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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
ANOTHER VICTORY
 FOR HIGH SCHOOL

The basketball team of the Birming- juniors of the Birmingham Athletic club last night. The score was IS to 5. The defeated crew was able to make but one field goal.
 By disposing of this junior aggre- gation, the fast High school team is in position to meet the regular Athletic club team. The challenge has been made, and accepted. The game will prove interesting.
 The High school team has met and defeated the team of the Y. M. c. A. This victory has enthused the lads with an ambition to land champion honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
HAVANA MAY BE
 CENTER OF RAGING

Havana, March 12.-A season of horse racing, the first since 1902 was inaugu- rated this afternoon at the new mile track at Almendares station near Camp Colum- bia, under the auspices of the Cuban .Racing association. By order of Gov ernor Magoon, the day was declared a half holiday in all the government de- partments. There were six races and American horses were the chief con tenders, all of the events resulting in good contests. The Cubans who attended the races in large numbers, adopted the American system of betting and appeared tc take much enjoyment out of laying their wagers.
 Governor Magoon occupied the presi- dential box and there were also present many prominent American and Cuban officials and army officers and a great gathering of fashionable Havana society and tourists.
 The racing season will last only six teen days, but the promoters of the sport are confident that next year they will be able to establish racing as a perma- nent institution in Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Athletic Club Has Big
 Spread Al Country Club

The Birmingham Athletic club member ship banquet given last night at the Country club afforded three hours of fun and good fellowship, d spread of un- usual plenty, and an opportunity for the bubbling spirit of enthusiasm in both new and old members alike 10 break forth in ''Three cheers for thc Birmingham Ath- letic club, the greatest in the south!"
 While the old membership was singing the praise of the institution and bidding the newcomers cordial welcome, the great work of its originators and promoters, es- pecially c. H. Miles. received many de- served tributes
 President Ed N arren presided with his usual appetite and between cheers and applause he called upon various members for their opinions. Samuel Adams opened the toast making with a discussion Of, "Chestnuts and Childhood Discoveries" It was quite elaborate and brought down
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the house.
 Solon Jacobs formally welcomed the new members describing the adPntages of the club, and narrating in glowing terms the beauty of the shining lghts of Birmingham, from the glow of industrious furnaces to the glow of "Profs' red tie.
 w. D. Nesbit told of the formation and i1eals of the playground and athletic league whIoh has been formed ani urged it's importance. T. A. Moross told of the good which the club had done hm. The athletic part of the programme was fancy clue drill beautifully preseited by j. E. Miles, ana sensational handbalanc- ing by Eddie Berger. T. A. Mopss en- tertained the crowd with imitatDn bird songs. Dr rupuy gave few ,ointers on the cofaing Society Circus, which lie stated would be the best ever he'd. The music was furnished by Spiro's band.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Los AnqeIes Entries.

Los Angeles, March 12.-Horace H., the heavily played to 20 favorite, won the second race on the card at Santa Anita today by very narrow margin, being closely pressed by Foreguard, an outsider. Ned Jram. a 30 to 1 shot took the show. In the fifth race Dr. Matthews, the 9 co 10 favorlte, was beaten by a head by Louis Cavanaugh, held at 12 to l. Only two favorites were victorious today. Sum- maries:
 First race, five and one-half furlongs- Don Domo, 10S Nloyd), to 2, won; Hor- ace E.. 104 (Burns), to 1, second; Ark lirta, Ill (Shilling), 3 to ?, third. Time, :06.
 Second race, four furlongs-Horace IT,, 110 (Shilling), to 2O won; Foreguard, 97 (Martin), to ?, second Ned Jram, 100 Hennessy), 30 to 1, third. Time, AT 3-5.
 Third race, mile-Orilene, f07 (Shriner), even, won; Summer Cloud, 103 (Mus-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
LOCAL ENTRIES
 TELEGRAPHIC MEET

The entries are all in for the tee graphic athletic meet tonight.
 The Texarkana, Galveston, Memphis and Birmingham Y M. c. As will have their best men competing in thieir respective gymnasiums in the events mentioned be- low:
 The names that are entered to repre- sent the local association insure excel lent work for Birmingham:
 Standing hop. step and jump: Seals, MeCay, McEver. Lackmond and Leaton. Shot put: Seals, Allbrooks, Howle, Me Ever Loy.
 Three broad jumps: Seals, McEver. Me Coy. Howle, Leaton.
 Double kick: Mccoy Eeals, Orr, Lack mond, Leaton.
 S0o-yard potato race: Seals, Orr, Gun dy, Lackmond, McEver
 Officials: Referee. Platowsky; starter. Bostick; judges, Malone, Batsom and Wheeler: timers Counselman. Riddle and Haygood-
 The first contest will begin at ' o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
At the Gayety.

