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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
BOWLING SEASON
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB
FIRST SERIES BETWEEN ROUGH RIDERS AND HIGH ROLLERS LAST NlGHT-HlGH ROLLERS WIN OUT-THE SCHEDULE.

The bowling season started at the Br- mingham Athletic club alleys last night. The Athletic club bowling league is for- maly organized and the initial games were the Rough Riders" vs. the High Rollers" The High Rollers took two out of the three games, with scores of 659. 7OS and 653. The Rough Riders scores were G01, 652 and 727.
 The series of games will go over three weeks and the club offers three prizes. First prize, box party at the Majestic theatre for the team finishing season with highest number of games won; sec ond prize, a box of cigars for high aver age man. and a box of cigars for high est individual score.
 Following is the official lineup of the league:
 King Pins-McGoy, captain Miles. J. E., Stubbs, Wardwell, McAtee. Hope and Edge.
 High Rolers-Dr. Board, captain; Shy der. Shutc, Sherrill, Osborne. Tarpley, h., and Johnson.
 Rough Riders Eaton, captain; McGee. Hathausen. Moss, Tarpley. F. A., Vince lock and Brunner.
 Stars-Dr. Dupee, captain; George, Dr. Perkins. Hambeton, Duffee, Addeson and Sparkeman.
 Stripes-Archer. captain Bowson, Spur geon, Bell, W. H., Bell. G. G., Jackson and Jones.
 Pay Rols-Horst, captain; Striddie, Miles. c. H.. Baugh, Marquis. Evans and Dr. Fox.
 The schedule for the season is given below:
 September 10--Roug'h Riders vs High Killers.
 September Fixing Pins vs Stars.
 September li-Stripes vs. Pay Rolls.
 September 17-Rough Riders Vs. King Pins.
 September 19-I1gh Rollers vs. Stripes. September 2l-Stars Vs. Pay Rolls.
 September 24-Rough Riders Vs Stars. September 26-High Rollers Vs Pay Rolls.
 September 2S-king Pins vs. Stripes. October Rough Riders Vs. Stripes.
 October 3-kng Pins Vs. Pay Rolls. October 5-High Rollers vs. stars.
 October S-Rough Riders vs. Pay Rolls. October 10--High Holers vs. King Pins. October 12-Stars Vs. Stripes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Day 0f Disappointment
 Caused By fhe DOhnb0g1
Fans Had Nothing to Do-Ofce Boy Had No Telephones to Answer-Players Filled With Regret-Doubleheader
 This Afternoon-Both Sides Out For Gore.
BY B1LLA AK.

To comment on what might have happened, had physical and material circumstances been different. is oft times dangerous.
 Inasmuch. however. as Vincent Tur- ner was scheduled to do the twirling. 1t Is probable that the Barons would have won yesterday afternoon had no rain fallen.
 Mique Finn the leader of the Little Rock team, thought otherwise. when seen last night, but this in itself cuts little ice.
 To state simply that 1t rained. with out adding a goodly bunch of qualify ing adiectives. would be doing little justice to the efforts of Jupiter Pluvius, who, according to the most authorita- tive sporting writers, is credited with having the downpour of rain in charge.
 In the morning, 1t rained. When the hands of the clock pointed to the noon hour it rained. But when time for the game approached, it did more. The en- tire city was inundated, and across the diamond, whereon players have been wont to roam and often dream, little rivers flowed seeking an outlet to the sea-
 Harry Vaughn padded to the park, and with him went Mique of the angel face. Between the two, the verdict was rendered which brought disappointment to the fans. Each, on returning to town, sought with descriptive phrase to appease the hungry" fans, who with out seeing the Barons cavort beneath the slag, slept unessily last night.
 Hungry" Fans Grieved.
 Speaking accurately, the fans were disappointed. IL may so happen that there are several people in Birming- ham who. on account of the humble ness of the Barons' position in the race, have lost a part of their erstwhile great enthusiasm, but these are In the minority. The great bulk of fans were disappointed. A man grumbles when he misses his supper, even if the even ings repast consists of bread and pail of water. Therefore. a great many re- gretted their inability of seeing a ball game More still, perhaps, felt that something material was out of gear when the seeking of information over the telephone was unnecessary A blind man could have known that to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

