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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
RECORDS OF KELLY, MERTEs AND
BROWN ILLUSTRATE THIS POINT
VALUE OF A STOLEN BASE.
MOST SPECTACULAR FEATURE.

Those older fans who have followed
baseball for the last nfteen years or
more, have noticed fearful decadence of
the most spectacular art in the great
game of base stealing.
The falling off in the purloining of bags
has robbed the game of feature just as
interesting as hitting The dash between
the pillows, the moment of expectancy,
the daring slide to the bag, and the fish
like twist of the entire body. have given
baseball many a warm friend from the
time of its incipency.
AS has been noticed, it is not always
the man 1eetest of foot who makes the
best base stealer. Kelly, in spite of his
surplus flesh, once led the National league
in the matter of puroined bags. Shadow
Mertes of the New York Giants. heavy
fellow. and possessing little speed, led the
American league in stolen bases when he
was member Of that organization
George Brown, with the same aggregation
as Mertes, is probably the fastest man in
infield hits than any other. Still he is NJ Z
a base stealer. If Brown could get tY
proper start. he would unquesuonaTJ
lead the National league in the matter
stolen bases. However he generaW
waits until the twirer has his deiveHl
we'll under way, and loses the ten olA
twelve feet that another runner who
grasps the single opportunity would find
to his credit.
Base stealing all depends on the time
of the start. It does not depend on speed
altogether That player who leaves first
Just at the time that the pitcher is pre-
pairing to throw to the plate, just at that
time when a turn and a throw to the
initial sack is impossible, and understands
the art of sliding, is worth his weigh in
gold to his team. Pennants nave been won
on stolen bases Gilbert OF New YORK
is an excellent base stealer, but his poor
hitting, keeping him from the paths, rem
ders his ability practically useless. The
Barons do not steal enough bases.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
PILGRIMS NOT PERFECT.
Ex-Secretary Strikinely Sets Forth
Facts at Plymouth.

From John D. Longs Recent Address.
Even in this Pilgrim colony the saints
can be counted on the fingers. We are
apt to think of 1t as a little kingdom of
heaven on earth. But II is amusing to
read the loving and scriptural phraseology
under guise of which the knife of shrewd
dicker was stuck into each others ribs.
Some of the very elect entrusted with its
affairs were false to the trust and used
their positions to feather their own nests
much falser to their trust than any presi-
dent of a modern insurance company. The
first minister sent to il IN 1924 was a fac
tious hypocrite who stirred up strife and
was shown to have been libertine, guilty
of gross immortality. The second was
cross between a crank and an idiot, and
was shipped off in short order. One Of
the original number was hung for wilful
murder Within the first decade social
vices infested the community, drunken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
ON RECEIPT OF TELEGRAM BA-
RON RIGHTFlELDER DESERTS
TEAM-oTHER PLAYERS GIVE
THE "kID" FAMOUS TITLE.

When Carlos Smith, the right fielder Of
the Baron aggregation, received a tele-
gram while the team was in Nashville,
announcing the arrival or son In his
family, the long player packed his grip,
and instantly began making strides to
Brookhaven.
The players gathered around the big
fellow demanded that the new heir to the
Smith acres in Brookhayen, be named
"Squeezee in honor of the play that has
made the Barons famous. Smith cried:
Good, his name is Squeeze
The telegram announcing that Brming
ham had new righthelder This gave the
intimation that the newly arrival was a
boy. This gave the cue. and they named
him Squeeze" The boy will play base
ball some of these DAYS in and around the
ba gs of the Birmingham diamond. Some
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
THE DOPE SHEET.

