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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
DARKNESS CAUSED
 BY STRIKE FORCES Similar Situations Occur In
 Paris and Winnipeg RAILROAD HAS TROUBLES Electricians Refuse To Operate Plant In Winnipeg and Lights Are Scarce.
 Same Kind of Situation In
 Paris for Short Time.
RAILROAD HAS TROUBLES

Winnipeg, Man, August 6.-Tonight all the Canadian Pacific railway shops are in darkness, as the electricians operating the light plants have declined to work with non-union men. Today three coach loads of strike breakers arrived here from St Paul and Chicago, and these, added 10 the Japanese used in round houses ana Italians and Galicians at work in other parts of the yards add somewhat to the usual activity around in the buildings.
 Porterseare now compelled to clean out their own cars and every extra laoorer that can be obtained is being pressed into service. Several hundred mechanics are expected from Pacific coast states, while the eastern shops will draw their supply from New England. In some shops in far western cities armed police are on guard.
 The most striking feature of the situ- ation was the placing of between 50 and to pickets at the various railroad ter minals and in the vicinity of the shops to meet all mechanics coming into that city and dissuade them from working for the Canadian Pacific.
 j. II. McVey, local chairman of the strikers authorized the Associated Press to state that he had information from what he regarded as a thoroughly re- liable source, that a carload of strike breakers left Chicago yesterday morning A strict lockout will be kept for them by pickets at the Soo and Great Northern terminals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Short Strike In Paris,

Paris, August 6.-Paris was plunged into darkness for two hours tonight be- cause of an attempt of electricians to carry out a general strike similar to that of March 1, 1907. The maneuver, which fortunately proved abortiVe is attributed to a desire of the revolutionary laborites for revenge for an order issued by the prefect of the Seine, closing the labor ex- change to the federated unions of the de- partment of the Seine because of the part the labor exchange played in the recent disturbances.
 Shortly before o'clock the current was cut off This caused the greatest incon- venience in the hotels and restaurants, majority of which are almost entirely de- pendent upon electricity for their lights There was a recurrence of the scenes of last year when the lights were extn- guished, the diners finishing meals by the atres are closed for the summer season, but the Theatre Franchise and a number of music halls were compelled to aban- don their programme and dismiss their audiences owing to the darkness.
 Consternation reigned in the newspaper offices which were threatened with the deprivation of both light and power. Ur- gent messages were dispatched to various parts of the city for engines and automo- piles. with which it was intended to gen. crate power. To the great relief of all concerned, however, the supply of elec- tricity was resumed shortly after 10 o'clock.
 It appears that when they came on duty the night shift, without the slightest warning, announced their intention to cease work, and cut off the power, The director of the plant refused to be intim- idated, and threatened instant dismissal to all the electricians who persisted in the attitude they had taken. After delib- erating for some time the men resumed work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
STATE LAWS NEEDED.
Fairbanks Speaks of Work of Pure
 Food Bureau.

Mackinac Island, Mich., August 6.-Vice President Fairbanks today in an address before the 18th annual convention of the Association of the State and National Food and Dairy Departments said that not only national, but state laws were needed, and congratulated the associa- ton on the work it had done. He coni- mended the work of Dr. Wiley of the federal pure food bureau.
 The association today elected the fol- lowing officers:
 President, Q. J. Emery, Medbury, Wis. First vice president, H. K. Shucknecnt, Illinois.
 Second vice president, Henry krache, New York.
 Third vice president, Willis Allen, North Carolina. Secretary R. M. Allen. Lexington, Ky. Treasurer, J. Foust, Pennsylvania
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
PYTHIAN KNIGHTS
 END CONVENTION