Public Buildings-Batson, Lewis and Winters.
 Water Works-Rush, Batson, Ed mundson and Winters.
 Police-Rush, Winters, Batson and Ross.
 Fire Department-Ross Grimes and Thomas
 Parks-E. H. Lopez.
 Miscellaneous-Rush, Winters, Ed mundson and Batson.
 As there was no furth CT business to come before the council upon motion duly seconded 1t adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening, in regular session
 The personnel of the board includes among it's members some of the best and most conservative of the citizens of this city.
 Mayor Walter l.. Rush has resided in Bessemer for the past eighteen years and he has done as much for the upbuilding and growth of the city as any citizen it has ever had.
 He was engaged in the drug business for a number of years. but gave it up to enter the stationery business. of which he has made quite success. He is well known in business and social circles and the citizens feel that they are to be con- gratualted upon putting into office man that will at all times do his utmost for the upbuilding of the city. His business and domestic life are all that one could wish for, and his friends and admirers predict for him the most successful reign that any mayor has ever enjoyed.
 Alderman l. A. Lewis was a member or the old board and is one most evenly bal anced men on the board He Is mem Der of the firm of Long Lewis Hard ware company of this city and is well known throughout the entire district
 T. J. Batson is new man In politics, but from his reputation in business his friends predict that he will al all times make a fine showing.
 Dr. J. s. Winters Is entirely too old to need any introduction, so the best that can be said of him is that he will be there all day and all night if necessary He is one of the best known men in the district and enjoys a very large pracuce.
 The prediction has been made that Al derman Winters will be a leading factor In all the proceedings of the council, and judging from his past reputation this prediction will hold good, inasmuch as he is always there and always willing.
 Lacy Edmundston is one of the city s most progressive druggists, and has by hard and consistent work succeeded In building up drug trade that ranks among the topnotchers of the city.
 Capt A. A. Ross is at present supervisor of roads and he is one of the best known characters in the public life of the city
 Ed Thomas is one of the best known merchants in the city, and he along with Captain Ross and Mir. Lewis. served on the old council.
 w J. Long was also a member Of the old council and is one of the best posted men in a business and a political way III the city. He has quite large business in South Bessemer and is one of the pro- gressive men of the district. Aaron Grimes is young man and has won his way by hard lcks and lots of study and attention to business. He Is connected with one of the pipe manufac- turing companies and holds one of the most important position connected With the concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Detectives Submit Report.

The following excellent report was sub mitted by the detectives of the police department for the past ten months, which shows the excellent work done by the department which is composed of W. S. Patton and T. l.. Parsons:
 629 arrests made: s6253 fines assessed; ; $3237. 50 fines paid; $60s5 stolen property re- covered. The two officers salaries amount to S1530 for the ten months leaving a cash balance of $1707. .25 to their credit.
 It is a well known fact that this de- partment has made many important ar rests, among them for murder. burglary anu grand larceny, and they have made 1t warm for petit theves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
BOOST FOR LISTER

Pete Listers advent with Cleveland next week will he keenly watched by the hustling first baseman's army of admir- CTS here Lister is deservedly one of the most if not the most populah ball player that ever skipped around in Nashville uniform. With anything but tailend team he would have been a hero' but, even as it is, when only a few of the faithful take any dep interest in local diamond affairs, Hustling Pete has copped a home.
 He has not only played grand ball since joining the club. but has been in the thick of every fray-always hustling and always on deck with a good stop. "a timely bingle, or a bale of good old pep. which wins more games than either.
 Without Lister it's a safe bet that Nash vile today would be eight or ten games further down the ladder.-Nashville Ten nessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
"SLATS" GOING UP

Umpire Slats Davis, one of the most efficient and popular umpires in the south ern league may preside over big league games next season. it is tipped. rep resntative from one of the major organi- cations watched his work In Sundays game at Red Elm, it is said. having come down from Nashville for that purpose Davis is ambitious and deserves to be given a berth higher up! Memphis fans will be glad to see Slats mount tho ladder.-Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Keith LedUes Today
 To Prepare for Trip

arship to Oxford college, England. To prepare for the seasckness that must come, Keith leaves for his Arkansas home tonight There he packs his grip, catches train for New York and sails for the old country.
 Keith Is contracted to work for St. Louis next season, and is honor bound to report as soon as possible He expects to reach America about the end of June.
 Keith is a good pitcher. and his frie. ,ls predict for him successful venture with the majors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
ON THE RACE TRACK.
sheepshead Bay Results.

