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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
ELECTIONS ARE ON
 IN NEW SUBURBS
Elyton and Greymont Holding EIec- tlons for Municipal Officers.
 Smith EIyton's Mayor.

Quiet elections for municipal officers will be held in the two new towns, Ely ton and Greymont. today Elyton, 1t seems. will be unmolested by the city of Birmingham, and her large limits will stand at least for the present.
 The entire ticket for various officers nominated at Il recent mass meeting. will be elected-Frank w. Smith, Mayor; alderman. First ward. w. A. Mariner; Second ward. iC. M. Bltz; Third ward, W. A. Brown; Fourth ward, D. H. Smith; Fifth ward, T, F. Alley.
 In Greymont the election will be held at Walkers drug store. and as there Is but one ticket, there will be no enthusiasm. When the results are declared the new administrations will immediately take their places and begin a series of impor- tant improvsments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
BASEBALL STORIES.

Baseball players like actors, are often annoyed by gentlemanly panhandlers, who would lose days work in order to graft pass into the games.
 Jimmy Ryan was a player who could handle this class of gentry to perfection, and do 1t with smile on his face and the manners of a Chesterfield.
 He would do it quickly, too, and have it over with, while his fellow players were either giving up the passes-which, by the way are extremely hard for the boys to get, though the public seems to think ctherwise-or else were going into long and embarrassing explanations regarding their inability to procure the requested "deadhead' tickets.
 One fellow who worked in some of the Washington departments was well known as a hold-up man on the free-pass graft. and after he had touched most of the younger members of the club he ap- preached Ryan with the open hand and the glad smile.
 The fellow had a good front and looked like a gentleman. He caught up with Ryan just as the player was going In the grand stand gate, and trusting his hand out, lie exclaimed:
 Hello. Jimmy! I suppose you remem- Der ne? You saw me last in Chicago"
 Then Ryan, shaking the fellows hand warmly and with that stereotyped smile of his exclaimed: Glad 10 see you again Chicago And before the grafter had recovered Jimmy was in the club house getting into his uniform.
 Lajoi tells of Philadelphia grafter who, after exhausting every other means of "deadheading' 1t into the games, evolved the hardly original idea of pre- tending to represent some newspaper and claiming that he was sent out by his paper to report the game.
 As he was a comparatively ignorant mutt, one publication seemed as good as another to the fellow, so when he applied at the grand stand sate for admittance on the plea that he was a baseball writer he was asked with what paper he was connected.
 Putting on naughty look and frown- ing at the annoyance. he replied: T am
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Newspaper Man Dies.

Atlanta, Ga, May 12.-J. l.. Hollifield, of Macon, died at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. Custis Anderson, here today. aged 6l years. At the time of his death Mir. Hollifield was city editor of the Ma con Telegraph, Death was the result of Rheumatism, an attack of which brought him to Atlanta two weeks ago. He was wei and widely known throughout the state of Georgia and through the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
ST. .lPAUL'S CHURCH.
Forty Hours Devotion Begins Next
 sunday-Week Day Services.

All the services at St. Paurs church yes terday were largely attended. The Rev Father Schultz was the celebrant and preacher at high mass He reminded his hearers of, the uncertainty of life and the vanity of worldly ambition, and exhorted all to be mindful chiefly of the things that pertain to life everlasting.
 large Congregation was present at the May devotions at p. m. These devo- tions are held at the same hour every evening during the week.
 forty Yours devotion will begin at St. Pauls church next Sunday, which will ha tho feast of Pentecost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

SUMMARY. Two-base hit--F. Clark. Three-base hit-Daley. Sacrifice hits-Daley, Alcock. Stolen bases-Warrender Carr, Massing. Bases on balls-Off Clark 3. Struck out-By Clark s, by Gaskill 3. Hit by pitcher-By Gaskill 1, by Clark 1. Left on bases-Shreveport 8, Birming- mann 5. Double plays Gardner to Meek, Carr to Leewe. Time-1 :35. ITmpre-Zimnier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Summary: Inning pitched, Walsh l, Walker 2. Hits, off Walsh 1, off Walker 10. Runs scored, off Walsh ?, off Walker g. Two base hits, Walker Sabrie, Atz, McCann Stolen bases, Rickert, Atz Sacrifice hits, Gaston, Hausen, Rickert, Beecher, Stratton, Manuel. Double plays Atz to Gatins to Sabrie: perry to Baxter; Atz to Sabrie to Beecher; Gatins to Sa- brie; Beecher to Sabrie. Struck out, by Manuel 5; by Walker l. Bases on balls, by Manuel 1; by Walsh 3; by Walker 2. Passed ball, Hausen l. Balks, Walsh 1. Left on bases, New Orleans ', Montgom- cry G. First base on errors. New Orleans 4. Montgomery g. Time, 1:4o. Umpire, Rim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
AmZi Golden Seed Go.
 Carry Full Line of SprayerS and Insecticides

