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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
oRPHANAGE BENEFIT.
Annual Entertainment at State Fair
 Grounds on Labor Day.

The annual entertainment for the bene- fit of the East Lake Orphanage will be held on Labor Day at the Fair Grounds The sport for the occasion will be pro- vided chiefly by the Birmingham Motor Cycle club.
 The Jefferson County Orphans Home association, of which w. J. Varley Is president. Is having 10000 tickets printed for the entertainment and will distribute them for sale within the next few days The association will hold meeting at St. PauIs hall next Wednesday night
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Turns from Chickens to Brass.

Will Powell, negro, was arrested yes terday by Officer Fully for stealing lot of journal brasses belonging to the Bir- mlngham Railway, Light and Power com pany. Powell was caught In the quar- ters near Sloss furnace, and quantity of brass was recovered. He Is the same who was arrested by Officer Fully aboue three years ago for stealing chickens. He was later put in Jail at Avondale, but broke out and had not been heard from until yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
BALDWIN, AIR SHIP N IS COMING ID FAIR Great Aeronaut to Give Exhibi-
 ti0nS Here
SHIELD HAS THE BIG VOICE
He Has Also Been Engaged to Amuse the Crowds-Manufactur and Merchants Showing Unusual
 Interest In Fair.

An airship will attract anybodys atten- ton, and for this season one of The frat attractions decided on for inc oonmg state fair was a flying machine If was easy enough to get the arship but the trouble lay Tn getting a man with enough nerve to make the flight of the shin interesting. It was also easy enough to get map who would take the shin un. but the real "nervy' ones are compara- lively few in number
 The originator of the airship or diriei- ble balloon is Capt. Thomas s. Baldwin. Who has been In the air travelling bus ness since n small boy, and who worked Tor twenty years in perfecting the model or the ship he uses. It has reouired 2 long while and the handing over of T large quantity of cold hard cash to se cure Captain Baldwin, but he finally signed the contract. Secretary Barnes re- ceiVing 1t day or two age The ma chine will be driven by Baldwin hims slf not an understudy This Is specifically stated in the contract.
 Baldwin has the reputation of belus,- ssae or the finest aeropauts in the world and Roy knabenschue Is an understudy Of Lis. l<nabenschue hnsself has attained a splendid reputation for handling an an- ship. and the effo Tt was made to secure either him or Bglldwin. Knabenschue of fered to send on of his ships with another driver, but this offer was turned down with the statemett that the very best or none was what ,Yas wanted. He ac- knowledges Baldwin to be the very best. Baldwin was fin the service of the United States government for years. and handled the balloons used during the Spanish American war
 MT. Barnes has also received a signed contract from Rub e Shield, comedy trick sycllst and officia l announcer the man with the big voice when shield applied for an engagement here he was signed up as oniclklv as the mails could carry him the contract. sht ed guarantees to pro- duce more laughs to the minute and kecI 1t up longer than any other person III the world Mir Ra rnes states that he per sonally saw shjeI q at a fair in Mas sachusetts and [ hat his ability is not overrated in the east; that 150OO people were at the fair n n the day he saw him and Shield kent he crowd going froas one mart of tbe or, punds to another to see
 
 him act and disnIa his wit. He says his voioo ia reuarI,ot ple, and that he can mako himself bear H above the playing of a band.
 The rnannfact,,ro ITS and merchants arc tatsiro a oroat int crest in the fair but Mir parnes y,ishos to impress upon them the importance of cary oh ID" rran,ra+,or ae .hot exhibits, in order to
 
 have first ca '' !" N' 'sHe' state It Is too N' 9e''ss ar, raraos tha, exhibitors put 1t of -. .,, a nth the fair is upon them before they kn U '"9 "Yi a., =, tn great rush and as a consequence q, .
 voted to 1t. It is not too late to secure - ,''i's' anu their application do so at once. ,. ,.,,.... ,,. n"e V" D9 ite. Anyone desiring 'i''u'eo ne by writing George r ,r 0Yps e'-'' sz.a,.. Alatama State Fair
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John Holly