Beat the Firemen.
Take all those games.
After them this afternoon.
No National League games.
Squeeze" Smith has arrived.
Both tean;s are a trlie weakened.
Memphis is above New Orleans in the
standing.
Chicago battcd Bender out of the box
yesterday.
Little Rock is now below the 800 mark.
Disastrous showing.
Manuel held the Pirates down to four
hits, and handed out a shut out.
The Pelican writer's are calling for the
summary dismissal of Manager Smith.
Stockdale was hit harder than was
Allan, but that head of his won out again.
Lee did some neat hitting in Shreveport
getting two safeties out OF three times
up.
saibrie Savannahs first baseman, the
best in the "Sallie" league might soon
be added to the Atlanta line up.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat says
that If the Pelcans could hit on an aver
age of .24O, they would beat the Barons
out.
Bird did phenomenal hitting yesterday
against Memphis singing the horsehide
to safe territory four times out of four
efforts.
dispatch from New York is to the
effect that a specialist has notified Clark
Griffith that he will either retire now
from the management of the New York
Highlanders voluntarily, or later, the
retirement will be obligatory. 1t Is said
a nervous collapse is threatened.
Manuel and Guese says the Times
Democrat, a New Orleans newspaper do
not materially benefit the team on the
coaching lines 1t might be remarl- la
Sallee and Clark give very little ginger to
the locals when they occupy the same pos
itlons on the Birmingham diamond.
The Shreveport Times has discovered
that there is a rumor afloat to the eff
feet that Bill Evans might finish the sea-
son with Montgomery. There Is another
rumor to the effect that Schwartz may
finish the season with Shreveport,
Schwartz could have been obtained by
Birmingham but Birmingham did not
want him badly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
Scientist Say Man Under
IS Should NOT Play Golf

London, August 5.-When is man too
old to play golf? DR.. 7. C. Allbutt, regius
professor of physics at Cambridge uni
versity, recently issued the dlctum that
the law ought to forbid any man playing
the game before he is 80 years old until
which time he is capable or more vigorous
athletics DIR. Allbutt left it to be infer
red that golf should only be regarded as
kind of last resort for those lettering
down hill towards senllity.
The presentation of the golf problem IN
this form led to inquiries among the best
known opponents and amateurs of British
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06

athletic games AS result the following
has been compiled, representing theories
as well as practice: Cricket should be
abandoned at 20 years. football at 3d.,
hockey at IS, lawn tennis by women at
40 and by men at 60, and rowing at 60.
The age for quitting cycling it not def
nitely fixed Tegetmeier, for instance,
only abandoned the sport in 1906. owing
to falling sight, According to the finding
golf should be played while life lasts, but
should not be begun too young. Scot
lands ice sport-curlng-alon takes no
regard for time but looks forward TO
eternity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
POINTERS TO RANDOM


arrived The
Il S pair will be
tempt
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to IS
tina the pitch I a ueens as
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making magnificent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
OTHER GAMES.

Valley Head 9, Sulphur Springs 8.
Valley Head. Ala, August 5-(SpeciaD-
Valley Head defeated Sulphur Springs
yesterday by a score of to s. The game
went for twelve innings. The feature was
the star work of Ed Tutwiler on hrst base
for the locals. Batteries: Anderson and
Anderson: Thomas and McGuffey.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
PIRATES BREAK
EVEN WTTHPELICANS
TWO GlNGERY GAMES PLAYED.
LEES HITTING AIDS IN LANDING
FlRST.-MANUEL GAVE FOUR
HITS ONLY.

New Orleans. August 5.-New Orleans
and Shreveport split even on a double
header today, Shreveport winning the first
game by good hitting. In the second
game Manuel, pitching for New Orleans,
held the visitors to four hits and shni
them out
First game:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Louisville 3, Kansas City 6 first same).
Louisville 6, Kansas City II Second
game)
Toledo 8, Minneapolis I.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06

Summary Stolen bases-Knoll 2, Rickert,
Blake. Sacrifice hit-Atz. Double plays
Rickert (unassisted); Evans to Kennedy;
Kennedy to Abstein Atz to O'Brien; Fritz
to Kennedy to Abstein. Struck out-My
Manuel l. by Fritz l. Base on balls-By
Manuel 3, by Fritz 2. Passed balls-Graf-
fius. Left on bases-New Orleans 3,
Shreveport O. First on errors-New Or
leans 4. Shreveport 0. Time-1:25. Umpires,
Rudderham and Schuster
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
Hit for Allan in ninth inning.

