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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Monthly Statement of public Debt.

Washington, April 1.-The monthly state
ment of the public debt shows that at
the close of business March 80, 1907, the
total debt less cash in the treasury
amounted to 5000, log, 566, which was a de-
crease as compared with March l of $ll'-
53S, 2sS The debt is recapitulaed as fol-
lows: Interest bearing debt, sos, 233, $50.
Debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, 81 800, &c., Debt bearing no in
terest, 500. 645,5 42 Total, S3.13l,914,5GS.
This amount, however, does not include
s., 13O. lag, $50 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by an
equal amount of cash which is held for
their redemption. The cash in the treas
ury is given as follows: Gold reserve,
$3.50 000, 600. Trust funds, N,l@,l 1855. Gen
eral funds, $l9s. 52054S. In national bank
depositaries, S165, 235,679, In treasury of
Philippines S3,SS7.713. Total, $l,64S,1 9O,SlO,
against which there are demand liabilities
Outstanding amounting to $,245, 922 ,S07,
which leaves a cash balance on hand of
Sl02 S6S 10o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT.
Committees Are Appointed In Merid-
ian Mass Mass Meeting.

Meridian, April 1.--(Special)-At an en-
thusiastic meeting at the courthouse to-
day in the interest of good roads resolu-
tons We're passed asking the board of
supervisors to engage experts to ascertain
grades, material, costs, etc, and to hold
$1,000 for future disposal and for the APP
pointment of a committee from the city
and county to formulate plans, etc, Tor
building four main lines from the court
house in so many directions to the county
lines.
Chairman E. II. Dial, former mayor,
appointed the following committees:
Outside Meridian-John II. Semmes, j.
A. Pigford.
City of Meridan-H. M. Street, S. A.
Neville, w. f. Gray, A. B. Annis. A IL.
George, ]. w. Harker.
Beat PHI. G. Tinsley, DR.. W. J. stew
enson.
Beat 3-John Beason, ]. B. Harbour
Seat &C. B. Burwell, Sim Lacey
Beat Sc. A. Smith, Presley Mason
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
TAAFE is PURCHASED.
Leaves Memphis TO Join Meridian
Baseball Team.

Meridian, April 7--(Special) -Outfelder
Taafe has been purchased by the locals
from the Mepmhii and is expected to
reach the city tonight to take part in
tomorrow's game against the Greensboro
college boys. Taafe is said to be n fast
fielder and good hitter The reason as
signed for Babb letting him out is that
he has surplus of players.
Outfielder Barr of North Carolina has
not been heard from further. and it is
believed the outer garden Will be looked
after by Taafe. Roth and Devore.
Billiard and Young have been loaned to
the college boys for the game tomorrow
to try and even matters up, the visitors
being woefully weak in the box.
The fact that Outfielder Jolly did not
play this afternoon is accepted as an
nouncement that he has been released
Although fast on his feet in the field and
on the bases, Jolly's hitting was very
weak.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
THE MARY ANDERSON
THEATRE OPENED
LOUlSVlLLE'S NEW PLAYHOUSE
NAMED AFTER THE GREAT ACT.
REss-GENERAL cAsTLEMAN
MAKES PRESENTATION SPEECH.

Louisville, KY, April 1.-The Mary An
derson theatre, named in honor of the
great actress, now living in England, was
opened tonight In the presence of a fash
ionable audience which crowded the
handsome new playhouse. Gen. John P.
Castleman made the presentation address
and Mr.. DeWolf Hopper, whose COM
pany gave 'Happyland" as the opening
attraction, spoke in response.
MARY Anderson night and every men,
ton of the actress name or a recitation
of Incidents of her girlhood days in Louis
vile by General Castleman, was received
with prolonged applause.
The theatre. which is under direction
of the Shuberts. Is fireproof from top
to bottom, the only wood used being in
the stage floor and the doors There are
twentysix exits and the fire escapes eX
tend from each floor to the street. The
color scheme Is empire red and Roman
goi1, and there are several departures
in constructive detail. one of them be-
ing the deep embrasure of the proscenium
arch, which is effectively finished with
rich fret. The manager of the new the
atre is Frank Williams, formerly of New
York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

