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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
BOY OF TEN SLEW MOTHER
Calf Mccoy Killed Parent Because
She Had Whipped Him.

Calf Mccoy Killed Parent Because
She Had Whipped Him.
Omaha, June 12.-Calif Mccoy, 10
years of age, has confessed at a coro-
ner's inquest in Bassett that the fatal
shooting of his mother, Mrs. Thomas
Mccoy, was not accidental, as he at
first said, but that he deliberately
killed his mother because she had
whipped him.
According to his confession, he was
out in the field with his mother and
three brothers planting corn. Wait
ing until his brothers were on the
other side of the field, he slipped up
behind his mother, and, holding his
revolver with both hands within four
feet of her head, took deliberate aim
anb fred. The woman died instantly,
but the boy fired second shot.
The coroner's jury returned YER
dict that Mrs. Mccoy was murdered
deliberately by the boy.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
PENSION BILL VETOED
Governor Stuart Kills Measure b
cause It Is Crude. ~

Governor Stuart Kills Measure 30
cause It Is Crude. -
Harrisburg, Pa, June 12.-Governor
Stuart vetoed the bill pensioning sol
diers of the Civil War who served In
Pennsylvania regiments and are now
residents of the state. The chief rea-
sons for vetoing the bill are that 1t II
crude In form and bears evidence OF
having been passed without mature de-
liberation and If it were to become q
law 1t would be necessary to reduce
the appropriations to the states pub
lie and private charities.
The governor states that although
It was asserted on the floor OF the sen,
ate when the bill was under 'consid-
Grafton that it followed the lines OF the
pension law of Maine, yet a cOmpari-
son of this measure with the Maine
law demonstrated that the measure
omitted many features of the pension
law in that state.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
Reat Bow For Home Run.

Boston, June 13.-Charging that her
f4year-old son had been thrown down
and kicked by Charles H. Taylor, prin
cipal of a. school. at a ball game be
cause he made home run Tor the op-
posing school. Mrs. John Halleran
asked for a warrant in the Brookline
court The alleged assault will be In
vestigated. ~ r. eas -
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
YAnIEp-A GOOD BALL FIELD.

The base ball fever in Cambridge, ap-
psrently, viii not down or die. One gen.
eEation of players or hackers plays ball
untn III vitality sor cash and sporting
blood 'ats exhausted, gives up the game,
retires from the diamond, and we lockers
on in Vienna think the national game is
dead except for few exhibitions on the
part Of the younger generation, school
boys and others of equally tender years.
Apparently, however, q new set of play
en- d growing up to take the places made
vacant BY those who have gotten out OF
the Rame, and new fans have taken the
places of the old ones, or the latter have
taken fresh heart again. Moreover, those
time.honored rivalries which animated the
TT men and the lean men, or the business
men and tAs professional men, the COM
mercial t6urists and the bankers, the
printers and the hwyers, ever spring up
anew in some form or other and send some
amateur team to the ball field, however
rueeedthas BIT of landscape may happen
to be. s-s
Since We are to have baseball, and to
have It We seem determined, let US try to
have Il where players and spectators alike
Stand sSne chance Of having some fun.
Itbspoof advertisement for the town to
have vsfitng players go out on field as
rough is'is ON present diamond; when
our amateurs go forth they risk breaking
valuable neekA:
We.aAoald like to see an association
formed which would maintain good dia-
mond Ind ousfeld somewhere near the
city oaWhich our professionals could play
when they desired. but which would beopen
for practice or match games to the anna
teurs on other days of the week. Sucha
diamond would be worth its while as
town boodn,er and San encouragement to
outdoof, exAcise on the part Of many per-
sons TO whom It would be q decided boon.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
STOLE A RAILROAD TRAIN
Took a Little Run. Then Returned 1t
to the Owner.

