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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
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FOOD FOR FANS

The American league race this year
promises to be almost as close and in
teresting as it was year ago when every
team took turn at leading except st.
Louis The scores so far have been close,
and many of the games were won by a
margin of only one tally.
From present indications 1t looks like
the Philadelphia Athletics will make q
fine race New York has not shown up
quite as strong as was expected. De-
trot seems to be playing the most consis-
tent game of the western teams. although
Cleveland may get into good shape in
time to take a lead Washington has
also made a good showing. Boston looks
weak and Crgers absence behind the
bat Is missed.
The National league race does not give
promise of being near SO interesting as
the fight in the American The New York
Nationals will probably again capture the
rag, but If Matthewson and McGinnity
do not soon round into condition, Pitts
burg and Chicago will have good oppor-
tunities of making the race close.
Tom Lipp, who used to pitch for Bir-
mingham years ago, is twirling for Sa-
vannah. Lipp still has something left
Edward Minahan. who was signed by
Birmingham two seasons ago. Is with
Toledo, and is pitching good ball for
that clubs Minahan fields. bats and runs
bases better than any pitcher In minor
league company. He made a fine record
his first few games with Birmingham,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

are engaged in tea picking. The saw
age creeps up unobserved to his vic
tim, transfixes him with his spear,
secures his head and is lost In mo-
ment in the neighboring Jungle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

The following gives the records of the
pitchers The first column denotes the
games pitched; the second, those won;
the third, innings pitched the fourth
hits by opponents; the fifth. bases on
balls. and the sixth. strike OUTS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
is SUNDAY BASEBALL ON
INCREASE OR DECLINE 3?

What has been one of the dominant
questions In baseball. and what will be
as long as the game holds its national
popularity. is the question Of Sunday
baseball
1t is a question hard to decide, and it
is probable that Sunday baseball will
never be universally allowed nor univer-
sally prohibited.
Aside from any religious aspect or the
propriety of baseball as Sunday amuse-
ment, there has been much discussion as
to whether from a purely financial or
business viewpoint Sunday baseball is adj
visable 1t is held that where 1t is al
lowed the attendance at the regular week
day games drops off considerably. The
attendance at the Sunday games is large,
but the average for the week is, as a
rule, smaller.
The interference of the authorities with
Sunday baseball this season has revived
the subject, which has never really been
dropped. Laws have been passed in
number Of cities forbidding the playing
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

Tom Lipp, who used to pitch for Bir-
mingham years ago, is twirling for Sa-
vannah. Lipp still has something left.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29
Fielding Averages.
Pltchers' Recorde.

Team averages -. 7ls
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-29

the spit ball" destined to be dis
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20

assigned the honor OF presiding at the
head of the table to carve the turkey.
He had never done such thing In his
life, but did not like to decline, neither
did he wish to acknowledge his ig-
norance. Consequently, he went about
his task, apparently as unconcerned
as any of the party in waiting.
The wing was the first part he at
tackled, and only after much hacking
and cutting did he at last succeed In
cutting it off. Then he took the leg
and found that still more difficult to
manage. He worked at it very quiet
ly for a time, as he could not work
and talk, too. Finally, after consider
able maneuvering to find the best
place to strike, he brought the knife
down with almost herculean force,
completely severing it from the body.
In doing this he gave the body such a
twist that 1t slipped from the platter
onto the tablecloth beyond, minus both
wing and leg. He dropped the knife
in dismay, the perspiration oozing
from every pore of his body when he
saw what he mad done.
Well" he said, "d--n you, the cour,
rules that you lie there you can
neither fly nor rum"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
One Subject Barred.

In taking testimony in the Cotton
will case in Washington, quick-wit-
ted old lady had been on the stand for
some time on behalf of the proponents
of the will. She had testified, among
other things, that she was the editor
Of the Book of Lineage of the Daugh-
ters of the Revolution-of which the
late Mrs. Cotton had been a member.
Joe Redding took her under cross-ex-
animation and he commenced In a
casual way:
II suppose, my dear madam, that
you and Mrs Cotton may have COM
pared your respective ages In some of
your conversations"
Never" replied the old lady; 81
never asked her age. would not dare
take such liberty even with myself"
Mr. Redding made one more effort.
"Ah!" said the attorney, but can
find out both of your ages in the Book
of Lineage of the Daughters of the
Revolution"
mo, you cannot" replied the dame.
ut Is against the constitution to men.
ton any members age; ii would break
up the society"
And Joe gave up In despair.-Ex-
change.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
careIessness in Sending Money.

