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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
CLIMBERS WIN
 FIRST GAME Bliss Allowed Only Five
 Singles. REAGAN GETS A HOME RUN viebahn Pitched Loose Game and
 Had Poor Support. Reagan and Greminssr Got Two Hits Each and Perry Got Away With Taree-Guese VIII Pitch
 Today.
 

Atlanta, Aug S.--(Speciai l--They were all of today, including both um- pires The result was an awful game in which Montgomery triumphed by the score of to 8.
 score had been as close as the atmos- ph ere. they would be playing yet. The only thing that game was close to, though, was the limit. Atlanta's sup port was enough to cost the game and so was Viebahn's pitching.
 Bliss was a wonder to the fourth; then he had two bad innings.
 It was expected that George Winters would play today. but 1t proved that the injury to his shoulder is so serious that he will be out for two weeks more any way. If he does not recover by the time the team leaves for the west, he may be released.
 Montgomery's runs in the second re- suited from wobbly play by Atianta Pope walked. Hart hit a flelders choice and Pope went out at short. Then Hart and Perry uncorked a double steal. Jordan returned the ball wild smith and Perry scored. Hart went to third on the play and scored on a passed ball.
 In the third, Persons singled. Hop kins sacrificed him to second. then Rea- san knocked home run.
 To the fourth inning. not one Att lanta player had knocked the ball out of the infield.
 Singles by Wilkes and Becker and Clayton's out. second to first, scored Wilkes with Atlanta's first run.
 In the sixth. singles by Perry, Rock enfield and Hart and an error by Dyer, allowed three runs.
 More fireworks in the last of the single by Moran and BIiss's wild pitch gave Atlanta fW0 runs. Score
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
PURSUED WITH A PISTOL.
An Exciting Scene i'm Eufaula Sun
 day.

An Exciting Scene i'm Eufauia Sun
 Eufaula, August 3-(Special)--Citi- gems along Colby Street and Highland Avenue and especially the families O. J. B. Johnson, J. L. Adams, Jr.. and those of The Advertiser correspondent were thrown into a fever of excite ment yesterday morning when pistol shot rang out on the air in close proximity to their homes about 5 o'clock. Astounded to be thus dis turbed on the Sabbath day they rushed to their windows to ascertain the trouble, when a negro was seen being pursued by a white man who helds the smoking revolver.
 Children n, many of whom were being prepared for Sunday School became wild with excitement and were hard to control. Women were nervous and ex- cited over the affair and never left home during the day. J. B. Johnson who was sitting on his front porch says the pistol was pointed in the direc- tion of his home and remembering that young man is now suffering from a stray bullet intended for some else he naturally felt quite uneasy.
 The negro so distanced his pursuer that he procured a horse which he mounted bare back and with whip in one hand and a pistol in the other. dashed through the streets to the cem- etery where shots were again fired supposedly at the fleeing negro. When affairs cooled down all the -informa- ton that has been gained is to the effect that the two men disputed over money consideration. It has been learned that the police attempted to track the negro with the city blood hounds but upon what grounds could not ba gained The occurrence has oc- caston of much unfavorable comment among the residents of that portion of the city that no arrest has been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
DEFENDS HIs TITLE.
Nat Emerson Wins the Western Tennis
 Chamuf0m shin

Championship.
 Chicago, Aug. 3.-Nat Emerson, of Cincinnati. successfully defended his ti- tie of Western tennis champion against l., Harry Waidner, of Chicago, at the courts of the Kenwood Country Club today. The contest was one of the hardest fought and most stubbornly contested in the history of this tourn- ament, requiring five sets and fifty two games. The score was S-10, so,
 A foretaste of the sterling tennis that the match was to produce came in the. first set. Every game was marked by rapid fire rallies and bril- liant exchanges, both players display ing speed and skill that kept the large crowd of spectators cheering steadily. Waidner was the favorite with the crowd and when he finally managed to games and take the set, the applause was general.
 Waldner's supporters received shock in the second set however. The local man came back on the court with much of his skill missing. He was wild and was passed continually at the net, Emerson taking six straight games. Then it was the champions turn to sfall down." He slowed up so much that Waidners lead m the third set proved too great 70 overcome and Bm- erson lost the vantage on sets. The next engagement was much more closely Contested than the score indi- eates. Game after game went to Emerson's, and Waidner won only one or the seven games. The last set was equally stubbornly contested. Waidner tried hard and when the score was at five all," he seemed to have good chance to win. But here Emerson took decided brace, and by some bril- liant cross court shots won two games. the set, match and title.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
THE RACES
ReauIts at saratoea.

