davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24


 The work of both teams was excellent. Armes and White were the stars on the Y. M. c. A. team, and while the work of Estes, Going and Dryer was phenom- enal the work of the whole team repre- senting the High school was notable.
 It was the last of the series between the two teams for the championship and the High school carried off the honor by winning the first and last of the games. Miss Bessie Green acted as sponsor for the Y. M. c. A.. her maids being Miss Edna Sibley, Miss Mary Lyman Stone and Miss Leone Cosby. The High school sponsor. was Miss Mary Campbell and her maids of honor were Miss Lola Ridout, Miss Mildred Tynes and Miss Maud Ros- son. Miss Thornton and Miss Gelders from the High school and Miss Dexter and Miss Hanna from the Pollock-Steph- ems institute acted as chaperones.
 The officials of the game were Me Bride, referee; Berry, umpire; Hill, SCOT CT; and Putnam timekeeper
 Between the halves the audience was entertained by the excellent acrobatic work of Robinson, Hill, Moore and Cham berS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

The regular box men and back shoppers of the Cleveland team passed through Bir- mingham yesterday en route from Hot Springs to Atlanta. where the Maps are having their spring practice. The party consisted of Joss Hess, Bernard, Rhoades and Townsend. pitchers, and Bemis and Buelow, catchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

From Sporting Life: Four of the Ma tional league clubs will start the season of 1906 with new managers: Hanlon at Cincinnati, Donovan at Brooklyn, Chance at Chicago and McCloskey at St. Louis. Chance was in charge of the Cubs during the latter part of the 1905 pennant race, but it was announced that Selee would he renstated if his health was restored. Az such has not been the case. Chance will remain in control There Is reason to hope that each change will be bene- ficial
 In the American league there will be no managerial changes for another sea son at least, all of the team commanders having shown themselves capable and satisfactory to their respective consutu- ences. Mack. Collins Jones, Armour and Stahl made brilliant successes in the leoo season: Laioie produced results, to war rant a further trial: and Griffith and Me Aleer sd well enough under exceptionally adverse conditions to retain the confidence of their employers.
 In the National league there will be only two real non-playing managers; namely. Hanlon and McCloskey. but Mo Graw and Duffy are now practically also bench managers, as their active participa- ton in games will henceforth he rev ana far between. In the American leaeue Just half of the team directors-Mack. Armour, Griffith and McAleer-wil be bench man agers Now that Frank Selee has retired the major league managers present sold ex -player corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Manager McGraw: "We know where we are-the other people probably don't. As manager I have nothing to say, but as an individual I should like to wager $500O that in the event of four game-ln-seven series I can select the wln- ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Today's game at o'clock. Just as good as Thursday afternoon is promised the fans Hickman, Billiard and Reagan vs. Chesbro and Orth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Manager Vaughan yesterday received a letter from Catcher Garvin saying that he has been i'll and is going to Hot Springs to recuperate. The letter was written from Memphis, and Garvin said that he would be in Birmingham before the opening of the league season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

From Chicago Journal: The first major league magnate 10 lay claim to a pennant is Charles A Comskey of the ChicasD Americans. Just before his White Sox left for the south Commy said q believe the Sox will win the American league pennant this year. providing no accidents happen to Jones, Isbell Or Davis. We were just nosed out of it last season and finished away from home. at that. This year we will wind up our schedule at home. and that will make a great differ enee. I believe the Sox will make a win ming start and that. barring misfortune, they cannot be stopped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Next Thursday afternoon the Coal Barons will be confronted by the young est CD battery in harness-Clark Grif- filth and Jim Mcclure. Something to look forward to.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Pitcher Hickman has received Dem yer contract, but alas, 1t came too late The contract was sent by registered mail and it bears a Denver post mark of March 19. 1t was received in Birmingham several days later. The envelope contain ing the contract has been filed away safely by Manager Vaughan in the safe at baseball headquarters, for future ref erence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Ginger Clark is recuperating rapidly from his recent Illness and will be able to get out probably today or tomorrow. Wilhelms s hand is recovering and he will probably be sent in the box against the Highlanders in one of the games next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

