts from Mena. Ark. sayp ths city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Tamna May Remove Quarantine.
A SUPERB DISPLAY OF BEAUTI-
 Ell DINNER SETS

ed and equipped. The squad will leave for the coast In the morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04

B'HAM STOVE & HARDWARE CO.,, Hardware, 2o12 Second Avenue. BIRMINGHAM TRUNK FACTORY, Trunks, valises, Etc.,, 315 N. Nineteenth St. R. D. BURNETT & CO.,,
 Cigars, First Avenue and Twentieth Street. CABLE PIANO CO, Pianos and Organs, 1916 Second Avenue. cAHEEN BROTHERS,
 Dry Goods, 1924-6 Second Avenue. cHALIFoux CO, Mems and Boys cIothiers, First Avenue and Nineteenth Street. B. x. COOPER & CO,
 Furniture, Second Ave. and Twenty-frst St. COLLINS SHOE STORE,
 Shoes, 1910 First Avenue. COX SHOE CO,
 Shoes, 1918 Second Avenue. FEEDER 6 HERk, Ladies outfitters, 1908 Second Avenue. HOOD q WHEELER. Furniture and carpsts, 2o124 Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-08-04
Free Fares to Birmingham and Return Every Day in the Year, on Any Train, All Railroads Do Your Shopping in Birmingham THE BEST MARKET IN THE SOUTH.
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HIRScH MILLINERY CO.,, Wholesale and Retail Millinery, 1912 Second Avenue. JESSE FRENCH PIANO CO.,, Pianos and Organs, 2o18 Second Avenue. JoBE-RoSE JEWELRY CO,
 Jewellers, 117 North Nineteenth Street. KLoTz GOLDMAN. CIothiers, Merchant Tailors and Fun
 nishers,
 1911 First Avenue. LovEMAN, JOSEPH 6 LOEB, Department Store, Nineteenth Street and Third Avenue. FERD MARX STORE, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc., 1920 Second Avenue.
 JOHN w. o'NElLL, Crockery Store and Tinware, 2o2o End Ave. and POP. 3rd Ave. JOHN L. PARKER, Drugs, Flowers Cigars, Candies, First Avenue and Twentieth Street. CONFIRMED 6 COMPANY, Men's and Hoys' ciothicrs, 1922 First Avenue.
 ROBERTS 6 SON, statloacr-, Office Furniture. Etc. '1a12 Third Avenue. srEELE-sMlTH CO,
 Dry Goods.
 1923 Second Avenue.