Boston, August 6.-With the election of their officers today the supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias closed the most important business session of their 25th convention, which opened in this city Monday. The Pythian Sis ters also elected officers and exempli- fled the secret work of the order. The uniform rank devoted such of the day as was free from rain to competitive drills on Franklin field for the $1O,000 cash prizes offered Announcement of the awards will be made on Saturday.
 Henry P. Brown of Cleburn, Tex, was elected supreme chancellor with out contest. he having served as vice chancellor the past year. Tn ere was d spirited contest for vice chancellor, however, with two men from the east and two from the west figuring. After five ballots George W. Hanson of Calais, Me, was chosen. There was but one other important contest, which was for the members of the board of insurance control. The fight was between a fac tion standing for strict retrenchment and those satisfied with the present conditions. The retrenchment factior won after four ballots, and elected their two candidates. The result of the cleo tions, in addition to the officers named was as follows:
 Supreme prelate, the Rev. De Witt c. Cobb Salem, N. J.; supreme keeper OF records and seals, R. L. c. White, Nash vile (re-elected); supreme master of exchequer, Thomas D. Meanes. Wiliaing- ton, N. e., (re-electedD; supreme master at-arms, Samuel P. Davis. Davis, Okla. supreme inner guard. E. Allison Powers. Quebec Quebec; supreme outer guard. William D. Cameron, Meridian. Miss. board of insurance control for six years. U. s. G. Cherry, Sioux Falls, S. D., and c. s. Davis, Denver, Col.
 The supreme lodge of Pythian Sisters elected the following officers:
 Supreme chief, Mrs. Nellie E. Merriam, Muskogee, Okla; supreme senior Mrs Sarah l. Cotton, Weatherfo"1, Tex; su- preme junior Mrs. Ida M. Jonn3on Cen tral City, Col; supreme manager, Mrs Cora M. Davis, Union, Ore.
 The Uniform Rank assembly. consisting of 26 brigadier generals, formally appoint ed Mai Gen. Arthur F. Stobbart 4f St. Paul, Minn. to succeed himself in com mand of the uniform rank. The appoint ment will come up before the supreme lodge tomorrow for ratification.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
GREAT TRIUMPH FOR YOUNG TURKS New Regime Commands Conf
 dence of the People NEW MINISTRY IS FORMED Document Published By Young Turks Calls Upon All Government Off
 cias To Do Their Duty
 In All Things.

Constantinople, August 6.-The young Turks have now completely triumph ed. A new cabinet, practically composed of their own regime and commanding pub lie confidence, Is established on a con- stitutional basis, the Sultan having given up his claim to the right to ap . point the ministers of war and marine. Kiamil Pasha, who for the third time becomes grand vizier, through out his career has struggled for a constitution al regime and thrice has suffered exile for his opposition. His ministry, with two exceptions, is composed of new men of liberal views. Two of them are Christians. Gabriel Effepdi, the minis ter of public works, is an Armenian. and Prince Mavromdato, the minister of agriculture, is a Greek.
 Kiamil Pasha today formed a new cabinet. The principal ministers are as follows: Jemalledin Effendi, the Sheik Ul-Islam and the minister of foreign affairs, retain their portfolios; Reshed Akif Pasha Vali of Sivas. be- comes minister of the interior; Redjeb Pasha, Vali of Tripoli minister of war Ari Pasha, minister of marine; zia Pasha, minister of finance, and Hasahan Feihma Pasha, minister of justice.
 The new ministry will publish its programme almost immediately and prepare for the elections.
 Within the space of fortnight since the proclamation of the constitution the aarf,,a fa ha Arff dtah h lished and the court camarilla complete ly dispersed without any disturbance of order. The young Turk committee pub fishes a remarkable document calling upon the people not to attempt to satisfy personal vengeance on the ground that the individual personality is opposed to it's sublime ideal It calls upon all the government officials to do their duty and to report to the committee any difficult ties which they may encounter in so doing. The document prohibits all pri- vate communications with the palace and urges the people to trust the committee and obey implicitly.
 The new British ambassador, in driving in state today to present his credentials to the Sultan, received a tremendous popular ovation. His speech to the Sultan conveyed the warm congratulations of the British government and the nation to Abdul Mahamed in his wise decision to adopt a constitutional form of govern ment.
 All the heads of committees have been invited to attend the Selamlik tomorrow. Today a battalion of troops, which had just returned from Salonik, forced open the prisons and liberated all criminals. even those under senteice of death, and then marched through the town holding a peaceful demonstration in favor of the constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
A Popular Place.

