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bolts between beams and through posts
and pillows. Sometimes the catcher is
twenty-five or thirty feet above the pitch
er, who is standing ON the ground while
the catcher is on the frame work above.
The job of the catcher is no "ench" by
any means. The mouth of the can is not
II ore than nine inches in diameter, and
a mistake of an inch will sometimes mean
that a red hot bolt will strike the catch
er's hand or hit him somewhere about the
body.
If it misses the can altogether it goes
flying through the air and is apt to hit
somebody below. The tossing and catch
ing may be called an art, and the pitcher
does not throw wild once in twenty-five
times, and the catcher does not miss once
in that many times.
Big crowds gathered yesterday on Twen-
tieth street and watched the men at work
Every few minutes hot bolt would be
sent flying through the air, leaving
stream of sparks behind it.
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ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
ATTHE slJoU
"A Texas steer"

Nearly every theatre-goer has seen a
performance of Hoyt's "A Texas Steer
but the chances are that none has had
the pleasure of witnessing more enjoy
able and delightful presentation OF the
farce than that made by Tim Murphy and
his excellent company at the Jefferson
theatre last night Mr.. Murphy was in
his native element as Maverick Brander,
the congressman from Texas, and Doro-
thy Sherrod was never more captivating
than as Bossy. the congressman's wife
"A Texas Steer is one Of the finest
farce comedies ever written with the
object of satirizing a phase of contem-
poraneous American life and in the hands
of capable company seems never to
grow old 1t was fortunate inspiration
of Mi Murphy to revive the piece and
present it at this iuneture, when good
comedies are at a premium. Mr.. Murphy
has never appeared in play better suit
cd to his dry humor and it seemed to his
friends last night that he was never more
amusing His entrance was the signal
for an outburst of applause and cordial
ity that finally led to a curtain talk in
which Mr. Murphy told several funny
stories The enthusiasm did not abate
until the curtain fell on one of the best
acted and most dverting comedies of the
year.
Although it was a pleasure to see Mr.
Murphy come to his own again in part
worthy of his best efforts, he was not
alone in the play by any means. He had
the support of a good company Dorothy
Sherrod was an adorable Bossy Her love
scene with William L. Gibson in the last
act was an exquisite bit of acting and
she was charming throughout the play,
Mr. Gibson as Captain Bright, Bossys
lover, was pleasing. and Adolph Jackson
gave a brilliant performance as Colonel
Brassy Gall, member OF the third
house" As gentlemanly "fourfiusher,
Mr. Jackson was a polished success. Mrs.
Aubrey Powell as Mrs. Brander was
good, while Miss MARCIA Ward Lyt-
ton was clever and adroit as a lady
blackmailer o. j. Griffin was quite
amusing as the colored statesman in
search of an office, while j. r.. Arm
strong, Douglas Jones and James +.
Maher contributed to the general hilarity
as Texans. The remaining members of
the company were satisfactory. Songs by
the Texas Steer quartette were enthus-
lastically encored.
Miss Alice Nielsen occupied box las
night and seemed to enjoy the perform
ance immensely. Miss Nielsen and her
company had an "off" night she de-
cided to see Mr.. Murphy act The come
dian and the singer are old friends.
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GRAND JURY DRAWN
FOR SPRING TERM
NOTICES ARE SERVED ON MEN
SELECTED TO ACT AS lNQUISI-
ToR!AL BODY FOR THE COMING
SESSION OF CRIMINAL COURT.