Funeral services over the remains of John Holly, who died suddenly at Woodlawn, were held from the family residence, 5s05 First avenue, Wood lawn. yesterday afternoon at o'clock the interment being fin the Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
NnmroNhI D APTIST CON MENTION, W ASniNU c
 TON. D' O'

cou+barr Pai way haS auth or;,od rota of o, le fare plus 25c from all points ~ Cn J ivs nae @ so Washington, D ;oI ~ %' pou ,oSai n Tonuan+;on Tfckets will be sold Sept. 8, 9, :, r0i s.o,', amu da.a da. aii ne tied fifteen day n4oIil ..aoo ,, oi sale and can b{ . eNs0naoa s un..i p: Oct. 4, 1907. loS. lS@'os s,.d' l.onr p Dn : mingham S21. Hu' @ e5t 70 Inl 5o. oSsso s,s, mer and Enslsy Sna.oo' g..a c, run Anniston S19.Gc, ll on ooiina S22.25. For all p inioi a."uaon rT ap- ply to M. H, vr0 r, VI i1' ooA well, Birmingl '"
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Morris Grimes.

Morris Grimes, aged s months, died Saturday evening at the family resi- dence, s07 South Twenty-tnird street. The funeral services were held from the residence yesterday afternoon at 330 o'clock, the interment being in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
erouoht Back From Atlanta.

I. T. Nichols, white man, was brought back from Atlanta yesterday afternoon by Deputy George w. Courson. Nichols has charge of embezzlement against him. The case is an old one, Nichols hav- ing been arrested some time ago. When he was arrested he was allowed bond, but absconded and had not been heard of until few days ago. He was brought back at the instigation of his former hondamen.
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E. T. Shaw & Son, undertakers
Green undertaking Company.

All lots are cared for, and grass moved free on both lots and graves at beautiful Elemwood cemetery Single burial spaces from g. up. For infor- nation or illustrated booklet. telephone Bell s37: Peoples 225. Take Powderly, West End. South Bessemer or cleve- land cars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
William Henry Whetstone.

The funeral services over the remains of William Henry Whetstone. who died Saturday morning, were held from the ia mily residence, 1903 Avenue D. yes terday afternoon at 4 o'clock The i'm terment took place in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Murphy.

The funeral services over the re- mains of Mrs Mary Murphy, who died on last Thursday night, were held from the residence of her son. Robert r.. Murphy, 1000 Montgomery street, yes terday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The in- terment followed in Elmwood ceme- terX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-12
Georqe Hampton Smith.

George Hampton smith, aged 6s years, died Saturday at his residence. 391f Second avenue. south, Avondale. The remains will be sent to Section, Ala, this morning by the Green Under taking company for interment.
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their wide popularity and increas- ing sale. The retail grocers are learning that quality rather than price is necessary to retain the confidence of customers and make a successful business.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 11.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Scattered thunder showers Monday and Tuesday; light variable winds.
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What is 1t?

In point of fact, it is the freedom from poisonous and spurious in- gradients, the excellence in flavor, that gives 10
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Saloon Must Go.

Success in this fight will be the exa'- tation of righteousness in this community. If will remove the stain from our body politic. It will be the casting out Of blood money. It will be the means of saving many of our boys. heard business man say only the other day: "l came to Bir- mingham twenty years ago with my two Iittle hovs The liauor traffic has claimed one of them. and this fight can't come too soon to suit me-" How many fathers and mothers here are in that same position? Let the voters of the imperial county of Jefferson arise in their majesty and say, "The saloon must go.
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Injury to Business.

But, "it injures business and will cause a depreciation in property values." That is an argument that appeals to a great many. When you touch mans pocket book you touch his heart.
 Now, grant for a moment that prohi- bition would injure property values. Is there a business man in this city who wants to say to this community that he wants your money and he does not care a thrip what becomes of you7
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The catalogue Is { trlbuted over tine sti a copy can secure ol T. Barnes. Secretary
 Association. Blrmina
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
CANS WANTS
MORE FIGHTS

