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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
CHANGES IN BOSTON AND
NEW YORK CLUBS GOOD
MURPHY PREDICTS sHAKEUP
WILL MAKE CLOSE RACE
More Deals Hanging Fire by Which
Muqgsy McGraw Hopes to
Strengthen His
Team

srecial to Tho Herald.
CHICAGO. Dec. N-President Murphy
returned yesterday from the National
league meeting in New York convinced
that the changes made in the New York
and Boston clubs would result in closer
race in the old organization next season.
both clubs will be strengthened by the
DEAL" declares the president of the cham
pions. ''1he New Yorks. with McGraw
back in the game. will be a mighty
strong club and any one who thinks the
Cubs are going to have a walkover is
mistaken.
..McGraw is not an old man. He is
younger than many of the successful
players of today and he will fit in mighty
we'll with the team With Tenney. Nc
Graw, Brideweil and Devlin for inield.
and Donlin, Seymour and Shannon for
an outfield, the Giants are going to be
mighty strong.
'.,Then there are some more deals
hanging fire in which the New York club
is concerned, by which McGraw is likely
further to strengthen his team, For that
matter there are several deals involving
an exchange of players that are hanging
fire in the National league and are likely
to be completed before spring You will
see q ROOQ race HtAI 6CdooA. Jill obA O'
Billy Murray is going to have good
club in his Philadelphia aggregation"
Asked concerning the action of the
American league in voting aagin5t an in
crease in the number of world champion
ship series, Mr.. Murphy said: well,
there is one thing sure. The players of
both organizations will regret it If the
number Of games is not increased, as 1t
will deprive them from sharing in the
receipts of five instead of four games.
Billy Keeler remarked in New York. af-
ter the National league had voted to in
crease the number of world series con-
tests: No club is ever going to win five
straight games in world series
81 understand Comiskey is responsible
for the action of the American league.
Well, Commy is a pretty shrewd man In
baseball"
The local National league magnate said
the Cubs might figure in some of the
uncompleted deals to. be made In the
old league before spring time, but that
the local players SO involved would be
youngsters.
Joe Cantillon and Herman Schaeier
left yesterday for Cairo. ILL.,. to join the
Comiskey hunting expedition, which Will
sail south ION the houseboat White Sox.
President Comiskey himself Will leave
either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
AND s. p. C. HEAD PLUNGE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. q. - What
do you think Of Sunday school
teacher and superintendent of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Crime falling
to the level of betting ring plungers?
They may be seen any day you wish right
here in the Oakland ring. Roy Offut, one
of the biggest and most successful oper-
ators in the market, once taught Sum
day school class In Kansas City, Mo-,
while Jack Smell. the bookmaker and bet
tor, now laying prices here. was the head
and front of the Society for the Preven-
tion of Crime in Reading, Pa, for many
years.
Both are now grabbing for the almighty
dollar Just like the blacklist sinner in
the great motley throng making up the
race track world
Offut was clerk in the firm of Offut.
Elmore & Clark, stockyards commission
merchants of Kansas City, Mo-, with a
strong religious bent filling his soul. One
day he started to parley small sum on
second choices running at East st. Louis.
Mo- He got to studying the dope" He
made success of playing horses right
from the go in.
He now makes books. bets and owns
horses. Still he doesn't drink, smoke or
play cards. Betting on the horses is a
business, not a gamble" once declared
Offut He won $4,000 bookmaking around
New York last summer.
Jack Smell quit his business of watching
and fostering the morals of other people
because of Ill health. He commenced to
follow the ponies for the sake of his
health This brought him to California
ten years ago He. 100, like Offut is sue
cessful and regards betting as 'busi-
ness" and not as a gamble" Offut and
Smell are surely two of the most interest
ing character studies out here this winter.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
NOME SPORTS
VS.. SPAR7ANS
ARCTIC BRoTHERHooD's GREAT
TEAM TO PLAY DEC. %
sons of the Frozen North VIII Have a
Game In Los angeles Y. M. G.
a. Gym on Transconti-
mental Trip

