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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
New York State Iearue.

At Scranton-Scranton 6. Albany 2. At Wilkesbarre-Troy s, Wilkes barre 2.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27

The Whippers defeated the Cow boys Saturday by the score of 1 to O.. The feature of the game was the home run made by Lynch. The score:
 R.H.E. Whipers O100OOO-1 0 Cowboys 70 0000 000 co Batteries-Pickett and McKenna; Kelly and Maher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
Sonthern I.eagne.

At Memphis-Memphis 5. Birming- ham 4
 At Little Rock Montgomery $. Little Rock l.
 At New Orieans-Atlants 2. New Orleans i.
 At Mobile-NsshviIle 10. Mobile 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27

Insist upon Dew1tfis wfsrh Hasa safve. It is especially Eeot for plea Sold by Burkingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27

The plans for bout between Pack ey Mcfarland and Abe Attell have been abruptly called off owing to the inability of the fighters to agree on weight terms. Attell insisted upon 133 pounds ringside, but Mcfarland was just as firm in demanding that the weight be made at o'clock, and the deadlock came right there. Me Farland also turned down the offer from Jim Jeffries for bout with the winner of the Welsh-Brock bout, as Jeff would not give him a guarantee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27

The Merry Widows defeated the Rosebuds by the score of to yes terday at the golf lots. The battery for the Merry Widows was Coffey and Bannon and for the Rosebuds O'Con- nor and Scully.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-27
Union League Results.

Al Resding-Philsdelphia
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Personal and General.

Marshali Stewart. the little son of w
X. stewart had a narrow escape from he.
In. injured this afternoon The hov rar
~ 'front.' of the delivery wagon of ]. IT.
snow and fell under the wheels which
lp1 over his foot. splitting his shoe.
Inc child escaped with few bruises
The suit of J. NJ. Gillespy against ex.
Mayor N. w. Scott was dismissed for
want OF prosecution in the third division
OF the city court yesterday This sl1it
was the outcome of some remarks made
D.. Mr.. Scott while mayor in reference ia
the character of the plaintiff in the case
Damages to the extent of SIS 900 were
sought
The funeral of Mrs. E. r. Ferausop
occurred this afternoon from the family
residence at Wylam. The deceased leaves
a husband and one child to mourn her
loss. The Rebekah lodge had the funeraa
service in charge. Interment was made
at Oakland
Memoli's band will give a grand con;
cert at the Ensley Opera House for the
benefit of st. Anthony's cadets Several
prominent vocalists of the district wifi
take part and a high-class entertainment
is promised. The proceeds will be apf
piled to buying uniforms and equipment
for the cadets, who are composed OF
members of st. Anthonys Sunday school
Charles ]. Herbert is helping the bows to
perfect their organization.
The Epworth league will meet in socis
session Thursday evening at the resi-
dence of the Rev. B. B. Glasgow, pastor
of the Methodist church. J. F. Cox is
in charge of the programme. which wit
be announced later. All members are
requested to be present.
The Republican club of Beat As will
meet in the courtroom of the city hal
Wednesday night. r. ]. Kennamer, the
president of the club, is DESTROYS of hay
ing a large attendance on that night. TIE
meeting of republicans of the beat to ele,,t
delegates to the county convention vii
be held about April % and it is PRO paple
that these matters will be discussed at
the meeting of the club, although soiiie
of the republicans of the beat have joined
the Davidson forces and some VIII JON
tha ,rbon,nson forces &c FOR &c Ioral af-
f,i.s - ar ol,,h orc concarnad perfect
harmony exists between the repW
of Beat 45.
DR.. w. d. Hendon entertained the .-ne
ley Medical society at his home o.
nue. G and Twenty-second street ''oiiis Il, !,
from to u o'clock. Dinner was 81 ,e'
y: I; {;
in eight courses. and aside from ~ III,
teresting discussion of the subject & h u
the evening was made most en- A pe
one by the hospitality Of the host.N se
who spoke on the appointed subjec H.
Dr. Fl. A. Griffith, DR.. Glasgow -
Mann and DR.. j. I. Kent VAIL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
BOARD
WILL MEET TODAY
THIS YEARS PLANS CoNTEM-
PLATE IMPROVEMENT OF MAG
NOLIA PARK AS WELL AS KEEP
ING UP OF RECREATION PARK.