Summary: Two base hits. Thiel. Leb-
hardt Johnson. Three base hits. Nichols.
Stolen bases, DeArmond. Babb, Nichols,
Nadeau, Piass 2. Base on balls off Allan
g. off Stockdale I. Struck out. by Allan
l. by Stockdale s. Sacrifice hits, Carey,
johnson and Hickey Double plays. Plass
to Carey. Bird to Douglass. Time. l:4o.
Umpire, Campau.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
MEMPHIS DEFEATS
TRAVELLERS AGAIN
STOCkDALE GAVE MORE HITS
THAN DID ALLEN BUT USED
HEADWoRk AND WoN.-BlRD
DOES GOOD HITTING.

Memphis. August 5.-While today's game
was rather featureless, it was well played
throughout, Memphis scoring another vic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06
DOUBLE HEADER IS
TODAY'S PROGRAMME
Billy Smiths Atlanta Bunch
Makes Bow
HOFFMAN is RECALLED
Will Play Third for Visitors. Sid sr;ith
On First-Gossip Concerning
Shuster, Buckley and Man.
ayers Suspension.
STANDING.
Results Yesterday.
Games Today.

New Orleans "a, Shreveport 40.
Memphis 4, Little Rock 2.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06

Expert typewriting in all its
branches done at home. "Get
tonight-ready in morning"
See J. F. r., Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06

Two elegant office suits for
rent in Steiner building. Ap-
ply at Bank.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-06

Atlanta in Birmingham.
Montgomery i'm Nashville.
New Orleans i'm Little Rock.
Memphis in Shreveport.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Forrest City merchants are the cleyerest people on earth. They are genial and jolly, in good circum- stances, and always have q hearty welcome for the visitor, be he stranger or countryman. They have improved their places of business so that many of the stores will compare favorably with stores Of larger cities. and their long experience has taught them just what 10 buy to please the trade of this county. They have made extra special inducements for this season s trading, and 1t is in reality treat to go through some of our big stores and look al the immensity and beauty of some of their stocks. Farmers can do no better than to bring their cotton to Forrest City where they will re- ceive the highest market price fer it, and can buy their supplies at rock bottom prices This is no hot air story, but the plain unearnished truth which you can verify by coming here with the products of your labor.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Walter Diekard Killed at Biseoe

Walter Dickard was cut in several places yesterday evening in saloon at Biscoe and died within five min utes. Walter Houston is held for the killing. without bail.
 Both men were employed as drivers of logging teams by a man named Lewis. They have been working near Clarendon. but al the time of the killing the camp was being moved to the Biscoe neighborhood. They stopped at DeVall's Bluff, and it is stated that both young men began drinking there.
 On arriving at Biscoe, they drank more, and while in the saloon a dis pute arose which did not appear to threaten serious results, when. it is alleged, Houston drew a knife and be- fore anyone could interfere cut Dick ard several times in quick succession. Dlckard sank t0 the floor and died in few minutes without making any statement.
 Citizens of the town overpowered Houston, disarmed him, and held him prisoner until the arrival of Deputy Sheriff Lindley of Des Arc. who was summoned. Lindley brought him here, where he was placed in jail 10 await the action of the grand jury. which will meet next week. On being interviewed in jail this morning Houston declared he remembered nothing at all about the matter.
 Houston is about 9 years old .un- married, and came to this county about year ago from Illinois. Dick ard was also about ?, unmarried and formerly lived In this county. where he had relatives. He was a nephew Of Will Dickard, who is in the hotel business. He came here from Good win, where the body was taken for burial.-Arkansas Gazette. Septem- Der 12.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

The sympathy of many friends and acquaintances of Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Kirby is extended them in the loss of their little daughter, Louise Haddock The little one was taken sick on We'd nesday of last week and her spirit passed to it's Maker Friday night at II o'clock. She was years old and the pet of all who knew her. The re- mains were buried in the Forrest City cemetery Saturday afternoon al o'clock, Rev Pedrick, Of the Chris tian Church. officiating. May God soften the sorrow of the parents, and may they realize that He doeth all things for the best.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
= - ~ NOTICE

