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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-10
MURPHY DEFEATS coRBETT.
Outfought Champion From First to
Sixth Round.

Philadelphia. January 9.-Tommy Muir
ply of New York gave Young Corbett
a severe beating in a sx-round bout be-
fore the National Athletic club tonight.
From the first to the sixth round Muir
ply outfought the former champion at all
stages.
In the second round only the sound of
the bell saved Corbett from knock out.
Murphy rained blows on the former Den
yer fighter and near the close of the
round sent Corbett to the floor with a
right to the jaw. When Corbett rose
Murphy kept after him, sending lefts
and rights to the face and body. When
the gong sounded Corbett was hanging
on the ropes in practically helpless con-
dition The one minute rest brought him
back in fairly good condition, but Muir
ply gave him no opportunity to rest, and
drove Corbett from one side of the ring
to the other. landing on the face and
body almost at will, Corbett got in an
occasional blow to the kidneys and neck,
but they lacked force.
The third. fourth, fifth and sixth rounds
were repetitions of the others. Corbett
tired perceptibly in the closing rounds.
Murphys condition was perfect, but it is
probable that Corbett would have tipped
the beam close to 40 pounds.
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Ascot Results.

Los Angeles, January 9.-The track at
Ascot was the worst of the season, and
the races We're run in a driving rain
storm. Summaries:
First race. seven furlongs-St. Adams.
104 o. Harrs), to ,, won Star of Rum
nymede, 1902 Preston). to >, second:
Gold Ledge, 104 tRiley), TO 1, third.
Time ;32H2.
Second race, three furlongs-Martha
Jane, 40 (Bullman), to > won: Katie
Rains, 10 CkenD, to 5. second Orch
l03 CkoerneD, u TO l, third. Time, O36la
Third race, one observation-disclosures liz
Prestom, . to s. won; Avontellus. liz
tFischeD, to ?. second sails. IL tIIar-
ris), TO l, third. Time, 1i3 80
(Sias might be F'reesias)
Fourth race, one mile-W. II. Carey. ia
QIarris) to l, Won Nontromp. ia
(Bullmam, to 3. second; Edwin T. Frey
er, 100 Preston), G to l. third Time, 1:45.
Fifth race, futurity couse-Confessor.
10 QKoerner, to 10, won; Mazapan 1o5
(FischeD. to l. second; Judge Denton,
40 (BookeD, to l, third Time, 1913
Sixth race, six furlongs-Canopan. 1903
(KenD, to l. won: Rodolfo, 100 Harris).
to l, second; Astral IL, 112 (BrusseD, 4
TO l, third. Time, 1:17Ia.
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BASEBALL LEAGUES.
National Association Re-elect Officers.
Session Today.

New York. January 9.-The National
Association of Baseball leagues today
made some revisons in the constitution
and reelected its officers and board of
arbitration. adding to the latter the name
of j. D. OBrien of Milwaukee, president
of the American Baseball association. Mr.
OBrien takes the place of Ed Grillo of
cluded, however and another session will
be held tomorrow. The association de-
cided to increase the terms of the board
members and officers from one year to
four.
p. T. Powers of this city was reelected
president and ]. II. Farrell of Auburn.
president of the New York State league,
was reelected secretary of the association
and chairman of the board of arbitra-
ton.
Neither the National association nor its
hoard of arbitration found time today to
take up the matter of the territorial rights
for the Tri-State league, which is con-
tending for the Wilmington and Trenton
fields. wanted by the newly organized
Atlantic league.
A number of constitutional amendments
were adopted. Representatives of the
Eastern league and the American asso.
citation, which are class of the National
association. the highest class, asked that
they be given a special classification OF
IA, denoting a higher rating. To this
the Pacific coast league and the Southern
association entered a vigorous and sue
cessful protest.
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MAN BADLY CUT IN
"FENCE-LINE" FEUD
n. M. Hammet Hacked With Knife BY
N. r. Davis After Rough-and-
Tumble Fight.

