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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
frank, Sierne, Babb, McCuI- Tough, COIenan Miller,
 finn and Others
bAUGH AND VAUGHN
 ID REPRESENT BAROAS
Mobile Certain of Admission, Though Chattanooga Is Doubtful-CraW- ford For Vice President.
 The News.

ChaSles Frank, manager of the New Or same organization; Manager Babb of Memphis, President Coleman and Seere- tary Thomas McCullough Mique Finn, manager of the Little Rock Travellers, President Rather of that club and Clarke Miller, secretary of the Southern league, were in Birmingham yesterday.
 The well known baseball men were en route to Atlanta, where this afternoon the directors of the Southern league hold a meeting. Tomorrow the league meeting occurs. President Kavanaugh was not with the Little Rock delegation, but will reach Atlanta from New York in time for the meeting this afternoon.
 President R. H. Baugh of the Birming- ham club will leave this morning. He will be joined In Atlanta by Manager Harry Vaughn, who Is already en route from Cincinnati
 In the way of news, the visitors to Br- mingham yesterday had very little to say. However they were full of gossip, and baseball stories were spun by the yard. They do not anticipate anything out of the ordinary happening at the meeting. They do not think that Little Rock will be succeeded by Chattanooga. Mobile, of course, will be chosen to take the place of Shreveport
 There is no doubt but that Judge Kav- anaugh will be chosen president for an- other term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE
 CLOSES MEETING
New Rule Made Regarding
 Transfer of Players
TEN DAY LIMIT ON TRADE
Detroit Gets Ira Thomas From New York To Work As Catcher-St. Louis Gets Arthur Brown,
 First Baseman.

Chicago, December 12-The annual 1 meeting of the American League of Pro- fessional Baseball Clubs came to an end
 today after the usual elections and ap- pointments Late in assembling the club owners lost little time In winding up the routine business which remained for their consdera ton, finding time also to pass a new rule which 1t is thought will tend to abolish the practice of towering up"
 players for clubs outside the organiza- ton.
 Because President Johnson's term of office does not expire until 1910, and be- cause most of the other positions are ap- pointlve, the election concerned only Charles Somors of Cleveland, who was
 chosen vice president of the league. The board of directors will consist of repre- sentatives of the Chicago, Cleveland, New York and Boston clubs.
 The new rule regarding transfers of players restricts the practice of securing a player by refusing waiver on him and then immediately turning him over to club outside the league. It provides that If the club that obtains title to a player Dy reIuSlng to waive claim to him Shall within 30 days, ask for waivers on him, he shall revert to the club which orig inally owns him upon return of $l5OO, and this club to which he reyerts shall for 10 days have the privilege of disposing of him to any club outside of the league without further request for waivers. It is provided that if more than one club had refused to waive in the first instance all such clubs except the one returning him shall have the right to refuse to waive the second time. It Is further pro- vided that no change in the salary of such player shall take place for 30 days, and that advantage cannot be taken of this new rule until the player has been placed in regular service by the club so- curing him originally by means of the waiver provision.
 Before the club owners separated trades were concluded by which Detroit se- cured Ira Thomas, a catcher, from New York, and St. Louis purchased the con- tract of Arthur Brown a first baseman, who played last year with Montreal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
In andL
 
MRS. TAFT BURIED.
1t Was Not Deemed Advisable To Hold
 Funeral For Secretary's Arrival.

Cincinnati, December 12.-In the family lot in Spring Grove cemetery the re- mains of Mrs. Louisa Taft, widow of Judge Alphonso Taft former United States Attorney General. were placed to- day after simple burial services conduct edby the Rev. George A. Thayer, at the home of her stepson, Charles P. Taft. Her sons, Henry w., and Horace D. who accompanied the body from Mill- bury, Mass, were In attendance. but 1t had been deemed unadvisable to delay the last rites until the return of her third son, Secretary of War William H. Taft, from his trip around the world
 The United States court of appeals Of which Secretary Taft had formerly been a member. adjourned for the day to per init it's members to attend the funeral, and United States District Judge A. c. Thompson and various court officials were also present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
OFFICIALS SENTENCED.
Government Revenue Employees Suffer
 Penalty For Fraud. Si