Great work was done down at the ball lot yesterday afternoon Manager Vaughan had the Barons batting out a few, and there were stunts alonS the base lines for an hour or more Vaughan ap- peared behind the bat, relieving Mat thews for awhile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-24

The precedent has been set In trans- ferring games from Little Rock and Shreveport to New Orleans during the Confederate Veterans reunion This is a dangerous step to be taken so early in the season, and Birmingham will perhaps enter a protest to President Kavanaugh. The fans here want to know by whose au- thorlty the transfer of games was made to PelicanVlle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Fallieres' Medal.

One of the most graceful acts of the man.
ayers of the st. Louis exposition, which
was held two years ago, was the award Of
handsome medal to the President of
France, the country from which came the
great region the fair was held to COM
memorate. When the big show was closed
and the details of settlement were all ad-
5usted somebody thought that the medal
had not yet been formally presented to the
French executive. A happy inspiration sug-
gested that a delegation OF ST. Louisans go
TO Paris especially for this purpose. The
idea was heartily Endorsed, and a commit
tee was named. headed by the president of
the exposition. Such dignifed bodies move
slowly, and the delegation of medal-bearers
did not get OF until this summer They
travelled In the leisurely manner of men
charged with a weighty responsibility. They
reached Paris some days ago and entered
upon course OF formal correspondence
with the French president. 1t takes time
TO arrange these weighty affairs, and at
last day was named for the presentation.
The weather was hot. and President Fal-
Heres had retired to his summer residence,
the French Oyster Bay. He agreed that 1t
would be infinitely the better plan to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Bank Plundering.

The more it Is examined the worse ap-
pears to have been the condition of the
Milwaukee Avenue Bank of Chicago. It
was apparently no more than a private
combination Of gamblers, who used the
money of depositors for horse-race betting
and real estate speculations. Fake notes,
forgeries and plain stealing were engaged
in on scale that exceeds anything of the
kind heretofore disclosed in the way of
criminal banking methods. The game was
played with certain degree of shrewdness.
and yet 1t was trick that the state exami-
ner, II he had been up to his work, could
have detected. 1t Is unnecessary and largely
futile at this juncture to consider what
punishment should be melted out to the
scoundrels IL all are caught. The main
point of public interest is whether such
practices are in vogue In other banking
institutions anywhere in this country. and
whether the inspection methods are no
more reliable in other states than In I'LL
nois. If the bank depositors are thus easily
to be victimized by common gamblers. there
Is urgent need Of a radical reform in the
processes of examination. This Chicago
failure has seriously shaken public conf
dence in the integrity Of the state bank
ing system and something should be done
to restore faith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Disloyalty and Revolution.

The story from st. Petersburg about the
marrow escape of Grand Duke Nicholas from
death a the hands of soldiers, during drill
and blank cartridge firing, is merely to be
REGARDED as evidence that the disafection
OF the army is far from being suppressed
The ranks of the imperial forces are doubt
less honeycombed with disloyalty, and there
are probably at this time in the Russian
army thousands of men who. were mag
netic leader to arise and command Them
would march forth and turn their arms
against the autocracy-not from patriotic
motives. but for the sake of revenge upon
their tyrannical masters.
This episode Immediately revives memories
OF the incident of eighteen months or so
ago. when a shrapnel shot was sent toward.
II not at the cars party while he was en-
engaged In the ceremony of blessing the
waters of the Neva, by a battery which
had been assigned to the duty Of firing sa-
lutes. There was no doubt then that con-
splracy existed for the assassination of the
car by this method. and there can be no
doubt now that the bullets aimed at the
grand duke were placed in the guns Of the
soldiers a result of a plot.
Reform will not come In Russia however
by such surreptitous methods. The assas-
sin will not advance the cause of revolution
The taking OFF OF individuals will not
weaken the autocratic system. This process
Is like cutting off the heads of the hydra,
one by one. What Russia needs, and what
she must have. If she Is to be rescued from
the depths of reaction and suffering. is edu-
cation. on a broad. systematic plane. to
teach the people what they require and what
steps they must take to get 1t. They must
be taught that they cannot gain complete
political liberty by a single stroke of war
fare, nor by secret plottings. but by the
slower. steadier advances of enlightenment
Until there Is evolved in Russia a SUBJ
stantial sense of nationality. comprehen-
sive conception by the mass Of the people
of their rights and obligations as citizens
there can be no true revolution. Blood may
flow and dynasties be overturned and sys-
TENS changed, but no permanent advance
ment can be scored by such means alone.
The process of forceful assault may in itself
serve as an educational means, but It will
thus merely contribute to the creation of
the vital essential of Russian reform, a
stable body polite. animated with enlght-
ened conceptions of modern political organ
tzation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11