Bessemer January 9.-(Special)-ln a
feud over where the fence line ought to
be-" H. NJ Hammet was horribly hacked
with knife this afternoon, about ten
miles from this city, on the Fourth ave-
nue. road His opponent was N. R. Davis,
a white neighbor with whom the difhculty
has been brewing for some time.
1t appears that Hammet was riding his
horse along near the place and met
Davis on the road. Dismounting he told
the other man that the fence devidins
their property would have to be moved
If he did not want it torn up. Hammet
states that Davis then cursed him, where
upon Hammat placed an uppercut in the
law. This was followed b ythe retreat of
the enemy, who began to use rocks. Ham
met. however, ran after him, clinched,
and in the struggle, Davis drew his knife
and inflicted the wounds One is just
below the heart, deep cut; one across
the neck and another in the side. The
man was horribly mangled, and when he
reached this city was faint from loss OF
blood
DR.. Spencer attended the unfortunate
man. after which he was taken to his
home near West Lake. 1t appears that
he is renting a piece of land in the coun-
trv. and that he claimed Smiths fence
was on the land that he rented.
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
City Park Results.

New Orleans, January 9.-Envoy's VIC
tory over the favorite, Phil Finch, in the
fourth race was the exciting event of the
racing at City Park today. 1t was a
drive all down the stretch and many
spectators claimed that the whip of
Jockey Love- riding Envoy, while it did
not toch Phil Finch. cut the air in front
of his eyes and made him hesitate as En-
voy drew ahead Jockeys Hustis and Nc
Intyre were suspended for three days
for mlsbehavior at the post in the first
race.
Weather clear; track good.
First race, FIVE furlongs. selling-Dine-
mock, 100 Q.loyd), to @ woni Duchess
of MontebeIo. 100 "a. Williams), 16 to l.,
second; Lentilla. 1O4 %. Austn), 8 to J.,
third. Time, 1903.
Second race, mile. hurdle handicap
subador. 147 CRusselD, to 5. won; Naran.
13S daueston). IA to 5. second; Orthodox.
$40 (Archibald). 10 to l, third. Time
! SO As.
Third race, three furlongs--Whisk-
broom, 112 CNicoD. to l, won; Worka-
day, 112 o. Lee, to l, second; Ida May
lo7 Cd. Austin). TO l, third. Time.
O:36 3-5.
Fourth race. one mile-Envoy, 1902
dowe). 13 to 8, won; Phil Finch, 40
eWarren), even, second Charlatan, 100
q. Hennessy) 80 to !, third. Time,
1:41 3-5.
Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling
Favorita. 104 CMountain). to l. won
French Nun, 90 I-loyd). to 1, second;
Lena J.. 1O4 (1Tueinam, Il TO l, third.
Time, LIS AS.
sixth race, Ave and a half furlongs-
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Notes and Personals.

A. r. Jones' formerly in business in TIL
city, has moved to Madisonville. Ky
with his family. He leaves host {
friends in Bessemer.
]. w. Swain has moved his business
back to Ensley.
Mr. Ellis Houston will return to Aubur
Monday, after long visit to his pa
rents.
The condition OF Mrs. Lipscomb at tn
Robinson Handy hospietal was some BET
ter tonight and there are many hopes
her recovery
The stockholders of the Bessemer Ma
tional bank met yesterday and heard re
ports of the officials.
The city court convened today for tn
week, the criminal docket having bee
, cleared.
Clifford Bryant who was charged witt
shooting James Nickerson on New Year,
night, was given hearing In the mayorl
court this morning and bound over to tn
grand jury on $500 bond.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Joned
boro Methodist church will serve lunchd
at the hall in Jonesboro on next SaturdaI
night.
Der of friends tomorrow evening at til
home of Mrs. T. j. Bissett.
The condition of Mrs. E. P. Lacey, WI
is at the St Vincent's hospital. Is IN
proving, and she will be able to retu1
to her home in a few days.
Nordica Souvenir
cba,,Id raaeb WI, hxr mail fhfs morning
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TRIBUTE TO A. T. SEXTON.
Friends In L., J. G. L. Benefit Associa-
ton Adopt Resolutions.

At a special meeting of the executive
committee of the Loyeman. Joseph &
Loeb's Mutual Benefit association the
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God to
call unto Himself our friend and COM
panion, A. I. Sexton, we deem it fitting
on GU part to give public expression to
The loss we have sustained-a loss that
touches deeply our daily life and love,
His life was simple. plain and helpful.
With an intellect that was always master
OF the situation, an intuition that was es-
pecially prominent, an unerrng judgment
of human nature, an experience that had
covered an unusual amount of life's field
of action. he was we'll qualified friend
and advisor whom none sought in vain,
never presuming, yet never hesitating
when a word or an action could benefit
or help a feiiowman.
II the deeds of life are to be converted
into stars of Immortality, it is indeed a
pleasant thought, when we recall the
days spent in touch with a character
such as orr departed friend-always, sin
cere always pleasant, always watchful.
seeming to anticipate that which would
afford pleasure to another, and presenting
It in a manner that would attract least
attention TO himself.
1t Is our desire, therefore. that this ex-
preston be spread upon the minutes of
our Mutual Benefit association" and a
copy submitted to our daily papers and
the family.
George b. Rattermann. George F. Piper,
Sam Micheal. John n. Mills. Mrs. Carrie
Bond, committee.
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Election of officers.