C8AaANSnt
 Saratoga, Aug. 3.--Dandelion, the fa- vorite, easily won the mile and a half handicap at Saratoga today and he also stepped the distance in 1:ss 1-5. the fastest time of the present meet ing. Mohawk T., from the Stanford stable. was making his first appear a1ce of the year and was forcing a terrific pace to the stretch turn, when he was suddenly seeu to stop. having broken down very badly. He probably will not race again this year.
 First race, selling, six furlongs- Refined, 10s (H. Smith) 50 to 1, won; ond: Incognito, f04 (Notterl ? to third Time, i:144- They're off and J. c. Core ran. Pleas fell at the start
 Second trace, steeplechase Handicap wee) 8 to 5. wen. Rufus. l35 (oBrien1 to 1, second. Time, ABS 2-5. Nal acai fell. Only three starters
 Third race. selling, tAve and a half to 2, won; Prudenss 10s (sweet) 8 to l, second; Won Laer, 108 (BrusselD 50 to ], third. Time 1:07 4-5. Patriot, Vest more; Eschan. Fair Messengey, Hawk. ing, Monologue. Albani, Plume and Las
 Fourth race, handicap. one nnile-- pandelion, 116 (Shilling) 3 to 10. won;
 Hess nersnts ilS I, SlSSsrts aotter to tsrS ssc Time, 1888 1-5. Mayfield. Purslane and Fond Fear ran. Mohawk II. broke down.
 Fifth race, selling one mile and a quarter-Disobedient Io2 CMccahey) 9 to s. won; Colonel White, 100 (Sweet) { to |, second; Crack Shot, 9S (Gil- bert) to s, third. TimeS 2:07 4-5. D'Arkle ran.
 Sixth race five and a half furIongs --Maskette, 101 (Notter) l to 4, won; Mss Kearpey 103, tShilling) to 1, second; Lotise Bell 99 (Sweet), 20 to 1. third.f Time, 1:06 4-5. Sandpiper Helen Harvey, George W. Lebolt, Broad Albin and Bird of Flight IT. ran. Louis Bell and Bald Albin cou- pied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
BIRMINGHAM HAS
 TAKEN A SCHOOL CENSUS

Birmingham, August Special. )- The figures of the school census of Birmingham. which includes the city, East Birmingham and Ayondale, are now being tabulated and will foot up about lS.000. As basis at seventy and eighty thousand. The Greater BirminghaJn territory. which becomes effective next year will include Wood lawn, Pratt City and East Lake and will add considerably to the popula- ton. The board of education at meeting held today began preparations for caring for the school children of East Birmingham and Avondale. The finance committee of the city council tonight took up the matter of bond election to the issuance of bonds to the amount of $300,000 with which to erect new schools in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Jimmy Ryan left for his home in Chicago last night. his connection with the Montgomery club and the Southern League being finally severed. He put in busy day yesterday shaking hands with his many friends. every one of whom expressed their sincere regret at the action of the Montgomery club and himself The big hearted, whole souled Irishman is a universal favorite In Montgomery and has done much to make the game popular In Montgomery He worked hard all of last winter and last spring to round up a fast ball team for Montgomery and that he suc- ceeded was shown by the way the team went to the front and stayed there during most of the first of, the season. Then came his hard luck and the slump and he put in some more hard work patching things up. Just as things got to breaking right again came the blow up between him and the local association. For some months 1t has been Ryan's idea to put. Grenair- ger on first, Perry on third and get q fast man for second base. The first game that Greminger played on first was in Nashville on the last Eastern trip and the writer quoted Grantland Rice, Billy Carpenter and othersl as saying after the game that big Ed. played about the best first baaefever seen in this league, simply outciass- ing Baxter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
One County Only Pretends
 To Enforce Prohibition LarD

possible for blind tigers to exist of course, while the violation of the law is open and fragrant in most of the prohibition territory there are excep- tions to the rule.
 q stated in letter to The Birming ham News before the passage of the prohibition law that it would not be enforced. It is not enforced because the sheriff's office Is mixed up with politics. The only way in which the law. can be enforced Is by the estab- lishrnent of a separate constabulary whose sole duty shal be to discover evidence against houses selling liquor.
 The licenses taken out by the blind tigers are a matter of record in my office and are open to public officials. Isthink there is no doubt that the law could be enforced did those who have the matter in hand desire it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