Tie hefty pole of eighty feet or
which the 1906 pennant will grace c a
after April 9, is being erected.
One-half of the work was done yester-
day, fourth will be done today and
the remaining fraction accomplished to-
morrow. But the vital fact is that the
pole is on the ground and will be ready
to flaunt the flag to the breezes ON the
afternoon of April ., Nineteen Hundred
and Seven, A. D.
The Barons, headed by the Venerable
Father Harry Vaughn, cut the pole and
trimmed it partially some days ago, and
contracted for it TO be delivered to the
park and erected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Pole Aboul Rsaz9 for the Pennant

t came from the crest of Red noun
Ga and within sight of Old Mount Stag
poetic mound which has stood guard
ian over the fates of the Coal Barons for
these many years.
When the flag is flung to the breezes
next Tuesday with appropriate ceremonies
it will float some eighty-one feet above
Mother Earth, and the pole to Which
1t is attached will be in the southeast
corner of the West End lot The pole
will stand just to the right of the score
board. as the spectator looks southwark,
ana only few feet from the board.
1t is the first flag to float over Biz
mIngham team for a score of years, but
here's hoping it won't be the last.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

Rudderham will umpire the opening
game OF the season in Birmingham
week from today.
After being here one day he will travel
to Atlanta, where he and Rim will
double up for the first series there.
Big Chief thinner will preside over the
destinies on the Pelieans and the fans
there seem to be delighted over the pros
poets. The papers and the fans of that
city think he has shown marked ability
as an umpire and believe he will be one
of the best.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Extend Oakland Season.
4OS-41O N. 10Th S.

San Francisco, April President
Thomas NJ Williams of the new Cali
fornia Jockey club announced today
that the season at Oakland would be
extended six weeks longer than sched-
uled. The meet will run until June
%, instead of ending May IL. The
reasons given are that the season last
year was curtailed, affecting horsemen
and the association and the great
amount of bad weather this seasoo,
depriving owners of many horses STRAIT
ing them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Where the Umpiyes VIII Open

Pfenninger goes to Nashville for the
opening and Caruthers will be in Mem
phis. which fills out the circuit.
So the Barons will open with Rudder-
ham and will have Pfenninger at Nash
vile for the series there.
The staff of judges that President haV-
anaugh has secured this year seems to
be above the average Of former years.
Two of them, Pfenninger and Rudderham
are we'll known here as umpires and
Chief thinner headed the Little Rock
team last year, so that the other two
are the only real strangers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Postal Agreement With Canada.

Washington, April lat conference
between Postmaster General Lemieux of
Canada and Postmaster General Meyer of
the United States in this city TO-DAY an
agreement was reached to amend the
postal agreement existing between the
two countries in so far as it affects the
transmission of newspapers and periodi-
calls known as second-class matter be-
tween the two countries. Canada accepts
the tentative proposal of this country
that second-class matter addressed to
the other might be subject to a rate OF
/ cent for each four ounces or fraction
thereof on each bulk package prepaid by
stamps affixed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

First race five furlongs-Oxford, 1876;
Golfball, lis; Okenite 113; Berkey, 107;
Cedarstrome, 106; Right and True, 105;
Toscan 102; Platoon. 104; Glentian, 49,;
Greene, "a; Billy Handel, 80.
Second race. four and one-haf furlongs
Lady Isabel Giles, Queens Souvenir,
G. O. p, Tenancy by Courtesy, 1872; Cos
soon, Dead Gone, 105.
Third race, six and one-half furlongs,
selling-L egerdemain, Old Guard, no; Lone
Hand, Bowling Bridge, Freedman, Jupi-
ter. Marksman, 1O7; Hampton Lady 105;
Bob Edgren. 1902.
Fourth race, steepechase, about two
miles-Life Buoy, Isl; Lysistrata, 149;
Judge White, Rocket, 1871; Amanda II,
Mooksie, 1876.
Fifth race selling. seven furlongs-
Wagafondo. 1O9; Workman, Parkville 10l;
Ovanhoe. 104: Isadore Hirsch, 1903; Azelina,
81 Encore SO.
Sixth race. selling, WITHDRAWING, 10G;
Oak Leaf, l01; Crown Pieces, 96; Turbu-
lence, 49, Nellie Racine, Edwin Fl, 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Colonel CoWIes Dies.