When the time for the election of Of
flcers of the Board of Trade came up
Mr.. Stevenson put in nomination W. III:
Dennis. but on the earnest solicitation OF
Mr.. Dennis and upon the unanimous vote
OF the board, Mr.. Stevenson and W. r.
Gum were reelected to their respective
offices as president and secretary, with
many appreciative speeches on their past
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. The remaining Officers
elected were: First vice president, Wal
ter 6 Gilbert; second vice president, j. j.
sullivan: third vice president, Sam Stein;
trea surer. w. P. Gum; board of directors,
w ]. Long, w II. Dennis, /. H. fuitoh'
II ID. Thomas and G. II. Lewis.
All of the members of the club We're
assessed 81 each to meet a debt incident
to the recent convention of the Farmers
union.
Alderman l. A. Lewis of the special
committee on entertainment of the cot
ton convention. appeared before the board
and asked for cooperation in the mat
ter. 1t was brought out that the CONNER
cial club of Birmingham had never stat
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Mccoy to Speak.

Epworth league members are overjoyed
with the opportunity which will be given
them tomorrow night to hear the presi-
dent ~ Owenton college, DIR. ]. H. Nc
Gov. deliver one of his forceful addresses.
The regular md-week meeting will be
held on Thursday night at o'clock sharp
and its character will be devotional. The
hone is expressed that every member will
be present and as many visitors as posi-
BILE. DIR. Mccoy will take suitable SUD-
loot which will be both interesting and
helpful to the young people. He Will
have full charge of the exercises.
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BASKETBALL GAMES
AT ATHLETIC CLUB
HIGH SCHOOL BEATS Y. M. c. A.
% TO 7 AND oWENTON DOWNS
THE ATHLETIC CLUB BY SCORE
OF SO TO 5.

The opening games of the season be-
tween the teams of the Birmion Junior
Basketball league were played on the
Athletic club floor yesterday afternoon
and some capital sport was enjoyed by a
large crowd. The league is composed OF
four exceptionally strong teams repre-
senling the Young Mems Christian asso-
ella ton, the Birmingham Athletic club,
the Birmingham High school and Owen
ton college All of the teams showed up
well yesterday afternoon and it is e1i-
dent that the team who wins the penant
in the league this year will have 10
hustle.
The contesting teams yesterday were
the High school against the Y. NJ. c. a.
and Owenton against the Athletic club.
THE High school boys beat the y. NJ. {.
AS by the score of % to I, and Owenton
downed the Athletics sc to 5. While the
two scores show easy victories both of
the two losing teams put up stiff fights
and never lost heart.
In the High school-Y. NJ. c. A. game
the first half was most interesting, end
ing with the High school leading by a
small margin. Straus was the star of
the game, his brilliant field goals and
accuracy in throwing fouls being well
worthy of note
The Athletic Owenton game, while more
spectacular. was more one-sided. Bal
sam, Hanna and Lambert for Owenton
played splendidly, all tire doing excel
lent work in throwing goals. Parker put
up beautiful game for the Athletics.
The crowd on hand was a large and
enthusiastic one each of the several teams
being well represented
The second of the series of games will
be played on next Wednesday afternoon
at the Y. NJ. C. A.
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Toboggan, 112 Cd. AUSTIN. to 2, win
Frontenac 10 CMountain), to 1. second E.;
Southern Cross, 107 (R Lowe, to l,
third. Time, 1.07 3-5
Seventh race, mile and an eighth, SELL
ing-Rebounder, 10S Hloyd), s to 1, won:
Flavigny, 101 Qowe). to 3, second;
Scalplock, 103 (Manders), u to /, third.
Time, 1:5l So
City Park Entries.
First race, selling. five furlongs- Miss
Bertha, Maelstrom, Attention. Meta,
Belle of Brighton, 1866 Higglnbotham.
Sharonawana, No Quarter, Plaud, Zicls
Abrams lO7; Regal Lad. Sally NJ, Tom
Dolan. Campaigner, Goddess 40.
Second race, one mile, selling -Celebra-
ton. Gay Minister. Roseboro log: Horse
Radish. Goldway, Kara. 10S Heart of
flyacinth, Glenclare, Self Reliant, 10a,
Dapple Gold. III; Lady Ellison. Delphle,
ll3; Onisro Grosgraln, Dan McKenna, ia.
Third race, three furlongs-F Florence
l<eil, Rose DAILY Capucne, Montbert,
Finesse, Embay. Blister. 10; Antoine,
Water Cooler, Zlephen, Prince Bowling,
Bensand Black Hawk, Bitterman, 1l3;
Hazel NJ, 115
Fourth race. six furlongs.. handicap
Hickey. %; Alencon, 9S; Athlete. 80; Han
nibal Bey, 101; Meadow Breeze, 10l; st.
valentine. log; John L. Inglis Jos.
Fifth race, one and one-eighth miles
Henry Watterson. 102; Big Bow, Missouri
Lad. 1oi; Orbicular, Lucky Charm 1O7.
Sixth race. five and a half furlongs sell
ing-Belle of the Bay, 81; Ossineke. 81;
Rusk, Creel. 102; Kohnoor 1903: Ralbert,
Lady Vashti Dargin, 1O5; John Peters, 106;
Alecon, 1O7; Bellstrom, Gold Proof 1O9
Seventh race, one and one-sixteenth
miles, selllng-Associate So; Dele Strome,
81 Impertinence, 81; Bitter Brown 9S; st.
Noel Lacache, 100; Oberon, 104 Gladi-
ator, Foreigner, 105; Quinn Brady, 1O7;
Beeeher 10S Adbelle. no.
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ed specifically just what assistance 1t
wanted, and the board was at loss what
to do. However, committee was appoint
ed with power to act in conjunction with
the committee from the City Council. 1t
was suggested that the citizens make use
o. the coupons in the papers and offer
what rooms they may have.
The secretary announced that the Farm
ers' union would hold a. called meeting
for a few hours in the city on the 18th
OF this month, and that the Beavers had
kindly offered the use of their hall. About
100 delegates are expected from the va
rious locals in the county, and business
of Importance will be taken up.
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Murder Case to Continue.

