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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18
VIENNA, I'LL.
December Is, 1903.

December IS, 1903,
Mrs. viii Galeener has as guests
this week her fatrrr, Mr.. Joe Brown
of Metropolis, and her sister, Mrs,
Lloyd Whitlow Of Guthie, Ky.
Miss ida Balance returned homo
Saturday evening 10 remain until aE
ter the holidays. She has been tra}.
cling for sometime in the interest Of
the famous play, Prince Hon SUI
by home talent in the different cities
she visited.
Mrs. Sue Blanebnl has gone to
Swanton. Ohio TO spend the winter
with her daughter Mrs. Gcorgin
Price
Miss Maggie Ballow is in Paduc.lh q
guest of her son and family
NJ NJ. Pickles of Anna, visited his
daughter, Miss Anna, here on Sat
urday
Dr H. D. LaRuc and A. b. Ais
brooks of New Bunsidcs had bust
ness here Saturday
Mcsdamcs ~ c. Carter ana c. Peel
er Of Cypress were Vienna shoppers
on Monday
Mrs. ode Crawford, Mrs. Cbas.
Eyers and Mrs. Riley Canada Of Bel
knap, We're guests Of friends here
Monday
Mrs. J, T. Rector returned Saturday
to her hcnr ia Cairo after a fcw days
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18
WANT No Al |M0NY
Count Boni Says He Is Poor But Can
Brine Up tIs Boys and Educate
Them.

Paris, Dec 17-Thc last day Of the
hcmlua az The suit brought by Conn.
Boni dc Castciane against his former
wife. the Princess de Sagau, nee
Gould in which he petitions the court
to award the custody of his three
children to his mother The Marqaiae
dc Castollanc brought ont the fact
that The count had decided upon a
sudden change in front in that he
Withdrew his demand thai the cours
allow him a yearly income of 100000
for the maintenance Of the children
NJ. Bonnet, speaking for tac counf,
read TO che court letter from his
client. Glod With Indignation that IL
Should have been charged with initia-
Inc he proceedings 10 obtain money
and in which the count abandoned his
claim for The allowance above men
,oued lie insisted that his only oh
ioct in wanting tho children removed
from t1c De Saean household was his
aclicitudc for tHeir moral and physi
cal welfare
Il is evident that the count has
recognized that his claim for this
enormous allowance has injured his
case in The eyes Of the court and the
Of the public, aud his tardr
remuneration is considered clever
move 10 enlist sympathy in his favor |
the public is greatly as
torsuod that the count should 20 10
such an extreme in order to win a
verdict over his former wife
the proceedings today vero filled !
with allegations from both sides, bu
developed little that was now. TN.
public prosecutor will present his +
conclusions npAt week, and Dho cour, /
win i}nn rondrr its decision
The letter a The count is address !
ed @ w. Bonnet and 81 is couchcd ln |
m eloquent phrasuoIogy of outraged !
It bceius
Indignant ut the p,rGdious and l5 /
ing usinuatious of tac princes auH /
her family. representing that my ous
desire is to obtain q big allowance. .
now ask for myself aud my mother
only The custody of the children: |
ronouHcc with pleasure The rogHp !
for an allowance" /
Continuing the count calls VI Bon
net to witness with what outraged /
feelings be- rejected th pcunilg of |
hrs of m Prince and Princes de- Sagau
and George Gould. the princess broth
Pr
"The new and unexpected attitude
1f George Gould" DE Castellanc writ |
rs. who regards this suit simply a
% Kulgar affair of money. and who /
believes that DIS golden authority can !
,ild the marriage az his sister WuHi
70 tarui-h.I man. comp,'s uo m.ra
strongly chan ever o insist COD ra +
OF Jhs children from J..
house If which 'hc prince IS ihn o.ua
u,ut and from surroundings where
hoy viii learn only one tH.u- .ha.
honor is nothing and none. ,..u
Thing. Char money covers every H.s.
hess aud that &. aill buy ey.g ,na.
science.
The decision haze tat.H Hi.
show tha court fHe sole Hl...
which inspires me. mE FaHa'a a"I
5 a.1afiy.-. Wr ar. without %.
uaa anal upon the qr -tioa az mr.
ga #e uDf hod fhe same th.H...
-1 fle GouII-. concerning taa aI.sl
frl Of French Houfi- We haE. uI.i-
I.a= than those OF tEe o. EaaHue
rr parents ufH an ma fo bring ur
... #Era i1uueaBf victims.
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18

