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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
COLUMBIA MEETS
 THE ATHLETIC CLUB
YALE COMING, TOO, THIS MONTH, AND VANDERBILT NEW YEARS NIGHT-GREAT SPORT IS PROM ISED.

Two fine games of basketball were played at the Birmingham Athletic club last night between the Blues and Grays and Reds and Whites in the color series. The Whites won over the Reds, 26 to g. The feature of this game was the pass work of the winning team. The Grays beat the Blues by the score of 32 to 12 Thomas was the star of the evening, making 19 points for the Grays.
 Friday night the last game of the Greater Birmingham league will be played in this city between the club team and the Pratt City team. Great interest is being manifested in this game, which is sure to be scrappy exhibition.
 The Whites and Grays will also tie up in another of the color series. The Whites have not lost a game and the Grays only one--to the Whites. The Grays promise to bring them down Fri day night. Much interest Is being taken Is narrowing down to a final decision.
 The usual dance will follow the games.
 The out-of-town games will begin with the Montgomery Y. M. c. A. on Satur- day, December 21, and will be followed by Columbia on December 23, Yale on December 2S and Vanderbilt on January Columbia and Yale have two of the best teams in the country, and lovers of the sport are anticipating great games when these teams tie up with the club $ fast team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Personal and General.

Robert West Encampment, l. O. O. F.,
 held an interesting meeting last night at
 their hall The Royal Purple degree was
 conferred on a candidate and other busi-
 ness of the encampment transacted After
 adjournment the canton of patriarch mil-
 itant held an important session and en-
 rolled a new member. Col. J. w. Mayne
 officiated in the absence of Captain Cul-
 pepper. The members of the canton are
 urged to attend the next meeting for spe-
 cial drill instructions.
 St. Margaret's guild of St. Johns Epis-
 copal church met this afternoon with Mrs.
 Drain on Avenue I and Twenty-first st
 street There was a full attendance, and
 much business transacted. The arrange ment for the bazar and supper to be given next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Presbyterian hall were perfected. An ele- gant turkey supper will be served each night and a fine line of fancy work will be offered for sale. Everybody is cor dially invited to attend.
 Mr and Mrs. Thomas F. West will re- turn in few days from an extended visit to Mississippi
 The revival meetings at the Ensley Christian church continue with increasing
 interest. Rev. s. P. Speigel, state
 evangelist, is making a deep impression on the people and many additions have been made. The ordinance of baptism was administered this evening. Preach- ing every night this week at 7:30 o'clock | The ladies of the Presbyterian church | will serve a turkey supper Thursday and l Friday nights at the Presbyterian hall | on Nineteenth street and Avenue c | Everybody invited.
 | The Ladies' Aid society of St. Anthonys s | church will meet tomorrow afternoon al l 2:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Wes- | ser on Avenue G. and Twenty-fifth street All members are urged to attend. as the l president, Mrs. J. B. Baker will make q
 report of the years work, the other off | cers will submit their reports and off cers for the ensuing year will be elected A mistake was made in the date of th'
 address by Mrs. J. D. Matlock, president l of the School Improvement society, wht | will address the people of Ensley on Fri | day night, December 13 at the city hall 1 and not Tuesday next, as previously l cta tad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
BIRMINGHAM DOG
 WINS FIRST PRIZE
VALkYRE, OWNED BY EASTMAN AND TYLER OF THIS CITY, TAKES FIRST MONEY AT BAR BER'S JUNCTION..

Charlotte, N. C., December 1.-The derby of the Pointer Club of America was run today at Barber's Junction, with these results:
 First prize, valkyre, black and white bitch, owned by Eastman and Tyler of Birmingham, Ala, and handled by Jake Bishop; second, Tony Mooring, owned by Seth Mooring, Tyler, Tex, handled by F. c. Lockhart; third, Manitoba Rap, owned by Thomas Johnson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and handled by Lockhart. Valkyre has been a winner since she was brought out, capturing first money at Manitoba, La Center, Ky, and at tn e continental trials at Barbers last week.
 The drawing for the a1l-age stakes was made tonight and developed 15 starters, as follows:
 Prairie Lad, with King Woolten Gibson Girl, with Outram; Tony Moor ing, with Furlough Mocks; ManIuoba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
PULL|AM AGAIN
 THE PRESIDENT National League Head Fer
 Sixth Time AN UNEVENTFUL SESSION Lowering Pitchers Box, "Three-Ball PIan," and Other Proposed Changes Discussed-Keley Manages
 the Boston Nationals.
AN UNEVENTFUL SESSION