Among the companies this season to oc- cupy a high place in public favor Is Phil Sheridan's Big City Sports company, which is appearing at the Gayety. The extra bill demands attention on the part of all lovers of extravaganza and vaude- vile. The specialties and novelties which are introduced are first-class, and have the decided advantage of never having been seen before. Every artist in the olio is a top-liner, who is sure to please and amuse the most critical. The settings and surroundings are elaborate and very beautiful and are a great success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
S1Ient" LeAp WalfeYS
 A7Y1bes Or He Scsne

 his steady work contributed in 70 small degree to that great victory.
 Manager Vaughn welcomed young catcher last night, too. His nami is Ma hon, a New York semi-professinal. He will try for a backstop position though his chances of landing are ratler slim, unless he surprises everyone.
 He is sent south by Manager Ebbetts of Brooklyn. Ebbetts states tha he was recommended as an excellent han. 'l was urged to give him trial but on account of having number o steady veterans, it was impossible to i've the youngster the show that he prohbly de- serves"
 Manager Vaughn will give him d thor ough trial here He may be developed into star, who knows? The regular catchers, Bill Douglass and Rab, are expected in any day.
 Steve Reagan wired Manager Vaughn yesterday that he would be uiable to get here before the first of net week. He wired from Chicago, and lis mes sage was received yesterday m1rning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Great Battle 2onight
 Wobile Weefs Birmingham

There is widespread interest in Bir- min gham over the game tonight be- tween the Birmingham Athletic club and the Mobile Y. M. c. A.
 Mobile has not lost game to south ern team since it's defeat in Bir mingham four years ago. There is no doubt but that the Sea Gulls are en- titled to consideration for the cham pionship of the south Birmingham is very anxious to annex this game, and after working exceedingly hard for two weeks is ready. A royal conflict IS certain.
 By comparative scores, there is not very much difference in the strength of the two. Birmingham defeated Montgomery 40 to 21. Mobile defated Montgomery 51 to IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
AUSTIN LOSES SUIT.
New Yorker Fails to Prove Case
 Against CorteIyou.

Washington. March 12.-The supreme court of the District of Columbia has dis missed the proceedings instituted some months ago by George w. Austin of New York, to compel Secretary Cortelyou to issue him s3,0OO,O GOO worth of Panama canal bonds. The court held that the secretary had the right to reject any or all bonds and to consider the financial conditions of the country, and that if the courts were to enjoiu such proceedings, a syndicate might get control of an entire bond issue and cause financial ruin. Austin ap- healed
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gravel, 2 to i, second; Kirkfield Belle, lO3 Gurns), 15 to 1, third Time, 1:39 gravel, ? to 1, second; Kirkfeld Bellen
 Fourth race. mile-Brawney Lad, 97 (Burns), to ?, won Bardonia 97 (Mus- gravel. Sto 1, second; Rubinon, 107 (Shll- ling), to 5, third. Time 1:4O 20
 Fifth race. seven furlongs-Lois Cavan- augh 1O7 OIarty), 12 to l, won; pr. Mat thews, 112 CTaylor), to lo second; Sparkles, 109 (Goldstein), to l, thlrd' Time, 1:26 3-5.
 Sixth race. six and one-half furlongs- Tea Cress, 10S (Shilling), to }, won; As sociate, 100 (Burns), to 1, second; Fay Tor George, 1l2 (Musgrave). to 5, thid. Time, 1:19 AS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
EXTRA OFFICERS ALLOWED.
Places of Absentees Are to Be Filled
 By New Law.