Joe Cans vas one of the happiest people
around Tonopah's resorts yesterday MAX
ing merry over New Years. lie had not
= mark on him TO show that he had been
i'm a night
He SAYS that he will hrst accept Mike
Rileys offer OF $500 10 fsht Britt here
on March ~. and after that he Is per
fectly willing 20 nght Jack O'Rrien. n the
latter will agree to make i5i pounds somo
hours before the fight.
This match is tho last thing I'm sight
for tho gold camps of Nevada. ~ was
proposed last night by Tex RiCkard and
Immediately taken up by Mike Riley and
now both arc bidding for A. O'Brien has
been wired a bid To fight Cans. providing
he beats Burns in their fight HfNt MAY.
I'm the meantime. Cans also says ne viii
accept the highest hid offered FOR = re-
turn nght with Battling Nelson and tho
fight cannot come any too soon 10 please
Joe
The receipts of Tuesdays night were
So.13S The club officials admit that they
lost money but they claim that they did
not expect To realize ON the venture.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
NOTED GOLF EXPERT
FOUND DEAD IN LAKE

Robert Dunlop. a well.known professional
solf player was found drowned I'm the
northern end 81 tho Van Courtland park
lake carly yesterday afternoon. Whether
he met his death incidentally or commit
ted suicide Us not known
Tho condition Of tho body showed that
the man had boen dead several weeks II
WAS discovered hy l.. g. Musspickel Of
Bascobcl avenue, who Immediately mott
hcd Coroner Schwanucckc. The latter was
convinced from an examination of the
body that there had been no foul play.
Dunlop was fully dressed, hut there were
~ papers or memoranda OF any sort in
his pockets. John Kane. n golfer. of No.
% East Two Hundred and Twenty-nrst
street identinod the body as that Of Dun
lop
Friends of the dead man Who have miss
ed him lately from his usual haunts were
under the impression that he had returned
20 Scotland without notifying them They
knew that he had become DISCOURAGED
over his lack of success since coming 90
this country.
Dunlop had splendid reputation
abroad as a golfer. lie came here from
Scotland last July and entered n cham
pionship match conducted IN Van Court
landt Park under tho auspices of the New
York Golf club fic did not display his
usual good form.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
SQU|RES NO MATCH
FOR JIM jEFFR|ES

James j. Corbett said yesterday: 1T is
with sadness that ! read OF the attempt
TO pit jeff against the Australian fighter.
squires. Such "a move, believe, will in
jure the game. Were I promoter,
would first match Squires with Burns
o Brien or some other good heavyweight
should Squircs win. then pit him against
JEFF The American lighting public does
not know the ability OF the Australian
ana the interest I'm a mill between JEFF
and he would not be great.
20 Brien Is the cleverest man I'm the
business at the weight, and when a man
holds his own with him he is considered
good. When Burns and O Brien fought /
picked Jack. The result was a surprise TO
me, and DO not he surprised II Tommy
diSposes Of number OF the presented
stars.
Jack seemed SO anxious to grab that
return match, and you know he thinks
moro OF his reputation than he does of
money He must be under the impression
that Burns would not Ne able 10 land
another punch that will compel him 10
hot-toot around the ring That is how I
look az &C."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
GLEASON MAY
Be A GRAY

n is runnored In baseball circles tina
Kid Gleason. the veteran second bssemaa
Of the Philadeiphia Nationals, will finally
drop out Of major league ball this year, 90
play with Hugsi Duny's Providence East
ern league team.
Gleason came into prominence as a
pitcher with the Philadelphia In 1850. lic
stuck to the National league during the
Brotherhood war in 1890 and was high
class box man. As pitcher he helped tho
Bsitinores 20 win the pennant In lssi, and
soon after that he became one % the
best second basemen IN the country. Tie
played The bag successfully for the New
Yorks for several years. after which he
went back 10 the Quaksrs. having previ-
cusiy been q member Of the Detroit Amer
leans.
Gleason has always taken care of him
telf IN spite OF hts long service on the
diamond. he is still a Formidable player
~ the same time being ono of the strong
est men physically IN the profession Al
though OF a quiet disposition, Gleason
bears the reputation OF being o fighter.
several men Of the diamond having learn
"a this 20 their sorrow. one BY ono the
clt-timers are dropping ont ~ view, but
Deacon Jim Mcclure stili hangb on With
Ssmarkable vitality.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
QUILL To FIGHT
AMby NJ CARRY

