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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Perry Outside of Bdbb
 Is Star Third Basemdn

The other day Percy Waiting. in The Atlanta Georgian. had something to say about the best third baseman in the South. One statement that he handed out was eminently correct, that when Charlie Babh went to short last year @ ths best third baseman in the South did not get In the game in his proper place. During the 1906 season Babb played rings around every third base man in this League, and with the ex- ception of Sid Smith of Atlanta, led them all at the bat, and Smith only worked eighty-two games at third.
 For aA-round. consistent work and remarkably steady improvement. Clay ton Perry has shown himself to be head and shoulders above everything in this League at third base. Take his bat. ting and base running. Tn 1906 he trailed in the swatting column, but got only three sacrifice hits less than Sid Smith, who led the third saclkers in bunting. Perry being second. Babb led the base running of the third basemen that year, with Montgomery of Birm- tngham second, Hess of Shreveport third, and Heine lansing and Perry tieing for fourth place.
 Tn fielding>Perry led the third base-' men in per ceutage, Brouthers only playing sixty-two games. by just one point over Babb. The Memphis man aser played four more games than
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
THE RACES
Rasults at New Orleans.

.t. f
 New Orleans. Feb. 1s.--Weathef cloudy: track heavy.
 First race. three Undergraduates. 109 (Ott), 10 to 1. won; Pocatalagto. IT (McDanieI), 3 to l, second; Edwin L.. 112 (Koerner), to l. third; Time Westmore, Book Binder, Grotto. w. A. Leach, Clear Rock, Taxis and Prefix
 Second race. steepIechase. short course--Dunnings 142 (Heiderl. to 1. won; Waterway, 136 (McClain), IS to l, second; pr. Heard, 155 (Grantland)s 5 to I. third. Time, 3:15 Is. Pete Vine gar. Monte Carlo. Profitable and Itaca-
 Third race. five furIonss, selling Joyful Lady, 1l2 (Brussel). to 5, won; Meadow Green. 100 (Clemmonsl, 25 to third. Time, 1:09 4-5. Mondella, Nazi- nova. Fashion, Elizabeth Frances. Bit terly. Maria, Lady Amy, Lady Pink Tertia and Baltronia ram
 Fourth race-Declared of.
 Fifth race, seven furlongs-Oracu- blegram, 105 (Koerner), 5 to l, second; Jersey Lady, 99 (Smith), 30 to 1. third Time. 1888. French Nun. Sam Taylor, Heine, Firebrand ran.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Pinsticker, 99 1-2 (ott), IS to s ondi Dapple Gold. 1Os (Koerner). to 1, third. Time. 1:56 3-5. Flowawayi Kaiserhoff. St. Bellane. George Vivian Abe Meyer. Elaine and Fire Opal ran.
 Seven4h race, mile and sixteenth selling-Prytania, 107 (Swain), 30 to | second; Denigre. 100 (Kohn), 1s to | Bonart Telegrapher, BelIe Scott, Grachhus, Gull, Delmore and Moyea ran
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
LOCALS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP.
Montgomery Y. M. c. A. Expects Hon
 oRs of South.


 oTs of South.
 There are great possibilities in the game of basketball between the Mont gomery Y. M. c. A. and the Columbus (Ga.) Y. M. c. A.. Friday night as it may mean that the local team will be considered one of the best in the South, providing 1t can defeat the Georgia ag- gregation.
 doubtedly has the best record of any team in the South. and can safely claim the South ern championship on It's sea ] son'a record. Among the victories ac- credited to it are two which were se- cured from the Montgomery team, be- fore the locals became acquainted with each other. But for these two defeats, one of which was on the local floor, the Montgomery team could contest with Columbus any claims which 1t makes. A victory at the present time for Montgomery will damage the Co., lumbus record sligh tly. and if Mont gomery can come out ahead of Auburn and Mobile fin the games which follow with these two clubs, a game on neu- tral floor between Columbus and Mont gomery would reveal the Southern championship.
 A team which ss practically playing it's first year of basket ball Is making great strides to be a contender for d championship and Montgomery cert tainly is the warmest kind of a com tender which is shown by it's record supporters here who cannot see how the team can lose to Montgomery, in. asmuch as the previous. scores were 3s-29 and 69-20, but the locals despite these two big scores. expect to win Friday night.
 Saturday evening the Montgomery team plays It's third game with Auburn on the floor of the Auburn aggregation. and the game at Auburn will be very close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