c. W. Broxton and J. T. Hickman have purchased the interest of Lee Holt in the Apollo Billiard Parlors and Bowling All leys, and will continue the business, which Is at 1915 and 1877 Second avenue.
 Charley Broxton Is well known as the manager of this popular place and has been very successful in handling the bus iness for years. Under his direction the place has prospered until it now Includes In addition to the billiard room and bowling alleys, the building next door, which is well fitted up as soft drink stand, with a large hall in the rear, where the baseball games are given In detail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
WORLDS RECORD
 MADE BY PITCHER

Charlotte, N. C., August 6.-Pitcher Stoehr of the Anderson (S. @ club of the Carolina association broke the worlds pitching record here today against the local team, when, in his sec ond game of the afternoon, he held them without a hit until the thirteenth inning of 15-inning battle, and only two hits during the entire game. He yielded sev- eral hits in the first game and won, and yielded two in the last and lost on an error of the first baseman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
HEAVY EXPLOSION H
 DAMAGES YIADUCT

Cincinnati, August 6.-Fifteen people were slightly injured, windows in all houses and factories within immediate neighborhood were destroyed, and the Harrison avenue viaduct suffered s10,00O damages as result of an attempt to de- stroy it tonight. The viaduct is in course of completion and has been a matter of much contention during tine last two city administrations.
 At one time Granger & Co. of Louis vile, who are constructing the viaduct, employed non-union labor and this caused a furore in local union labor cir cles. It is claimed by some that union laborer fanatic is the author of the ex- plosion.
 It is thought that nitro-glycerine was used The explosion was heard for five miles. The viaduct, which was nearing completion, was to have been turned over to the city within a short time. The damage is thought to be confined to one pier Several arrests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Deputy Kills Neqro.

Montgomery, August 6.-In a desperate encounter near the city this morning, Sunny Draper a negro farmer, was shot and killed by Harry McCord, a deputy sheriff. The negro had knocked McCord down and was standing over him with a knife drawn, having already cut him in several places, when the officer tried to draw his gun. In his effort to draw and the negro to prevent it. the weapon was discharged, the bullet lodging in the ab- domen of the negro, producing instant death McCord was badly cut in several places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
RAILROAD MAKES
 RADICAL THREAT

Little Rock, August 6.-Notice has been given to the residents of Argenta, Ark, by C. w. Nelson, assistant vice president of the St. Louis and Southwestern rail- road, that unless suits for s7O,OOO dam ages, alleged to have resulted from the cc instruction of about mile of track age through the principal street of the city, are dismissed the track will be torn up and all orders for improvements, in- cluding a depot to cost s200, ,00O annulled. The track in question leads to the pro- posed depot. About s15O,00O has been spent already in Argenta by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
COBB JOINS RANKS
 OF THE BENEDICTS

Augusta. Ga. August 6.-Tyrus Ray mond Cobb, better known as ny" Cobb. the heavy-hitting ball player of the De- troit American league team, was married today to Miss Charlotte Marion Lom- bard, daughter of one of Augusta S wealthiest citizens.
 MT. and Mrs. Cobb will spend a few days visiting several Georgia towns, aft CT which he will rejoin the Detroit team his wife travelling with him. At the end of the season 1t is the intention of the couple to visit Europe and possibly ex- tend the trip to the Philippines and Ja- pan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Republican Chairman Confers Upon
 New York Situation.

New York, August 6-Chairman Frank R. Hitchcock of the republican national committee spent last night and prac- tically all of today in Westchester coun- ty at the home of William L. Ward, the member of the committee from New York. MT. Ward is a member of the executive committee also and desired to talk with the chairman concerning the campaign work generally as well as the republican nomination for governor.
 Several Westchester county leaders called at MT. Wards home and late to- day MT. Hitchcock and Mir. Ward made a trip over the county Tonight the chairman received a number of political callers at the Manhattan hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Quick Work On Biu Fire,

Richmond, Va, August 7.-Quick work on the part of the fire department pre- vented early this morning the burning of the business portion of this city. Fire broke out in the Pearl block after mid- night. All the engines were called out. and at o'clock the fire is under control. The loss is estimated at $50000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Dancers Ahead,

From the Boston Post.
 "Good-by, old man. said Wilkins at the church festival, "I guess I can see my finish"
 What's up?" queried Bilkins.
 Why. I'm to judge the prettiest baby at the show"
 "Oh, that's easy. You should have my job"
 And what are you going to do?' Why, I am at the fortune telling booth and have to guess girls ages v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
New Mexican Bank.