The grand jury for the spring term of
the criminal court has been drawn and
the notices served on the men selected
to investigate into the conditions that
prevail relative to law and order in Jef-
ferson county.
AS is usual at all times prior to the
convention OF the grand jury, there are
many rumors as to the probable action OF
the investigating body relative to certain
cases that have been before the public
for some time past. Yesterday 1t was
commonly reported that Solicitor Helm
had a number of surpclses up his sleeve
that would be sprung as soon as the grand
jury was properly and legally organized,
but the rumor mongers overlooked the
opportunity to explain how any surprises
could remain in that class If the public
knew all about it prior to the taking Of
the necessary action by the grand jury.
The following are the names and occu-
pations, as well as the precincts. OF the
men drawn to serve on the grand jury;
j. NJ. Loveless, precinct AZ; w. II. Low
ing, precinct 46; ]. l.. Nall precinct "
p. ]. McAdory, farmer, precinct z; Il. A.
Little merchant, precinct 81; }. A. tastes
superintendent, precinct 40; John c. Riley,
farmer. precinct 27; William Gibbs, miner,
precinct II; Charles j. Martin, ST.. JUS
tice of the peace precinct 81; w. II.
Holzendorf, broker precinct q; .. b.
Yam, farmer, precinct 13; S. w. slaton,
feal estate, precinct 81 John j. Walker
real estate. precinct 40; ]. L. johnson
capitalist, precinct "a; j. II. Guthrie, coal
and lumber, precinct 80; James Mackin'
grocer, precinct 81; Charley Neal gro
Ger. precinct IS; J. E. Honeycutt, car
penter. precinct 49, Charles l.. Fletcher,
contractor, precinct o.; j. NJ. Terry,
farmer precinct 80.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
LIFE UNDERWRITERS
ENTERTAIN VISITOR
President Scovel of National
Association Stops Here
A LUNCHEON AT HILLMAN
Mr.. scovet Makes interesting Speech.
History of Life Underwriters Or
nization-Beneficia to
Forces In the Field.
A LUNCHEON AT HILLMAN

Charles ". scovel OF Pittsburg, presi-
dent of the National Association of Life
Underwriters. was in the city for several
hours yesterday and was rendered a
luncheon at p. m. at the Hotel IIillman
by the members of the local association
The coming of President seovel at this
time was unexpected and tse reception
was informal. However nearly all the
life insurance agents in the city called
upon him and the day was made profita-
BILE and entertaining to all who are In
terested.
Mr.. scovel left the city for Montgomery
yesterday afternoon at o'clock From
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Montgomery he will go to Mobile and
New Orleans where he will meet with
the local associations, and Sunday night
he will leave New Orleans for Chicago,
where he Will attend an important meet
ing of insurance commissioners. govern
ed in the better regulation of insurance
laws in the different states next Tues
day
Mr.. Scovel was scheduled to come to
Birmingham next Tuesday, but the Chi
cago meeting coming on that date he was
compelled to change his programme and
came on to- Birmingham yesterday. w.
j. Cameron, president of the local asso-
citation, was notified of this change
wednesday and hasty preparations were
made for his entertainment.
The Luncheon.
Just after the luncheon yesterday after
noon in the private dining room Of the
Hillman Mr. Scovel made an informal
address in which he took occasion to pay
a high tribute to the progressive spirit
and growth of Birmingham.
His speech was of especial interest to
the insurance men present as it dealt with
the great value to be derived from CO.
operation and organization.
In part Mr.. Scovel said: 1.-THE first as
ISOLATION of life underwriters was form
ed in Boston twenty-three years ago. The
National association was formed sixteen
years ago. These organizations have
proven very beneficial to the working
forces in the insurance field. The total
membership of the national association at
the last annual meeting was 2032 and this
number is steadily increasing.
Agent Is Lord.
'"rhe insurance agent is the greatest
factor in the insurance business, in fact
he is lord of the situation. The presi-
dents and other salaried officials are only
the trustees of savings bankers whose
duty it is to care for and invest the
money of the polcyholder.
1.-THE past year has been trying one
to the insurance companies, but the
strength and stability that has been
proven in all the old line companies has
been of great benefit in demonstrating
the fact that all of them are conducted
on safe financial basis and that the
polieyholder is absolutely safe in his in
surance investments. The ordeal through
which the insurance companies have gone
will react for good not only to the public
but to the companies themselves
The following gentlemen were present
at the luncheon:
Charles w. Scovel, B. ]. We'll of Mont
II A Holly Ratliff Ed
Norman, Mr.. Cleveland, w. L. Sessions,
r. r. McCarty. G. III. Estes, w. II. Stew
art and w. j. Cameron.
During the day a large number of in
surance men and others called on Presi-
dent Scovel at the Hillman. Among those
who called was Mrs. ]. A. Rountree, who
is a relative Of Mr.. Scovel
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the body, don't dose it
with medicine. SCOTS
Emulsion is the best
nouysishment in existence.
1t is more than a food;
you may doubt it, but it
digests perfectly easy and
at the same time gets the
digestive functions in a
condition so that ordinary
food can be easily di-
gested. Try it if you are
run down and your food
doesn't nourish you.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street. New York.
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TRIP is POSTPONED.
President McCabe viii Not Reach BIZ
mingham Until March "a.