Charlotte, April 1.-Col. Calvin c.
Cowles, for twenty years, up to 1886,
assayer of the United States mint here,
died at his home in Statesville today
at the age of Sc. He was one of the
most prominent citizens in the state.
He is survived by a wife, who is q
daughter of Governor Holden, recon.
struction governor of North Carolina.
Col c. D. Cowles, U. s. A., is a son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

Woodruff will not be Baron this year
That matter was set at rest yesterday
by telegram from Cincinnati that he
had been awarded to Des Moines by the
commission which settles these matters
among the minor leagues.
Just how the player could be awarded
to that team is unknown. The contract
he forwarded to Birmingham was sent
him By the Des Moines manager and was
dated March 10. The time limit is March
on which contracts can be sent to play
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

Meridian, April 1.-(Special. )-Today's
game soon developed into farce, the
visitors being entirely outclassed. Sam
pie pitched for the locals, but simply
lobbed them over. The college boys
showed lack of condition and unfamil-
iarity with the fine points of the game
Score. R.H e.
Greensboro ............ 900 021 111-6 10 10
Meridian ................. III VII wy ~ D
Batteries: Schneider and Killough;
Sample and Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
SHREVEPORT LOOKS
BETTER THIS YEAR
Pirates Always Uncertain Until
the End
RECORDS of THE PLAYERS
The Team Has No 300 Hitters, But
Several of Them Made Good Show
ines In the Field and at
the Bat Last Year.
RECORDS OF THE PLAYERS

Thomas Fisher and his Pirate outfit
from Shreveport are going to loom up
in the flag race this year. See dope
artists of that town.
The line up has about been decided
on and the dopsts are figuring the mat
ter out according to form shown by the
players last season. But Shreveport does
look strong. The team always does
during the seasons training. and is al
ways an uncertain quantity during the
regular season. No team in the league
is ever certain of a victory over Shreve-
port, even when the team is lame or
crippled.
There are no 300 hitters on the team
thii year. judging from the past per-
formances found in the dope books.
The lineup will probably be somewhat
like this;
First base-Clarke.
second base-Carr.
Shortstop-smith.
Third b@se-lIess.
Outfeld-Warrender, right; King, CEN
ter; Daley left.
Catchers-Graffus and Massing.
Pitchers-tisher, Hickman, Becker, Cas-
kill and Graham.
AS to what they can do, Clark in 81
games last season batted .237, and fielded
1887.
Carr played with the tail-enders of
the American association and batted
.26S and nelded $50 in 60 games.
Tony Smith played in 100 games last
year. fielded .916 and batted Dds. He is
doing some stunts around the field this
year in practice games.
Hess at third is an old-timer and was
once a heavy hitter. However last
year he was batting $50 in 1lS games
and fielding .920a pretty good general
average for an infelder.
Warrender comes from Terre Haute and
batted in the Central league last year
AT PSI clip, fielder 1874 and was in 149
games. He was captain and manager.
out of la games last year King batted
POI and heded .965 and Daley, in left.
batted 267 in l4S games and fielded ,9S7.
Graffius broke up many IA game with
his big bat last year and the year be-
fore. Last season lie hit at a .2l2 clip
and tielded 96s, while Massing played in
105 games, nelded .9GS and batted "a.
OF the pitchers Fisher hit IA; Becker
hit ISL; Hickman hit 1872; Gas<ill hit .1i1
and Graham hatted 1872.
The pitchers winning percentage was
follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Noodyu1T Will MOI Be a Baron

ers drafted. When the contract did not
reach him and was not signed on or be-
fore March !, Woodruff was seemingly
at liberty to sign with any club, and
Birmingham wanted him and he wanted
to come here.
There is probably something unknown
to Manager Vauhn which caused the
award to be made as it was and SO the
big manager is not complaining.
1t Is believed that Woodruff would have
made good here and many fans were anx-
ious to see him with a Baron uniform.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Reports Are Exaggerated.

Madrid, April The reports that
Maria Christina, the Queen mother,
was seriously ill and that the last sac
raments were about to be administered
are without foundation. Inquiry at
the palace today ELECTED the state
ment that the illness of the Queen
mother had been grossly exaggerated
She was suffering merely from slight
fever, from which she has almost en-.
tirely recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
$500, 1894 Coined In March.

Washington April 1.-The coinage
executed at the mints in the United States
during March amounted 10 $685. 94, of
which $5.S7i525 was gold, $326,2l2 silver
and $3.50, $50 minor coins This is exclusive
of 4906.057 pieces coined for the Philip
pine isuands and 600 twenty centavo
pieces executed for the government of
Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
ColIeue Games.

Richmond, Va, April lat Charlottes-
vile today the University of Virginia
again defeated Columbia university,
IN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Brooklyn 5, Macon 0.
Meridian 10. Greensboro S.