Sheepshead Bay. September IO-Roya Tourist. to 1 shot, won the Aututhn Stakes. the feature of the card at Sheers- head Bay, today
 First Race-six furlongs. main course Roseben 1s7 (knapp), 1 to 3, won; Neil 1lS (Miller), s to 3. place. second; First Premium, 122 (Booker). even, to show third. Time, 1;l3 3-5.
 Second Race-Selling, one mile: Royal Lady 97 (Preston), 10 ,, won; Druid los e. Swann), ? to l, place. second; Mary 1o3 Sandy, to to show third. Time 1:40.
 Third Race-The Autumn; six furlongs Royal Tourist 107 tMcDanielsl, to l won: Half Sovereign l0o tNotter), to 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Christie Coming m
 Spite of the Smash
BY HOMER GEORGE.

severe internal injuries. His machine was only slightly damaged and will be rebuilt at once.
 Christie has lowered the worlds track record twice within the last week, once at Boston and again at Minneapolis. His recent driving has been so terrific that Oldfield yesterday refused to race against him, declaring that his green dragon was no match for Christie's car.
 Manager Pickens arrived from New York this morning and spent the day with Christie at St. John hospital. Christie declares that he would be ready to drive again in three weeks and would positively keep his engagement to race at the Br- mingham fair on October IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Chief Submits Report.

Chief of Police Wallace submitted his report for the month of August and it showed that the department as conducted by him was in fine condition and re- fleets much credit on his able and just management.
 Total number of cases docketeu ol- cases dismissed, 5S: cases mol pressed, 16; cases turned over to state, 5: cases con- victed and fined, 23S.
 Total number of prisoners for month, 15i average daily number of prisoners, 10; total number of meals. $40; average daily number of meals, l0S; total cost Of feeding prisoners. 340.T0; amount of pay roll for month, 1lS2.75.
 Total fines and costs paid. lS6S nnes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Shreveport Takes
 First from DObberS
BILLIARD MISHAP
 IN OUTER GARDEN
MISJUDGES TWO FLIES AND JACK SON EASILY WINS FROM MERlD- IAN-THE SEASONS SMALLEST ATTENDANCE.

cial )-Jackson won the game today to |. The smallest crowd of the season wit messed the contest. Other than Dur meyers great playing in the field and at the bat there were no features. Billiard attempted te play left field and mis- judged two flies, which gave the visitors all their runs. In the absence of the regular umpire, Schulz officated in a satisfactory manner. R.H E. Jackson ..................1 100 020 O00-3 0 Meridian ............... .O0o 600 100-l 1
 Batteries; Chrisman and Petit; Sample and Downings.
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Keith "of the long legs" the excellent and eccentric pitcher of the Little Rock aggregation. who combines with his curves a prayer and goodly array of Greek idioms, will be seen for the last time in Birmingham this season, at least, this afternoon.
 As has been published in The Age-Hei . aid, Keith, a graduate from the Unver- sity of Arkansas, has won in a competi- tive examination, the Cecil Rhodes schol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
OTHER GAMES

Albertville September 10-(Special)- The Seventh district agricultural school played a doubleheader against picked team from Boaz and Mount Vernon yes terday afternoon on the school grounds The school team was greatly crippled on account of four of it's members being absent, but played in excellent style. Fontaine striking out fifteen men in the first game The score in the first game was to 4. in favor of Mount Yer non and in the second game to 4 in favor of the school team Batteries: Fontaine and Hubabrd; Wood and Haw- kins. Umpire, Dannely.
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l play game was impossible. and In consequence, the fan, who has asked throughout the season as regularly as the hour of approached about the game and the pitchers ages, felt that
 the usual routine of their life was broken into.
 The office boy was impressed with l the dullness of things. He passed the afternoon quietly, and seldom was the peace of his nap interrupted by the i jarring of the telephones call When occasionally some of our country cous- i ins" inquired the direction to the Brown Marx building. his answers were
 unusually civil, and without the tinge
 of sarcasm with which he Is wont to prank.
 l All in all, the day was dull one,
 therefore. The fans were confronted 1 with nothing to do." The office boy
 rested calmly on the fame won during
 the afternoon previous when he had l informed a thousand fans that Bir-
 mingham divided the doubleheader with l Little Rock.
 Two Up Today. To even things Up d little, the an- nouncement was made yesterday that the Barons and the Travellers would l play a double-header this afternoon l provided no clouds appear this morning. 1 and the sun beams with sufficient
 warmth to dry the West End field. This double eader, even had the l game been played yesterday afternoon
 was due today, for it so happened that during the season unfair weather pre- vented the Barons from taking their | prorata share of punches at Little | Rock.
 | It Is indicated. too, that the games l this afternoon will he filled to the 1 brim with ginger. Of the two al ready played each side has taken one. The Barons are very anxious to land both today, for never, this season, on home grounds, have two games fallen to the locals In one afternoon. on every occa sion. the rule has been--"f ou take
 either you choose. just so you leave one l for me-"
 Turner and Wilhelm will be the slab men. They will have their hands full for Mique Finn is particularly anxious that he win today. He wants to finish the season in third place, not because he loves Charlie Frank any the less, but because he wants his job another year He declined to announce hls batter1es yesterday, but the probability Is that fans will see for the first time this season. Hughes in action Either Keith or Billy Hart, the veteran of a thous- and games, who gambolled beneath the slag when "Tacks" Laumer was an urehin in pinafores, will work In the other.
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served out, s17.75; fines escaped, $.5O; fines being served, s1262; fines remitted, s215.
 Arrested for grand larceny 3: arrested for petit larceny, 6; value of stolen goods recovered, 12s5; arrests for parties out side of city, l.
 One of the most interesting events in connection with the retirement of Mayor Sullivan was his liberation of twelve prisoners, late this afternoon. 1t is sup posed that the mayor did this simply to show that his heart was in the right place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