The case of Raleigh Jones, Charge
with murder in the first degree of LIE
Morrison some months ago, was continued
on a technicalty in the city court thi
morning, 1t being claimed by the attor
neys for the defendant that they had no
been furnished with copy of the indict
ment
The tragedy occurred in a saloon oil
Nineteenth street, under sensational cir
cumstances, and at the same time jim
Lowry was badly injured. The court room
was crowded with relatives of all partie
this morning and interest ran high. TIL
delay of the law will throw the case owe
several months.
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GIRL is ROBBED.
Says She Was Knocked Down on the
TWenty-first Street Bridge.

Miss Mary Boatwright, living with her
parents at 23l7 Avenue F. according to a
report made TO police headquarters, was
knocked down and robbed on Twenty-frst
street bridge last evening about dusk
The young lady is employed in the Grim
ihal court, and according to the report
had $40 on her person The report was
made to headquarters by the mother of
the girl. The latter could give no descrip-
ton of her alleged assailant.
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EXCELSIOR STEAM LAUNDRY
DOES M
EXQUISITE WORK.
GEORGE A. BLINN & SON
1867 Second Avenue. Phone 227.

without care and according to thei
plan their entertainments have been o
such variety that interest has continual.
grown.
1t was decided to haveSsocial meeting
every first and third Fridays in TIL
month, and a call meeting for bushes
at the discretion of the chair. The cleo
ton of officers will be semi-annually
January and June
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Sans SoucI Organize.

The Sans Souci club has held Its first
meeting in the new year and elected Of
ficers for 1907. President. Mr. Homer
Hurd; first vice president. Miss Matura
Benton: secretary and treasurer, Mr..
Thomas Carlisle.
Th,s club was organized last summer
and at that time Mr.. Hurd and Miss
Benton were elected to the offices which
thew now hold for a second term. 1t
was appropriately called Sans Souci.
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Chattanooga Railways President.