Our Cyclone Hand Tin sprayer is the best hand sprayer on the mar ket. Price 50 cts. We also have carry a full line of-other sprayers from $3.oo to s12.o0.
 INSECTICIDES-BI Death powder, especially recommended for potato bugs, cabbage worms and plants. Price ID. 10 cts; lbs. 25 cts.
 Paris Green, Whale oil Sonp, salphO-Tobacoo Soap, Bug Death, Slug Shot, Prepared Bordeaux Mix lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
SLAUGHTER OF
 THE INNOCENTS"
DOBBERS USE THREE PITCHERS, BUT CANNOT STEM THE FLOOD OF sWATS MADE BY THE AG. GRESSIVE MEMPHlANS.

Memphis, Tenn, lay 12.-The locals batted J. Duggan out of the box in the tenth inning today and thereafter the game was little more than farce. Nash vile used three pitchers and Memphis piled LID runs without much effort. Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Within the last two weeks the hitting of the Barons has improved by some 70 points, and the fielding has deteriorated but l point.
 These averages were figured through the last game that the Barons played in the east, and are not concerned with what has happened since the locals left for New Orleans.
 It is remembered that two weeks ago the fielding and hitting averages were published in The Age-Herald. Since that time the improvement noted above has occurred.
 It Is rather remarkable that the fielding has not decreased more than 1 point, for two weeks ago the entire outfield was playing errorless ball. The inheld, since that time, however has increased regul larly, even Montgomery and Alcock doing better, while Lister has sustained his ex- cellent record of 1000 in the field. Oyler has made considerable errors during the last two weeks, but on account of the injuries recently sustained by that player, and the fact that he was used before re- covering, his record should be pardoned. Because he led the league last year. the fans know what he is.
 Batting Goes Up.
 That feature which pleases the fans, however, is that the batting is improving. or course, Meek while still leading, Is going at a gait somewhat slowed than .460. Smith, however while he was hit ting better than 300 two weeks ago, has increased his record by about 30 points. This would indicate that Smith will keep up 300 gaith throughout the season. Garvin's record, too, is splendid. Since last his record was published, he has fallen off but point He is stinging the ball at the rate of 29O, and 1t is remem- bered that he has figured more regularly than any other catcher of the league.
 While there are certain features con corning the averages which cause regret 1t Is plasant to note that the record of Lew Walters is improving. In truth, right now, Walter Is hitting harder than Moes- worth, and nearly as hard as Gardner. The record of these two outfielders is what seriously depresses. Molesworth has been In the Southern league for a goodly number of years, and last sea son was the first that he hit below 300. Last sea- son he went at gait of about .2SS. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Up Agalst 1t.

From the Chicago News.
 Bleeker-You look worried, old man. 7 Meeker-I have cause for worry. Bleeker-Whats the trouble? Meeker-My wife says If I don't accom-, pany her to the seashore this summeI she'll stay at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Summary-Two-base hits-IhleI, HurI- burt. Home runs-Wall, Persons, Plass Stolen bases-Persons, Bills, Thiel CD, Babb (2). Bases on balls-Om J. Duggan 4, off Perdue 1. off Hardy 4. Struck out By Perdue 1. by Bills 3. Hit by pitcher Hardy (Wall, Babb) by Duggan QHar- dy. Wall Babb). Sacrifice hits-Wells. Carr. Bills @. Plass. Double play-Bills to Richards to Carey Time, 2:O5. Um- pires-Rudderham and Hackett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

That was an awful bump for Nashville the champion rotten score of the season, and before d Sunday crowd, too.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
ONE LITTLE ERROR SAVED 4 SHUT OUT GaSkiIPSl Curves Fool the Baron
 BatSmen WILD THROWS ARE COSTLY Massing's Muff in the First Inning Gives Birmingham the Only Chance to Score During
 the Game.
THE STANDING.
Results Yesterday.