Washington, March 12.-The Senate com mittee on military affairs today ordered fayorably reported a bill "authorizing ex- tra officers for the army It IS lntenoed to meet what is generally referred to as the ''absenteeism of company officers from their commands by reason of de- tached service. There has been a great deficiency of officers and Congress has repeatedly increased the number detach- able from regiments for military or semi- military work of a special character. It has been deemed jnadvisable to withdraw officers from work of importance, and therefore 1t becomes necessary to au- thorize extra officers The bill reported would add 612 officers to the army.
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If you vvill pie $: :;:::: :::';': $: ;a: come around $ :;; sS: $: Blach'S today, we will show you $2O Spring Suits which can not be duplicat- ed for less than S25 i'm town.
 Yes, sir! Same quality and less choice will cost you $25 except ali Blach'S.
HOl1 H0lpard WiU Look
 Facing Vaughn s Bay0ns

Howard is ready for the game Satur- day. The collegians are confident of beating Vaughns men. Certainly the college boys have certain advantage over the professionals. Howard has been at work over two weeks, while Birmingham has had no practice. The game will be close, it is thought, and interesting.
 Howard is much stronger than last season in every way. Crenshaw, the star pitcher, is every bit as good now as he was at any time last year. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
CATCHER MAHoN OF BROOKLYN ARRIVES FOR TRlAL-STEVE REAGAN WIRES THAT HE WILL ARRIVE MONDAY.

Silent Lew Walters, the best field ing second baseman of the league, and a popular Baron. arrived yesterday morn ing.
 He broke his record, and spoke a few words on arriving. He predicted a suc- cessful season. If the Barons fail to finish high" said he. then Silent Lew has let an easy bounder get through him."
 Walters is looking exceedinly fine. He is not as heavy as last summer He announces ready for action.
 Lew has been the Baron second base man for two years. and is now enter ing his third season. He was one of the pennant winners year before last, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Dockstadters Minstrels.

The Jefferson theatre will have car nival of fun Monday matinee and night when Lew Dockstader and his able CO., horts of fun makers will present great programme of comedy, singing and danc- ing The opening part, so dear to the lovers of minstrelsy, is given in a gor- geous setting, appropriately named 'The Temple of Gems" The quality as well as quantity of the vocal numbers has never been equalled by any minstrel com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
"WoodIand" Seat Sale.

The seat sale for "Woodland,' the de- lightful comic opera which Hehry w.. Savage will send to the Jefferson tne- are tomorrow matinee and night, Is now in progress at the box office. The com pany is said to be the best that ever sang this opera The story deals with the birds of the forest, and not single specimen of the genius homo obtrudes his pres ence into the company of feathered song sters. The spirit of the piece is one of dainty joyousness, and the play, both musically and scenically, is characterized by distinctly novel effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
At the Biiou.

The Bijou has been liberally patronized this week. Arizona" seems to have lost none of it's drawing qualities. The play is an admiral study of life in the south west, at military post, and it is rich in local color. The human side of the play makes very strong appeal to the average theatregoer. The company is a capable organization and the scenery is excellent. The usual performance will; be given tonight. Next week the Bijor will offer the Bijou favorite, Anna Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
SAFETY AT REGATTAS.
Frye Bill is Passed Regulating Move
 ments of Vessels.

Washington. March 12-The Senate to- day passed the Frye bill to provide for safety of life on navigable waters dur ing regattas or marine parades. The bill empowers the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to make regulations and en- force penalties for noncompliance, such regulations to govern the movements of all private craft during regattas and ma rine parades. The regatta act' which this legislation will supplant and repeal, had no penalties attached, and was not broad enough to reach marine parades, such as will be held at San Francisco when the batteshp fleet arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

collegians are expecting him to mow down the professionals. Howard is also very strong in a hitting way. Such an aggregation of sluggers as Denney, Smith, Inzer, Moon and Allen is calcu- lated to inspire terror in the ranks of opposing pitchers.
 The probable lineup for Howard is: Allen C.; Crenshaw. D.; Moon, 1b. Den- ney, 2b.; Inzer, ss. Smith, 3b. Rainer, lf.; Burns, cf.; Tyson, If.
 The game will be called at o'clock. Admission is 25c to all parts of the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
GARRETT IS SLATED
 FOR NEW POSITION

Atlanta, Ga, March 12.--The Journal today says:
 "It is consistently rumored in railroad circles that President w. A. Garrett of the Seaboard Air Line will soon resign to accept the general managership of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad. It is un- derstood that President Garrett will be succeeded by Agent to the Receivers L.. G. Haas.
 While the rumors cannot be confirmed in Atlanta, it is understood they origi- mated from a source that is quite close to the Atlantic Coast Line. It is under stood that the reason for President Gar rett's reported plan to resign Is that he has been offered a much better position with the Coast Line"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
MT. "Awstor' Will Give $100,000.