j. b. McCabe, president OF the Amateur
Athletic Association OF America, VIII not
arrive in Birmingham until March a. MS
visit having been postponed for week on
account Of Illness in his family.
Mr.. Mccabe was to have visited Bir-
mingham this week and meet representa-
tives OF the various associations which
compose the southern branch of the asso-
ciation All the people who were ex-
pected in Birmingham to meet Mr.. Nc
cabe have been notified Of the postpone
ment Of the trip
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16
FOR THE
PHOTO ASSOCIATION

The programme for the annual conven-
ton of the Tri-state Photographic asso-
citation was announced yesterday by Pres
ident E. b peddinghaus.
The association. which IS composed Of
the photographers of Georgia. Alabama
and Mississippi. will convene in Birming-
ham next Tuesday and viii be IN session
for four days
Among the interesting exhibits which
are being collected is one showing a num-
Der of freak photographs. One OF these
photographs shows man holding his own
head IN his hand. and another shows two
young women standing behind their own
chairs watching themselves play game
of cards.
Photographers from the three states
are sending IN exhibits to be entered for
the various prizes. There are a dozen
medals and cups as prizes, and number
Of diplomas. Between 400 and 800 dele
gates and visitors are expected at the
convention.
The programme in fun Is as follows:
TUESDAY. MARCH 20
10 a. m.-Opening of convention.
Address-Mayor George b. Ward
Reading of minutes.
Reports of committees.
New business.
. D. m.-Question box.
S p. m,-Reception given at armory by
manufacturers
WEDNESDAY.
9 a. m.-Aristo demonstration by Frank
Hazlett.
2 p. Recommendations of negative
making by the plate manufacturers in
local studios.
p. m.-Lecture ON lenses by S. Law
renee.
THURSDAY.
10 a. m.-Short talk on photography
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MAY ENTER RACE.
Mccoy Expects to Run for Office of
County Auditor.

John P. Mccoy, at the present time
warden of the county JAIL and who has
practiced law in this county, is another
man who will probably make his an
nouncement at an early date as a candi-
date for county auditor and there are
many who are of the opinion that his can
didacy will cause something of split of
the votes to be cast for that office.
Mr.. Mccoy is son of the late DR.. w.
c. Mccoy, formerly editor of the Chris
tan Advocate and presiding elder of the
Birmingham district for some years. He
is a brother of the Rev. j. II. Mccoy of
the Five Points church, and is graduate
of the University of Alabama law depart
ment. He said last night that he would
decide in the next day or two whether or
not he would enter the race.
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NORTH BIRMINGHAM POLITICS.
Considerable Stir over the Municipal
acknowledging Last Night.

North Birmingham is stirred up over the
municipal election which is to be held
there April 2. Last night there was a
meeting of voters held at Whaley's hall
on Twenty-first avenue, favorable to the
ticket headed by Mayor Friel, and which
is composed of the present staff OF officers
in its entirety. The meeting was of a
rousing nature and there were many eulo-
CYSTIC addresses made.
The present administration of North
Birmingham is pledged for municipal
ownership, and intends to stand for re-
election on the same platform. Some OF the
opposition candidates will also be on the
same platform, and there are indications
that the little town will be given a red
hot campaign before the election is held.
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"Eiqhtina Fate. y

"Fightlng Fate" is still a good dra wing
card at the Bijou and is pleasing theatre
goers who like strenuous drama. The play
is a good melodrama and is acted quite up
to the usual standard. Carrie La Mont
takes the leading role acceptably. being
given fair support by the company. Mus
ical specialties are introduced.
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"The Yankee Consul

1t is said that one of the most at
tractive offerings OF the present theatrical
season will be the engagement of that
successful comic opera, THE Yankee
Consul" which comes to the Jefferson
theatre Tuesday. matinee and night.
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roosevelt Dimes with Lonqworths.