, Perry. however. with ninety-seven more assists and seventy-four more chances
 In iso7 Perry got two more sacri- nee hits, seven more stolen bases. twen- ty-two more hits and batting aver age of "a points better than in 1s06-- some improvement there. -wasn't tt7 Allcock led the thi5d basemen in base running that year. Perry close sec ond and Hess--Wfth Little Rock fn- stead of Shreveport--third.
 Hess led the sacrifice hits with twen- ty-five bunfs. Perry second With five less and Dyer third with four less
 Hess led the third basemen in fielding in 1907. playing one more game than Perry and having twenty-seven more chances---eighk more put-outs and nine- teen more asafsts than Perry.
 Perry was second. only points be- hind Hess in percentage. Cross only playing elghty -six games--with McEl- veen third and Richards fourth. King tied the Egyptian but only played sev- enty-f1ve games.
 After looking pretty thoroughly over the situation we are pretty well satfs- fled with the third saclxer of the Climb ers--and the only fear is that xhe can be held in minor league after this 1908 season.
 The records in full of the third base men for the past two years are:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
To TNvnsTIeATE oHARans.

 Senate Committee on Naval AmaArs
 WIn Inquire into Many Matters.
 Washington. Feb. Exchanges that there have been serious defects m tne construction of battleships will be con. sidered at a special meeting of the sen ate Committee on Naval Affairs on Feo, ruary 25. This was decided at a brtei session of the committee today. It Is probable that Rear Aom.sa, a,sI c,onverse retired. President of the Board of Construction. and Rear Ad, miral Capps. Chief of the Bureau @ ol Congtruction and Repair. who recently prepared exhaustive replies to tne Ne- rious criticisms made in magazine ar, ticIes and elsewhere. will be called before the committee. ,.4 .o ao The decision of the committss Io s ter upon an investigation of the mat ters Is expected to result n -s S1htch inouirv into many naval matters whicn . 2 reeentiy have attracted wide nete ana dfscussiOn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

The annual spring meeting of the Southern League will be held in Lit tie Rock Friday and Saturday. and the baseball season Of 1908 win be on for keeps. About the only important buss mess that will be transacted at this meeting will be the adoption of play ine schedule. and there is hardly any doubt but that the one published In rife AdvertiA6r Monday morning will be unanimously adopted.
 The principal business of the meet ing is to take advantaee. of the cour- fesies that the Little Rock people have Arranged with a lavish hand. These Include dinners in town and at the Lit tie Rock Country Club, a trip over to Hot Springs and incidentally numerous large packages of damp goods.
 The Mobile representatives leave there today and should pass through MontEomery tonight, being joined here bY the Montgomery representative. tne party reaching Little Rock tomorrow
 There was to have been a meeting of the Montgomery Baseball Company this week, the object being to nold the meeting before the League meeting in Little Rock. The expectation was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
STAND BY THOMPSON
ALABAMA REPUBhICANs MEET IN
 BIRMINGHAM.
Nrs,,Aera of The DavidS0R Faction Are Expelled And. The Warm ed over Resolutions Are @
 Admmfea.