King will have sheadouarters here and will move his family here in a short while
 He formerly filled the position of deputy marshal here and his many friends will be pleased to know that he is to be located here again.
 Preparations for the reunion of the Con- federate Veterans of Northeast Alabama will beEin at an early date. These reunions are held anualiy in Anniston under the auspices of the Northeast Alabama confed- crate Veterans Association and usually continue for two days ending with a hi1 barbeeue., Many veterans from Calhoun, Etowah. Talladega, Cherokee, CIeburne' Clay St. Clair and other nearby counties att tend.
 Mir. J. B. Palmer. chairman of the com mittee of arrangements. has called a meet ing of that committee for next Saturday af- ternon at 2 o'clock. when the reunion will be discIssed.
 According to the latest advicss there is trouble in plenty brewing for the man who has been travelling over the country under many aliases and fleecing the hotels. among whose victims the Alabama Hotel is mum bered.
 It is said that Federal authorities have entered upon the task of running him down for frauduiently using the United States malls. His plan is to mali or have mailed to himself care of some hotel, letter con taining a check. generally for SIS, and sign ed by some well known metal supply firm Then wben he arrives he puts up at the hotel Receives the letter and when about to leave. after paying his bill. usually finds that he Is short of cash and persuades the hotel people to cash his check The send ing the letter is declared to make him lia- ble under the Federal laws and 1t is said that the man has been traced by his ope- rations into Missouri He operated through | this section under the names of J. J. Brandt B. Jones and C. B. stork, work l ing his game under the latter name at | the Alabama for s75. The Hotel Reporter | has published his description and every | hotel man is on the watch for him 50 that ] this in addition to Uncle Sam's officers | should result in his speedy capture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
MOBILE WINS EASY
PELIoANs DROP OPENING GAME OF
 SERIES.
The GuiIz Could Have Doubled The Score, Hut Slow Work of McIver Cost Them
 Some Runs.


 Mobile, August s-(Special)- Mobile won the first of the series of three games that are to be played here this week between the local team and the
 That the home team won is however. no matter of great credit and that the score stood to 0 meant little. Had Manager Fishers men played good ball. the score should not have been doubled To the. fans who go religiously to the ball grounds when the home team is in town. it will always be a wonder why Mciver failed to score on Mas sings long hit. to center field. Me- Iver was on the second bag and James held the first station. Massing swiped the ball The leather sphere sped out to center field and did not stop until When the ball started it look good Tor a home run, and as an actual fact. It was only saved by two inches too much of fence.
 Rooted tos the second bag as though his feet had recently passed through barrel of. molasses. stood McIver. James therefore was obliged to stay where he was. and 1t is only by the greatest miracle that the New Orleans play. As 1t was. Massipg's long hit which should have been credited to him as<a two bagger. stood for single, and and McIveF, after he had made up nis thrown out at the plate. Fortunately the home team did not need this run, or rather two runs that they should have scored. It Is rather significant that the men who figured in the off play are the men whom Manager Fisher has requested waivers for.
 From the very outset. Fritz for the Pelicans proved an easy one for the Mobile boys and the eight innings they played, they managed to secure just eleven hits. On the other hand, Hick- man proved puzzle to the Pelicans and two hits was the best they could make off his delivery The field was heavy. but hardly more so than was the play ing of the home team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Birmingham, August 3-(speciaD- Joseph O. Thompson. collector of in- ternaI revenue, speaking Monday on the enforcement of the prohibition laws, stated that s1.10o had been col Iected in a prohibition district during the month of July by one of his men. With the exception of Macon county, there is only a pretence made at en- forcing the law. according to MT. Thompson.
 He said:
 "It is absurd to plead that the state has not sufficient officers to enforce the law. During six years the eight collectors of my office have destroyed between TOO and 800 Illicit distilleries. There are sixty-seven shertffs in the state and probably 200 deputies. If they were at all disposed to enforce the law 1t would be practically im-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
THREE BADLY HURT,

One Was Fatally Injured In the Wreck
 Birmingham, August 3-(SpeciaI)- Three men were hurt, one of them la tally when an engine of the Birming- han. Coal and Iron Company jumped a trestIe at Vanderbilt. near here at noon today The worst hurt of the three was F. J. Ledbetter. the fire man. who in addition TO receiving sew eraI scaids and broken arm had his skull fractured. Immediately after examining him. the doctors pronounced bis injuries dangerous. The other two men hurt were Edward Lacey, engine er and James Thomas, colored, switch CT and James Thomas, negro, s,,,itchn1an. The two latter were able to he taken to their homes for treat
 nent and they will recover. What caused the engine to jump the trestle cannot be stated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
RECEPTION TO ATHLETES.
Last Saturday In August Is Dat
 Named