The board of directors of the Bir-
mingham Playground and Athletic
league will meet at the Commercial
club this afternoon at i o'clock AZ
engagements will be perfected for be-
ginning the athletic work in East park
on next Monday. The Birmingham
Athletic club. the Y. NJ. c. a, the St
PauTs Athletic club and the publc
schools have agreed to furnish COM
petent directors for the afternoons OF
the week and all who wish to avail
themselves of this instruction will re-
port at the Fairgrounds by o'clock.
The active campaign for memb er-
ship has been started and the list Of
active members is increasing rapidly.
Every citizen of Birmingham who is
Interested in the development of tho
boys and girls is earnestly requested
to sign one of the application blanks
end assist in this work.
Work will commence as early as pos
sible in developing Magnolia park OIL
the South Highlands, so that both sides
of the city may be given ample PLAY
ground facilities.
The plans of the board of directors
call for the expenditure of at least
$4,000 for the present fiscal year.
If the citizens of Birmingham arise
to the occasion and generously assist
in raising this amount, the city will
soon have a system of play grounds
OF which we shall all betjustly proud.
The membership committee consists
CT Col T. G. Bush, S. P. Sturgeon Sid
3. Jones. J. S. Bridges. c. A. Brown,
Samuel Adams. A. A. Lyon. F.. f.
Smith, T. C. Young, J. ]. Smith and NJ.
i. Gleason. Sub committees on men,
hership have also been appointed by
the Y. NJ. c. A, The Athletic club aad
the T. Pc A. Applications, together
with a check for IS for active member
ship, can be sent to any member OF
this committee
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
CITY Streets Are In Better
s., Condition Than EbeY Before

is improved, the route from Ensley to
Fourteenth street and Eighth avenue will
be almost a direct line of perfect road.
Traffic will then turn up Fourteenth
street to Fifth avenue and out Fifth
avenue to the city limits, nearly all of
which is now perfectly paved. Birming-
hams part of the construction of this
great highway is now almost finished.
Commissioner McCartin, however has
accomplished much more since January.
Avenue F. from Twentieth street to Thir-
ty-second street has been practically re-
built Thrtieth street from Avenue F
to Avenue f is being connected, thus
giving a direct through up-to-date boule-
ward from Avondale all the way to Elm
wood
Twelfth avenue from Twenty-fourth to
Thirty-second street has been made new,
and patch work has been done ali over
the city.
Commissioner McCartin is now work.
ing about $50 men on the Northside and
bitches as well as holes are disappearing
rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Lodge News.

Steel City Lodge. knights of Pythias
met tonight in regular convention at their
hah on Nineteenth street The meeting
was well attended and much business
transacted Four candidates were adj
vaneed TO the rank of esquire. Next Tues
DAY the crack team of Steel City lodge
VIII put on the amplified third degree un-
Ger the direction of w. r. Stewart
Mount Hor Encampment. I. o. O. r
held a regular meeting tonight ar Can,n
nail, Avenue E. Much interest is heinz
manifested in the encampment. and the
membership is steadily increasing. THE
uniforms for the Ensley canton of pa
trlarch militants have been ordered and
are expected to arrive this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