Washington. March 15.-President
Roosevelt was guest at a dinner at the
home of Representative and Mrs. Long
worth tonight. Others present We're
Speaker and Miss Cannon and Miss Mar
jorie Mott.
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? p. m.-For the manufacturers and
dealers.
p. INDOORS open to public 10 view
exhibits.
p. m-Theatre party given by stock
houses of Birmingham and Atlanta and
local photographers.
FRIDAY
10 a. m.-Award of prizes and diplomas.
Selection of place of next meeting.
Election of officers.
p. m. Farewell meeting.
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Buster Brown"

Buster Brown" headed by Master Ga
briel and his dog, "Tge,' will hold forth
at the Jefferson theatre tonight, Saturday
afternoon and Saturday night.
This is the original production of the
musical comedy The attraction is excel
lent and deserves to do a big business
ihare
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THE WEATHER

Washington, March 15.-Alabama fore
cast: Fair and warmer Friday; Saturday
showers; light north winds becoming
pasterlV
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Local Weather Data.
Weather Report

Temperature and precipitations as re-
ported at the weather bureau for select
stations during twenty-four hours ending
at 10 a. M:
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A LARGE PROFIT.

W. r. LEHMAN,
Official in Charge.
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The case of A. o. May charged with
taking possession of property under
lien than was void and Illegal, was called
for trial. but the matter was quickly de-
cided in favor of the defendant when
the lien In question was offered as evil
dence II being shown conclusively. on the
face of the document that there was no
violation of the law in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-16

The following cases are on the docket
Of the chaneery court for trial today:
Andrew j. Mothershed vs.. Mary e.
Mothershed; Central Trust company vs.
S. II. Hill, ct al; Littleton II. Bennett
VS.. Pinkey Bennett, ct al: d. M Dren-
men, ct al, VS.. William H. Lane: Mike
McGarty vs. Sarah Jones, ct al; William
Richardson VS. Marie Richardson. alias
Marie Francis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-08-10
Lille Bridge in Charge of a
Construction Gang Dies
Under Wheels.
Wife IS SHOCKED BY DEATH
Indiana Harbor Road Kills Another
of It's Employees at Enos, Just
South of Kankakee River.

Lille Bridge, a construction fore
man on the Chicago, Indiana & South
ern railroad was instantly killed yes
terday forenoon at Enos, Ind. He
stepp off a southbound passenger
train and failed to notice an ap-
preaching northbound passenger. It
caught him and threw him back to
the track which ne had just left.
When his friends reached him he was
dead, he having been injured inter
nally and his body was badly bruis-
ed.
The remains were put on a train
and taken to Morocco where he made
his home. His wife and children
there knew nothing of the accident
until the body was brought into the
house.
Bridge, who Is we'll known in rail-
road circles in Hammond and other
towns, was at work at Snyder where
a depot for the Chicago. Indiana &
Southern is under construction. W.
f. Bridge, Harvey Blair and Edison
Taylor of this city. were at Snyder
at the time the accident happened,
and spoke to Bridge before he left for
Enos. which IS ten miles away.
While at Snyder on the night before
he made a remark that he ought to
so home that evening, but later
changed his mind. saying that he
would do SO in the morning. little
thinking that he would be carried
there dead without any warning to
his wife and children. When he was
at first taken to the house Mrs.
Bridge did not suspect that it was
her husband. thinking that he was
at the extreme northern end of the
line. 1t occurred to her that it was
some stranger who was injured and
being taken to her home in order to
have his wounds dressed. The sight
Of her own husband completely un-
nerved the unfortunate woman and it
was necessary to give her copxIdas.
! able attention.
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is FOUND;
CONTENTS ARE RIFLED.
Peddlar Finds Missing Wallet Be-
longing to Monon Passenger, But
It is Stripped of Large Sum it
Contained.