Crnfhrr's T8frrv 900 Frrfa
street. i= nos really to supply sou
-nE az Kinds Of fancy cakes for
rHI--flE Fruit cakes German
honey cakes. almond bars almond
.l.afclns bono m1lr miErr E
strictly hamr made Place ycur or
icrs early.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18

An element Of hnuar characterized
one OF Nh Spencers Indian expert
eaees. one day, after making par.
achule descent, his balloon, travelling
ca came down among some fisher
felix Vino promptly uupcKed he net
20 usa tor dhinB lines and cut up the
balloon itself 10 make waterproof
elothingi
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18

The problems Of poverty aud labor
have become more and more puzzllng
the further we have gone along In
national prosperity and none feel the
baWldrrne nature Of the present
ta'o az things more than those who
have daily 60 suffer from rs ad Ell
lacjs. international Theusophical
Chronicle
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18
MCCLURE, ILL.
- .......
Dec. II 1909

Sheriff J. x. Walton and DEPUTY
George Higgins of Union county
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-12-18

one trouble with tightwad Ia
that he doesn't care who knows IT,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

 
  trick
  Birmingham
  
  il tomorrow bears the stamp of a second-r -rater
  
  n although Douglas  in
  il  old battery  of weather-n when the
 
  counted
  tn b 0 switched it 
  a of this afternoon    consde indefinitely to
  he article of ball play ed in Dixies major afternoon The Baons
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JACK ATK|N WINS
 CARTER HANDICAP Opening of Eastern Racing Sea- son Is We'll Attended BETTING IS RESTRICTED Heavy Rains Put the Aqueduct Track In Bad Condition and Barney
 Schrelber's Mud Runner
 Easily Wins.
BETTING IS RESTRICTED

New York, April 15.-The Metropolitan racing season of 1908 opened today at Aoueduct park track, and the days pro- gramine was carried out without inter- ference, and with only slight changes In the usual system of betting OutWaroiy there were no signs that stubborn leg islative fight has been waged at Albany for two months, making race track gam bling impossible in this state; but to one familiar with the old conditions and methods on New York race tracks, were manifest small changes about the pet ting system Indeed public interest cen tered almost as much on the rumored changes in the betting pavilion as II dld on the days attractive card.
 Of the fields the Carter handicap, with it's rich purse of s1O.oOo, was the fea- ture. The race went to Jack AtlIin, Bar ney schrieber's good hoSse' Red River being second and Charultepec. the favor- ite. third. Jack AtSin was held at to 1 in the betting, Red River at 5o to l. and Chapultepec at to 2. The time was 1 .27 4-5 for the seven furlongs, very creditable performance, considering the heavy track.
 more unpropitious day could hardly be conceived to bring out the thousanas of New Workers who annually attend inc opening of the races. Low scurryihs gray clouds, q cold drizzling rain ana an cast wind which drove in an ocean mist. which for a time obscured the fur finer outlines of the track. characterized the weather. In spite of these disagree
 tianrn ufp ! spectators in the grandstand ana on the field. There was betting almost as much as usual. but there were certain restric- tions on both the bettor and the book maker. For instance no more than l2o books were allowed in the main betting pavilion and 100 in the held, All stools and cash boxes were barred and the bookmakers took up their places in two long rows and accepted and paid wagers out of hand. Programmes with the odds marked opposite the horses names, fur nished the only information available to the spectators No less than s5 was ac- cepted in the main pavilion, while g was the minimum wager permissible in the field. These changes had no appre- ciable effect on the eager bettors There was plenty of money. apparently, and 1t was wagered as freely as in previous years.
 Printed signs, conspicuousy displayed informed the public that unseemly haste in placing bets would not be tolerated that there must be no running, pushing iostling or other foolish acts which here tofore have obtained in the betting ring Loud, offensive language also was tabooed according to a placarded restriction. Mi- nors were barred and the enforcement of this rule was apparent in the absence Of this element so often seen on race tracks In fact. the betting ring was calm and almost subdued in it's demeanor.
 The running of the Carter handicap was not particularly brilliant as a spectacle. Though the sky had sufficiently cleared to give the crowd a good view of the race from start to finish, the contest was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
PENNANT RAISING POSTPONED
 IN THE GEORGIA METROPOLIS