London, March 12.-William Waldorf Astor has added another impetus to the Oxford university endowment fund, which was inaugurated by Lord Curzon on his election to the chancellorship of the uni versity MT. Astor originally promised to give $50,00 when the fund reached the total of s500,GO0 He now promises to give s1O0,0O when the fund reaches this amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
PRATT CITY TRIMMED
 BY Y. M. c. A. SQUAD

The Pratt City basketball team was de- feated last night by the Warren & Ga- han team of the Birmingham Y. M. c. A.
 The fast and exciting game ended with the score standing to F.
 There will be a return game tonight in Birmingham and Pratt City threatens to turn the tables.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Chinese Killed in Fire.

Marysville, Cal, March 12.-Six Chi nese dead, two others badly injured and one building partially destroyed, was the result of a fire in Chinatown at First and Oak streets, in this city, early to- day The fire is believed to have been the work of an incendary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Bad Trails Ahead.

Rock Springs. Wyo., March 12.-The American car arrived at Rock Springs at 11:45 this morning, mountain time. Trails very bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
SUNDAY BASEBALL WILL
 BE TESTED IN MOBILE

Mobile, March 12.-(Special.) .)-City At torney Boone rendered an opinion to the Mayor this afternoon on the Sunday base ball law. He merely cited the law and did not endeavor to say whether the law was or was not constitutional. He con tented himself by suggesting that the Mayor should enforce the law as it ap- pears on the statute book. There is a rumor around town that the Mayor told the ministers when they called on nhn yesterday that they should go home and attend to their business, and that ne would look after the business of the city. This could not be verified but is generally believed.
 The local baseball association held a meeting tonight and decided that the game on Sunday will be played at Monroe
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the right lit. The costumes and the scenery made a rich and colorful back ground for the piece and the company supporting MT. Powers was strong. Ed ward Earle as Robbie Scott, journal ist; Phil H. Ryley as Moolraj, Nanon Jacques as Chandra, and Clara Palmer as Millicent, the maid, were all thor oughly in keeping with the parts they were assigned. Miss Palmer has a de . lightful personality and sings well. Miss Jacques made an ideal dancing girl, combining beauty with languor. She also sang well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Mobile is chamnIon.

Mobile Match il.--The Mobile Y. M. c. A basketball team tonight defeated the Montgomery team in the contest for the state championship by score of 2S to 23 in Monrgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
Italian Car GaInjno,

Cheyenne, Wyo., March 12-The Italian car reached Cheyenne at 12:45 this after- noon, mountain time. After taking lunch here a start for the west was made.
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park with the Philadelphia Athletics. It is the desire of the local club to make a test case in order to prove the law constitutional or otherwise for the benefit of the Southern league during the season. The managers of both teams will be ar- rested Sunday and their trials will be held on Monday morning. The offense on conviction is only misdemeanor, and the fines will be paid while an appeal will be taken in order to test the law. Sey- eral petitions signed by several thousan1 wage-earners have been presented to the local association to- play Sunday ball. Sunday games have been played in this city for over a year and no attempt made to prevent them
 Sunday baseball has jumped into the prominence of being a factor in the ap- preaching municipal campaign and prom ises to play important part in city politics for the next few months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
French Car Renorted.

Dunlap, Iowa, March 12,-The French car, Mo- 1, left Dunlap at 12:45 this aft ernoon. Dunlap is 40 miles west of Omaha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13
NOTICE.

$10 given away every Friday night at the Monarch Billiard' Parlor, 1928 First ave. Moore & Wright, Proprietors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

The advance sale of tickets las been heavy, and it is a certainty tha a large number of people will witifss the sport.
 After the game there will be the ,1cnal Ianpa
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in "When Knighthood Was in Flower" Miss Day was seen here last season in this play and she made a decided hit with local theatregoers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-13