Mexico City, August 6.-The re-discount bank provided for by congress during the last session will be opened on October next. The bank will have capital of s1O 900, ,OoOS which may be increased later. Four millions of the capital will be fur nished by the chartered banks of the city and $5, ,00O, 900 by French capitalists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Rebuff for the Kaiser.

London. August 6-The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Copenhagen says he learns from high authority that the French government politely refused Elm peror Williams proposal to meet Presi- dent Fallieres in the Baltic sea while the
 President was returning from Reval, where he recently met Emperor Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Yellow Fever In Mexico.

Mexico City, August 6-The Mexican health authorities say there have not been any advices received regarding the Texas quarantine against Mexico. They de- clare that there have been but 13 cases of yellow fever since last March, nine of these at La Guna Del Carmen and four at Vera Cruz Six of the cases were fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
cowherd Is Nominated.

St. Louis, August 6.-With returns from Tuesdays general primary election prac- tically complete from all except 15 of the counties, ex-Congressman William s. Cowherd of Kansas City has plurality of 1900 over David A. Ball for the demo- cratic nomination for governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Typhoon Shelter Planned

Hong Kong, August 6-The government has decided to dredge the present typhoon shelter and to make another one in West harbor, at a cost of $1,500,O0O. To provide revenues for this work merchant ships will be taxed cents on every registered ton It is now estimated that 1000 lives were lost in the late typhoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Geoaraphic Advance Work.

Geneva, August 6.-At the final session of the geographical congress today res olution was passed favoring the creation of an international consultative bureau of comDercial geography and of an interna- tional committee to be composed of the secretaries of all geographical societies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
REWARD

S1O0 reward will be paid for the arrest and conviction of the negro who attempted to assault Mrs. John Spain at Dora, August 9th, 1908. PRATT CONSOLIDATED
 COAL co.
 By H. E. Mccormack,
 Gen'l Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUERS
 START TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The tennis tournament of the Sunday School Athletic league, In which six Sun day schools will enter teams, begins Mon- day afternoon at o'clock on the court of the Birmingham Athletic club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Democrats Win In Memphis.

Memphis, August 6.-In today's general county election the entire democratic ticket was successful by good margin. Four tickets were in the field, demo- cratic, republican, socialist and independ- ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
THE AMATEURS.

Jemlson, August 6.-(Special)- )-Jem- ison won it's 25th straight victory today by defeating the Chiffon Tigers in a one-sided affair, by the score of to 2. Batteries: Langston and Hunnicutt; i; Martin. Davenport and Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

G. Rice, in the Nashville Tennessean. writes as follows concerning features of Wednesdays double header:
 After trimming the Barons by two such lop-sided scores 1t seemed a bit rough to draw nothing better than an even break. In two games of the series the Volun- teers ran up 2S runs and 36 hits, yet were set back by bad pitching on the part of two star actors. Perdues work was sad ly frazzled Monday, and Duggan's but a shade better on Wednesday. Right now Kellum seems to be far and away the mainstay of the club in the box, and 1t appears that Hunter Bernhard and Sitton will be the ones who must rally to the southpaW's aid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Savannah Beats Columbia.

Savannah. August 6.-Savannah took the opening contest from Columbia to- day by the score of 2 to 0. Score:
 R. H. E. Savannah ....... .000 100 10s-2 8 2 Columbia ........ 900 900 000--0 1 ? Batteries: Richardson and Kahlkoff; i; Salve and Cote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
Game Postponed.
HITCHCOCK IS BUSY.

. At Augusta-Augusta Jacksonville
 = no game rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Macon Wins a Game.