The Arctic Brothers are coming. Oui,
ouil--which, being interpreted in Esoui-
maux, means rah, rahl
The basketball five representing the
great fraternal organization Of Alaska
will soon be In Los Angeles for series
Of games in continuation Of their victor
GUS trip all the way from Skagway or
any other ola way In the frozen north
that is just as cold and Just as hard to
pronounce. The brotherhood team has
frosted the aspirations of every five that
has opposed 1t from Nome to San Fran
CISCO and will meet the Spartans cham
pions of the Pacific coast, at the Y. M.
c. A. gym, in this city, on December 2S
The Alaskans have been backed with
cool $4,000 to be spent in q tour Of the
continent for the purpose of meeting the
best the country boasts in the basketball
line, and the tossers from the frigid zone
are confident of carrying the champion
ship of the United States and Canada
back with them to iceberg land
keown Peach
Barry Keown, captain OF the Arctic
Brotherhood team In the Nome contests,
and captain of the combined team that
will tour the nation, was captain or the
Knickerbocker Athletic club team Of New
York during the season of 1889 and
1899-1900, which won the metropolitan
championship for those seasons.
Don S. Afford. the captain of the Y. M.
C. A. five, who will play In the east with
his former rivals, was captain Of the
University of Kansas team for several
seasons and toured the central states,
winning many victories for his college
and ,aurels for himself. Among the 9TH
ers from whom the five will be selected
are Walter s. Gaffney, c. H. Barlow,
c. G.. Mcintyre. Alfred Lomen, Ralph
Lomen, E. Schneider, w. c. MCGUIRE and
r. Burley.
Spartans Warm Members
The Los Angeles Y. M. G. A. team will
be picked from the Spartans and Meteors.
The Spartans include the following play
ers: Starbuck and Blkeles, forwards;
Bostwick and Go.ding. center; Torrey
and J. Kemplain guards. The following
men belong to the Meteors: Wilson and
Faithful, forwards; Easteman and Cliff
ford, center; Dutton and Case, guards.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
PULLlA% THINKS BATTER
IS UNJUSTLY TREATED
srecial to The Herald.

Srecial 70 Tne Herald.
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.--Harry Pullian,
thinks 1t is an injustice to a batter who
brings in run from third base on n long
fly to the outfield to charge him with
time at bat. This play often wins games
FLY as much as base hit. and Pulliam
says he will advocate change in the rule
whereby batter sending out such ny
or a grounder SO difficult to handle that
the play cannot be made at the plate
shall be exempt from a time at bat
There are some players" he says, who
always are sure to hit the ball when men
are on bases and frequently win games
by 80 doing; yet they get no credit for
what they have accomplished. Pulliam
thinks there should be a change IN the
scoring system, which would give credit
to the batter bringing in runs. Reform
In the pitching rules is another change
advocated by Pulliam. He is opposed 70
allowing the pitchers box to be RAISED
above the level of the diamond. THE
pitchers box at the Polo grounds Is on
level with the rest Of the diamond" he
observes, ''and maintain that you set
correct line on the ability o. a pitcher on
this ground"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

VTTITH the eception of Walter Camp.
wv whose selections are usually taken
w as official. about all the football
critics on the leading papers of the coun-
try have been heard from regarding an
All-American football team
AS 1t is obviously impossible for any
one man to have seen all the teams In
the country in action, composite eleven
taken from the selection Of leading news
papers, ought to get about the strongest
team available A collection of the pub
lished opinions Of about twenty-five
cities has been made and from them
formed the following composite eleven.
which is put forth as representing the
best Judgment of the leading critics of
the east and middle west.
The all-star eleven. with the number of
vntes each nlavel. receiYed. follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
o,keEFE TACKLES FROG EATERS

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Pat OKeefe
the Irish champion, who is to meet
Willie Lewis In six-round bout at the
Long Acre club Thursday night has
made arrangement to box three
matches in France. Victor Bryeer of
Paris. who is here in charge of the for
eign cycle riders and who represents
a firm of French promoters, arranged
today for O'Keefe's appearance abroad
against the best men obtainable.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
votes each player received, follows

The only men who won their positions
on this team with anything that savored
OF unanimity were Ziegler and Draper Of
Pennsylvania, Coy. Bigelow and Jones OF
Yale and Wsster OF Princeton. All Of the
other men had to fight for their places.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
The Difference

''Father." asked Rollo. what is a
"A financier, my son, differs from the
ordinary business man in being able to
make the government sit up and worry
when his affairs do not go right
Washington Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
b. Right Of Birth

Hunter--Are you an American citi-
zen. Pau2
Pat-Faith. an l am that: 1 was
born in Donegal. but twas on the
Fourth iv July.-Harper's Weekly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
KILLED FISHERMAN
POLICEMAN AT PENSACOLA USES
 HIS REVOLVER.
Was Taking Patty Doranc to Station When He Was Savagely Attack ed by His PrisOner--COroner
 Investigating.