Danville, Va, December 12.-At the ses- sion of the United States court, which adjourned today for the term. Judge Mc- Dowell passed sentence on two former government officials, convicted for col fusion to defraud the government out of revenue tax on spirits made at distilleries and on one bonded distillery. w. E. Ramsey, former storekeeper and gauger at the distilleries of S. D. Shelton, this county, was sentenced to year and one day in the federal prison at Atlanta and fined $1000. Ramsey took an appeal ana gave a $5000 bond. The charges against Shelton for fraud resulted in 2 mistrial c. J. George, former store keeper and gauger at the distillery of R. w. Toler at Franklin junction, was sen fenced to year and one day In the At lanta prison and fined s.JOO
 J. H. Lawrence, a large distiiier or Henry county, was sentenced to year and one day in prison and fined $2OO.
 Tom Moonshine, a negro, was sen- fenced to a year and day in prison for removing and concealing unstamped spirits.
 The Dry Fork distilling cases will be tried here during the latter part of March at special term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
DURNELL IS VANISHED,
Horseman Is Put On Blacklist By the
 Stewards of the Jockey Club.

New York, December 12.-At meeting today of the stewards of the Jockey club, presided over by August Belmont, a motion was adopted and the secretary of the club was instructed to write all associations racing under the Jurisdiction of the Jockey club requesting them to refuse all further entries of c. E. Dur nell and of any horse in which he may own an interest.
 The report of s. H. Howard represen- tative of the Jockey club at the autumn meeting of the Washington Jockey club at Bennings on the case of the horse St. Joseph and Trainer J. Marrone, was accepted and approved. The stewards also took action on a report made by Henry J. Morris, steward at the autumn meeting of the Maryland Jockey club, and indefinitely suspending the licenses of Jockeys Diggins and Englander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
MOTION MADE FOR
 CHANGE OF VENUE
TROUBLES OF BROOKLYN BANKS WILL BE AIRED WHEN THE CASE IS CALLED RELATIVE TO APPOINTING RECEIVERS.

Kingston, N. Y, December 12.-The ad- journed motions to appoint permanent re- ceivers for the Borough bank of Brook lyn and the Brooklyn bank, for which temporary receivers were appointed No vember 16 were heard today by Justice Betts. In the case of the Borough bank adjournment was taken until next Tues day morning on account of an order granted Tuesday by Presiding Justice Walter L. Smith, of the appellate divis- ion, staying all proceedings until deter imitation of motion to be heard by Justice Fitts at Albany Saturday, chang ing the venue from Ulster to Kings county Deputy Attorney General Will liam P. Mackey also was served with an order granted Wednesday by Justice Carr at Brooklyn, to show cause why the temporary receivers of the Borough bank, Isaac N Cox of Ellenvile U1s- ter county, and Henry A. Powell of Brooklyn should not be removed forth with and submitting the names of four residents of Brooklyn from which to se- lect two for appointment.
 Bonds of $100,000 each were presented by the proposed receivers. The motion for change of venue will be heard be- fore Judge F'itts at Albany. December IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Mobile En Route.

Mobile, December 12.-Harry T. Hart well, vice president. and Charles z. Cols- son, secretary of the local baseball as soeiatlon, left today for Atlanta to at tend the meeting of the Southern league Friday and Saturday. This meeting will bring about the admission of Mobile into the Southern league in place of Shreve- port. which takes Temples place in the Texas league. The Cotton States league demands S2500, the surrender of the Mobile franchise, the surrender of all claims against the association. and other conces- sions for the release of the Mobile terri tory. These demands will not be met by Mobile, but the Cotton States league will not be permitted to play ball In this city next season. Bernie McCay, manager of the local team last year. went with the Mobile delegation. Thomas Fisher, who managed Shreveport last year and will manage Mobile next season, will join the party in Atlanta. Capt. w. T. Crawford will represent Shreveport at the meet ing, and will be elected vice president to succeed Lowrey Arnold, who has re- signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Bank Closes It's Doors.

Roanoke, Va. December 12.-The h. terstate Finance and Trust company bank at Big Stone Gap Va, did not open its doors for business today, but issued a notice to depositors that 1t had gone into voluntary liquidation. A. L. Witt cashier of tho bank, was made assignee. The statement of the bank on December s showed depositors were due sl60,0o0 and loans and discounts amounting to about the same The bank then had about $3,- 900 funds in other banks, but was unable to secure cash and the stock of money on hand was depleted to about $3o00. It is said the depositors will be paid In full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Selma Wants Franchise.