Shreveport 4, Birmingham 1. Memphis 21, Nashville 1. New Orleans II, Montgomery l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
BUTTER FINGERS
 LOST THE GAME
NEW ORLEANS PILES UP RUNS AGAINST MONTGOMERY ON FREE HITTING AND A BUNCH OF ERRORS BY lNFIELDERS.

New Orleans, May 12.-New Orleans easily defeated Montgomery today in 0 game which was marked by more errors than sensational plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Chicago, May 12-Chicago won from Philadelphia easily today R.H F. Chicago %. .. ......... COP GOA 13+-10 IA o Philadelphia .. . 100 900 200 8
 Batteries: Walsh and Sullivan; Plank and Schreck. Time 2:19. Empires, O'Loughlin and Stafford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
NOT MANY CHANGES
 ARE NOW EXPECTED
MOST POLICEMEN HAVE NO FEAR FOR THEIR HEADS POLICE COMMISSION MEETS TOMORROW BUT ELECTION IS POSTPONED.

Tomorrow night is the time for the reg ular session of the police commission, and unless quorum fails to appear the meeting will be called to order by Chair man Donahoo at 8 o'clock
 According to the usual custom the first meeting in May is the time to elect po- licemen, but as this is one of the few occasions when more than a week inter- venes between election day and the first meeting of the City Council the election returns have not yet been canvassed For this reason the four new members of the commission are not legal members until after Wednesday, and the election will have to be put off.
 Should the members decide to elect off, cers at the following meeting, there will be several changes in the personnel of the force, as a few policemen would be left off and others added in their places. However, as @ general rule, the officers have no anxiety, as a commissioner re- gently stated that only those with heavy consciences have anything to fear.
 So far as the relation of city to the commission is concerned, the policy will
 
 be hands off until the governor appoints a new commission and the old one goes out of existence. While there are some .'dead1 members of the force. they are few in number. and the aldermen are not likely, 1t Is said. to decrease the appro- priation for policemen's salary with the intention of forcing the commission to cut off some of the men. It is believed there will hardly be any ruffie on the political surface until after the legisla- ture adjourns.
 day morning matinee" tomorrow. and among those present" may be mentioned Pearly Pool, for larceny from the house; Dan Whit, assault; John Creig, larceny; Will Shaw, escaping after sentence; Louis Ford. concealed weapons; John Wallace. larceny; King Nickerson, assault. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
Games Today.

Birmingham at Shreveport. Atlanta at Little Rock. Nashville at Memphis. Montgomery at New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Montgomery and Birmingham are doing the Alphonse and Gaston stunt all right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Milwaukee, Toledo 13, Milwaukee ?. At Kansas City: Kansas City 5, Colum- bus 4.
 At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 6. Louis vile 5.
 At St. Paul: St. Paul 6, Indianapolis 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Nashville has now beeen squeezed out of fourth place by the Pelicans. Some more changes of position are due this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

St. Louis, May 12.-Washington defeat- ed the St. Louis Americans this after noon by q score of to 0. The game was a pitchers battle between Petty and Pat ten. Wallace dropped fly ball in the fourth inning letting in two runs for Washington. R. H. E. St. Louis .... a. ..... 900 900 O00-O Washington .. ........ .000 200 000-2 0
 Batteries: Petty and OConnor; Patten and Hayden. Time, 1:45. Umpire, Sheri- dan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Just think of Rabbit Plass making a home run off one of Nashville's crack twirlers. Reversals of form may now be looked for with regularity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

If Nashville wins today, no matter what else happens, the Boosters go on the sec ond rung. With the two leaders playing there is no chance to rise to the top, but tomorrow's game with Memphis may tell n different tale.-Nashville Banner
 Viewed from any angle the team Man Rger Frank now has Is as good or better than the Birmingham champions of last year. One game is no criterion. to be sure, but just the same, the Barons were beaten on the square yesterday. If the New Orleans club can show up as well against Atlanta. there won't be anything to that pennant chase. Today the Bar ons will play the last game of the series with the Pelcans and Sunday Montgom- cry will arrive for three-game series- New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Captain Fred Lake of the Little Rock Travellers is of the opinion that the South ern league is about as fast as they make 'em In recent interview he said:
 T have been in baseball for many years, and have seen all kinds of fast company, but the Southern league this year is just about as fast as a fellow wants outside the big leagues. When I say big leagues l mean the National and American leagues for outside these two, there is perhaps only one league that can compare With the Southern. The American association is fast this year. but think this league would give even the American association tussle for the money. There is no doubt but what the Southern league will continue to grow and get faster all the time and there is no reason why it should not The cities are all growing and the fans are true and faithful. We will surprise some Of the best of them yet. I had no idea when l came south that I womb find such fast company, but I am glad I came, for it keeps a fellow on edge all the time."-Shrevepor Times
 Artie Brouthers was a spectator. neatly groomed and dressed at yesterday's s game, but says he will leave in a few days for-he knows not where Ball players are so much chattels these days and Manager Connie Mack might sell Brouthers to another club, although he has great confidence in the fair-haired young giant.-Sew Orleans Picayune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