Pensacola, Fla. April 10. --(Spec- ial )--Patty Dorane, a fisherman. was shot late this afternoon and instantly killed by Police Officer Henry l.. Thorn. The latter is detained at the police station pending an investiga- tion by the coroner's jury which was empanelled tonight.
 Dorane. who came here several years ago from Maine, and John Kel- ly. another fisherman. were fighting on South Palafox street when the of- ficer placed them under arrest. While going to the patrol call Dorane sud denly attacked the officer. striking cer gained his feet and prepared to strike the fighting fisherman with his club but the latter wrenched the club from his hands and dealt the off cer blow after blow.
 The officer finally drew his revolver and fired. the bullet entering the fore head and passing through the brain, causing instant death.
 Sheriff VanPelt received informa tion today from Lake City that a man Is under arrest there who blew the safe in the saloon of Jack Adams, this city. last week. There were two of the men and they went from her to River Junction where they wrecked a safe Sunday night and obtained $175. Their tools, etc. were shipped from this city by express to River Junction. After robbing the safe at the latter place they boarded a train and were en route to Jacksonville when arres- ted, but ono succeeded in escaping.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
STORM IN CALHOUN.
Many Farm Houses are Wrecked Near
 Lincoln.

Anniston, April 1o.-(Specia1)- )-Lin- coin, twenty miles west of Anniston, was barely missed by a cyclone at 3:15 p. m. Tuesday, 1t being not more than half mile to the pearest point of its path.
 The storm crossed the Truss Ferry public road at the house of John Vim cent, where it blew down fences and timber. Travelling in a northeasterly direction, 1t next demolished an unoc- cupied tenant house on the farm of G. H. Franklin. The next house touoh- ed was on the west side of John L. Lanes farm occupied by MT. Swof- ford. Here the only damage done was the dstructionsef the front veranda and the loss of a saddle hanging in the veranda. Next, on the same farm. it struck the houses of Minzo Green and John Davis, on opposite sides of the Riverside road. Both houses welA blown away and clothes were found in trees a quarter of a mile away.
 There were five people In each of the houses and excepting a few slight Green and Davis used the same barn, in which were three mules. The barn was torn to pieces and scattered over the field and the mules were found un- hurt and grazing. The next house struck was a tenant house unoccupied on the Abe Fleming place. The storm struck the home of Will Dobbins next and did the same work here as else- where.
 The home of Pleas Williams was struck, where the house was left after being stripped of varanda. chimneys, and most of the roof. together with the garden fence and barn. The home of Alex Whiteside on J. J. Noels farm. as well as the farn on that place were T hundreds of yards. The storm then passed on north. where no material damage was done.
 The path of the cyclone was about 400 yards wide and in this path, the large timber was literally twisted off and the leaves and trash drifted as if some great current of water has just swept over the ground. Eight tele- graph poles on the Southern Railway were blown down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
NIississippi Medicos.

Gulfport. Miss. April 10.-SeveraI hundred physicians and surgeons from various parts of Mississippi and several distinguished medical men from other States assembled here today to at- tend the annual meeting of the Missis- sippi State Medical Association, which will be in session during the remain der of the week
 The association officers In charge or the convention are: President, Dr. w. w. Crawford, Hattiesburg; vice-presi dent, pr. J. W. Young, Granada; Dr. J. R. Tackett, Meridian, and Dr. E. A. Cheek, Arcola; secretary, Dr. l.. T. Fox. Derma; treasurer, Dr. J, F. Hun ter. Jackson.
 One of the important matters to De considered at the meeting Is a draft ing of a memorial to the Legislature renewing the recommendation for the establishment of a State hospital in Jackson. The association at its last convention endorsed this proposition, but it was turned down by the Legis- lature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
NEWS OF EUFAULA.
Delightful Social Affairs in Honor of
 Miss Poker.