to the Owner.
Bellingham, Wash, June 12.-The
Great Northern Seattle-Bellingham To-
cal train was stolen from the depot,
where it was left for a few minutes
while the crew went to lunch, by Bark
ley McCutcheon, a well-known charac-
ter of this town. Jumping into the
cab, McCutcheon threw open the throt-
tie and away the train shot, going
north at terrific speed. The bell was
ringing and the whistle blowing con-
tinually. The train crew rushed for a
"speeder," and followed until it was
discovered that the man at the valve
had reversed the train and was return
ing south. He had the train under full
speed, and the pursuing crew were
barely able to get Off the track in time
to avoid being run down. McCutcheon
later stopped the train, and was ar
rected.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
Y mulna GAME WITH NEW MARKET.
e. ssEi.zT ss.-5is q LE =

ynoo l1Ilu4&3 GloSeu I'D Ocuto Oiuo"
The oahhNf1dgs baseball team played q
twelve i6aing tie game with the East
New lfsrket- club on Saturday, the score
being four to four. The game was called
on account Of darkness. -
The East New Market men started their
run-eetting in the first inning, scoring .
runs on liner missed by third baseman
Thomas. In the seventh they added two
mere tilliss, this time on swift ground
ban through short-stop Henry, who was
strnck y shhere just as he stopped to
pick ieaps. The blow was q hard one,
cutting the side of his head badly, but he
refused to get out of the game, and played
untiI the end Of the last inning.
In the third Hicks, the first man at bat.
rot Q hit, stole second, wont 70 third on
Hsnsy's single, and Evans, the next man
up. Med ont two Dagger, scoring both.
In The sixth inning Thomas reached first
On an,srror and was knocked in by vii
leyis hard dngle. The last run made by
Canbriage Vas scored in the eigth, Bran
sock bfln1an9 Bassets across the plate
With . tinely LIT. So -s.ii -
The e0neswas extensively interesting,
= much toA4he piAysRs themselves as to
tn spsetatoas, - the diamond was in fear.
ful sAapst end the infeldefs had to guess
at krctnif halls. Henry's costly error
NJ dus To- the condition of the field, a.
the laautzuck stone just before reach
ine hiuAf and bounded three feet higher
than eoaA have deem expected.
TIE nssupwas:
Canbridee-Bassstt, c; Applegarth. p:
Hvsas, b; Hicks, b; Thomas. 8 b;
Heary, 4 .; Robinson, I. f; Brannock, l.
I; WHEY, c t.
East New Market Smith, c; Stevens,
D; Stevens, b; Camper, . b; Lindsay.
8 b; Hirst. .. 3; Scotch, T. +; KINNEY, !.
I: johnson, c. +.
Score By innings:
Eaet n Market 200OOO200 OO04
Cambridge 00200101O0O04
Umpire, Henry Phillips.
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between the hours of 2 and o'clock p.
m, at the Court House door, in Cam.
bridge, Mary land, shall offer at public
auction. to the highest bidder, the above
described property.
Terms Of sale: Cash.
72ss MILFORD PHILLIPS,
Sheriff of Dorchester county
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WANTED.

Manager for branch Office We wish to
'',cate here in Cambridge. Address, with
reference, the Morris Wholesale House,
Cincinnati, Ohio. 5-A-1m.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17

YOU Pants,c call We have the Best Paints
Cambridge largest stock carried
in Varnlshes, Stains
lilac, Window and Door Screens, Wire Cloth Ice
plies Lime Hair Cement Wagons Carriages Runabont9 All
Every Bottom Prices and all goods represented
money refunded.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
DAVIS YELLOW METAL VI
COPPER a PAINT.

There is not better Anti Fouhng
com position on the market. ,is-t
Mr.. III. Bringman. of Oxford, Md,
writes us that-Everyone who buys it
speaks in highest praise of it. My custom
ers say it will keep vessel clean for
longer time than any other"
It lis q costly experiment to dock vessel
and put on the WRONG Copper Paint.
Avoid mistakes and use
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
NOTICE TO the PUBLIC.

hUIlCE III The PUbLlC,
have opened machine shop at the
Cross Roads for general repair work. All
work guaranteed and prices right. Give
me call.
6-3-tf. w. j. BlSHOf>
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
CREDIT IS DEAD. BAD PAY KILLED IT.
WANTED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Apply at l4S Race st.
VXrANTED-A few more customers for milk and
w cream e. W., Gibbons. dealer In pure
Jersey milk and cream. box n. Cambridge.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
FRESH FLOWER SEED.

TnIOn TLVWLn SLLV'
Just received new flower seed. Call
early and get first choice. Buy sweet
peas and nasturtiums by the ounce. Much
cheaper that way For sale by Chas s
Henry & Co
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1907-06-17
FOR SALE.

Nor RENT-9 room house on Race street, nj ar
r Cedar. Formerly occupied by w. c Eearn.
Possession at once. Apply to James E. Moier
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And hereby give notice that on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
NEW CORPORATION FORMED.
Owenton Baseball Team Returns Home
 Without Playing.