Selma, December Special IA few days will determine wh ether or not Selma is to have baseball next summer. Tomorrow morning books of subscrip tion for stock in the Selma Baseball club will be opened and 1t Is expected that the stock will all be taken. One hundred shares of the value of $50 each will be offered for sale. giving the or ganiZation a capital stock of $5000 With this amount it will be possible to secure a franchise in the Cotton States league and to put a club in com mission that will land at or near the top of the column. Selma is a good baseball town and there will be no trouble In arranging suitable grounds.
 The coming of the Chicago cham pions to Selma for their spring train ing has added new interest to base ball here and it is believed that the capital stock of the organization will be readily subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Montgomery Chesty.

Montgomery, December 12.-(Spe- eial.) = The Montgomery Southern league team has landed games with big league teams follows: National champions of Chicago, March II and 21; Philadelphia Americans, March IT and IS; Chicago White Sox, March 23. Dates are also being arranged for Brooklyn and both the New York teams.
 Before leaving for Atlanta to attend the meeting of the Southern league President Chambers of the Montgom- cry club said that he had just had a talk with Dr. Harry 1nge. owner of the Mobile franchise. who had told him that everything was now in good shape for taking over the Shreveport franchise of the Southern league. MT. Chambers has conducted most of the negotiations leading up to the trade for the Mobile franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
ON THE RACE TRACK.
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, December 12-An unusual number of long shots figured In the money at the Fair Grounds today. Beginning with Bitter Man at 100 to 1. which fin- ished third at 20 to to show, in the first race, nearly every event had two long priced horses. The fifth race was won by Miss Ferris, at 25 to l. and the sixth was won by Sponge Cake, at 30 to 1 with Javanese, 15 to 1, second. Weather clear; track soft. Summaries:
 First race, five and half furlongs, selling-Apache, 9S (OtD, to 1, won; Arrow Swift, 102 (BrandD, to 1, second Bitter Man, 1Os (Powers), 100 to 1, third. Time, 1:10.
 Second race, six furlongs-Lens, ps (Koerner), to 3, won; Asteroid, loo Flynn), 40 to l, second; Fay. 105 (skir- vim, II to 1, third Time, 1:ll. Third race, seven furlongs, selling ualbard. 1O6 (Mountan), 9 to ?, won; Goldway. 100 (McDanieD. to 1, second; Marsh Redon, 1O1 (Booker), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:30 1-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs handicap platoon 100 (McDanieD, to 1. won; Ray Thompson. l0l (Warren), 10 to l, second; Charlie Eastman, Ill (Powers), 15 to 1, third Time. 1:17 l-5.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling Miss Ferris. eS (Brooks), 25 to l. won; Uigg,nbotham, 9S (Sumter), to 1, second; Pride of Woodstock 101 (Molesworth), to 1. third. Time, 1:30 3-5
 sixth race, mile and one-siXteenth selling-Sponge Cake, loS eMurphy9, so u won. Javanese, 96 (PieratD, 10 to l. second. Granada, 105 (Pickens), to | third Time, :49 3-5.
 New Orleans Entries.
 -. a..o f11rlnnes Selling-E,dina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Oakland Results.

Oakland, Cal. December 12-The track remained muddy today, although the weather was clear. Prince Brutus found the going to his liking and cantered homo in the fourth event. Grip, the first choice In the second race, broke down badly and may have to be killed. Summaries:
 First race, five and one-half furlongs, purse-W A. P, 109 (Miller), 1T to 5, won; Alice F., 109 (Gargan), IA to B. second; St Avon, 1l2 (Hayes), 8 to 1, third. Time, 109 1-5.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Duke of Orleans, 103 GA. Willams), 10 to l, won: Cholk Hedrick. 101 (kirschbaum), b to l. second; Webber, 97 (Mulcahy), IS to 5, third, Time, 116 1-5
 Third race, mile, selling-Lazele. 10s (keogh) 5 to 1, won; Croix Dor. 1N (Gargan). to 1. second Harmakis, 1o5 (Moreland), to 1, third. Time, 1:46
 Fourth race, six furlongs, selling Prince Brutus, Ill (CarrolD, to 5, won; Boloman, 104 0ynch), 15 to 1, second; Koenigen Louise, 1o2 (Davis) to 1, third. Time. 1:15 2-5
 Fifth race. seven furlongs, selling Meada, 104 (Rice) to 9, won; Sea Air, 10a (Sandy). 3 to 1, second; Tarp, 104 (E. Sulivan), 15 to l. third. Time. :29.
 Sixth race. five furlongs, purse-Bur- leigh, 100 (Miller), 4 to 5, won; College Widow 91 (Butler), g to 2, second; St. Francis, 112 (Gargan), to 1, third. Time, 1 :O1 1-b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Noyember B0uk Exchauges


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Trials of Pointers.