New York December Hilary c. Pulliam was reelected president of the National league today for the sixth time by the members of the league at their fall meeting here. Frank DeHaas Robinson of St. Louis received one vote for the leadership of the league. Secre- ry1reasurer John Heydler was unan- imously reelected, IS wa5 the board of directors, consisting of Barney Drey- fuss of Pittsb arg, Charles Ebbetts of Brooklyn, Garry Hermann of Cincin- nati, Charles Murphy of Chicago and George Dovey of Boston.
 The club presidents discussed changes in playing and rules. and amendments ic the league constitution. Max Fleisch- mann of Cincinnati brought up the question of placing the pitchers box on level with the diamond. There was a general discussion, but no action was taken. A proposal that the number of pitched balls to batter be reduced from four to three was advanced. There were advocates for and against the change and the question was left to be decided later. The president recom- mended to the national commission that players drafted from minor leagues be treated as purchased players. Should the national commission adopt the rec ommendation which is in the nature of a reform and designed to do away with the practice of towering by draft, waivers will have to be sought from clubs of both the National and Ameri- can leagues before drafted players can be returned or disposed of.
 MT. Kelley, manager of the Toronto team last year, signed contract today to manage the Boston National league club for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
TESTIMONY TAKEN
 IN WALSH TRIAL
THE WITNESSES TELL OF TRANS ACTIONS RELATING TO ISSU- ANcE OF BONDS OF RAILWAY CONTROLLED BY WALSH.

Chicago, December 1.-The early testimony today in the trial of John R. Walsh consisted entirely of the iden- tification of the books and papers which had been used in the various enterprises of MT. Walsh. Louis D.. Hart, secretary of the Indiana South ern Coal company, declared that he had purchased stock in that company, but that the money with which he paid for it was furnished by MT. Walsh
 CharlesHSchick. forrlerly cashier of the Home Savings bank, which was af- fliated with the Chicago National bank, testified that savings banks had pur- chased bonds of the Wisconsin and Michigan railway of the Walsh enter prises to the amount of $733,O0o. He said that MT. Walsh had instructed him to look after the recording of the sales and had said that he (Walsh) per- sonally would attend to the purch as- ing of the securities.
 Schick testified that when the Home Savings bank was closed December Is, 1905, it had on hand $1,000,000 of the Illinois Southern and Wisconsin and Michigan bonds, all charged to tho banks investment accounts. He said that MT. Walsh always advised the banks officers in the matter of invest ments.
 It is charged by the government that during portions of 1904 and 1905 half of the banks deposits of s4,250,OOO was | invested in bonds of Walsh railroads. Samuel Insull of the Commonwealth Electric company testified that he was | a director of the Illinois South ern rail- l road but that he did not know Who | the other directors were.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
ON THE RACE TRACK.
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, December 1l-In the best finish of the day at the Fair Grounds, Avaunteer, at to 3, won the fifth race by nose from the to favorite, Salle Preston, who finished barely a nose in front of Royal Onyx.
 Alma Dufour won the fourth race by 10 lengths. She was the favorite at Il to 20, being backed down from to 5.
 First race, six furlongs, selling-Husted, 1071a CMinder), to 1, won; Investor 1OS (Flynn), 50 to 1, second; Free Booter, lOS (dcDanieD, to l, third Time, 1:19 4-5 Second race, five and one-half furiongs selling-Divorcee, 103 (McDanieD, even won; Sussex, 95 (Carpenter), 20 to l, sec- ond; osmunda, 1O5 ,ailey). 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:23 S-5.
 Third race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Dew of Dawn, 109 (Riley), 15 to 1, won; Miss Delaney, 101 Delaby), ' to 3, second; Inauguration, 106 (Mountain), Co ], third. Time Ill 2-5.
 Fourth race, mile and 70 yards-Alma Dufour, 1O71s Q<oerner, Il to 20, won; Bestering, 104 (Pickens) ? to l, second; Mortiboy, 1Oo llaenry), F to 1, third. Time, 1:51.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Avaun- teer, 107 (Mountain), to 5, won; Sallie Preston, 105 CMcDanieD, to 1, second; Royal Onyx. 1031s QAeiberD, F to l, third. Time, 1:19.
 Sixth race, mile and a quarter, selling Belleview, 103 q. Hennessy), 10 to l, won; Vincentio, 104 tBailey), + to 1, second; Savoir Faire, 103 (Plckens), 3 to l, third. Time, 2:14 1-5.
 New Orleans Entries.
 First race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Boji, 90; Apao1e, 9S; C. H. Shill- ing, 100; Arrow Swift, The Horn, 10l; Brimmer, Postmaster, Padrone, Rhine stone Bitterman, 103 St. Ilario 104; Thomas Calhoun, Tackle, Severus, Or landot, 106
 Second race, six furlongs, purse-As- teroid, Renraw, Animus, Lucy Marie, R. M. Mcleod. 100; Prince Hohenlohe Gar gantua, DeOro, 103; Fay, Artful, Dodger, 105; Lens, Bitter Miss, -09.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling Sheer, Goldway, 9S; Magic O'Nelll, Edith M., 90; Marsh Redon, Penrhyn, 100; Mo- nere, Bill Carter, 10l; Knight Blaze, Ban- moline, 1OS; Bernie Cramer, Young Stedv- ems, 105; Halbard, 106
 Fourth race six furiongs handicap Dew of Dawn, 9O Infanta, 93 Meadow Breeze, Ray Thompson, Fantastic. 9S; Platoon, 100; Ayaunteer, 103; Lad of Lang
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Four Persons cremated.