race. with Frank P. OBrien, George
Ward, Jere C. King, Melville Drennen and
John w. O'Neill in the fight the coming
primary would be the hottest in the his
tory of the city
John w O'Neill when seen yesterday
would make no statement, although he
Gays he is considering the matter of run
ming. and has been urged to do so by
his friends.
Chief Wier, who was deposed by the
commission, and Chief Bodeker are going
to tear up the ground also, for both have
on their running clothes, and intend to
make things hot So far B. III. Cooper
has no opposition for president of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Gates for this position and hot fight
vas fought TO the finish by their friends,
Frckhoeffer being declared the winner
after the smoke had cleared away.
The fight for ,thesother offices was sec
ord only in interest to that for esteemed
leading knight. Dan A. Hogan was elect
e. as esteemed loyal knight after a spirit
Ell contest, Guy White as esteemed lectur-
ing knight John S. Leedy as trustee, l..
y. Archer as representative to the grand
lodge, which meets in Dallas, Tex. this
year, and John f. Atnwine as alternate
delegate H. E. Shropshire, Jr., was elect
&C secretary and Gus Schillinger as
treasurer Past Exalted Ruler John w.
ONeill prescribed over the election.
The election of Mr. Shelby to the rank
Of exalted ruler is an illustration of his
Popularity among his brethren in the
Best People On Earth" organization.
lie has been member of the order less
Il an four years, but has held number
of the elective offices during this time. He
is president of the state association at
III esent, ex-president of tho Bonrd or
trade and Is also member of the Odd
Fellows and Red Men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Beautiful Wedding In EnsIey.

quiet but beautiful and impressive
wedding occurred this afternoon at the
handsome residence of Mrs. S. A. Nc
Cluen at Palmer Terrace. The contracting
parties were Miss Hattie B. McCluen of
Ensley and Mr.. Greed s. Blanton of Big
Stone Gap. Va. The Rev. 0. p. Bentley.
pastor of the First Baptist church, per-
formed the ceremony in the presence of
the relatives Of the family The bride IS
one of Ensleys sweetest and most charm
ing young ladies, and is the daughter OF
Mrs. S. A. McCluen and niece of Mr.. ]. w.
Minor The groom is a popular business
man of Big Stone Gap and connected with
the Wentz company and the virginia Coal
ana iron company at that point A3lisnt
luneh was served in the home. and after
piddlhg goodbye Mr.. and Mrs Blanton
We're driven to Birmingham, where thew
took the O'Clock train by way of Louis
willie to Big Stone Gap. The very hest
wishes of their many friends follow them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Officers for the ensuing year were elect
ed by lodge No. 70. Benevolent Protective
Order of Elks. last night at what was
perhaps the largest and most enthusiastic
gathering held by them during the last
few years. There are nine elective off
GERS in the lodge and the past week Or
two has witnessed the friends of the
various candidates working with n
strenuousness seldom seen in the most
heated Of municipal gatherings.
The office of exalted ruler is the highest
in the lodge, and }. E. Shelby, esteemed
leading knight, was elected to this posi-
ten by a solid vote. The friends of Judge
II. p. McCrossin had been working for
lin, although he had not formally de-
clared his candidacy, but Esteemed Lead
ing Knight Shelbys majority appeared so
large that mention of Judge w. p. Nc
Crossin's name was withheld. and Mr..
Shelbys election was declared unani-
nous.
Where the smoke of battle was thickest,
however, was in the race for esteemed
Leading knight. Charles w. Frickhoffer
ard Bradley G. Brown were the candi-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
INQUIRY CONCLUDED.
Cause of Damage To Torpedo Boat Is
Ascertained.

Pensaloca, Fla, March 31.-The board
of inquiry, appointed to investigate the
accident TO the topedo boat Blakely, which
was badly damaged by whitehead tor
Iedo fired from one of its tubes, con-
uded it's inquiry today at the Pensacola
ravy yard. The findings have been for
warded to Washington and will not be
made public here.
1t is stated that the gryoscope of the
torpedo, which controls the rudder, failed
to work. allowing the torpedo to circle
and strike the vessel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
RAIL MILL CLOSES
DOWN FOR REPAIRS
All Employees Retained While
Changes Are Made
WORK ON LIBRARY GROUNDS
Miss Hattie g. Mccuen Is Married To
MIR. Greed S. Blanton-Persona
and General News of
the Steel City.