Chattanooga, January 9.-(Special.)-
John Graham of Chatham & Co., bankers
of Philadelphia, has been elected presi-
dent of the Chattanooga Railways COM
pany. He succeeds C. P. King, made vice
president. \
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The SIN 7 VF NI1Nf'<N-N<Nf
Jefferson County.
Before me came w. II. Manly. cashier
of the Birmingham Trust x Savings COM
pany. who. being duly sworn. says that
the above and foregoing statement Is a
true condition of said bank. as shown by
the books on file In said bank.
w. H. MANLY. Cashier.
sworn to and subscribed before me, this
9Th day of January, 1907.
W. w. CLAYTON Notary Public.
Attest:
LEE C. BRADLEY,
]. NJ. CALDWELL.
ARTHUR w. SMITH,
Directors.
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DO YOU KNOW.

The highest class OF electric YORK
from the installation of wires to the
manufacturing Of fixtures. is done b.
the
United Electric Go.
408-410 N 18th 81. me
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Should reach you by mail this morning
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1907-10-11

asleep at the time and they had barely
time to go up stairs and get him out
before the entire upper story was a mass
OF flames. The fire is said to have start.
ed in the drying room in the rear of the
building, and all the material being com.
bustible it went like a flash. Several
persons were at work at the time. Help
being hard to get it was found necessary
to work overtime. The laundry was full
OF clothes of customers, none of which
were saved, so the loss in that direction
will be hard to estimate. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crandell and the other inmates got out
with only what they had on, hence the
loss is total. 1t is understood that the
good people OF Colfax will give Mr.. and
Mrs. Crandell bundle shower this (Fri-
day) evening, which, it goes without
saying, will be a most liberal shower.
The building was two story wooden
structure and belonged to the stockhold-
ers OF the old First National Bank of
Colfax. 1t was put up in 1884 BY ZelI
Beehe and stood on the exact spot where
NJ. A. Roses jewelry store is now located.
When the Binnard block was put up it
was removed to the south end, doing
duty Tor several years as a laundry. 1t
was probably worth $500 or 5000. The
loss to Mr.. Crandell in machinery. furni-
ture, clothes, etc, is about $500.
Owing to the good work of the fire
fire boys and the further fact that scarce
ly breath of wind was stirring may &C.
count for the fact that Colfax did not
have general confagration, as the old
laundry was surrounded by a nest of fire
traps.
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SALOONS IN THE TOLLS
Commissioners Asked to Re-
woke Liquor Licenses.
Henry Scheer and 3. Y. Rainey of
La Crosse Charged With Sell
ing Liquor to Minors.

Henry Scheer and B. Y. Rainey, both
conducting saloons at La Crosse, we're
notified to appear before the county
commissioners this week and show cause
why their licenses should not be revoked.
They are charged with selling liquor to
minors, with conducting disorderly
houses and also with selling LIQUOR on
Sundays contrary to law.
They appeared before the commission
ers Wednesday. There being so many
people connected with the case as princi-
pals and witnesses the hearing was heard
in the superior court room. Prosecuting
Attorney kipp appeared for the state
and j. N. Pickrell for the defense. Some
of the testimony was quite damaging
The witnesses for the prosecution were
all heard Wednesday afternoon, when
the commissioners adjourned till next
Wednesday to allow the defense to as
semble it's witnesses, and the matter will
then be heard and decided.
Considerable interest is apparent in
this case, quite number of people com
ing from La Crosse to attend the pro-
ceedings
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have found that no sinecures 1T them.
The Clipper Exhibit.

What is known as the "Clipper" ex-
hibit of wheat is attracting a great deal
of attention. 1t is piece of newspaper
enterprise and was conceived by W. F.
Conyard of the La Crosse Clipper. Mr..
Conyard collected specimens of wheat OF
all the different varieties from 50 farms
in the vicinity OF La Crosse, showing
what can be done in that section of the
county. Samples OF wheat were placed
in jars, all labeled, a work which must
have taken time and patience La Crosse
is great grower of the premier cereal.
1t has no superior in any part of the In
land Empire, fact made manifest by
the display and quality seen at the
pavilion.
In addition to the above large col
lection of fruits, potatoes and corn have
been brought in from La Crosse, show
ing the capabilities as well as the diver
sity of the soils.
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Whitman Out of Debt.

This (Friday) afternoon Whitman
county bonds will be burned on the fair
grounds, which means that Whitman
county is entirely out OF debt. This will
be done with hurrah without doubt,
as, indeed. the people have right to
make a noise and indulge in enthusiasm
The Indebtedness was incurred during
the hard times in the nineties, but by
good management and persistent effort
the work of wiping it out has been &C
complished. Few counties in any state
of the Union can make the boast that we
can-OUr OF DEBT. Again we pat
ourselves Cd the back, and say hurrah
for Whitman.