Charlotte, N. C., December 12.-The all- age stakes of the Pointer Club of Amer lea was begun at Barber's Junction to- were more plentiful today than at any time during the trial. Fifteen dogs start ed in the series and of these the work of Manitoba Rap was the most brilliant Eight dogs were taken into the second series. The Pointer club trials will prob ably be completed Friday afternoon and next week the Irish. Setter club will hold it's trials at Barbers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
LOVE,MAN, JOSEPH & LOEB

Ben Rose, McGregor, 95; Florida Glen, 9S; Knighthead 99; Glitter Gold Phil Chinn John A. Cooke, Knox Boyd, Mer- rigo, 100; Sweetener. 1O2; Moxie Mead, e; Alsatian, 105; Bobbin Around, 1o9; Need moore, 110.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling Broken Melody, Diebold e5; Florentine, 99: Tom McAfee, Alvise, Elaine, Melting, Durable, Dario, 100: Glenroy, 1o3; Condo, Sheer, 104; Gold Circle, Big Hand, 1oo; Anna F1tzhugh, 109.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Me- lange Redemption, Silver Cup, Mat Searcy, 95; Miss Delaney, 96; Tartar Maid, 9S; Georgia Girl, 9S Bitter Sir, 100; Rustic, 101; Youthful, Albert Star, Ed Kane. 1o3; Bucket Brigade 10; Hands, Stone Street, 110.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, selling-Miss Affable, 99 May Rowe, Bonart, Beau- tiful Mayo, 10D Rappahanock, 103; Ben sonhurst, Oleasa 104; Artful, Dodger, Ale gra, 105; Joe Shields, 107 Tudor 1OS; Land Breeze, Alsono, Ethylene, 109: Heart of Hyacinth, 112.
 Fifth race, five and and one-half fur longs purse-E T. Shipp, Pedigree, Lute Foster, 97; Constantia. 109; Firebrand, Hickey Rusk Emergency, Lucy Young, Conville, Donna Delphie, 112; Meadow Breeze, 115; F'rontenac, Arch Oldham, llo.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth, selling Rio Grande, 94; Miltiades, 9s; Docile, Athena, Footlights Favorite, 101; Mata- bon, 103; Oberon, Bill Carter, 104; Dainty Belle, 106 Flavlgny, 1o7; Amber1ack, los.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, %, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates t the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer l:16 ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Bill Affecting Railroads.

Washington, December 12-John Sharp Williams of Mississippi introduced bill in the House today affecting the powers of the interstate commerce commission. It provides that before any common car rier can increase its freight rates between any two points 1t must give shippers sufficient notice to allow them to appear and be heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Investigation May Be Held.

New York, December 12.-Attorney Gen. eral Jackson today called the attention of District Attorney Jerome to the af- fairs of the Hamilton Bank & Trust Co.,, and Excelsior Fire Insurance company and declared that acts of a criminal na- ture appeared to have been committed therein.
 In the case of the Hamilton bank, MT Jackson sent to MT. Jerome copy of the report of the receiver of the bank in which he set forth certain overdrafts alleged to have been made by William R. Montgomery, former vice president, but now president of the bank. which, MT Jackson said. appeared to be in vio- lation of the penal code.
 MT. Jackson did not define the grounds of complaint in the case of the Interna- tional Trust company, but declared that perjury and perhaps other criminal of lenses appeared to have been committed in the organization of the Excelsior Fire Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Seaboard = Popular Atlanta
 Line.

Leave Birmingham 600 9. m. and 4:15 p. m. Complete Pull man and dining car service, At lanta. Richmond, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and all points east.
 The Smooth Way-0n Time Trains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13

A fine game is assured, as both teams have been working hard for some time past, and are In great shape.
 The White and Gray game in the color series promises to be the most interesting game of the season. If the Grays succeed In winning they will have an even chance with the Whites for the club championship, while if the Whites win they will have cinch on the championship That it will be hard fought goes without saying.
 The usual dance will follow the games and large crowd is expected to attend.
 The Blues defeated the Reds by score of 12 to 10 In a basketball game at the St. Paul's Athletic association last night.
 On January 1 the first team of the association will be oh osen from mem bers of the color teams, and challenges will be issued to other aggregations in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
Lord Kelvin Very III.