the medal presented In the Elysee Palace.
and set a day for the uncomfortable jour
ney up to Paris. The members OF the COM
mittee called their Wallets and had their
silk hats ironed and their frock coats
brushed. and saw that their red ribbons OF
the Legion of Honor were neatly tied IN
their buttonholes. and then, on the morn
of the appointed day. they were driven IN
state to the palace. perspiring. but proud
and happy. The President Of France came.
and there was much handshaking and the
passing of many compliments, and then the
battery Of oratorical powers was opened.
and for a period the campaign Of compai-
ment proceeded at q furious pace. Finally
came the psychological moment for the
presentation. Members Of the committee
looked at each other inquirfngiy. A blank
expression was on every face. Collars
wilted. Where was the medal? 1t was not
to be found A few whispers and the
woeful fact was disclosed that 1t had been
forgotten. Yea. forgotten. in the anxiety
over silk hats and frock coats and red rib
bons! The moment was fraught with in
finite possibilities OF tragedy. Shamefacedly
the spokesman turned to the President OF
France and assured him that there really
was a medal. but that the committee could
not Immediately produce it. Would the
President of France be assured that there
was a medal? Would he consent to receive
it later? Would he forgive the contretemps!
Would he, ETC., etc. ETC.? or course ne
would. President Fallieres of France IS
above all. man blessed with sense OF
humor. and, assuring his guests that sucn
things happen every day in France ana
that he cherished their visit far. far more
than the mere bit of metal. he led them on
to a cooler spot and the Ice was broken.
Now the Parisians are looking for an artist
with the genius to paint picture OF that
historic scene. depicting the President OF
France receiving the American medal ne
did not get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
The Baggage Smasher.
rom the Jersey City Journal.

From the Jersey City Journal.
Almost all persons who have enjoyed a
summer vacation have complained about the
rough usage to which their baggage has
been subjected. and no doubt there is fire.
quent cause for complaint. But there is an
other side to the baggage question. The
number of people who take summer vaca-
tions increases every year. This increases
the quantity of baggage and thoughtless
persons add to the weight of their belong
ings without thought of the men who
must handle them. The people reach the
starting point for train all at one time
and their baggage must be handled expe-
ditiously. By making their packages toe
heavy and by reaching the station at the
last minute. the owners of the baggage
are contributing to the damage they COM
plain about. A little thoughtful considera-
ton would save their baggage to con-
siderable extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Mr.. Griggs' Keynote.