Carelessness in sending money
through the mails is commented upon
in bulletin just issued by the post
office department One case is given
where the dead letter Office received
letter from abroad, which had been
addressed to missionary in Africa.
His name was given, but no post Of
fee address, The letter had been
handled in various post Offices there,
as well as Europe, and then returned
to the United States. 1t was opened
by the dead letter Office, and found to
contain $500 in gold certificates. The
department has learned the sending
office, and believes the money will be
restored to the sender. The post Of
flee department says the letter is
signed by woman, but her name and
address will not be made public.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
A Gift of Solomon's,

In the ancient cathedral of Genoa
a vase of immense value has been pre-
served for 600 years. 1t is cut from
single emerald. Its principal diam
eter is 1914 inches and its height 5A
inches. 1t is kept under several locks,
the keys of which are in different
hands, and 1t is rarely exhibited in
public, then only by an order of the
senate. When exhibited 1t is sus.
pended round the neck of a priest by
a cord, and no one is allowed to touch
1t but him. 1t is claimed that this
vase is one of the gifts which was
made to Solomon by the Queen of
Sheba.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
OLD MAN CROWDED OUT.
Plant OF Old oarkey Who Wanted
Job as "Watcherman."

An oldtime southern darkey called
at the office of Engineer Commissions
er Biddle the other day. Opening the
door just enough to allow his body to
squeeze through, and leaning heavily
on stick, he hobbled up to the desk
OF Secretary Garges, bowling profuse.
ly at every step.
Il hope | sees you-all WELL" was
his salutation. "I's lookin' for Job
as a watcherman, an wuz tolc dat
dis Is de place to cum"
Take a seat. uncle" said the sec
rotary, land tell mo of your quail
fications to FIJI that somewhat oner-
Gus position"
SAY dat agin. boss" said he.
scratching his head.
81 mean what experience have you
had in that line"
"oh. yasslr, Use had 'sperience all
rite. Vas indeedy. Use wukked in
the bitches for thirty year or mo-,
but de boss dun discharged me coz I
cayn't handle de pick as fas' as dem
yung buck niggahs on de Job, an he
says Use too ole. Vas, sun, hits rae
dat | am ole, but yit has to live, an
l don wonter so to the po' house.
Seems dat dey amt much use in dis
WORT fob an ole man no moh Dem
young niggahs cum outen de schools
wifi DER book larnin, can writ DER
name an such like, an takes de
bread outen de mouf of us po' ole
folks dat nevah had dem 'vantages.
Befo' de wah | wuz han In de cot
ton fields an Use been had wukker
all my lif'."
"All right. uncle, I'll take your
name and address, and you shall have
the first watchman's job that becomes
vacant" said Mr.. Garges.
"Thankee, boss, thankee-de Lawd
TAX cyar of yeh"--and he hobbled out
again.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
FINEST ON EARTH.
SUPERB CARRIAGE BUILT FOR
PHILADELPHIA BABY.
Proud Father Spared Neither Expense
Nor Time In Providing His Heir
With Magnificent Vehicle
for His Daily Rides.

Master Harold Mutton, the four
months-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Mutton, of Philadelphia, rides In
the finest baby carriage in the world.
The carriage, not counting time and
labor, cost $40, the price represent
ing the material alone.
Master Mutton is not wealthy, nor
heir to millions-possibly not to thou
sands. He lives with his parents In a
modest cottage out near Paramount
park, and his father works for mod
crate salary for firm of commission
men down town. The baby carriage.
with it's gorgeous trappings and expen-
sive material is the only unusual fea-
ture connected with the babys life,
but it is unusual enough to attract
the attention of hundreds of persons
who sees 1t in the park on fair after
Moons.
In July, when the baby was born,
Chester Mutton vowed that 1t should
have the finest baby carriage in the
world Before he went into the com
mission business Mutton was car
riage maker. He had learned the
trade as boy, and always had taste
for mechanical work, especially for
fine cabinet work. The first step he
took toward building the finest baby
carriage In the world was to order a
set of wheels made of pure silver. The
hubs, the frame work and the springs
do Of h,,r oh
while the canopy top of the baby cab
was fastened to the body with socket
joint of brass, and attached to the
joint itself was shield of pure gold,
covering the joint and ornamenting
the side of the cab.
The metal fixtures, including wheels,
running gear and the gold hardware,
all were designed by the proud father
although the work was done by others
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
PAPER Gas Pines.