x,irnn,n1ham. Feb, Is-The State Re- ,,,hitcou Exeeutive Committee, J.. O. Thomuson. chairman, met here tooay with thirty out of thirty-two members present
 Chairman Thompson made speech in which he advocated harmony anu united marty, A credentials committee was named and all credentials passed on.
 A motion was presehted after number of speeches were made during fine absence of the committee, that all members who, had affiliated with the Davidson faction in, recent meeunEr be expelled from, the committee neadeo by Chairman Thompson. Much discus sion followed.
 w F. Aldrich, former Congressman, who has a blue eye the result Of blow given last night in the hotel loo- hv by Chairman Thompson, questioned fine right of the committee to expel any members and announced that ne was of the opinion that the Davidson committee was the rightful commit fee Tn the state. The motion to expel Davidson followers prevailed caucus decision being carried out.
 W. R. FaIrley state members or the Miners National Committee made an address in which he said that John Mitchell had stated to him that ne (Mitchell) would rather vote for Seere- tary Taft for President than any man fhe Republicans could name. There was great cheering.
 The committee decided on cQnven- tion to be held in Birmingham May and named the basis of representation The convention will select the dele" gates to the national convention.
 The meeting of the committe was stormy throughout the Thompson fol- lowers being in active control, the eau GUS resolution adopted last night being carried through right along. Thomp- son is a strong Taft leader.
 Resolutions were introduced by Judge Montgomery endorsing the administra- ton of President Roosevelt and the candidacy of Secretary Tart Tor Presl- dent. The resolution was adopted by vote of 30 to 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
MIGRANTS PLAYERS.

They Are Joining The Giants in Mar.
 lin Springs.
 New York. Feb, 1s-Seven players of the New York National League base. ball team are on their way to join Man ager McGraw at Marlin Springs. Texas according to Secretary Fred Knowles Bresnahan.- Herl1Ie and Beecher have left Toledo. O.. for the South, Knowles said, and O'Brien, Mckinney and .pGalar. key are on their way from other points The next batch of players will leave this city on the Momus for New Orleans and the final contingent vii start from St. Louis. March 1. Those who will make the trip from New Yorl are: Matthewson, Donlin, DevIin Lynch, Wiltz. Penney and Hannifen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
E.ct,ou. In NiisaisaIupI,

Jackson, Miss, Feb, 1S-The first test of strength between the adminis- tration forces and the negro members of the Republican party in Mississippi took place today when the executive committee of the eighth congressional dIstrict met and by a vote of II to $ adopted a resolution endorsing J. B. Foraker for President.
 Only three white Republicans attend ed the meeting. Indications were that both factions will elect delegates to the National Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
FpUD ENDS IN DEATH.
R,vnI. For woman's Love Fight
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FavaIs For Woman's Love Fsh "
 Brooklyn.
 New York, Feb, 1s--John SctpIehoel Sas is dead and Rossi Morani IS m . S.,, ns pital dSing as a result on oss.as, & years which began in Italy tiiees"
 At that tune both men were suitors for the hand of the same sMi. sc. Morani married her and Scintsnuss nsl.I ,s threatened thaA he would XII nm ,iL he had to follow around the Worio to find the opportunity. Moranl can's to America with ls bride ana ms 4'Feu in Brooklyn everAeince.
 Iasr night the tvo men met in tne street in Brooklyn for the first time since the thro@t was made. scinten-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
PROVIDE FOR CENSUS.
Crumpacker of Indiana Dlsmgrees With
 Roosevelt.

Roosevelt.
 Washington, Feb. 18.-For several hours today the House of Representa- tives had under consideration the bIll to provide for the thirteenth and sub sequent decennial censuses.
 Mir. crumpacker (Ind.), in charge of the measure, explained at length its provisions. He placed himself in op position to the Presidents recommen- dations when he urged the House to pass the bill without a provision re- quiring that appointments shall be made through the Civil Service Com mission. The great question. he de- clared. was to get reliable enumera- tion and that, he said. could not be had through men selected after competi tive examination.
 The criticism which had been heap- ed upon the census bureau employees, he asserted, was not justified. He said. further. that the census force could moi be equaled by any bureau of the gov ernment.
 The bill was laid aside until tonor- row when 1t will be considered for amendment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
KICK ON RosTN.
Players at Cincinnati Tournament Say
 n Caused L0NH Scores.