Macon, August 6.-After losing eight straight games, the local team won a remarkably fast game from Charleston Score: R. H. E. Macon ........ GOA 001 00'-5 6 l Charleston . .000 900 000-0 3 0
 Batteries: Clarke and Robinson; Will Ifs and Reisinger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07

hellum seems to be Tar ana away the mainstay of the club in the box. and 1t appears that Hunter Bernhard and Sitton will be the ones who must rally to the southpaws aid.
 MoIesWorth's Heroic Act.
 There was still another that put us out of it in the second battle which should not be overlooked We refer to MT. Molesworth's heroic act in the third chap ter Bay had sprung a tidy single Doc had bingled and a neat sacrifice had pushed both runners along. There were two out when McElveen came up with his famous snickersnee flung across his shoulder. Mac cuffed the first ball pitched on a dead line for deep center, appar- ently about g kilometres above Moles- worths head. At the crack of the bat the fleet Baron wheeled and started for the trench beyond the signboard. The ball whizzed over his bun just as he reached the edge of the tall grass. and with his back to the setting sun, still moving at full speed the visiting leader flung out his bare talons and speared the near triple as he widowed into the morass. It was without any doubt the greatest catch ever made in Sulphur Dell, and the most timely, for 1t blocked the two runs that would have edged the Volunteers in front at the finish. This makes the sec ond time this series that Molesworth has robbed McElveen of three base hits, and if there should be murder committed some dark night in the soon future. there could be no other verdict returned by the jury than 'justiiable manslaughter, com- mitted in defense of his honor and three- base wallops"
 C. Smiths Homer
 This point, too, should be advanced in the Barons' favor. They played like champions all through the second game, backing their slabman up in fine style from start to finish Lou Walters blocked a couple of hits. while Larsen and Dow ney were both in the thick of the fray.
 Still another incident which marred the beauty of the surrounding scenery and jared the populace with a thud was the bizarre act perpetrated by c. Smith, the human giraffe, in the sixth round. Two years ago Carlos cuffed one over the right field palings, the only athlete of late years who has ever turned the trick He was acting then with Birmingham and there were three Barons on base at the time. Wednesday, with two strikes called in the sixth. the lanlly right fielder dupl- cated his 1906 exploit by hammering one into the same identical territory, the ball clearing the fence by a foot or so and then bounding into view again after it had landed in the street beyond Smith had no business leaving those 300 bales of cotton unguarded, any way. If he had been strictly up to his job he would have been counting his profits back in Mis- sssippi in place of leaving deep anguish in 250O palpitating bosoms that heaved massive sighs the long hit travelled ont of sight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07

Athens, August 6.-(Special) 1.-The first of series of games between Athens and Russellville was played here this afternoon, resulting in a score of to in favor of Athens The game was fast and snappy. The flea lures were the pitching of Crenshaw, who struck out Il men and allowed only two hits. and the batting of Ed mundson, who made a three bagger and two singles out of three times at the bat. The visitors are fresh from vic- tories at Decatur and other points. Batteries: Crenshaw and Barnes; Bed dingfield and Keeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07

E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-07

Green Undertaking Go.
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Boaz, August 6.-CSpecial. )-Boaz took both ends of double-header here this afternoon by the scores of to 0 and to 3. Boaz won yesterday by a score of 14 to 0. The features of the game were the work of the local twirl- CTS Adams, South and Cambron their faultless support, Mortons throw to the plate and the team work and out fielding of the visitors. Batteries first game, Adams and Mann Davis and Nichols. Second game, South and Mann Cunningham and Nichols Third game Cabron and Mann; Miller and Nichols
 Cardiff, August Especial )-Car- diff defeated Brookside in a fast game by the score of to 4. A feature of the game was the playing of Kelly at shortstop. Batteries: Drury and Boone; Jones, Jarvis and Vines.
 Dadeville. August Especial. )-For two successive days Dadeville trimmed Camp Hill, to and 12 to 3. In the first Newell, for Dadeville, was in vincible In the second Hutchinson, tn e Camp Hill star, was hammered to every corner