Eufaula, April 1O.-(Special )-The Mayor and City Council, the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Brenau and the trustees of the Chautauqua Opera House. the public school trustees and a few invited guests, were rendered re- ception by the officials at the Brenau last night and the occasion was inter- esting and enjoyable.
 Miss Pelzer of Montgomery, who is visiting Miss Catherine Jelks, was the guest of honor at brilliant reception rendered by the hostess Monday night, and again last night by Miss Marie Cherry. where the hours were greatly enjoyed.
 James Hunt of this city has become the purchaser of Lawrence Wilds's in- terest in the Barbour Cotton Mills of this city and is now the Secretary and Treasurer of that institution.
 The work of finishing the'interior of the Chautauqua Theatre is being push ed as rapidly as possible to have 1t in readiness for the coming Chautauqua in May. Opera chairs have been ordered, and an artist is expected about April 20, to begin the work of painting the scenery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
PURSUIT OF RAGAN
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS ON TRAIL
 OF ANNISTON MAN.
Former Postmaster h Due oa,e64.O7, Covered by BOnd--Applicants Fer
 Vacancy Are
 Busy. <

Anniston. April 10--special.) From information received in Anniston. J. M. Ragan. the defaulting postmaster of the Anniston post-office did not have but three days start on the government of fcers. and maybe not but two days
 former Annistonian. who resides in Birmingham. was at the union rail- way station in that city Sunday with g relative. and saw the fugitive. He also knew the woman in the case by sight, and says that they were together. Mir. Croal. night manager of the Crescent News Company's stand at the union de- pot, says that he saw Ragan catch one of the early Southern Railway passen- ger trains Monday morning. He is quite certain that it was kazan. and he looked out for his automobile. think. ing he had come to the train to meet someone.
 The investigation of the post-office accounts has been completed. and the full amount of the shortage is $S.6S402 that the bondsmen will have to pay. They are, however. as has been stated. covered from loss by guarantee bond.
 Last night the representative of the bonding company arrived In the city and will proceed with an investigation of the shortage. The shortage of the postmaster was thought to be less than s3.Oo0 up to yesterday, when a double credit was discovered so that $763.20 was added to the shortage. The day before a credit of s62 was discovered in Ragan's favor. Of the full amount Ragan is due the government. s61S.2S Is the amount of the shortage of Roberts. the register clerk.
 Inspector Barry has gone to Birming- ham, W here he will complete his report to file with the Postoffice Department. Roberts had endeavored to make bond in the sum of $500 to Postmaster Ragan while working in the post office but the bonding company turned him down.
 If Ragan has only two days start on the officers he will probably be caught in this or an adjoining State.
 Assistant Postmaster c. R. Barker was sworn in by Inspector Barry as act ing postmaster until a successor is named for Ragan.
 The race for postmaster as successor to Ragan is becoming livelier each ap- plicant seeking to see his friends and get their endorsement. and the endorse ment of their friends. Judge J. c. Randolph. former postmaster, yesterday announced that he is an applicant for the place. He was in Birmingham Fri day, and, in conference with Referee Thompson, who said that no cadidate had been endorsed for the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
DICkINsON-CHRISIAN.
A sBeautiful Wedding Ceremony in GreenahOFO.

Greensboro, April 10.-(Special. )- At the Presbyterian church this af- ternoon at o'clock a large assembly witnessed the marriage of Miss Laura Christian and Dr. Walter P. Dickin- son of Lafayette. The ceremony was most impressively performed by Rev. w. P. Dickinson of Selma, father of the bridegroom.
 Miss Antoinette Kedus presided at the organ and rendered Lohengrin's wedding march. when the bridal par ty entered the church. The ushers were: Frank D. Gulley, John G. Ap sey, Jr., Richard Christian of Mobile. and Dr. E. P. McCollum. Misses Grace and Lily Christian, sisters Of the bride, were maids of honor. and first bridesmaid. They wore dainty white frocks and carried white roses
 The bride, winsome brunette, and one of Greensboro's fairest girls, was most exquisitely attired in a white lingerie gown, with picture hat, and carried shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. She en = tered the church on the arm of her uncle. Judge w. c. Christian, and was a perfect type of girlisn South ern beauty.
 The bridegroom entered the church with his best man, William Bryan, of Opelika
 The bride has oeen a much admired figure in society here, and Greens boros friends are 10th to p1rt with her. Dr. Dickinson has many friends here also. having graduated at the Southern University several years since, He is a prominent physician of Lafayette.
 The couple left on the evening train for their home at Lafayette.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
AM0S'S BODY FOUND
YOUNG MAN TAKEN FROM BLACK-
 WATER RIVER.
Florida Jury views Remains but with holds its verdfct---reuI Play Reported-The News
 of Milton.