Tuscaloosa, May 1.-(Special.)-The w. A. Collier company, a firm that has been in the drug business here for number of years, was incorporated yesterday, and will now go under the name of The W. A. Collier Drug company. The new corpora tion has an authorized capitalization of $24,000. The following are the officers and stockholders: w. A. Collier, president; and general manager P. D. Brown, vice president; T. M Letherwood secretary and treasurer; W. B. Stafford A. c. Cade, B. B. Cooper, w. M. Faulk George Rau, R. C. Black, Harry McGahey and F. H. Walters. This store has done one of the largest drug businesses in West Alabama for a long number of years, and con- tinues to do so. It also does a tremend- ous soda water trade, its ice cream par lors being exceedingly popular with the young people in the city.
 The Owenton team that came down to play the university here for three games, waited in vain for the weather to clear up today, and decided finally to leave on the o'clock train. The boys seemed much disappointed at not having an op- portunity to show the university what they could do. Coach Pollard is quoted as having stated that later dates with Owenton will be arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

two readings of a humorous character. in the state and never fails to delight home audiences.
 The elegant refreshments were in charge of Miss Helen Metcalf, who was assisted in serving by the young men of the or der. The punch tables were presided over by Mrs. C. B. Gamble, Miss Bennie Will Hams, Mrs. R. A. Beelard and Miss Lola May Traweek.
 Rev. R. R. Jones, an evangelist of much power will begin a series of meetings at the Methodist church on the 18th of this month Rev. J. F. Hamilton has ex- tended cordial invitation to all denomi- nations to attend and enjoy the services, and a great revival of religion Is hoped for as a result of united effort.
 A very large crowd attended the funeral of w. M. Flowers yesterday. The honor ary pall-bearers were: L. M. Lane, E. Crenshaw, J. B. Stanley, J. T. Broughtin. J. P. Reynolds, B. H. Wilmington. Ac- c. D. Hamilton, D. M. Powell, J. c. Reynolds, J. H. Wilson and R. E. Peagler.
 The relatives and friends from other places were: Mrs. J. J. Flowers. MT. and Mrs. Brooks Flowers. F. A. Flowers of Montgomery, J. D. Flowers, Dothan; J. Hamp Flowers. JalSin, Ga.; J. H. Flowers, Blakely Ga. E. D. Creath of Montgomery was also present.
 J. H. Hartley was called to Columbus, Ga, yesterday to be at the bedside of his niece, Miss Georgia Ashford, whose death was hourly expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
WELL DESERVED COMPLIMENT.

In the selection of Miss Mary Kirkpat- rick as one of the three ladies to unveil the monument on the battlefield of Shi- loh built by the Alabama division, U. D. C.. the committee has made a very happy selection. Miss Kirkpatrick's grandfather, the late Gen. James T. Holtzchow, led the famous Eighteenth Alabama into this great battle, and he received his baptism of fire and was conspicuous for his bray cry until carried from the field shot through the right lung, says the Atlanta Georgian and News.
 Miss Kirkpatrick herself has several times been honored by the veterans, hay ing been maid of honor for Gen. Stephen D. Lee at New Orleans. She enjoys the distinction of having been the youngest charter U. D. c. member of the first chapter formed in Montgomery.
 Miss Kirkpatrick has frequently visited Birmingham as the guest of Miss Cliff ford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
oRPHANAGE BENEFIT.

The ladies of the orphanage association have accepted the offer of the East Lake benefit for the orphans. A certain per centagc of the receipts of the Casino dur ing the week, beginning May 13, will be given to the Orphans home. The insti- tuition Is maintained chiefly by contribu tions from the public and 1t is believed that the public will gladly assist in mak- ing the benefit performance financially successful. The Orphanage association now needs several hundred dollars in or der to make certain Improvements at the home, and the ladies hope they will real ize fully $500 from the Casino benefit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Morrison is away frequently at night and Mrs. Morrison had friend spending the night with her.
 Mrs. Dinsmore had just suggested that they retire when they heard a noise on the bacl. porch. Mrs. Morrison started out to investigate, when Mrs. Dinsmore told her to take the pistol with her, which she did Mrs. Morrison went out on the gallery and seeing nothing started down the back steps. when she was seized by the foot by a man who had been crouch ing by the steps. With great presence of mind she used her weapon, putting the negro to flight.
 large crowd quickly gathered and by the light of lanterns the mans tracks were found and he was traced over the wet earth to the fence where he had jumped over Steps were immediately taken to bring the blood hounds from Lawrenceburg, Tenn, but heavy rain storm later in the night destroyed the scent
 The negro was described by Mrs. Nor rison as a large, yellow negro with a slouch hat and she believes she could identify him. She was completely pros trated by the fright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
WoMAN,s HOME MISSION.