Tommy Quill tho crack Brockton boxer
who secured the decision over Dave Desh-
Ter OF Cambridg, recently. will face "a
worthy adversary next Tuesday evening
in Andy McGarry of New York at the
Rhode Island Athletic club, The battle
was clinched yesterday by Matchmaker
Abbott. Qulll showed that he was one
Of the clcverest and gamest fighters IN
New England at his weight when he put
the crimp on Deshlcr. McGarry has held
a position near the top Of the ladder for
some time. McGarry is a fighter along
similar lines To- Quill Inhghtlng finds
him at his best, and as this style OF bat
tie has been the pathway TO Quilts sue
cess the fans can look forward To some
terrific milling when they get together.
For the semi-fnal of eight rounds
match has been made between Tommy
King Of Fall River and Billy Glover OF
South Boston Both are rugged lads who
can stand tho gan in rare old style and
they should put the fans on edge for tho
main attraction In the preliminary of
six rounds Peter Fifeld OF East Provi-
dence will meet Joe Duffley OF Olneyville.
These boys recently battled three fast
rounds before local club and honors
were easy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
VANDERBILT OWNS
WORLDS BEST HORSES

wound UP his sea son splenddly, the Gra-
ditz stud comes second In addition tu
his winnings In France. the French own
er. Nj. Caillault, "scooped' about &l ,Oo
in Germany,
Then In Italy they have had n remark
ably successful season. and for the first
time In the history OF racing there over
10000 has been won i'm stakes. Signor
"Rholand's" representatives have again
placed him at tho bead OF affairs. Ills
winnings amounted 10 81, ,965. while Prince
Doria Pamphilj takes S22.270 Florizella
(Florzel II--Pensee Fugitive) has been
best 3-year- r-old, while Madree (Flying
Fox Mastery and Caronte II (Arconte--
punchinctte) are probably the best of the
younger generation.
II. Brugmann heads tho list Of win
ming owners this past season i'm Belgium
with $4,000, next in order being g. Ash
man, S5S.50O, E Ribaucourt $500: Vi
cOmte l.. dc Buisscrot. Sl 700, and y. de
Prelle. $4,000. These amounts do not in
clude money won "over the jumps" at
which branch Nicomte dc Buisseret and
Mr.. Brugmann have been the most sue
cessful
Harr Weinberg, who had such signal
success i'm Germany. has been fortunate
in having an American trainer--Cieorge
Walker--and an American jockey Winnie
OConnor-iu his employ. This is the sta
BILE for which Shaw will ride next season.
and IL can be seen that there arc very
bright prospects ahead for this rider il
the luck OF the stable continues. and
there is very little chance that IL will
not
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
NO FAITH IN NEW
RIDER, MONEY OUT

sardine his Jockey was willing 10 fol
low this advice. He found Hennessy un-
attached for the race and engaged him
But the presence OF this good rider on
his horse failed 10 make him bet. Tuck
er's advice had found firm place IN his
mind and he sent several hundred dol
i1rs into the ring and backed Yves.
Rough riding continued I'm spite Of an
early warning by Steward Frank Brown
90 all the Jockeys, that unless this kind
of work stopped he would punish the Of
tenders severely. In tho FIRST race Jockey
Aubuchon was caught In Jam and
knocked out OF his saddle. His face was
painfully lacerated Because Aubuchon
was unable 10 ride Goldmate, posted AZ q
starter In the third race. tho horse had
TO he scratched All bets made with
him in the race were declared of, and
time was allowed on a new book.
Jockey Perrett riding Florizel I'm tho
fourth race was suspended for the re
mainder OF the meeting. and fined $50
for striking ST. Valentine with whip. In
the NTH race Jockey Seder. riding Billy
Vertrees. was suspended for the remain
der of the meeting for cutting across the
field.
James Mccormick. who has the winter
control on Garner. stated that the Jockey
was not seriously hurt, although his foot
Was severely crushed, Iie thought Gar
ner would he able TO ride again I'm few
DAYS Ills horse. Monet. had three ribs
broken when forced against the rails, and
VAS otherwise injured internally.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03
LARGE ENTRY LIST
FOR KENTUCKY RACE