Ht Na9W-Na N1EV
 Cincinnati, Feb. 1S.-Rosin on the runaway was the basis of a protest registered by Frank Wurster and D. Baker of Zanesville. O., in the Bowling game today. They only scored a 979 total and blamed it on the rosin, but as they did not register tn cir protests until after they had finished rolling it Is not likely that the protest will be allowed. The runaway was wiped off after their complaint. so as to prevent
 The following were the high scores fin the two-men team matches today: Rolf and Vanderstrunk. St. Paul, ITS; Kopper and Kinsela, Cleveland, 1I5S: Huster and Scherer. Erie, Pa., 1I53. Roster and Roster. Erie, Pa, I140; Leonard and still. Chicago. 113s.
 The following were the high scores of fbe Individual events: A. Wingler Chicago. 699; W. Pollack. Buffalo, 668 !: K Roster. Erie. Pa, 601; W. Hughlin, nes Moines. -.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
LAYING FOR MONTGOMERY,
Mobile Basketball Team Eager for Con
 kamA

Mobile, Feb. s.--(SpeciaI.l--Mobi is laying in wait for the agEregation of basketball players representing Montgomery. which will visit Mobile to play the Y. M. c. A. Feb. 28 and r. both claim the State championshin. there will be an interesting contest.
 The local lads are especially anxious to get at the boys representing the Capital City as they claim the up-State over their ability.
 Montgomery comes here Feb. 2s. ana Mobile will play in Montgomery some time after March 2. These two games claim the championship of the Sfate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
DEMAND BY NEGROES .
Want Brownsville Soldiers Heanstated
 and Endorse FOruker.

Washington. Feb 1s.-Resolutions demanding the restoration to the army of the negro troops dismissed as the result of the Brownsville affair, were adopted at a mass meeting here after addresses by Bishop H. M Turner of Atlanta, W D. Chappelle of Nashville and other leaders of the negro race. Fifteen States having a large negro population were represented.
 The resolutions further urge negro voters everywhere to qualify for the franchise, participate in the primaries and conventions and least their ballots for Senator Foraker or men who. like
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
wrnnrIin in Tennessee.

Nhshville, Feb, 1S-The State Re- publIcan Committee met here today with all members represented in person or by proxy and after a good deal of wrangling over the matter of holding the session in secret got together and fixed March 25 as date of the conven- ton to elect delegates to the National Convention.
 Evans men were in control, the test vote being thirteen to four of the Rrownlow faction
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
GAS COMMISSION LOSES.
Court Holds That the Act Is Umeonsti-
 fufionnI.

Albany. N. Y. Feb. Nls.---The law of 1905 creating the former State Con- mission of gas and electricity was de- clared unconstitutional by the Court of Appeals today. because 1t fails to provide for appeal The court, howey- CT. upholds the authority of the Legis- lature to delegate to a subordinate body the power to regulate the prices to be charged for gas and electricity by public service corporations.
 The court holds, that a company has the right of appeal to the commission at any subsequent date.
 The decision Is regarded as sustain ing by inference the underlying princi- pie of the act of last year. creating the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

his case set for trial on the thirteenth day of the present term of court. It Is thought by many that when the case goes to trial the defendants at- torney will enter a plea of insanity, but the most common acceptance is that a plea of self defense will be entered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

der drew a razor and without a word slashed Morani about the head and shoulders. The men grappled and roll ed about on the sidewalk until Morani was able to draw 8 revolver with which he shot his enemy.
 Scintender died half an hour later, and Morani will not live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
s.overnor Child Pay. ReNpecta

washington. Feb. 1s-Governor Guild 6f Massachusetts. paid his respects to the President today. He declined to discuss politics beyond saying that no overtures had been made to him to be- come a Vice Presidential candiate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

him, have stood up manfully against the most powerful influence in defense of the rights of these men who had imperiIed their lives in the service of our common country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
MIGHTY BIG TALK.

Bwa It Is We'll Backed Up By Deeds At
 HoHt,s Dye Works.
 Holes Dye Works do some mighty big talking about their work, but the quality of the work itself justifies the biggest kind of talk. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
NOTES AND NEWS
 OF WORLD SPORTS

Bill Bannon, the crack goal tender of the New Britain roller polo team, will umpire next season in the Tri- State League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

. Marion. Ohio. has a baseball team that plays the game on ice, each mern- Der wearing skates This may be new for Marion. but the same thing was tried in Brooklyn in the. early seven
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

Frank Isbeli says that he will not play with the White Sox this season, but will manage his Wichita team in the Western Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Harrla Trial Ia Set.