Last Saturday In August Is Date
 Named.
 ' New York, August S.-Saturday, Au- gust 2e, is the date named today by the committee that has arranged for the reception of the returning Amer ican athletes who participated in the Olympic games in London. It Is expect ed that all athletes who represented this country in the games will have returned by that time. President Roosevelt will be chairman of the re- ceptfon committee of 500 prominent citizens. He and Governor Hughes will be asked to assign regiments of the regular army and of the National Guard to attend the ceremonies.
 John J. Hayes, winner of the Mara thon race, will receive a special silver cup; Carpenter, who was disqualified in the 400 metres run. will be given consolation cup, and Robbins. who finished second in that race, will re- ceive a consolation cup.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
CRICKET MATCH.
Gentlemen of Philadelphia Win in First
 nn.r4. Lnlnr-

Dublin, Aug. 3.-When stumps were drawn this afternoon the Gentlemen of Philadelphia had the better of the f1rst day's play In a cricket match against the Gentlemen of Ireland. The local players who batted first scored S6 runs in their inning as against I'll for the Philadelphians. In the second inning the Irishmen had made three runs for no wickets when play ended for the day.
 The local players were powerless against the bowling of J. B. King and M w Hordorn, King in the first in- ming taking seven Wickets for forty and Hordorn three for forty-one.
 The Phialdelphians started badly, los ing half their side for 56 runs. of H. Nohlen J. A. Lester and w. P. Newhall by vigorous batting, changed the aspect and the inning closed with Bohlen made 43, Lester 40 and NewhalI 2g
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
FIRST BALEOF COTTON

Brought to market yesterday and was raised by MT. John C.. Carter, of Chisholm, one of our most progress sive and wide-awake farmers. Mir Carter picked this cotton Nom about l2S acres, all of which was ferttlized with Guano manufactured for him by the Southern Cotton oil Company of this city. The brands used being "GiIt Edge" and High Grade"
 The cotton was ginned at the New Electric Power Gin, owned and oper- ated by the Southern Cotton Oil Com pany, at their plant at Riverside Park.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Summary-Two base hit, Perry, Home run. Reagan. Stolen base Hart Sac- balls, off Bliss, 1. off Viebahn. 6. - Hit by pitcher. Bliss. (Wtlkes). Struck out, by Viebahn. 8; by Bliss. O. Passed ball, Smitb. Wild pitches. Bliss, 1; Xiebahn. 1. Time of game. 1858. Empires, Brown and Pfenninger.
 Guese and Shannon will be the bat tery for Montgomery tomorrow. No other changes in lineup.
 Atlanta will put Ford in to pitch, and probably McMurray to catch.
 Radabaugh. Atlanta's new pitch Ter from Cedar Rapids. is due Tuesday and may work against Montgomery on Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
A FEW FOUL TIPS


 Bliss seems to be in nice shape.
 Clayton Perry was swatting some yesterday.
 Steve Reagan got the homer yester- day-and 1t came right when needed Reagan is hitting the ball hard just now.
 The "Dubs" slaughtered Hub Perdue yesterday. There was no fashlight in the village drug store at Gallatin last night.
 Gordon Hickman shut the Pelicans out with two hits, while the Gulls got eleven off Fritz.
 Back in sixth place, and pretty close to Atlanta for fifth.
 Harry Mcintyre shut St. Louis out with one hit yesterday.
 The Giants are coming strong in the National. Wiltse shut the Reds out with six hits, the Giants hammering Spade for ten.
 The Cubs are still hanging to Brook lyn Three fingered Brown holding the Phillies to six hits yesterday.
 Hogg pitched as good ball as Addie Joss yesterday. the Yankees not sup porting Hogg and the Maps shutting them out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Ne.r York shnt bud.

Cleveland. Aug 3.-Cleveland made 1t four straights- from New York by winning today's game by the score of to O. La Joie's home run was respon- sible for one of the home teams runs, while the other was scored on Aftiser's single, an out and Hemphilis error Joss's pitch ing and sensational fielding
 RHE. Cleveland 900 no O0"-2 D New York ... 900 900 000-0 8
 Batteries--Joss and N, Clarke; Hogs. Empire, O'Loughlin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Rrnn,n Remnins Held.