great Mckinney ana Axwcrthy, which
names 5 colts and filies. the most noted
i'm the bunch being strapping brown
colt by Mckinney out Of Lady Rivers,
and. therefore. q full brother TO the Ia
nous trotter Sweet Marie. 2;02
A point of interest 10 breeders and
horsemen is the comparative standing Of
the stations represented I'm the list Of
eligibles TO the big Futurity, and for that
reason the following list OF stations,
with ten or more weanlings i'm the list or
nominations. is given:
Walnut Hall IS; Moko, ~; jay Nc
Gregor. %; Mckinney. %: Todd, Is: ST.
lent Brook, q; The Bondsman ~; Peter
the Great. ~; Oratorio, ~; Bingen, IL:
Sidney Dillon. IL; Nobel II; Direct Hal,
H; Jay Bird, Is; John a. McKerron. il;
Bingara. ~ Oakland Baron, II: Parole.
IL: Prodigal 12s Virgins, u, rhythmic, -;
Axworthy, ~; Bsronmore, II; Constan-
tine II; Bellinl, 10
The names of Walnut Hall and Moko at
the top of this line are most natural or
account OF their being the premlers at the
largest breeding farm, but the name OF
jay McGreEor. 2:07h. In third position,
will probably surprise many breeders. as
this great stallion and racehorse is not at
the head OF any stud, but stands in public
services.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

Atter that, Dunlop playcd I'm other
matches with better Success. Duripr
vac lalter part of tho season ne acted as
IN instructor on tho park links Whom
winter weather put All end 10 golf. the
Scotchman fell into hard lu,k aud began
!" alsSlpat" Ho was q handsome man.
30 wears ~ age, and. IL is said. came from
wealthy Scottish family and had been an
OFFICER IN the British army lie was finely
educated. having graduated from scotch
university Ills ono p,ssio, ,,,,s .,ts
which ne played with rare skill
over month ago Dunion was no.
tuendod hy John =. OConnell. proprietor
or the Golf house a. Van Courtlandi nark
punlop was an unfortunate fellow o.
soid Mr. O'Connell Yesterday. "and to
mo his death Us very sad We Nas really
o man " superior attachments do not
think that no committed suicide. Ite proh
aoly tell into The lake while crossnr the
park at night"
Inc BODY ot Dunlop was removed % tho
morsue. Friends intend 10 pay tho burial
expenses.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

W. *. Vanderbilt eclipses all owners OF
race horses In the matter OF money won
during this season His horses In France
won $500. which was $4,000 i'm excess
OF his nearest competitor Herr Weinberg,
whose horses an Germany won sls6,s15.
Lord Derby was third, with sl617 40, and
James r. Kcene, fourth, with sl5i9ls.
II will be seen from this that II Is most
profitable 60 race horses in France. Pro-
vided man has hrst-class material he
can win more money there than In any
other country. The stakes. or prizes as
they are called. arc very valuable, much
more so than in England and America.
In Austria Hungary Herr Mautner has
cleared $9l.720 In Germany Herr Vein
berg Is again an easy first, with $ls6,7S5;
before the Royal Graditz stud, st5,7s0;
Baron oppenheim, sS9.7io and DR. j.
Bleichroeder, S3S.SlO. Seven other own
erv average between $4,000 and s375oo.
Herr Weinberg thus beats the record
sum which he established last year OF
winnings for a German owner by $4,000.
Prior 20 1906 no owner I'm that country
had ever cleared more than Ss0.oO0 SO an
idea OF the progress which racing has
made I'm Germany can easily be gath
cred
Due principally 20 Hummurahi who
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-03

President Charles t. Carpenter OF the
Independent Tri-State league has issued
a call TO the club-owners OF that organl-
zation TO meet In Cincinnati Monday TO
make formal application to the national
baseball commission for protection under
the national agreement At the confer
cnce President p. r. Powers will repre-
sent the national association of minor
leagues
IL Is expected that the application OF the
so-Called outlaw league will be granted
without hesitation provided the club own
ers are willing to accept class Il protec-
ton. The owners OF the Williamsport
team. known on the circuit as "The Mil
lionaires" D." and the Lancaster owners are
the chief objectors 10 class because
they fear they will lose their best play
ers. Those clubs will stick for protection
only in class 4 and with the privilege OF
retaining all players now belonging 10
their clubs.
While the National and American
league magnates arc anxious TO eliminate
the only strong outlaw" organization I'm