Chairman Griggs sounds his own keynote.
In his appeals for campaign subscriptions
he says:
'sIf we are to win a victory and elect
President two years hence I'VE must nrSt
elect q House of Representatives TINS ran.
gate every department of the government:
With all these hOney-combed with graIt,
the edges of which only have been touched
by recent exposures and prosecutions there
astound the country and create demand
for a democratic administration to clean the
government workshop.
This Is a revival of the old cry Of Turn
the rascaIs out" If the democrats win in
November the opportunity suggested by
Mr. Griggs will come on the eve of the
presidential election. The Sixtieth House
will authorize a grand inquisition. and ev-
cry department of the government will be
called to the witness stand. Under the
general accusation that grafters infest the
whole government service every means will
be employed to uncover them, and whatever
success is achieved will go to shape the
presidential campaign.
To what extent this will overshadow the
tariff question cannot now be determined.
The democrats may not abandon the tariff.
But in the nature of things tariff bill
prepared by a committee appointed by
John Sharp Williams as Speaker would
stand no chance of acceptance by the Sem
ate. Mr.. Williams believes in a tariff for
revenue only and the republican Senate
does not. At best then the tariff would
answer only the ends of agitation.
But. as Mr.. Griggs sees the matter.
hunt for grafters would produce immediate
results, and the electorate be set on fire
for reform. That issue would be complete
as made by a democratic House, and the
party might hope for returns at the polls.
If Mr.. Bryan upon his return talks in
this strain we may hear little else in the
campaign from the democrats. Turn the
rascals out" is a short sentence, composed
of short words. and spellbnders will find
it pat to free treatment of things. The
tariff has it's compiled lions and difficulties.
Hammering trusts Is easy, but tiresome
from iteration. The Senate in its long de-
bate said almost the last word on the rail-
road issue. But here is the old proposition,
dear to every partisan heart and easy to
every partisan tongue-the other side has
been in power too long, has abused its OPP
portunities. is now unworthy of confidence.
and should give place to those who will
administer affairs for the peoples benefit.
Where is the spellbinder who cannot with
that text make a sounding appeal for at
tention and for votes?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Politics and the White House.

The Indianapolis News says of Mr.. Bryan
in connection with the Sullivan episode:
Looking at him as a political or party
leader. one is a little at a loss to know why
he could not contain himself until an op-
perfume time: let minor and remoter mat
tiers walt on those of greater Importance
nearer at hand The great Lincoln in moth
ing showed his greatness more plainly than
in the broad tolerance with which he could
suffer things to be So. He could wait as
we'll as labor; knew that they serve also
who wait. 1t seems to be an interesting
contrast that Mr.. Bryan's haste to go out
and meet trouble thus affords.
Several New York newspapers took this
view of the London interview in which Mr.
BRYAN reasserted his belief in silver They
characterized 1t as a grave mistake Why
Ego out and meet trouble?" Why not have
left matters as they were? Everything was
proceeding smoothly in democratic circles
Gold democrats were coming over In droves
to Mr. BRYAN on the assumption that he
was now safe and sane on all subjects
Why douse them at such time into the
old pool of free coinage?
This sort Of criticism Is unfair to Mr.
Bryan. 1t ignores his courage. and leaves
out of consideration his desire to be under
stood by both friends and foes. In the case
of silver he wants no mans vote on the as
sumption that he Bryan, has changed MS
Views in the slightest on that subject. He
Is as much opposed to the single gold stand
ard as he ever was. He Is still In favor or
the double standard, and believes that with
1t the country would get along better than
It Is now doing. Surely such an opinion
should not have been concealed by man
aspiring to the presidency of the United
States and well advanced toward third
nomination to the office.
In the case of Mr.. Sullivan he had to
choose between friends and foes. He was
Oh record against the man and the Influences
winch had made him member of the dem.
ocratic national committee. and the Bryan
men in Illinois were pressing him for new
deliverance Was the peerless and fearless
leader to say to his friends. forget It.? Or
should he have stated to them in a private
communication to hold their peace little
while and he would attend to Sullivan when
1t was safer to swat him. leaving Sullivan
to act meanwhile as a Bryan boomer?
It Is evidently Mr.. Bryan's purpose not to
enter the White House by a back door or a
side door He has his eye on the mansion.
and he hopes to occupy it. but II at all. he
is going in at the front door. He wants
everybody to know what sort Of man he Is.
and what he represents. so that when he be-
gins to WELD the scepter of Office there will
be no room to charge him either with de-
ception or ingratitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Chairman "Tom" Taggart.