Pittsburg, Pa, September 10.-(Special) Walter Christie, the famous international racing automobilist. whom William Pick. ems seelcted to replace Barney Odfeld as the star of his racing team, was In terrible accident yesterday at the Brunto's island track meeting.
 Christie was driving against the world s record held by himself when the front tire of his 13o horsepower racer ex- ploded and he crashed into wrecked machine which lay on the outer edge of the track, it's driver having been killed few minutes before in another accident.
 Christie's arm was broken at the wrist. his head fearfully cut and he sustained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
-.e.------==--=-=----- DOBBS REBUKED

Concerning Nashvilles stand in the pen nant race in 1908, much will depend upon the material gathered; but even more will depend upon whether or not that ma terial is forced to play ball; whether or mot the sulkers are suspended, and those who fail to keep in condition are either dropped or fined into submission to the club rules.-NashYille TennesSean
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

shreveport Tn NASHVILLE.
 New Orleans in Montgomery
 
 There was but one game played in the Southern league yesterday.
 In Birmingham and Atlanta rain reign cd supreme. In Montgomery, Charlie Franks Peicans and Smiling" Johns Pretzels rested calmly, for all the games of the present MontgomeryNew Orleans series have been played. These games were transferred from the Alabama c9y to the metropolis of Louisiana, where more money can be picked up any after noon,
 In Birmingham the fans were not called upon to go to the park, even. In Allan ta, however, when rain finally made d game impossible. numerous fans were stuck about the field. J. r. turned loose at the conclusion of the first inning. and then the score stood:
 Memphis 3, Atlanta Q.
 II looked as if Memphis was slated to win. After the necessary postponement of this game. who can doubt longer but that luck is with the Atlanta Colonels? Of course. the game would have amount ed to little. for according to local inter pretation, that Atlanta bunch of Billy Smith has already walked away with the pennant and is simply waiting for the coming of Saturday night to turn loose to pent-up emotion.
 Shreveport and Nashville played a game ali right enough, and as one might have supposed the Pirates blanked the Dobbers by d score of to O. Graham was Shreveport's pitcher, and when Nash vile got men on bases, he was splendid. Nashville had thirteen men left on the paths when the gong that ended the af- fair sounded. Perdue was not so fortu- nate. Both pitchers were exceedingly wild
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
GREAT SPORT SPOILED;
 RAIN IN CINCINNATI

nati-Pittsburg National league baseball game and the bowlers' events, in which fifty representatives of seven baseball leagues were entered, had to be post poned until tomorrow on account of . heacy rain that soaked League park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

New York. September 10.-The final game scheduled for the season at the Polo Grounds resulted in a defeat of the To- calls R.H. E. Boston .... .... q. .... 020 001 000--3 II Q New York .. .. .. ;. .. 001 900 010-2 8
 Batteries E'laherty and Needham: Ames and Bowerman
 Philadelphia. September 10.-Inablity to connect with Stricklett at the right time caused the defeat of the home team to- day. R.H E. Brooklyn .. .. .. .. q. 2i0 200 000--5 12 Philadelphia .. .. ;. .. 900 100 020-3 1
 Batteries: Stricklett and Bergen; Cova- lesk and Dooin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Ed Turner Indicted.

Chattanooga Tenn. September 10- Ed Turner the Breathitt county, Ky. feudist, who, it is alleged, murdered his wife, Lillian Turner, the side of Lookout mountain in April. was indicted by the grand jury this morning for mur der
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
FOR RENT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
Postal Changes.