According to the Atlanta Journal Meek is batting at a .416 gait These figures do not coincide with The Age Heralds S, but the fact remains that Meek is leading the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
THE DOPE SHEET.
Almost, but not yet.

Too many errors behind Ginger caused trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

Atlanta leads in the pennant race with only three men hitting over 800 while Montgomery. the tailender, has four men batting from BOP to 400, These figures are from the Atlanta Journal, and are not given as official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

With the promise of fair, warm weather and chance to play ball there's no tell ing what surprises may be sprung by the pitchers with bitten arms who are waiting for a little sunshine to put them in trim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

the sporting editor of the Ladies' Home Journal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
BY HUGH W. ROBERTS.

season. however. he has just raised his head higher than the 200 mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.

At Meridian: Meridian f, vicksburg 4 Q5 innlngs).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-13

New Orleans .. .............20 POI 501 20O-1 Montgomery .. .................00 .001 GOO O00-
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04
FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
Easton.

A DELIGHTFUL CORN ROAST.
 Miss Esther Ida Tarbell. before leav- ing for her city home, gave very de- lightful corn roast and chicken supper to about IS of her young friends on Fri day evening last at the attractive home of her aunt. Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell. It had been planned to hold it out of doors. but owing to the inclement wea- ther it was enjoyed none the less in the spacious dining-room which had been very tastefully decorated with branch es of trees, ferns wild flowers and q profusion of lanterns, under the skill full hands of Miss Tarbell. Miss Anna Banks of Bridgeport and Miss Fanny Shaw of Red Bank, N. J. The corn roasted in the huge fireplace. After an evening spent in amusement the guests took their departure, declaring Miss Esther charming hostess and hoping nothing will prevent her return another season.
 HORSES STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
 During the severe shower of Saturday afternoon a tree near the barn at F. E. Silliman's was struck by lightning and pair of horses belonging to Char les F. Silliman, which were under the tree, were instantly killed and Mir Silli- man, who was with them, was rendered unconscious by the shock.
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04

Frances. have returned after spending few days In Danhury. Bethel and Bridgeport.
 Mrs May Booth has resumed her du- ties at the Curtis school.
 Miss Martha Shears returned. Thurs. day. after spending q week in Dan bury. Bethel and New York.
 Miss Minnie Somers spent q few days out of town. last week.
 Mrs Oscar Johnson spent few days in New York. recently.
 Miss Miriam Smith attended the centennial in Newtown. last Saturday.
 The attractive little gymnasium which Mir Curtis is having built. is nearly completed.
 Edward Lee and Timothy Me Mahon attended the dance in Marbledale. Friday night.
 Master Claude Wildman spent last week with his grandmother, Mrs Mar tha Wildman. Mrs Ray Wildman spent last week in New York. returning home Friday night. Mrs F. S. Curtis has returned home after spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs H. N. Baker.
 Grace Stapleberg has taken a posi- tion in the Allison Curtain Factory in Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04
THE PRICE OF HEALTH.