Gas pipes of paper are being made
In France. Manila paper is cut in
strips equal to the length of the pipes
to be made. These are then placed in
Q receiver filled with melted asphalt
and wrapped around core OF iron I'M
til the desired thickness is reached.
After being submitted to strong pres.
sure the paper is coated with sand.
cooled, the core withdrawn, and the
outer pipe surface covered with a
waterproof preparation. 1t Is claimed
that these pipes are as good as, and
more economical than, metal ones.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
HORSE Is FOND OF BEER.
Peculiar Taste Developed by New Jer.
sey Quadruped.

A bay horse owned by John Semp-
Ter, contractor of Bloomfield, N. j.,
left standing in Glenwood avenue, the
other morning while the boy who had
been leading 1t went into a restaurant
to get his breakfast. The check rein
had been thrown over a post, but the
animal had no trouble in freeing itself,
and crossed the street to a barroom
Open went the swinging doors and in
stalked the horse The patrons were
astonished and dropped their glasses
in surprise. They made room for the
animal. which went to the bar and be.
gan to whinny
What's the matter. oia fellow"
asked the bartender.
He's dry, guess" said some one.
A bottle of beer was opened and it's
neck thrust into the horses jaws. The
animal swallowed its contents. A Sec
ond bottle met similar fate, and then
the horse walked out, seemingly con-
tented. When last seen it was walk.
ing straight.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
WANTED TO SEE PRESIDENT.
Young Marylander's HalIueinations
Cause His Arrest.

Policeman Hopkins, of the Sixth
precinct, was standing at the corner
of Pennsylvania avenue and Third
street northwest when he was accost-
ed by a young man who wanted to
know the way to the White House.
81 want to see the president" said
the young man, ito show him the dew
lis confession"
Policeman Hopkins took him to po-
lice headquarters and introduced him
to Sanitary Officer Sroufe.
my name" said the stranger, "is
James Nathaniel Edmund Combs, and
I'm from Great Mills, st. Mary county,
Maryland.
He told the sanitary officer that the
Lord had appeared to him and told
him of the confession made by the
devil. He had labored upon the writ
ing Of the confession for about year,
he stated, and the amount of writing
he had done convinced the sanitary
officer that he had not overstated the
time he had been engaged upon the
work.
The police surgeons passed upon
him as being harmless, and suggested
that he return home. Combs agreed
to return, and said the president could
destroy the manuscript If he read 1t
and thought 1t was not worth publish
ing.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
But he insisted upon doing the wood
work himself.

But ne insisted upon DONG the WOOD
work himself.
For the body of the baby cab he Sc
lected mahogany and white holly. The
rich, deep red wood he cunningly
joined to the pure white of the holly
SO that the mahogany formed the out
side of the cab and the holly the in
side. Both woods were polished to the
highest degree, and in the mahogany
he inlaid the initials of his baby in
ivory at each side, and In front placed
a tiny crest in gold buried in the dark
wood.
He worked for three weeks building
and finishing the woodwork for the cab
and planning the framework of the
canopy. The canopy itself Is the real
work of art of the entire thing. 1t is
of mahogany and holly, as is the bed,
but the white and wine colored woods
he cunningly carved and shaped so
that they appear to be woven together
alternately, both inside and outside
So beautifully is the inlaying done
that the top appears to be woven of
interlacing white and wine colored
wicker work and, even at close inspec-
ton, the effect is that of woven work.
A month after the babys birth,
when 1t was ready for its first ride out
doors, all that was needed to complete
the finest baby cab in the world was
the tapestry fittings. For these Null
ton chose white and wine colored silks
with silver and gold cords and tassels,
and for robe he selected deep wine
colored satin, edged with gold cord.
Master Harold already has become
one of the most noted babies in Phila
delphia-and incidentally his father
has been offered big price to make a
duplicate of the cab for a multi-mil
lionaire. Mutton refused to do 1t, de-
claring he was satisfied to have his
baby own the finest baby carriage in
| the world.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
Floral Freak,