Woman's Home Mission society of North Alabama conferences:
 The eleventh annual session will con vene at Tuscaloosa May 14, 15 and 16, 1907 There will be meeting of the executive board at D. m. Tuesday at the church and in addition to the board the district secretaries will be expected to attend. For the promotion of the work 1t is earn estly desired that every auxiliary will be represented. Programmes have been is- sued and some sent out in the several dis tricts, so that delegates will be prepared on the various matters to be discussed, while others will be reserved for distri- button at the conference. A cordial in vitation has been extended from Tus- caloosa to delegates and visitors, and they should send their names promptly to Mrs. B. B. Duggan, Tuscaloosa, so that entertainment may be provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
MISS MARY CAMERON IGNORED.

At a meeting of the senior class of the Birmingham High school the following letter was drawn up:
 Miss Mary Cameron, Birmingham High School, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Classmate-Knowing your good fortune in receiving an invitation to be one of the party at the christening of the good ship Birmingham, and knowing your hesltancy in accepting, because 1t will mean your absence from the graduating exercises of our class, we wish to assure yo that 1t is the unanimous desire of the class that you accept this great honor. As our high school has been hon ored by the selection of Miss Mary Camp bell as sponsor for the christening, we feel that the graduating class of 1907 will be especially honored by your presence as its representative.
 Trusting that this note from your classmates, who honor and love you, may influence your decision, we remain, as ever, your devoted classmates.
 "CLAUDE ESTES, President.
 "VIRGINIA HENRY, Cor. Sec"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
SOCIETY. i.
BY ANNIE PERRY REID.
 Bell Telephone 1892
M,BEE-HupeINs.

MT v. E. MeBee. Jr., and Miss Marie Hudgins were married quietly and with out announcement at the Church of the Advent yesterday evening at S:3O o'clock, the rector, the Rev. Dr. W. E. Evans performing the ceremony. Dr. Cunning ham Wilson gave the bride away and MT. J. G. Cantren was the groom's best man. The other persons present were Mrs. V. E. Melee, mother of the groom; Lieu tenant Governor and Mrs. Gray, MT. and Mrs. Bradley J. Saunders and MT. and Mrs. Ross c. Smith.
 -le bride was born and reared in Bir- mngham, but recently she and her widowed mother have been spending much of their time in New York. They returned from the east only few weeks ago.
 MT. McBee is the resident engineer of the Seaboard Air Line, and although young man he ranks high in his pro- fession. He Is a native of South Caro- lima and is the son of Col V. D. Melee, who was at one time general superinten- dent and acting general manager of the Seaboard. Both the bride and groom are general favorites in society.
 Few southern belles were so much ad- mired as Miss Hudgins, and her marriage will naturally be regarded as a notable event in social circles.
 Mr. and Mrs. McBee are at the Hotel Hillman and will live there for a few weeks, when they will go to housekeep- ing.h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Alabama Colonial Danes.
FOREIGNERS AT TEXAS PORTS.
Over Fifty Thousand Apply for Admls-
 sion Since January, 1903.

San Antonio, May 1.-Statistics com piled by L. c. Stewart, immigration inspector in charge of the Mexican bor- der for the United States, appointed by President Roosevelt to investigate immigration conditions on a special board, shows that large number of foreigners have been admitted to Texas ports in the past four years. Since January 1, 1903, a total of 32,445 have applied for admission. Of that number 29084 were admitted and 3361 refused.
 The number is really over 50,000, as there are no accurate records previous to June, 1905, when Mir. Stewart took charge. Since that time every alien who attempted to cross or who has crossed has been recorded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Helen Van Hoose, who has been the guest of Mrs. E. N. c. Snow, in Tus- caloosa, has returned home.
 Miss Ella Trimble has returned to At lanta after having spent the past week in the city as the guest of her parents, Judge and Mrs. N. w. Trimble.
 The nurses of St. Vincent's Alumni association enjoyed an outing at East LaKe yesterday. The trip was personally conducted by George Atkinson. of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, which furnished the association with a car free of charge All the at the park were also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
AMERICAN GUILD TONIGHT.