Macon, Ga, April 1.-Brooklyn Nation
al s. Macon (South Atlantic) 0.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
OTHER GAMES.
Cleveland 10, Atlanta 8.

Atlanta. April 1.-The temperature being
too low for good baseball the Cleveland
Americans today defeated Atlanta Is to 3.
Score. R.H e.
Cleveland 500 203 O0-15 u
Atlanta 120 600 co. 8 5
Batteries: Marley and Sweeney; Thlel-
man. Liebhardt, Moore, Wakefield ana
Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
Bennino Entries.

falda, Leader, 119; Bandillo, Kohinoor
Prince Brutus, 121; Conjurer, 124.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02
DO YOU KNOW

The highest class of electric work,
from the installation of wires to the
manufacturing of fixtures, is done by
the
United Electric Co.
4OS-41O n. 10Th st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-02

When dry stop at the Flor
ence bar and try the Imported
Beers on draught.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20

1t is learned fIom Portland that the
brown-tail moth situation in that city
and the suburbs is considered to be Of
an alarming nature. and that the au-
thoritics are urging prompt action on
the part of the property owners to rid
their trees of the caterpillarS which are
said to be increasing rapidly. The
matter has not yet been reported to the
department Of agriculture but without
doubt it soon will be.
During the past few years that
the city has been infested with the
nests, a united effort has been made
each fall to gather up and destroy
al the nests on the trees and the
citv authorities took care of the
trees on the public highways very
thoroughly. Nevertheless, the neglect
of many property owners in not rld-
ding their trees Of the nests IS Sald
10 be responsible for the present con-
dition which is the worst that 1t mas
ever been i'm Portland.
II is in the suburban districts that
the conditions are the worst anu
Park Commissioner Smith reports that
the trees around Aliens corner ana
Riverton are fairly loaded with the
caterpiIlars. The fruit trees are SUI
fering badly and the people realize that
they are facing a very serious predic-
ament.
Those who have studied the sit1a-
,ion recommend most stringent meas
ures for next season and even go so
far rs to say that a brown-ta1l NOM
commission will he necessary IN ms
c;tv in order to save the trees OF the
Forest City from destruction.
The tall trees are the ones that are
suffering the most since it has peen
innossible with ordinary measures 70
oat AZ the nests on the upper INNS.
Snravs have been used TO a large eA-
tent on the shorter trees but theSe
have been unable to reach the 'aIier
branches and the only thing mat
win reach them is pumping macrlhe
used 70 throw the spray around.
The trees at Peaks Island are aiso
said to be infested and an EFFORT VIII
he made to relieve the conditions as
| fast az possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20

a piece Of work which will be appre-
ciated by all the men and boys who
make practice of bathing along the
shore of the island on the east side of
the river was commenced yesterday
under the direction of Pres. Ira H.
Randall Of the Augusta Lumber Co.
in the shape of bath house for the use
Of the swimmers. Tho building will be
30XS feet on the ground, and though il
will be rough in construction it will af
ford the boys a chance to hang up their
clothing and to dress. There will also
be q walk laid from the building to
low water mark ana loaded 50 that It
will not float. that the bathcrs may
reach the house from the water ut any
stage Of the tide without having to
get their feet dirty after leaving the
water Mr. Randall stated last evening
that the use of the building was free
to one and all, and certainly the
thanks of the bathers are due him for
the conVenienceS which the building
will afford A bridge Will also be con-
structrd across the creek from the is
land to the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20
THE ITINERARY
For the ST. Johns Day Observance At
Lewiston BY the Knights Templar.

Orders issued by Sir Ralph w. Crock
cit, eminent commander Of Lewiston
Commandery, X. T., covering the en-
tertainment of Maine Commandery,
No. !, Of Gardiner Trinity Comman-
derry, 10. I, Of Augusta ana st. Dmer
Commandcry, 40. II, Of WatervIIe
have been received in this city and
give in brief the program for ST Johns
day, June "a, as follows:
SO a. NJ, form lines and march to
Lewiston lower Maine Central station
and receive Maine Commandery
9.15 a. NJ. Again form ana march to
Auburn where Trinity ana st. Omer
Communicates will be received.
The visiting communicates are then
to be escorted over the following route (:
Down Court to Pleasant, to Elm, to
Main, to Court, to Lewiston, up Main
to Sabattu', to Horton to Pine to Lis
bon to Masonic hall
Halts will be made on Elm street
Auburn, and at the corner Of Pine and
Horton streets, Lewiston.
Uniforms will be- left at the Armory
and ears taken for Lake Auburn at II
O'Clock, where a clam bake will be
served, followed by an entertainment
IN the open air theater. The return to
Lewiston will be made at ; O'Clock A
banquet will be served at Eora Temple
at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20
M artin Stone.