There is a singular floral freak
called the occasional flower, for the
reason that it has no particular time
to bloom. 1t is said that when closed
the occasional flower is in color and
form something like a ripe poppy
head, but with the stem attached.
Submerged in a bowl of water for a
few minutes and then taken out and
placed by its stem in an empty bottle,
the outer petals begin in several min.
utes to open out, This process Is slow
but distinctly noticeable. The petals
continue TO rise and to expand until
they gradually recede, When this &C
ton is completed it resembles In ap.
pearance the sunnower.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
Letter Long Delayed.

Twenty-three years ago the late Ros-
coe G. Saith of Cornish, Me-, wrote
to Amos l.. Allen, then private sec
rotary of Congressman Reed, thanking
him for some agricultural reports.
This letter has just reached Mr.. Allen.
II was laid away in some correspond
ence of Mr.. Reed and has since then
been waiting for some one to send ID
along 70 the owner.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
DECISION EASY TO ENFORCE.
Judge Had SO Mutilated Bird That
Resistance Was In Vain.

Judge Loveland of Stanford. VT, a
classmate OF Daniel Webster In Dart.
mouth-college. resembled him in some
things. He did not like to have any
body get the best of him.
On certain occasions IAN oath" was
an absolute necessity to him, although
of different type from those he was
In the habit of administering to 9th.
ers.
Not long after his appointment as
Judge he and a party of acquaint.
ances were invited to Christmas din,
ner at friends house. To him was
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20

the death of Adam, the story of the
cross, Eve and Seth on their way to
Paradise, and the garden of Eden. but
1t has long been a puzzle to aptiquar-
les. There is no trace of lettering
upon it.-London Sketch.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
To Reduce a Double Chin.

To reduce a double chin anoint il
with good skin food then. picking up
the flesh between the thumb and first
finger, roll it firmly but gently. Sponge
the chin afterward with cold salt
water.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20
IS PUZZLE TO ANTIoUARIEs.
Mystery in Ancient Tombstone in Eng
lish Churchyard.

The stone, which is of Saxon origin,
is in Heysham churchyard on the
shore of Morecambe bay. The carv-
ing upon 1t is believed to illustrate
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1906-12-20

Blouse OF guipure trimmed with
bands of black velvet. On each side
of the front these bands are finished
with an edge of pale blue liberty form.
ing a sort OF little waistcoat
The sleeves are finished at the
elbows with bands of the liberty and
frills of lace.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-04
ARRIVALS At THE HOTELS

CROwN-Geo. Briggs, Conn; ii. r.
Lustig, New York; III. w Moves, Taun-
ton; Mrs w. NJ. Bush, New York; Mrs
4. G. Matteson. New York; O. H. Cook.
Bridgeport; Jul. Silverman, New York
L. Lehman, New York; Geo. S. Lowe.
Boston; G.. Nj. Converse, Boston; l.. ID.
Mayhew, New York: Frank A Rhodes
Boston; Chas. II. Snell-poston Geo. n.
Flowers, New York; Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Hoppin, Providence; J. w. Il. Adams
New York; p. H. fresh. New York
Harry j.. Seixas, New York; Thos
Smallwood, New York; VIM. Mayer
Brooklyn; Henry HerD, New York: ID
w. Trapwell, New York; Isaac Simon
NEWMAN. w. Ryder, New York;
Boston; G. H. Goodwin, Boston: E. NJ
Barnes, New York; A. ]. Chase. Mel
rose. Mass; s. B. Case. Norwich; ]. y.
eEeston, New York; VIM. n. Mccarthy
New York; A. ID. Babcock, Detroit; r
l. Yeaw, Kingston; A. w. Richardson
Bethel, Me. s. O. Foster, London, NJ
"; -. III. Harmenstein, New York; O.
w. Tallman..New YoFk+H-f-frrr
bee, New York: A. r.. Sterne, Kingston
r IL w. Il. Phipps, Boston: J. X. Nixon
New York; N. Karlsruher, New Haven,
chas. Bernhardt. New York II. E
Hitchings, Boston; NJ. ". Carter, New
York: X. Gardiner, New York; p. II
,N,ss WssseIs, ho.,HI ,RIngstoRj FndSo, = Miller and
a. l. getchell. city; a. Wise. New
gan, Jr, New York: A. G. Nieman. New
York; ". Y. Pettee, Derry. ~ II: j..
Wright Boston; John Porter. Hartford,
Conn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-04
lie ThEATRES