Milton, Fla. April io.-(Special J. The body of Edward Amos. who was drowned in the Blackwater River last Friday. was discovered early Tuesday morning by Peter Tomasella, near the Hoodless' Shipyards.
 All day Saturday and Sunday the river was dragged and detonations made. but the body could not be found until 1t arose.
 The coroner's jury viewed the re- mains this morning and adjourned un- til Thursday to investigate more fully into the cause of the accident It Is reported that one of his companions may be attacked with blame for the accident which caused his death.
 The funeral took place yesterday af- ternoon at 3 o'clock in the Milton cemetery attended by a large con- course of friends. A. w.. Hunter of watertown, Fla, State convict official came Monday morning to get the convicts sentenced at the recent session of Circuit Court
 The Presbytery meets in Milton next week and will be entertained by Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Anderson.
 Miss Marietta Newman will enter tain a number of friends at euchre Tuesday night.
 The Wednesday afternoon Euchre Club will hold reception and cards at the residence of Mrs. John Stew art Tuesday night.
 Mrs. John Bonis and Miss Winnie Tomasello went to Pensacola Monday.
 Mrs. T. F. West entertained the Bridge Whist Club Saturday afternoon.
 1T. s. Laird accompanied his two little sons to Pensacola Monday to visit, their grandfather. Mir. ]. O.. Walker.
 Miss Maggie Walker of Bagdad Is spending the week in Pensacola with relatives.
 Mrs. T. F. west entertained the fac ulty of the Santa Rosa Academy Sat- urday evening" Those present were Professor Boutelle, Misses Godfrey, Miss White and Miss Green.
 MT. Metzger of Mobile is shipping wool here this\ week. He will i'll several cars with the fleecy staple at a high price. l.. F. West and Jim Allen were the largest sellers.
 G. W. Curtis of Pensacola spent Sunday with his daughter. Mrs. J. A. Bryant.
 Dr. Philip Bruner of Evergreen. Ala, is spending several days here as the guest of Mir. F. E. Dey.
 Charles Walker and Benjamin Walk CT of Pensacola, spent Sunday with their parents in Bagdad.
 Fred Johnson came over from Mo- limo Sunday to accompany ms mother, Mrs. E. D. Johnson. back to that place..
 T. B. Brashears visited Pensacola the early part of the week.
 w. A, Hood of Covington, La. Is visiting MT. and Mrs. I. w. Ballen- tine.
 MT. and Mrs. D. T. Williams, who recently lost their home by fire. are occupying MT. and Mrs. McLeod's home until fall. when the latter will return from Chemuckla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-11
THE FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
They Elect Omcers In Tuscaloosa an
 Adjourn.

Adjourn.
 Tuscaloosa, April 10-- Special The Alabama Funeral Directors, after a most pleasant and profitable stay in Tuscaloosa, adjourned yesterday eve- ming.
 The afternoon session was taken up with regular routine work, after which officers for the ensuing year were elect ed. They are as follows. President J. H. Hutchinson of Mobile; First Vice President, Oscar Dupree of Attalla; Sec ond Vice President, D. A. Echo1s of Fnsley; Secretary and Treasurer, I. J. Dorsey of Opelika. Delegates to the National Convention. ". E. Shaw and P B. Dixon.
 place for the convention. The party. after their work, enjoyed a delightful trip over the city, which was personally conducted by the retiring president, J. M. Rogers of this city. They also spent an hour going through the Insane Asylum.
 Prof. E. W. Kay, or the Universally Faculty, has been reelected to the of- nce of Consulting Engineer with the Alabama Railroad Commission. Prof. Kay ranks as one of the best engineers in the United States.
 Friends are receiving invitations from St. Louis to the marriage of Miss Fan nie Lillian Sandman. to Morris H. Meyer of this city. Miss Sandman spent several years in Tuscaloosa as a little girl and her friends here will be pleased to again welcome her. Mir. Meyer is the oldest son of Lee Meyer of this city. and has a wide circle of friends who wish him much happiness.
 The friends of Claude Taylor and Miss Reba Foster were pleasantly surprised this morning when 1t was learned that thau loc ntr~ ok h.. home of Rev. L. O. Dawson. The bride groom is one of Tuscaloosa's most ster- ling and worthy young men, and his bride Is unusually attractive. They are at home with Mir. Taylors parents on Ninth Street.