The tax book for the collection of the Special Assessment upon tbe real property in District No. l. for the purpose Of installing water works has been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying in the district are required to Lay their assessments < within thirty days from date. If such payment k not made. action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of said assess. ment and for legal penalties and cost.
 1lFen under my hand this sth day of August. l90b.
 II. A. KNIGHT. Collector.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

With three printing offices in town, all employing expert printers and paying out thousands of dollars every year which goes into their cotfers, it looks unkind if really not unwise for the merchants not only 9f Forrest City, but Of St. Francis county, 10 send abroad for their job printing Money spent with the home boys quickly gets back into circulation Money sent abroad never comes back A word to the wise, etc.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Notice of Confirmation.
St. francIs ChsDcery Court Lillie W. A lien, Petitioner
 Ex parre

St francls ChsDcery Court Liilie W. Allen, Petitioner
 Ex Parte.
 OTICE is hereby given that l{lb. W ~ Allen ls the owner of the following de scrieed lands situate in the county Of st Francis and state of Arkansas to-wit: Tn, east half of the southeast quarter of section twenty-tvo. and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section twenty-two. all in township four north, range one west That she acquired title to the east One-hal of the southeast quarter of said section twenty two as follows: On the i4th of Decem Der lsS. the clerk of st. Francis County Court by his deed of that date. duly executed and de iiSered. conveyed said lands 10 her pursuant to s sale of said land made by the sheriff and collector of St. Francis county on June II. ls''. for the taxes penalty aud interest due thereon tor the year 1876. That prior 10 that time said land was awarded to her as one of the heirs ot J. K. West, deceased in a partI. ton suit in the Chaneery Court of said St. Francis county.
 That she acquired title 10 the northwest one-quarter of the southeast one-qua rter of said section twentv.two, as follows: On the sth of October, 1902. Israel Goldberg and his wife, by their deed Of that date, conveyed said land to this petitioner. That on the 1st day of November. 1sai, NJ. T Smith and his wife. by their deed of that date conveyed sa id land to Israel Goldberg. That the state of Arkansas. hy its donation deed. dated October ;, lssl. conveyed said land to NJ. T. smith,
 Now. therefore. all persons having any claims to said lands, or who can set up any ciaIm to any ot the said lands SO purchased m consequence of any iaformality or illegal, ltN connected with any of the said sales oi said lands, are required to show cause fl any at the December term of the St. Francis County Chancery Court, why said sales shai not m all things be conhrmed.. and the title thereto he vested and quieted in this pc titoner.
 LILLE W. ALLEN. Petitioner.
 July Is, i9od.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Miss Maggie Terry is a candidate for

Miss Maggie Terry is a candidate for assist ant sergeant-at-arms Of the lower house Of the general assembly of Arkansas, and is pushing her canvass energetically. She is meeting with much encouragement, and richly de serves the place. The Times will ap- preciate any fayors which the press Of the state may extend to Miss Terry in the way of announcing her candidacy or personal appeal to your representa- tives in her interest.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Warning Order.

In the st. Francis Chancery Court. Deee IT Der Term. lg1. The Peoples Building & Loan
 Association. of Liltle Rock, plaintin
  W J. Lanler, Admr. et al, defendants The defendants Lilhe McMfckles guardian and Clyde NeS and Charles McMickles the nonresident defendants herein are warned to appear in this Court within thirty days and ane~er tbe complaint of the plst n. tiff, The Peoples Building k Loan AssocIs ton. of Little Rock. Arkansas
 c. K. MALLORY, Clerk. By NJ. W. SEA bokN, D C. september l, leOt.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Forrest City is so far ahead of win

Forrest City is so far ahead of what was ten years ago that one who has lived here constantly must keep hust- ling to even be acquainted with half the people he meets. This is greater Forrest City-the best town of its size in the state, and the best cotton market. all things considered, in Eastern Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Forrest City was never in better shape than HOW to take care of the fall and winter trade, and as it was thought there would be bumper crop at good prices the merchants have made extra special preparations, and the stocks are immense and Of the very latest and best kinds and qualities Come 10 Forrest City.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