Jackson, Ky, Feb. lS.-Beech HaF- Ris, who was indicted last night on a charge of wilfully murdering his fa- Gher, was brought into court today and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Proposal For Buildings.

Sealed proposals will be received until nean March sth, at the office of the Gov- nrnor B. B Conner. at the Capitol. Mont scenery, Ala. by the building Committee Of the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the erection of two build xngs as per plans and specifications pre- gomsry. Ala. to be erected at the Uni wersfty of Alabama
 Contracicrs are asked to bid for the build snxs separately and for both as job. The counitteb reserves the right to re- tect any or ali bids.
 Plans may be seen at tho office of the President of the University. or may be had From the architect
 GOV B B. COMER.
 Chairman Building Committee.
 J. HI JOHNSON. Secretary. --au-wed-et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

The Milwaukee team of the Ameri- can Association will train at Bartles- vile. Oklahoma. The Minneapolis team of the same organization will go to Galveston to get in condition for the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself 8 candidate fol County Superintendent of Education sub Ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary c. W. CONVECTION.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

The umpires in the Central League this season will be Frank Kiilen, of Seewck ee Pa; John Mckenzie, of Terre Haute; Ollie Chin, of Indianpao- lis, and John Conoily of Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

It is possible that a new baseball league may be formed In Connecticut in the near future, to be made up of cities outside of the present Connecti- cut State League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

| hereby announce myself as . candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the ao- tion of the Democratic primary.
 D. COLLIER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself candidate fol County treasurer. subject to the action ot the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE, HEAT 8. am a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three. subject to the primary of the Democratic party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

I respectfully announce that am a eandi. date for the office of ffayor of Montgom- cry. subject to the action of the Dem Ocratic Party. J. c. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

Tommy Leach says he stuck to Pitts burg during the Americn National League war and is entitled to large wad of pleasure getters" for so doing. salary paid Tommy would make piece of sand paper stick to glass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself . candidate for County Superintendent of Education. sub feet to the action of the Democratic par ty. D. W. HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Alderman from Ward Four subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. ". w. EEIDLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

With Charlie Shaffer in charge of the Roanoke team, Jam Grim at Lynch burg. Perry Lfpe at Richmond, Steve NorfoiIE~and Bob Stafford at Danville. the Virginia League should have a great race the coming season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL. respectfully announce that I am a cRnd- didate for the presidency of the Council subject to the action of the Democratic Party. IRA H. VIRGIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman for Ward Two, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 J. T. LETCHER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself a candidate fol Member of Board of Revenue subject tc the action of the Democtatic primary.
 ". J. GREIL,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
EOR MAYOR.

' respectfuIIy announce that am a candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry subect to the action of the Democrat ic Party GASTON GUNTER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19
Enn CnRnNER

I hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mary. W. H. T1CE-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR ALDERAIAN-WARD FOUR. hereby announce myself a candidate for GtA~rman from Ward Four, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JUNIUS J. PIERCE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

I hereby announce myself a candidate for President of the Council. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 c. l.. RUTH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR BOARD or REVENUE. hereby announce myself a candidate fol Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of khs Democratic Primary.
 JAMES H. COOK
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR ALDERMAN-WARD TWO. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Two. subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JNO. M BURCH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

| hereby announce myself a candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery County. subject to she action of the Democratic Party.
 GEO. H. SHACKELFORD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

respectfully announce that I am a candi-
 date for the office of Police Commissioner
 of the city subject to the action of the Democratic Party. l. H. DEWEES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER. - [ hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Police Commission. subj jeci to the action of the Democratic primary
 EMANUEL LOBMAN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

FOR sUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. hereby announce myself candidate for County Superintendent of Education of Montgomery County. subject to the ae- tion of the Democratic primary.
 6. M. MITCHELL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

I hereby announce myself . candidate SoI the ofkIcs of Tax Assessor of Monfgom- cry County subject to the action of the Democratic party. & A. SOLOMON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself . candidate for She office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery Counfy subject to the action of the Dem. ocratio party. c. P. ANDERSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-19

hereby announce myself a candidafa for fha ofice of County Treasurer. cub. 5ect fo the action of the Democratic Primary. JASON II. SMITH