Washington, September 1o.-(special)- Postmasters appointed: Mehaffey. Wash ington county, Susan H. Miller; Mintous DeKalb county, A. Huron: Stafford, Dal- las county, Jamee B. Cross. Rural route No. ? ordered established November l. at Gleen Allen, Fayette county, serving fifty people and 1l9 families.
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place. second; Johnny Blake IF CNieoD, 1 to to show. third. Time, 111
 Fourth Race-Handicap, mile and one half: Ampedo 90 tE. DuganD. 19 to 20, won; Temaceo 104 (Notter). out place, sec ond Time, 2:32 3-5. Two starters.
 Fifth Race-One mile and a sixteenth, turf course: Mark Antony II los co. Burns>. { to 1, won; Tony Bonero 1l2 tSandy). 4 to ,, place, second. Smiling Tom 1o1 CKnappl, even to show, third. Time. l. 46 1-5.
 Sixth Selling. seven furlongs. fu- turty course: Running Account 'OS CKnapp), 9 to ?, won Master Robert 105 Miller), to 5, place, second Amund- sen 102 (Sandy), to l. show, third. Time. 1:25.
 Sheepshead Bay Entries.
 First race. a steeplechase, about two miles-Caller, 14S: Maximilian, 145; Guardian. Knight of Elway, 143; Gold Fleur, Garrett 140; Oliver Cromwell Gus Straub. 1SS; Amanda H., Judge White, 137; Islam. 132.
 Second race, the Bellies, five and a half furlongs, futurity course--Lady winifred, 12O; Woodlane, Ill; Bouquet Goodman, Fond Heart. no; Explosion Masquerade, 1O5; Miss Norfolk, Desir- ous. Imitator, Whip Top. 100.
 Thid race the Waldorf, six furlongs main course-Spooner. John Morris Smoker, Ben Fleet Falcade, 11S; He Knows Nimbus, 115.
 Fourth race. the September. one lAlle and three ghth hs-Montgomery, 126 Blue Book, 122; Fountainbleau. Pau monok, 106: Killaloe, Kentucky Beau. 10S.
 Fifth race, one and one-sixteenth miles, turf course-Rye, 110; Keator. 1OS: Don Enrique. Flip. 104; Mark An thony II. 103; Acrobat, 100; Tony Bonero, 90; Phil Finch, Zienap. Lord Lovett, 97; Lady Savor, 96; Vino, 94' Prince Hampton, SS.
 Sixth race six furlongs. main course. Jacquin, Voorhees,, Aeronaut, IF; Se- eurity, Robin Hood. Handzarra, 1l4; Rialta. 112; Nancy Fleming, Preen, Ar iadne, LeChesis, Chief Hayes, Lady Anne 109: Jennie Wells, 104: Bounding Elk, Apple Toddy, s5; Thomas Calhoun, 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Boston, September 1O.-Boston and Phil adelphia divided honors today. The sec ond game was called at the end of the seventh inning on account of darkness. First game R.H. E. Boston ....................102 0l0 11-5 0 Philadelphia ............ GOO GOO 000-0 ?
 Batteries; Winter and Criger; Dygert and Powers.
 Second game R.H F. Philadelphia .............. .010 02O 0-3 9 1 Boston .....................0 .00O coo % ! 2
 Batteries: Plank and Schreck; Glaze and Shaw.
 Washington, September 10-New York scored two victories today over Wash ington
 First game R. H K. Washington ............ 900 000 000-0 1 2 New York .....,.......... 900 GOO 0o1-1 S ?
 Batteries: Oberlin and Kahoe; Doyle and kleniow. Second game R.B F. Washington ............. .010 GOO 2o0-3 g ? New York ............... 900 O10 220-5 2
 Batteries: Patten and Block; Orth and Thomas
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FOR RENT

3 floors, 25x140, over 2104 First Ave. Elevator and stair way; good for offices, sample rooms or storage. Jemison R. F. & Ins. Co.
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SEE STATE FAIR FAD" Privileges and concessions now on sale. First come first serv- ed; no favorites. Office at Fair Grounds. No contracts made over telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-11

Summary = HaVTlIIVV TTI0S-- " ar oTI'''F' Perdue Stolen hases-Wiseman, Carr. King. Bases on balls Graham 1. Perdue 5. Struck out--Graham 1. Perdue {. Hit by pitched hall-Ciraham 3 Carr lister' Hardy) Time :55. Umpire-Rinn.