a pocketbook, supposed to be the
one snatched from James Elphick on
the Monon train yesterday morning.
was picked UP along side the Erie
tracks south of the city this morning
by Charles Jantzen, peddlar
Hidden under the back flap of the
wallet was a penciled note intro
ducing J. Elphiok to j. G. Glade
of Fort Smelling, Mimi, and signed
by Gustave Glade, and dated at
Greensburg, Ind
1t is supposed that the tall, gaunt
leather snateher" overlooked this
when he stripped the book of its
contents.
AS told in yesterdays Lake County
Times Elphick was robbed by a fell
low passenger who boarded the train
at Indianapolis and jumped off while
the cars were moving, after extract
ing the wallet from the inside pocket
of Elphiek's vest.
It is supposed that the robber
boarded an eastbound freight train
making good his escape and having
emptied the pocketbook, threw it off.
According to Elphick's story the
pocketbook contained s467 in cur
rency and papers, valuable onls to
him and his brother, whom he was
going to visit. at Faribault, MINI.
Nothing has been heard of him snce
he boarded the 11:11 tran for Chi
cago yesterday.
No trace Of the robber has been
found. He took desperate chance
when he jumped from the moving
train. He stumbled bit. but quick,
ly recovered his balance and broke
into a run.
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sssaSTY ss,n,o,Y C0MMIs I0NERs
stenogrsepEbpE tn FAVOR OF GARY
inquiries t.
IO5. Firstfand AsEes ssss;;sgs ass To47ls
HsmmOndFo to Steel Clsy 5eccuse it
'==7pplication e for IncorpOra-
HhMkhead of Tolleston.

,he five thousand acres, the bone
contention between Gary and
solleston, lying north of Tolleston,
will be Incorporated by Gary accord
ing to decision handed down this
afternoon by the county commission
ers at Crown Point. The winning
point and at the same time the los
ing one for Tolleston was the fact
that Gary had made application for
Incorporation three days ahead Of
Tolleston, Gary having made its en-
try on the first of August while Toll
lesion made its on the third.
Besides making its application too
late. the petition of Tolleston also
contained number of errors in the
description of the land although the
commissioners could have remedied
this defect.
ToIleston will not appeal the decis-
ion but will take steps to incorpor-
ate without the additional five
thousand acres.
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Yanger and Herman Are at
Weight and SupreEaely
Confident.
GREAT CROWD IS EXPECTED
Indianapolis Packed With Sport
Followers Bent on Seeing the
Little Men Go.

Especial to the Lake County Times.)
Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 10
Dressed like Beau Brummel and the
picture of good health, Benny Yam
ger, the Upton slasher. arrived in
Indianapolis last night from Cedar
Lake, ready for his ten-round bout
with Kid Herman at the indianapolis
base ball park tonight Herman an
nounced that he would not leave his
training camp at Broad Ripple until
time to weigh in at o'clock this
afternoon.
Both boys are at weight-13s
pounds. Both are also supremely
confident.
Yanger has announced that he
will force the milling, and he expects
to travel at a faster pace than he
ever before adopted. Herman will
give no ground, according to his
statement. He expects his great de-
fence to keep out of harms way. Any
kind of going will be satisfactory to
him. he says. Jack Curley, manager
of Yanger, is confident Of victory.
Yanger is the Upton Slasher of yore,
and says he has a great surprise in
store for Herman and his friends.
A special Monon train from Chi
cago Will arrive in indianapolis this
evening and it IS expected that SOC
4 to 1000 followers OF the boxing
game will be on board. There has
been great demand for seats and
the indications are that the crowd
viii be the biggest ever seen at an
exhibition of this kind IN Indianap-
oils.
/ In Yanger's corner tonight will be
the two Dave Barry's and Jerry Ellis
the automobile racer. Joe GaIlagan
Adam Ryan and Ray Bronson will be
in Herman's corner. Jack Epstein
will be Herman's timekeeper, while
Curley viii hold the watch for Yam
ger.
| Estimate of I 900 win arrive from
sChicago as that many admission
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4 Herman at IndiBpayulis will be
'nty Times oIce tonight.
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HAMMOND WILL BE NEXT.

E. ". Infeld of indianapolis. adj
vance man for the newly proposed
Chicago, Lafayette electric line. is in
Lake county these days. He was at
Grown Point today and will be in
Hammond tomorrow. Mr.. InfieId's
business as advance man is to inter-
est people along the line and induce
them to give the right of way, and
form a stock company which will
then be turned over to one or more
capitalists who will finance the un-
dertaking and take in the donators
Of the right Of way as stockholders.
Infield is meeting with considerable
success at Crown Point.