Cincinnati, December 11.-A Times Star special from Bristol, Tenn, says: Four persons were killed and their bodies ere mated ten miles west of here today. On the farm of John Duff his son Willie, aged 15 years, was playing with stick of dynamite when 1t exploded, instantly kill ing the boy, and also causing the death of Mrs. Nathaniel Barnes and Mrs. Elijah Moody and her child. The house caught fire and was completely destroyed and the bodies cremated in the ruins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
GOOD DEMAND FOR LABOR.
Financial stringency Has Not Affected
 Conditions In Louisiana.

Baton Rouge, La, December n.-The money panic has not reduced either the hours or the numbers of laborers in this section of the south, according to state- ment issued tonight by Col. Charles Schu- Ter. state commissioner of immigration. His statement is based on the rapid move ment of immigrant laborers lately. The demand for labor has been so great he said, that the hundreds of foreigners late ly coming into the south have not yes reached the cotton farmers, where labor is much needed.
 Sugar plantations have absorbed nearly all the incoming laborers. Colonel Schuler said that labor conditions in Louisiana lately have been greatly improved by the increasing tide of foreign immigration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Married In Ensley.

Miss Myrtle Gorham and MT. Archie Mays were married tonight at o'clock at the residence of the Rev. O. P. Bent ley, pastor of the First Baptist church. The wedding was a quiet affair, only few intimate friends attending. The cou- pie left tonight for Hamilton, Ala, where they will visit the groom's parents. The bride Is a charming and accomplished young lady of Opeilka, and the groom is one of Ensleys most popular young men, and has been connected with the post office for several years. The wedding comes as a surprise. but all join in con- graduation to the happy couple. They will be at home to friends after Decem- Der 20 at 2124 Avenue F, Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Los Anueles Results.

Los Angeles, December 11.-Five fav- orites and one second choice won the six races on the card at Santa Anita park today Illusion, second choice in the bet ting, beat out F. F.. Shaw, the favorite. by a head in a driving finish. W. Walker had two winners, both ridden by Lycur- gus. Summary:
 First race six furlongs, purse-lllusion, 105 CPreston), to 1, won; F. E. Shaw, 10i (E. Martini to 3, second; The Sultan, 1o5 (Kunz). to 2, third. Time, 1;14 4-5.
 Second race, five furlongs. purse-Man- heimer, 105 (G. Burns), to l, won; Ma cias, los tBoland), to 1, second; Nick Stoner, l0S (Grand to l, third. Time, 1.01 1-5.
 Third race, mile and an eighth. purse Harry O.. 102 Gycurgus), 6 to 5, won Gentle Henry, 107 (Cross), 10 to l, second Ormandes Right 107 (Burns), to 5, third Time, 1:57 4-5.
 Fourth race, five furlongs, purse-Al Alone 103 (Grand), Il to 10. won; Cres' ton, 1O2 (Buxton), 1 to ], second; Stanley Fay. 100 Gycurgus), to 1, third. Time 100 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile, purse-Earl Rogers 107 Q.ycurgus), to 10, won; Eduardo, lo' (W. Fischer), to l, second; Chippewa 1o4 (NdcCarthy, 15 to 3. third. Time T A.
 Sixth race, mile, purse-Cork Hill, Il, CW. Knapp. 9 to 5, won; Supine, 70 "A Harris), 3 to 1, second; Arragon, IL (Radtke), to 1, third. Time, 1:42 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Leo Paris Bound Over.