Ensley, March -(speoial)-Th rail
mill Of the steel plant and two of the
blast furnaces We're shut down tonight
for the purpose of installing new and i'm
proved machinery and to make necessary
repairs. Most Of the new machinery is on
the ground and much preliminary work in
the way of excavations and foundation
work has been already accomplished. It IS
officially given out that all employees will
be given employment SO that when TIE
work is completed the operation of the
mill can be resumed without delay.
The introduction of the new and modern
machinery will admit of a production eff
nearly $4,000 tons of steel a month. 1t is
stated that the old open hearth mill will
not be resumed but that the new mill
will be increased and enlarged. All this
indicates that the Steel corporation IS
not only carrying out the policy of the
old company but is adding to it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Indicted on Extortion Charge.

New York, March 31.-The grand jury
today handed down two indictments
against former Special Deputy Attorney
General Nathan Vidayer, charging him
With attempting to extort money from
William R. Montgomery, former president
OF the Hamilton bank, on the alleged rep
resentation that he could stop attacks al
legged to come from the office of the at
torney general and to prevent Attorney
General Jackson from interfering with
Mr.. Montgomery's plans to open another
bank.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
is DOING HER PART
TOWARD MAKING THE ENSLEY-
EAST LAKE HIGHWAY "A SUc-
cESS-McARTIN'S WORK.

"On a general average" said Mayor
Ward yesterday, the streets of Birming-
pam are in better condition today than
they have ever been. We have more i'm
proved hard streets than ever, while the
macadam streets have nearly all been
Joverhauled this spring"
The city has met the county half way
on the proposition to build great high
way from Ensley to East Lake The
street department has begun work on
Eighth avenue and has constructed a
macadam 40-foot street west from Four
teenth street to the city limits. When
the Tuxedo to Owenton strip is rebuilt,
and the mile of road within Greymont
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
ADMIRAL EVANS Is
SEEKING HEALTH

San Diego, Cal, March 31.-Informa-
ton that Admiral Evans, en- route to
the hot springs at San Luis Obispo.
Cal, will arrive San Diego late tomor-
row on board his flagship, the Con-
necticut, was received here by wire
less today. The admiral will be trans
ferred Immediately upon the arrival of
me battleship at Coronoda beach to
a launch. The tender Yankton, the
smallest vessel of the fleet arrived this
morning from Magdalena with mail
from the fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Attempt To Arrest Fails.

today that an unsuccessful attempt was
made by a United States marshal yester-
day at the New York navy yard to take
into custody Capt. George Worley, for
rierly commander of the auxiliary United
States naval vessel Abareuda, who was
indicted by a grand jury at San Juan
y. R., on a charge of treating his crew
in an inhuman manner. Captain Morley
is on leave of absence and is said to be
on his way TO his home in Bremerton,
Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
WARDS FRIENDS BELIEVE
HE WILL BE IN THE RACE

tho city hall and everyone of them came
away with the feeling that Mayor Ward
is already a candidate for reelection
1t may be said beyond a doubt that the
Mayor is running, and that he will an
nounce in a few days, although yet
he has made no public statement on the
subject.
With a majority plan and a five-sided
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Murder and Suicide.

Ocala, Fla, March 91.-Jones Gadson,
negro, early today shot and mortally
wounded his wife, Rosa Gadson, then
turned the revolver on himself, sending a
bullet through his heart, causing instant
death. The trouble between the man ana
his wife occurred at the breakfast table
at,out the food placed thereon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Beautifyine Library Grounds.


The grounds of the Carnegie library on
Avenue II and Eighteenth street are be-
ing beantifed. The lawn around the build
ing is being sown with blue grass and
scrubs and shade trees are being planted
Mayor d. F. Sugg is giving this matter
his personal attention. and when finished
it will add much to the appearance Of
the handsome edifice. The library is
much appreciated by the people of Ems
ley, the list OF subscribers is steadily
growing and the reading rooms at the
library are being extensively patronized.
This institution is proving of vast benefit
to citizens, as it contains many valuable
works on mechanical and technical sub
jects. Most of the standard magazines
are on file; also the standard works of
fiction. The people in general are invited
to visit the library. which will well repay
the time spent in visiting
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