There were three deaths in Forrest City last Friday. But all were at tributable to natural causes, and no blame can be attached to the climate or location, because the health sta tistics of this town show that it is one of the healthiest spots on earth.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

A change in the Readers at Crowley Ridge Institute has been the cause Of much adverse comment and inconyen- renee to pupils and dealers. Hereafter
 dealers should he notified in time to be able to supply change in books so that they may furnish same promptly.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Dissolution \otiSe

N0IitE IS hereby gwen that tbp copart- ~ nerehip heretofore existing between hd Berry and Fred shreye, doing bGsIness under Inc hrm Uame of Berry X Co at MadI. soh ArkApeht. Is this cay dissolved by mu- tuai consent. Fred shreve retiring Ed Berry assumes al liabilities and collects all out. standing accounts.
 slEned. ED BERRY
 FRED STRIVE Madison, Ark. Aug 4 1906.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
arning Order.

A. B. Terrell. Plainun,
 vs W. N, Tayl and " Berber Defendants
 Justices Court. Griggs Township The defendants, W x Taylor and K W berher are warned 10 appear in this Court slthln thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff A. E. Terrell. Given under my hand as Justice of the Peace, this August 20th. le06
 JNO W HALL r
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

The cotton crop in this county has been damaged D per cent in the last 20 days, and will not come up 10 former reports or present expecta- lions
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Forrest City will pay the top notch price for all the cotton you have 10 sell, and sell you all the goods you need at the lowest living prices.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Are you for Bryan2 He will spxak in Little Rock on the 26th. and-you may perhaps never have just such an opportunity to hear the great com moner again. Better fix up matters so you can go over to the capital city and have one day of enjoyable politics.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure is Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. Your druggist will refund your money if after taking one bottle you are not satisfied with results. 50 cents by !, T. Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Where ignorance is bliss, it is wis dom to be foolish.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
Jury Lists.

The following is the list Of grand and petit jurors summoned to serve al the September term Of circuit court:
 LIST OF GRAND JUR0Rs
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14

Cotton ought 10 bring at least 10 cents. Don't sell for less.
The Forrest City times., 1906-09-14
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LANATIN E BKOMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if il fails to cure. F.. ". Groves sigma ture is on each box. 25c.
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
PASSENGER BOATS BUMP
TWIN CITY STEAMERS IN COLL
SION AT MINNETONKA-O IS
LAID UP. f1. - Esa>

Two steamers Of the Twin City Rapid
Transit companyAs Minnetonka fleet,
the White Bear and the Como, both
laden with passengers, were in collision
off Big Island Sunday afternoon. The
accident, according to the company, was
caused by the steering gear Of the
White Bear getting out Of order, rem
dering the boat unmanageable. -
A large hole was stove in the bow
Of the Como. The shock when the
White Bear struck threw the passen-
gers Of both boats into a panic, and
many were on the point of jumping into
the water. Order was finally restored
without further casualty, and the pas.
sengers were safely transferred to the
White Bear. ..-.. - -..
The Como was towed to the com
pany's dock and the work of repai,
was made at once. It is thought that
the work will require several days, and
the company will be deprived Of the
service Of the boat for much of this
busy week. s--..-
The Minneapolis journal., 1906-08-13
HURT In AUTO ACCIDENT
FRANKLIN STEELE, JR., AND MISS
LEE FARE ILL IN COLLISION
WITH sTREETCAR.

Franklin Steele, Jr., and Miss p.
Lee were painfully injured in an auto
mobile accident at Twentieth avenue
N and Emerson early last evening.
Mr.. Steele with Miss Lee and her
parents were riding along Twentieth
avenue toward Washington and as they
passed a Twentieth avenue N car a
woman alighted and stepped in front
Of the mo chine In order to avoid
striking her the machine was turned
sharply with the intention Of going
around the car on the side opposite the
woman. The turn was too sharp, how
ever, and the front wheel of the auto
struck the car tipping the auto and
throwing the occupants out.
Mr.. Steele received cut under the
Gated hip. They were taken to the
office of DR.. G. William Bass and later
were able to 90 home The machine
was not badly damaged.