The sponsors are: For Birmingham, Miss Sadie Gillespie: maids. Miss Kath- leen Nixon. Miss Virginia Means. For Mobile. Miss Nellie Gregg; maids, Miss Gaston of Montgomery, Mss Elizabeth Dearborn.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-25

ate relatives. Mr.. Mcintosh and his
bride will leave for an eastern trip.
and will be at home after January 10,
at Nc. 697 Fourteenth-ave.
One of the interesting social events
OF the week is the marriage of Miss
Vita Campau, daughter OF Mrs. Robert
McDougall Campau, and Richard
Graham Kirchner, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs Otto Kirchner, which takes place
Wednesday evening at $3.50 O'Clock
in the home of the bride. No. 1S9 Par
ker-ave. The ceremony Will be per
formed by the Rev. william d. Maxon
rector OF Christ Episcopal church. IN
the presence Of the relatives and
few intimate friends. The wedding
colors are green and white. chrysan
themums, roses and palms to be used
The bride will wear gown o.
white directoire satin. trimmed with
rose pointe lace aud pearls. Her vel
will be fastened with orange blossoms
and she will carry lilies OF the valley
Mrs. George Clarkson Thrall. who Will
attend her hister as matron of honor
will wear a gown OF pink satin and
will carry roses the same shade. MI.
Thrall will ofnciate as best man and
Standish Backus and William van
Dyke will be the ushers.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-25
BOARD BUR|ES
W0MEN'S KICK
PETITION FOR REMOVAL OF PAUL
C. coLuMeo, TEAcHgR.BREw-
~ Err, is QUIETLY FILED.

In rather striking contrast with the
attitude OF the board OF education In
the flag episode of last June was the
action OF that body. Tuesday night.
when the inspectors unanimously
voted TO allow the Womens Relief
Corps TO take up a penny collection In
the schools for the purpose OF provid-
ing each school with flag. TO be dis
played In the school rooms. This Is
strictly against the rules of the board,
but the rules were suspended on this
occasion. II is quite evident that the
board wishes TO keep on the right
side OF the w. r. G. In the future.
There was little furry over COM
munication from the Detroit Fedora
ton Of Women's clubs, asking for the
removal Of Paul c. Columbo. a book
keeper In brewery, from the night
school teaching stan. Inspector Bur
ton moved that the communication be
received and printed In the proceed
ings, while Inspector Hely. an ardent
ment, that the communication be
placed on file. an easy way Of buryins
II. Hely's motion was not supported
ana burton \ was lOSt by Tie VOTE,
z to 7. Then Inspector Goldberg
came forward with a motion to the
same effect as the Hely motion. This
was promptly carried and Goldberg
the leader OF the opposition. looked
around in surprise. II was the first
time In some moons that the George
crowd had voted with the scrappy In.
spector from the Twelfth ward.
The report of the fire commission
on the Minimax fire extinguisher.
which the committee on supplies had
recommended for installation In the
schools, was unfavorable and the mat.
ter was referred back to the commit.
tee. with the recommendation that
new bids be asked.
The board disposed OF considerable
routine business and belated resolu-
tons Of tribute TO George w. Balch,
former member OF the board. who
died March 2. 1907. were adopted on
resolution Of Mr.. Burton. After a
lamblike session lasting half an hour
the board adjourned.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-25
SOME MYSTERY IN
Death OF EDWARD
MARSHALL
FOUND UNCONSCIOUS IN BASE
MENT OF HOME WITH cHLoRAL
HYoRATE BOTTLE CLOSE BY
TOOK OVERDOSE, FRIENDS SAY.

Becoming alarmed at the absence
went TO the basement OF their home
at No. 1244 Cass-ave. late Tuesday
night. and there found him uncon-
scious on tOe floor. Beside him was
bottle which had contained choral
hydrate. Mrs. Marshall called fo-
help and an ambulance was summon
ed The unconscious man was remov-
ed to Grace hospital. where he died
within an hour.
Mrs. Marshall was seriously Ill
Wednesday morning. and refused To
be seen, but her neighbors. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard l.. Krepps. who live In
the same apartments. declare that Mr..
Marsbalrs death was accidental. They
say he had been taking the drug for
several years to relieve pain, and are
positive that he took an overdose.
THE Marshalls lived happily" Mrs
Krepps declared. "and ! know that he
wouldn't take his own life. He had
been out OF work for short time. but
that wasn't worrying him. He had
good position in view and Intended
starting TO work In few days. He
had been taking the medicine for a
long time. II was given to him first
, by a doctor, and he got the prescrip.
ton refilled at downtown drug
store"
Marshall was a grandson OF the late
Hugh McCurdy. OF Corunna. former
head OF the Michigan lodge Of Ma
sons, and from the estate of his grand
father he expected to receive $4,000
He was a stenographer by profession
and had lived in Detroit for several
years.
Coroner Parker was notified Of the
death, and the body was removed Ia
the county morgue. The circumstances
surrounding the case will be invests
gated thoroughly. and an effort made
to find whether death was accidental
or a case OF suicide.