Birmingham, August 3.-t tSpeclaL)- Expecting some reply from telegrams sent to supposed relatives in Ohio the remains of James Ryan, the pickpocket who was killed in the convict mines af Pratt City, near here, will be held until Thursday. If no word Is receiY- ca by then. the body will be inferred in the Pratt City cemetery with all respects, e priest to ohiciats at the burial. .,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
RnInhom Chnnern.

NorfoIk Virginian- PiIot.
 The Republican rainbow chasers who have visions of shoals of Democrats fIocking to Taft are just about as fool ish as the Democratic bubble-blowers who dream of carrying the election by negro votes. The number of Demo- cratic leopards to drop their political spots will be as small as that of the Ethiopians who will change their par ty skins. Both will be negligible quantities when the great day eomeA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Engagement Announeed

Atlanta, Aug. 3.-The engagement was announced here today of Miss Ethel Huff to Lieut.. Adna R. Chaffee, Jr., 18th cavalry. and son of Lieutenant General Chaffee. retired. The mar riase will take place late this fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
onn I.onen to Gnntt.

Opp. Auf. 3--(Speci )-opp lost today, on errors, Cant winning by score of to {. The feature was Wal lenstein's batting for the locals. Bat teries-For Opp. Stanley and Ledlowi for Can't, Johnson and Ables.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Summary-Two base hit Sabrie. Stolen base. NH. Sacrifice hit. James. Base on balls, off Hickman I; off Fritz, G. Struck out. by Hickman, i; Fritz, 2 Double play, Manning to Dex- ter. Left on bases, Mobile. g; New Orleans, 8. Wild Pitch, Fritz. Passed balls. Massing. 2. Time 1:55. Empires Moran and Fitzsimnons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
CnInmhin shnt bud

Columbia, Aug. 3.-Sitton shut out Columbia today without hit. Score: Augu sta 010 900 000--1 2 ? .0OO 900 O00-0 0 4
 Batteries-Sitton and Harnlsh; Salve and Cote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
SoUTHATLANTTcLEAGUE
JacksOnvilIe Wins

Jacksonville. Aug. 3.-Jacksonville took the opening game of the series from Charleston easily today. Score:
 R.H .E, Jacksonville ..l02 no oo"-5 10 ? Charleston .. 900 900 1O0-1 Batteries-Lee and Roth; Clancy and Risinger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
BARONS WIN FIRST
VOLUNTEERS DROP OPENING GAME
 OF SERIES.
Perdue Was Baited Hard and the Ba- rOns Made Every Post q Win ming One. Fourteen Hits
 Was Total.

Nashville, Tenn, August 3.-Birm- fngham batted Perdue hard today and made every post a winning one. The final score was to 2. Score:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

When You Want Something Good to Smoke. Drink or Read You Don't Want to Overlook the One Best Bet,
 Orpheum FOunt-Cigar stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
Nashville.

suraniary-Base on balls. off Per1ue. 1. off Bauer, Q Struck out, by Perdue. 4. by Bauer, ?. Wild pitch. Bauer. Two base hits, Smith, Hardy. Three base hits. HenliBe Double play. Dow ney 10 Walters to Douglas Sacrifice hits McElveen. Seigle. Dcwney Moles- worth, Raub, Walters. Stolen base, Downey. Umpire Carpenter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Every Drink Served at the OrPheum Fountain Guaranteed to Be Absolutely Pure. trial will Convince You.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
NATIONAL LEAGUE
f1lncinnnti shnf ont.

Cincinnati Shmt Out.
 New York, August 3.-The New York Nationals won today's game whicD made the fourth successive shut out for the visiting Cincinnati team. Score:
 R.H.E. Cincinnati. .. .. 900 900 o00-0 1 New York . 300 DOS 00"--6 10 Batteries-Spadef ana Schlei: Wiltse and Needham and Bresnahan. Time 1:so. Empires Rigler and Emslie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04

Try a Bruns'vIcl smoker, Clear Ha- '"na' 'S OrpAsum Cigar Stand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-04
St. Louis shut On

St. Louis Shut Ont.
 Brooklyn, August 3.-McIntyre's fine pitching shut out St Louis at Wash ington Park today. The Brooklyn pitcher was hit safely only once. Score:
 R.H.E. Brooklyn. .. .. 900 o2o O0s-2 II o St. Louis. . 900 000 0O0-o 1 Batteries--Sallee and Bliss; McIn- tyre and Bergen. Time 1928. Umpire Klem.