London. December 12-Grave anxiety is felt here regarding the condition of Lord Kelvin the famous scientist. He has been i'll for some time past and today he was reported to be worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13

Ads illustrated with good cuts arc trade winners-The Gawk makes gooo cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13
BASKETBALL

The teams of the Birmingham Ath- letic club and Pratt City will line up about as follows for the game tonight:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-13

First race, five furlongs, selling-Edina
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
Knox SPEAKS
Up FOR THE
CONSTITUTION

New Haven. Conn, June 25.-"The con-
stitution is not to perish at the hands
OF the impassioned phrase maker" warm
ly declared Philander c. Knox. United
States senator from Pennsylvania yester-
day. in an address delivered at the senior
exercises OF the Yale Law school 'The
Development of the Federal Power TO
Regulate Commerce" was the senator 5
theme. and aside from consideration OF
legislation past and present for the regu-
lation OF commerce. his speech was an
ardent plea for the preservation OF the
constitution.
The class exercises were of exceptional
interest and the attendance was very
large. Dean Henry Wade Rogers pre-
sided Magma cum laude honors were
awarded 10 q. II. Parks of Providence. In
the graduate class of the three honors,
two are won by Filipinos.
'The constitution" said Senator Knox,
was founded upon the sacrifice or the
lives and fortunes OF our ancestors: II is
the solemnly expressed will of the people
IL has been preserved by tho people
through the most gigantic and tragic war
of modern times. and IL must endure as
written and expounded until altered by
the people by the means they have pre-
scribed.
''The power OF the federal government
cannot be increased except by new grants
OF power through amendment OF the con-
stitution. The efficiency. however. OF the
federal government will progressively in
crease through the application OF existing
federal power TO the growing complex
ties OF social and commercial conditions
What changes in these conditions may
be I'm store for us no man can foretell.
What social readjustments may follow
the application OF the federal commercial
power TO such changes is likewise un-
known The power is fixed and definite
factor; no one has pretended to define the
boundaries of the subject upon which Ii
operates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
Annoying Report

Frank Ridgeway, manager Of the Co.
lumbia Dredging company OF New York,
was in the city this morning and despite
the warm weather he grew little hotter
under the collar when his attention was
called TO a paragraph In a morning paper.
which stated that the tugs were violating
the law and were short dumping. The
paragraph also stated that the harbor
commissioners had met about the matter
and were investigating. AS matter of
fact the harbor commissioners did not
meet on the evening specified and conse-
quently no action could be taken. II may
not be generally known, but IL Is fact,
that a government inspector accompanies
each tow that leaves the dredges for the
dumping grounds TO see that the law Is
not violated. The penalty for such offence
Is five years IN prison and the captain
OF the tow boat loses his license. SO II
stands To reason that no inspector or cap
tain Is going TO take chances The board
requires that the tow shall proceed O.
some spot where there IL not less than
10 fathoms OF water before dumping The
east end OF Prudence Island. which shows
a little more than that depth, has been
the favorite spot lately for dumping. II
Is stated that n discharged employe gave
the wrong Information O. a reporter. who
evidently did not know about an In
spector being employed by the govern
ment 20 guard against this short dumping
being aboard the tug.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-25
WOONSOCKET
ELOPERS GET
LICENSE HERE

Mrs. Edward Parkhurst OF Second
avenue Woonsocket, learned that a
marriage license had been granted to
her daughter, Viola Almy Parkhurst,
I'm this city, at the city hall yesterday.
The man to whom she was TO be mar
ried is James Sylvester Mcguire Of
Concord Junction, Mass.
Miss Parkhurst is II years of age.
Her father is an engineer in the en-
ploy OF the New York, New Haven
and Hartford railroad.
Mrs. Parkhurst called up Concord
Junction last evening 10 make in
quiries. and was informed that her
daughter. who is employed as a sewer
In a Concord wooden mill, had not re-
turned TO her boarding place there at
the time of the message, which was
late in the evening. Mrs. Parkhurst
said that she hoped her daughter was
not married, but that IL she were, both
she and her husband would be well
coined home. She said she had no OBJ
lection TO the young man. but thought
that her daughter was too young to
get married.