At the police court this morning Leo Paris was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $2OO on charge of grand larceny. The charge was preferred by Con Patton, who boarded at the same house with Paris and who accused him Of stealing a suit of clothes valued at S40 Paris did not deny taking the clothes, but insisted he wore them off by the consent of Patton. This the prosecutor denied, and on hearing the evidence Mayor D. F. Sugg bound him over to the grand jury in the amount stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
WALTER HAMES IS ADMITTED ID BOND Frank Rye Who Was Shot
 Not Doing So We'll LEO PARIS BOUND OVER Republican Club at Ensley Holds Meet ing and Elects officers-Personal
 and General News of the
 Steel City.

Ensley, December 11,-(Special.)-W Hamer, who shot Frank Rye yesterday morning, and who has been confined in the city jail, was admitted to bail this afternoon in the sum of $500. The date for the preliminary examination will be set as soon as Rye can appear in court The condition of Rye Is not so favorable today. It is feared his bowels have been perforated. He was removed to St. Vim cents hospital this evening, where it is understood he will undergo an operation. While his condition is serious, 1t is thought he will recover, as he Is a man of fine physique and is strong and vigor- ous, flames has retained Roscoe E. Scott as counsel, and still maintains the shoot ing was unintentional He expresses much regret at the unfortunate occurrence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Senator Mallory Very III.

Atlanta. Ga., December 11.-A special from Pensacola, Fla, says United States Senator Stephen R. Mallory is seriously i'll at his home in that city. Senator Mallory has been confined to his bed since November 20, suffering from a gen. eral breakdown, one side being complete ly paralyzed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12

Effective Sunday, Dec. 9th, Southern Railway will change schedule of their night train to Mobile, leaving Birmingham at 9:30 p. m. instead of 12::30 mid night. Train carries local sleeper placed for occupancy at 800 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Kills Wife and Himself.

Minneapolis, Minn., December 11.-While his two small children slept in an ad- joining bed, George Stimson shot his wife to death as she lay in her bed and then fired a bullet into his own brain. The tragedy occurred sometime Monday night, but was not discovered until late last night when the police broke into the room to discover why the two little children were standing at the window crying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Fire Works. Largest Assortment Lowest Prices Douglass Bros. 2O17 Morris Ave. Wholesale Only

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, %, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Oakland Results,

Oakland, December 1.-The Martinez handicap for a purse of 5000, was run in the fourth race at Oakland today and proved the best of the six events. H. E. Rowells Colonel White, with Jockey Walter Miller up, captured the event in a gallop. Miller's mounts took the last three races. Summarizes:
 First race, futurty course, selling-Sal- wage, 109 Iynch) 3 to g. won; Belle Kin ney, 104 (Rice), 8 to 5, second Melar, 1Oi (Mentry), 13 to 1, third. Time, 1:1O 3-5.
 Second race, futurity course, purse Darlington, 1l2 (Gargan), to l, won; Edith R., 109 (Sandy), 16 to 3, second; Balnade, 112 (F. Wilson,, 12 to l, third. Time, 1:12 1-5.
 Third race mile, selling-Watre Trencht, 104 (J. Butler), 4 to l, won; Sibari, 10S (Post), to 2, second; Ruinal, 97 GA. Walsh), to l, third. Time, 1:43 4-5. Fourth race, mile, Martinez handicap Colonel White. 1O6 (Miller), even, won; Fred Bent, 90 (Kirschbaum), 12 to 1, sec ond; Johnny Lyons. 104 (1ayes), 13 to 2. third. Time, TAI 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile and 50 yards, selling Springban, lO7 (Miller), to ?, won; Cap tain Burett, 1O6 PendergasD, IT to 2, sec ond; Jacomo, 1O5 (MorelandD, to 1, third. Time, LAG 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Lucian, 104 (MilleD, 3 to ?, won; Angola, 106 GA Walsh), to 1, second; Blanche C., 10l Uynch), Il to 5, third Time, 1:A 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12

Rap, with Deep Row Ponto lingo, w Masterpieces Pinehurst Winona, Wltd Spots Riprap.
 George Gould and Leonard Tufts are among the owners represented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Republican Club Elects Officers.