Chairman "Tom" Taggart again asks
'Why should I resign?" There are several
that Taggart is involved in an ugly gam
bling scandal. and the political reason that
Taggart's retention Of the democratic chair.
manship Is a deliberate affront to his party
in the eyes of it's friends and a grave det-
riment to its cause in the Judgment of its
friends and opponents alike Taggart's
proved incompetency In the position would
be ample reason for his retirement If none
other existed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11

peal come later. Others may at present
be busy with their crops. Others still may
rot yet have received his circular. There
Is money apienty In the country. and tho
people who have 1t are not without in
terest in the campaign. Give them time.
After the ball opens, the democrat who has
heard his party abused by a republican
speilbinder. and the republican who has
heard his party abused by a democratic
spellbinder. will need no further nudge
about subscribing to help the good cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
The Boss,
From the New York Press.

Reports from primaries and news of ap-
preaching conventions fail to verify the
legend so generally accepted after the cleo
tons last year that the American political
boss was rapidly disappearing with the
damnation of the American people in his
ears. Not only is the American boss still a
striking and powerful feature of the politi-
cal system. but In all except few cases
the very same bosses who were beating
it, to the cyclone cellars when the storm
swept the country are back at their old
stands. Industrious as ever and undaunted.
Nor are there fresh signs of their downfall,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Another Side.

Songs of summer everywhere,
Songs Of birds and roses fair;
Yet. despite this fond renown,
What's the matter with the town?
No mosquitoes out for gore,
No stump speeches in the store.
No pert girls in whom you see
Freckles where a face should be.
There no ROSTERS mighty sing.
There no wasps or hornets sting.
Sing of moonlight. white and still.
Sing Of zephyrs If you will.
But remember how each night
Brings the old electric light,
Beaming, spite of rain or cloud.
When a gay and laughing crowd
Gathers in it's urban ease
Where the fans insure breeze.
When you sift the question down,
What's the matter with the town?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11

Europe Is alarmed over the possibility
that lot of American watered stock will
be disposed of over there. They cannot see
in such transactions any just retribution for
the bogus works of art that have been
brought to the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
DIR. Miles
Restorative NerVine

which acts directly upon the nerves. refreshing and
Strengthening them. 1t is a nerve food and tonic.
which soothes and relieves the tension Of the tired
nerves and brings rest and refreshing sleep.
Your remedies saved my life. They all you
claim them to be. 1 am in very good health
for woman u years old, thanks to your remedies.
When feel nervous don't feel we'll. take a
few doses of DIR. Miles Nervine and 1t sets me
right."-CATHARINE LAGLE, Leland, Iowa.
The first bottle will benefit; If not, the druggist
will return your money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Give the Voters Time.

Chairman Sherman is quoted as disap-
pointed at the responses to his dollar SUBJ
scription appeal. The coin Is not rolling in
as rapidly as he had expected. Let him be
patient 1t is only August. Three months
must eiapse before election. Some people
may fear to respond now lest q second ap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11

A remark is attributed to Mr.. Jerome to
the effect that the district attorneys office
will try the Thaw case when 1t gets good
and ready. OF course Mr.. Jerome does not
mean that a prisoner may be held in GUS
tody indefinitely awaiting the pleasure or
convenience Of prosecuting officer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
Statecraft.

Tell the press censor to exercise more
than ordinary vigilance over all the publ
cations that come into the palace" said
the car.
For any special reason. your majesty"
Yes. The fortune teller has warned me
that am liable to hear some bad news"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11

1t is again declared that the czar's chief
adviser il q fortune teller. And. after ALL
a fortune teller ought to be as reliable q
guesser as some Of the members OF his
court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
Women

who have the Of children and household duties
find the drain upon their vitality 90 great that
they very often become nervous wrecks. This loss
Of vitality causes headache. backache, sleepless-
ness, irritabLty anxiety. etc. and frequently
suits In various forms Of female weakness
When you feel tired and worn out, take