"The price of health in a malarious district is just 25 cents; the cost of a box of Dr Kings New Life Pills" " writes Ella Slayton, of Noland, Ark.
 New Life Pills cleanse gently and inn part new life and vigorsto the system. 25c. Guaranteed by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Gou- lett, Stevenson; H. w. Osborne. Eas- ton; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Smith Bros., Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros., Georgetown; J. M. Sullivan, Bedding Ridge; G. F. Baker, Hawleyville' C.. W. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hatch, Bridgewater; w. N. Noble, New Mil E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogs- well & Wettereau, Washington Depot ; Harry Brown, Southbury; c. P. Wil- Hams, South Britain; Perkins Brothers, Warren; w. N. Hurd Long Hill, Drug gists. Soc and $1. Trial bottle free.
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mrs G. Burr Tucker recently visited her niece, Mrs F. H. Lyford, of Bridge port and while there, accompanied by Mrs Lyford and Master Elmore, spent a day in Westport as guests of MT aNd Mrs George J. Banks.
 MT and Mrs F. H. Lyford and Master Elmore were over Sunday guests of MT and Mrs G. B. Tucker.
 s. B. Tmney and J. z. Mellen paint ed Charles Seeley's house, last week.
 Rev Oscar E. Maurer of Great Bar ngton, Mass, visited his brother, Rev Irving Maurer, last week. Rev Irving Maurer returned to his duties in New Haven, last Thursday.
 Mrs Anna w. Silliman spent a few days, last week, at F. E. Silliman's.
 H. w. Osborne visited the Center and Aspetuck schools and the Academy last week.
 Miss Florence Hill spent Sunday at her home in Madison.
 Mrs Charles Beach of New Milford has visited her father, Baldwin Beach.
 Rev MT Grimes of Yale Divinity school occupied the pulpit at the Con- gregatlonal church, Sunday.
 Leroy Turney is working for Howard Silliman.
 s. B. Turney and J Z. Mellen are painting at Charles Seeley's in Tashua. 7 Cards are out for the 20th anniver- sary of the marriage of MT and Mrs Edward D. Gillette, to be held at their home, October 2.
 Miss Carrie Platt, a nurse from Bridgeport is caring for Charles l. Osborne.
 Miss Alice Burr of Bridgeport was a guest of her sister, Mrs H. w. Os- borne, Thursday.
 A son was born, Wednesday, Sep tember IS, to MT and Mrs Peter Palo.
 Miss Mary Svihra was at Frank Sta ples' on Sport Hill, last week.
 George Wheeler of Bedding was home, Sunday.
 A son was born, last week, to Mir and Mrs George Kopeek.
 Peter Bross has returned from a visit in New York.
 Edward Gillette and D. E. G. Jen- nings are filling their silos.
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04
Brookfield.
THE CURTIS SCHOOL OPENS.

THE CURTIS SCHOOL OPENS.
 F. s. Curtis school for boys opened, last Thursday with a large number of scholars. MT Curtis has his fine new gymnasium about completed and is to make number of other changes and improvements about his place this fall.
 w. s. Geddes has about one and one fourth acres of as fine potatoes as one seldom has the pleasure of seeing. There will be about 225 bushels on the lot and nearly every one of them are remarkable potatoes. MT Geddes crop of wheat, tobacco and corn are A No. 1 this year in spite of the unfavorable season and all the crops this year are the best he ever had since he pur- chased, his present farm. He is pleased to have his friends call and look over his crops.
 Robert Pinckney has taken a posi- tion with William Pinckney at his store at the Center
 Mrs Sarah Shears md daughter,
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04

To check cold quickly, get from your druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets called Preventics. Druggists everywhere are now dispensing Pre- ventics, for they are not only safe, but decidedly certain and prompt. Pre- ventics contain no Quinine, no laxa- tive, nothing harsh nor sickening. Talk en at the "sneeze stage" Preventics will prevent Pneumonia, Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence the name, Pre- ventics. Good for feverish children. AS Preventics 25 cents. Trial Boxes Sets. Sold by all dealers.
The Newtown bee., 1907-10-04
Redding.
\ BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

 J. M. Sullivan on the Ridge is offer ing his store business for sale, which is now doing good paying business. This is good opportunity for some one to secure a well established and paying business. MT Sullivan has a well stocked general country store. He will sell the stock at inventory and rent the property to the purchas- ing parties, or he will sell the entire property, which consists of the good sized store, blacksmith shop, large roomy house and barn and several acres of land. The buildings are all in good repair The location is very pleas ant one and is nicely located for carry ing on the general store business in the country. Mr Sullivan has good reason for selling or he would not part with his business. His postotfice address is Bethel, Route 25.
 Presiding Elder Rev John E. Adams D. D., preached, last Sunday morning, at the Methodist church at the Center and in the afternoon he preached at the Long Ridge Methodist church in West Bedding.
 Rev H. Q. Judd and family, who have been spending the summer in the Methodist parsonage have closed it and gone to their Bethel home for the win ter,