The American Guild will meet tonight in their hall at 20211a First avenue This is to be one of the most important meet ings of the year. The governor of the chapter, MT. F. c. Burley, will retire from office as he is going to Chicago to live. Mir. Burley desires to bid the ladies and gentlemen who compose this chapter goodbye before he leaves the city. At this meeting he will be created. a past governor by the deputy supreme gover- nor, Edward s. Jones. Every member of the chapter is requested to be present on this occasion. There are also two or three candidates to be initiated. The meet ing will commnce at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
RECEPTION BY MAsoNs.
C. R. Bricken Delivers Most Interest
 ing Address.

Greenville, May 1.-(Special.)-The re- ception given by the Masons last night was a very decided success, and a charm ing affair. A large crowd was in att tendance. and the members of the order made all welcome and happy.
 The address by Hon. c. R. Bricken be- gan in semi-humorous strain that brought out some amusing points, closing with an eloquent tribute to this most ancient great order of brotherhood
 By request Mrs. w. J. Beelard gave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Falls Five Stories In Atlanta.

Atlanta May LA. J. Stevens, an expert worker in brick, from Kent, England, fell five stories to his death today. Stevens was working on ledge at the top of the Andrews build ing, which gave way, his head striking cornice as he fell He had only been here a short time, and leaves q widow and two children in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
it's happy consummation in a spring bride

l its happy consummation in a spring bride With the strains of the wedding march dying on the air, the charming bride, Miss Mary Eleanor Evins, on the arm of her father, and preceded by Miss Melle Evins, as maid of honor, met the groom, MT. w. P. Stewart, attended by his best man, MT. w G. Privett, in the spacious hall. The Rev. E. E. Cobb conducted the beautiful service which made them one.
 The house was most elaborately and tastefully decorated throughout, and the presents. consisting of a handsome chest of silver from MT. Robert Evins of Greensboro, brother of the bride, and a most elegant silver service and china chocolate set from the brides parents, cut glass, silver and hand painted china which would run the number of gifts be- yond power of mentioning here bore testi- mony to the popularity of this couple One mingled with the large crowd of Marion's elite society during the reception which followed the ceremony heard the expressions of regret in church and social circles that so talented a woman was to leave their little city could but rejoice In Selma's gain.
 The bride is quite a talented young woman, daughter of one of the oldest families of the state, and she was quite distinguished in a gown of white Marqui- sette made oyer white taffeta. She wore a regulation bridal veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a prayer book in stead of a bridal bouquet. The groom Is a well known young business man of this city and upo nthe return of the couple from their bridal trip to New Orleans they will be given a cordial welcome by a host of friends and well wishers.
 In the decorations of the home for the wedding a lavish display was made in the hall, where the ceremony was performed, of orange blossoms. Hardly has there ever been so many of this symbolic flower ever used in a wedding an inn mense box of the blossoms being sent from Florida especially for the occasion.
 Those who accompanied the groom from Selma were MT. and Mrs. Burnett, MT. W. c. Prvette, Rev. J. c. Caldwell and MT J. J. Stewart, brother of the groom.
 Alabama Colonial Danes.
 The president of the Alabama Society of Colonial Danes begs to announce that the dedication ceremonies of the Jamestown Memorial church will take place on May Il. Any Colonial Danes of Alabama desir- ing to be present can obtain invitation of admittance by applying to the national president, Mrs William Ruffn Cox, 6O9 w Grace street, Richmond, Va.
 Colonial Danes Day will be celebrated at the exposition on June 2. Invitations for the ceremonies can be obtained in the same manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
ROEGNER-MORTON,

MT. and Mrs. w. T. Veasey announce the approaching marriage of their daugh- ter, Henrietta Morton, to Waldemar Gott- hard Roegner on May 23, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02

Liverpool Will Close for Holiday.
 Liverpool, May 1.-The cotton ex- change here will be closed May IS, 20, "A and 25, Whitsuntide holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-02
Mrs. Morrison Attacked.

Florence. May 1.-(Special)-M Naomi
 Morrison was the victim of bold assault
 by a negro last night and was only
 saved from harm by her pluck in firing at the brute. emptying all six of the chambers In her pistol before she stopped.
 This Is the second exciting experience Mrs. Morrison has had in the past week a man attempting to force an entrance at her window last Friday night. MT.