The political situation is now becoming
exceptionally warm. A committee of cit
liens appeared yesterday before Chair
nan Mullin of the city executive commit
tee and demanded that he call the COM
mittee together, but it is understood that
he refused.
Mayor Ward saw numerous friends at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
Hoods SarsapariIIa
The One Spring Medicine
BLOOD-PURFIER AND APPETITE-GIvER

Loss of appetite indication that the system down.
Your digestive torpid paayeddon
Then the Blood not being well supplied loses vitality
strength and debility anguor that tired feeling, the result
Hoods sarsapa supplies the this
healthy appetite the stomach aids Digestion relish for
: food, and makes eating the pleasure it should be.
to
Under the Pure Food and Drugs
Hoods Sarsapaa conform the law public
perfectly SAFE and reliable Get bottle today
100 Doses One Dollar Sold. by druggists everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

council, but 1t is rumored that another
candidate will be put out in a few days.
Some say the committee will meet next
Friday. Others declare it will not meet
until the first week in May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01

Save on your doctors bills. How? Eat
wholesome, delicious Sugar Glen molasses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-04-01
WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE

From October to May, Colds are the
most frequent cause of Headache. LAX
ALIVE BROMO QUININE removes
cause. E. w. Grove on box. 25c.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-03

proclaim republic fortnight ago.
1t 5 also recalled thar 1t was Off
cially given o.'t by thv police that
an elaborate plot had isen prepared
| or an uprising on January 81, the
anniversary of the re ,olt at Oporto,
the plot inc ding tho assassination
of Franco duri G the night, q gen.
eral rising AZ daybreaF the cutting
of all wires anu the seizure of the
reins OF COVER" ment
= While the bodies Ct the slain
monarch and the crown prince rest
ed on their biers in the royal palace,
surrounded ny quad of honor,
iPrince Manuel yet in lis teens was
solemnly proclaimed ing by the
| council of staLe Later fis proclama
tion swearing to promote the good
of the fatherland and the integrity
of the kingdcm, was read to tho
people.
The assassins who are under ar.
rest are maintaining stolid sill
ence. ''be police are prr-uing an ex-
haustive investigation and 1t is de-
clared that tic arrests Of high per-
sonaSes implicated in the plct will
be made shortly. Th, government
has adopted most thor ,ugh measure1
to block the escape from Portuc.l
of suspects.
Premier franco has Telegram 10
the Spanish government, requestir ,
that 1t place guard on the 'front.' sr
to prevent an exodus of Portuguese
, revoluiionists and the coming into
Portugal of Spanish revolutionists.
The number of persons now un-
der arrest In various forts, many of
whom were taken into custody prior
to the assassinations, iS very great
The prisoners in Fo~t Caxias have
refused to accept tn, food given
them. declaring that II is of bad
quality and unfit to eat.
TWO OF the remaining dead regic
ides have been identified as store
clerks, one being named Alfred a
Costa.
At meeting of the council of
state last night Premier Franco and
the chiefs of the prcIyressist and
lreSenerationist parties offered the
King their support for a coalition
ministry, which the king accepted.
The cabinet has resigned. and II
is understood that Admiral Ferrcira
DO Amaral will form coalition cab
met. This action indicates that the
opponents OF Premier Franco have
decided temporarily to abandon their
diHerences and unite with him in
lan attempt to save he monarchy
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-03

strenuous times and land them SAFE
ly with a staple form OF government
one in which the rights of all citi.
zens will be safeguarded.
King Carlos has paid the penalty
for his spendthrift ways, his disre-
gard of the duties which devolved
upon him as = ruler Of nation and
his ,delegatings autocratlc powers to
mar ~hS Wholly disrelgarded tho
rights Of IN beone. His son, the
heir to, the portuxse throne, who
counseled his father against his
rashness. has been offered up as a
sacrifice upon the altar of his faith
|ers selsishness. The deed has been
done and the whole civilized world
looks on in horror, but let us hope
that out of the chaos which remains,
there Will rise up government
which will recognize the rights of
the whole people, an autocracy sup
planted by a democracy.