The recently formed republican club held a meeting tonight and effected q permanent organization. The meeting was well attended. The committee on bylaws and constitution made report, which was adopted. An election of off, cers was held, which resulted as follows: T. K. Kennemer, president; Charles J. Herbert, secretary w. J. Brigman, first vice president B. B. Bell, second vice president s. R. Guarino, third vice pres ident P. L. Day, fourth vice president; J. L. Conley, fifth vice president.
 The officers elected are all well known citizens of Ensley. It is understood the organization will take active part in politics. municipal, state and national. A mass meeting will be held under the auspices of the club next Wednesday night at the opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
SEABOARD

The On Time Line. I'm proved service effective, Wednesday, December 11th the 4:15 pm. train for Atlanta car ries Parlor car with broiler.
 THE SMOOTH WAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES Via Central Railway of Georgia Rail
 way Go.

Tickets will be sold on December 20 to % inclusive, December 30 and Sl, 1907. and January 1. 19Os with limit good to leave destination returning not later than mid night January 6, 1908.
 For full particulars apply to nearest Ticket Agent or s. E. Cowin, Commercial Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 12-12-8t-thu-su-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Stanford White Sale.

New York, December 1.-The last ses- sion of the sale of art collections of the late Stanford White was held yesterday and netted $S416, making the total for the entire sale S90,02S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
BOWLING

The Birmingham Athletic club bowling team took two out of three games and the match from the Apollo team in the game bowled last night on the Birming- ham Athletic club alleys.
 George of the Athletic club made 21d for high score and 1S6 for high average. The official score follows:
 THE APOLLO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
France Has Eye On Congo.

Paris December 11.-France is at pres en. engaged in negotiations with Belgium looking to the maintenance of her prefer ential rights in the Congo Independent state after the annexation of that terri tory to Belgium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Election In Macon.

Macon, Ga., December n.-Judge A. L..
 Miller democrat, for mayor, and the en- , tire democratic aldermanic ticket were elected here today without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
CHRISTMAS EYEGLASSES

Nothing more appropriate or would be more appreciated than pair of those dressy Eyeglasses. Eyes tested after Christmas. Jas. H. Finder Manufacturing and Scientific Optician, 3O6 N. 18th street, Bell phone 56S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Trainmen Hurt In Wreck.

Beoit, Wis, December IA North western passenger train crashed head on into a freight train near Beloit to- day. Five persons were seriously in- jured, all trainmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12

don Phil Finch 106; Pasadena, 1OS Charlie Eastman, Ill; Grimaldi, 112; Kings Daughter, 116.
 Fifth race, seven .'urlongs, selling-Miss Ferrlss, Higginbotham, 93; Wabash Queen, 94; Glamor, 96; Charlatan, 9S; Pride of Woodstock, 101; Communipaw Beau Brummel, 1O2; Jerry C., 103; Lady Ethel, 105 Dainty Belle, 107; Allcwmaise, 109; Wes, III.
 Sixth race, mile and one-sxteenth, sell ing-Sister Polly, 90; Knight of Ivanhoe. 91; Grace Larsen, l.. S. B., 92; Javanese. 96; Merry Belle, 9S; Anna Day, Proteus, Horseradsh, 90; Light Note, Lady Oak land, Milshora, Sponge Cake, 103; Gra- nada, 105 Rebounder, 1o6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12
Candy That the Children
 Ought To Eat

Oftentimes parents feel obliged to refuse the pleading of the little ones for candy, through fear that injury will result. If they could be assured of the Purity of the product this fear would vanish, for physicians will tell you that Pure confectionery is health-giving.
 Our cocoanut candies are exceeding ly nutritious, because we use the fresh cocoanuts and pure granulated sugar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-12

If you were to sit down and think a long while you could not possibly select a better gift for a man or woman than an umbrella. Perhaps you did not know Blach's is