The residence of Mr.. and Mrs Hiram
Stont. 16 Kendall street, was the scene
of a pretty wedding last evening when
their daughter, Edith Sophia, was unit
ed in marriage with John III. Martin of
this city.
The ceremony was performed at 8
O'Clock in the presence Of relatives ana
many friends. the officiating clergyman
being Rev. w. +. Livingston. Miss
Mae A. Peacock was bridesmaid, while
William II. Edwards, Jr, did the hon
ors as best man. The bride was be
comingly gOWned in white batiste and
carried lilies of the valley. The color
scheme Of The decoration Of the home
We're white and green.
Refreshments We're served after the
ceremony, ana the happy couple left on
the Pullman for 4 short trip to Port
land. after which they will make their
home in this city.
Both the bride and groom are well
known in the city. Mr.. Martin being a
mail carrier at the pOstOfiice, while the
bride has been q teacher in the j. O.
Webster school, and that they have a
large circle of friends was evidenced
by the many beautiful presents re-
ceived and the large number who went
to the train To wish them pleasant
trip and safe return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20
sThe Blood Is The Iifa.n

Science has never gone beyond the
shDye simple statement Of scripture. But
a has Illuminated that statement and
e,yen IL meaning ever broadening with
the increasing breadth of knowledge.
When the blood is bad I" or impure it
= not alone the body which suffers
through disease. The brain Is also
eiouded, <be mind and judgement are
ELECTED, nd>A2ny an evil decd or impure
Thought HpD>be N[ectly traced TO the
ImpArRyo the bfoado Foul, impure blood
can be made pure By the -nac- of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. IL
enriches and nuriies- the blood thereby
curing, pimples, blotches, eruptions and
other cutaneous affections, as. eczema,
letter. or salt-rheum, hives and other
manifestations Of impure blood.
o o O o o q
In the cure of scrofulous swellings, en-.
tarred glands. open eating ulcers, or old
sores, the Golden Medical Discovery "has
reformed the most marvellous cures. In
cases Of old sores, or open eating ulcers,
II Is well to apply to the open sores DR..
pierce's All-Healing Salve, which Dos
sesses wonderful healing potency when
psed as an application to the sores in con-
function with the use Of Golden Medical
discovery as blood cleansing consti-
totional treatment. II your druggist
don't happen to have the rAll-Healine
sslve" in stock, you can easily procure il
by inclosing fifty-four cents In postage
stamps to DR.. r. V. Pierce, 6G3 Main St,
Buffalo, N. Y, and 1t will come to you by
return post. Most druggists keep it as
well as the Golden Medical Discovery
o o @ o o O
You can't afford to accept any medicine
Of unknOrn composition as substitute
for Golden Medical Discovery which is
q medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION.
having a complete list of ingredients in
plain English on its bottle-wra pper, the
same being attested as correct under oath,
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20

Suata. Certificate filed June IS, 1907.
Morley Button Co., organized at
Portland. for the purpose of conduct
ing general manufacturing and trad
ing business, with $4,000 capital stock,
OF which s. is paid in. Officers:
President, Frank D. Marshall Of Port
land; treasurer, Norman w. Bingham,
Jr.. of SOmerville, Mass. Certificate,
filed June Is, 1907.
American Wireless Signal Co. or
gained ut Augusta, for the purpose of
manufacturing and dealing in signals
and devices for marine. railroad and
other uses. with $1.5O0,0G0 capital
stock, of which nothing is Paid i'll.
Officers: President and treasurer j.
Berry of Augusta. Certificate filed
June 10, 1907.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-20

Roland A. Scrihner. who recer,N
resisned his position as clerk IN me
office Of the secretary of State to ac-
cont ono with the Boyd and Harvey
lumber concern. severed MS c'il..e
tion With the office yesterday ai.e
noon. and will soon go to Miranicii, ~
the interests of the new concern MI
Scribner will be much missed pS ms
friends and associates at the Capi'oi
a. well as the city at large.