Stock company devotees are waiting i'm
patiently for the opening of the Aloee
Stock companys season at Keith's on
Monday. The house for the opening night
Ia entirely sold out and there is every
Indication that the players will be cor
daily welcomed There are still some
good seats left for the other perform
ances OF the week, fact that Will be
learned with genuine pleasure and VIII
doubtless be taken advantage of by many.
The military costumes and appointments
of THE Second in Command" are uncom-
monty attractive and striking, ana Stage
Director Turner has taken special care
to have them accurate. The scenery VIII
also be I'm replica OF the original, and all
the ladies OF the cast will also have an
opportunity to wear some pretty frocks.
When the stock season is begun next
week the rule of allowing no one to be
seated after the rise OF the curtain and
the action OF the play is well begun will
be enforced. This rule saves annoyance
and unnecessary bother to many, and
for this reason the fe wunavoidably late
comers should be glad TO stand until the
fall OF the curtain. rather than discom-
mode their fellow theatregoers.
80
Mcintyre and Heath, as stars In a new
musical novelty under the management OF
Klaw & Erlanger, I'm George V. HoDarts
musical novelty, "The Ham Tree" como
20 the Providence opera house next Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday THE Ham
Tree" is written around the famous
sketch these eminent entertainers have
presented for so long time. They are
the most famous delineators OF quaint
negro character ON the stage today and
in their company are many well-mown
actors and specialists and chorus re-
markable for youth and beauty.
80
There will be no Monday matinee per
formance at Keith's next week, but there
after there will be matinees daily.
Light summer draperes and curtains
will replace the winter ones, and the
attaches will all be In their summer uni
forms. giving the theatre gala atmos-
phere bentting the occasion. Wednesday
evening a party of 90 OF the United Ttrain
of Artillery Will attend the performance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-04

BL0NDY, BELM0NT'S HORSE,
CARRIED LOADS OF MONEY

Blandy. a Metropolitan Handicap candI-
date, and one OF the best race horses Of
last season, was badly beaten at the Ja-
maica track yesterday. He finished last I'm
field OF four horses. Colossal. a cheap
selling platter. won the race. Monet was
second
Lack OF condition caused Blandy's de-
feat He was high in flesh and looked
more like a stallion prepared for the show
ring than a race horse ready to run for
money and fame. Because he was a great
race horse last season many OF the 500
spectators who expected him 10 be In fine
fettle plunged on him. The fact that Aug
ust Belmont. chairman OF the Jockey
club. owns him gave confidence to the
crowd. They thought that all was well
with the horse and that he woud show his
best speed But Plandy was fat as a
prize pig. He was outfooted from the start
and beaten six lengths by a cheap-hnrse
that he can beat a block when in condi-
ton.
A bad start in the second race cost
Mary Morris. the to 10 favorite first
money. She was left at the post. Garner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-04

her Jockey. raced after the field. and the
hlly closed up a gap OF fifteen lengths
Her effort was a great one, but she was
never able to reach a better position than
fourth, where she finished. Consuelo IL
won easily. Lord Badge was second.
After this rsce the stewards called up
on c. Il. Henshall. the owner OF Pronta.
for an explanation Of Jockey Clarkes rid
ing
They said that the lad failed to ride the
mare vigorously on the turn for home,
where she was In the lead and being pass,
ed by Lord Badge and Consuelo II. Hen
shall replied that his orders 10 the boy
were to do the best he could with her He
explained that Clarke had ridden the
mare on many previous races and that he
considered him competent to handle her.
The stewards were not satisfied with
the explanation, and the race will prob
ably be investigated further. Pronta ran
well and showed the way until the home
stretch was reached. She ran away and
covered a mile in her preliminary gallop.
and this undoubtedly took the edge off
her speed.