Atlanta, Ga, April 15.-(Speeial,l-The weather man had his innings today, de- luging Atlanta with rain for some F hours and converting Ponce de Leon park into a sea of water and mud. bt 12:3O o'clock Billy Smith was reluctantly com pelled to pull down the baseball flag, fly ing from the top of the Empire building, thus signaling the postponement 9f hos tilities one day. Tickets and reserve seats sold for Wednesday will be good on Thursday
 Nashville reached Atlanta early this morning. accompanied by President Ferd Kuhn and three directors. Bo{h Smith and Bernhard are confident of taking the opener
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Oakland Results,

Oakland, April 15.-Jockey Kelly won today with Blue Eyes in the long dis tance race. Elevation hung on and held the place from Joe Coyne. Although Marster was the favorte in the fourth event. he made a poor showing. Cabin under strong handling, wore down John ny Lyons and won with ease.s Sum- maries:
 First race. five and a half furlongs- Adena. 110 (Mentry), IA to 5, won; Saint Modan, 10S (Rettig), 10 to 5, second; San Gil, 102 tKelly), Otto 1, third. Time 1:O7 3-5.
 Second race, four furlongs-A1yo Col lins, 103 tKelly), 16 to I. won; Coppit, l0' (Miller), 6 to 5, second: Trocha, 99 tup- ton) 90 to l. third. Time. 0:4S 1-5.
 Third race mile and a half-Blue Eyes, no (1<elly), IS to 5. won; Elevation, III (StuarD. 50 to 1, second; Joe Coyne, Ill co. Miler), Il to third. Time. 2:34 3-5. Fourth race, mile and an eighth. San Rafael handcap--Ca 106 O. Mcln- tyre), to ?, won: Johnny Lyons, lot (Hayes). 12 to 1. second; Down Patrick 1O9, (MentryD, Il to ?, third 1lme 1.5l 3-5
 Fifth race. mile and 70 yards-Lucy c. l0s (Hayes), 3 to 1, won; Woolen 93 (A Walsh), 12 to 1. second: Millsong, ioo NV Muler), 16 to B. third. Time, 1:44 To
 Sixth race, six furlongs purse-Lord oi the Forest Ill Sandy), F to l, won Na- tive Son. 10S (Kirschbauml, to |, sec ond Cloud Light. 1e9 (W. Millef, .o o third Time, 1:13 1-5
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not close enough to arouse their rainy day enthusiasm. 1welve horses of class paraded for the start in this event. All looked fit There was little delay at the post, and when Starter Cassidy sent them away the favorite, Chaputepec, fared rather badly. bringing up the rear, while Meelick, Broolsdale Lymph, Rifle man, Red River, Jack AtlSin and Rosim- fro were well out in front. Red River rushed to the front, but Jack Atkin's s jockey never halted and took the lead. This he held to the finish without need of whip or spur and won by length and half. Red River hung gamely on and Chapultepec from a very last posi- tlon raced around the held and finished third. The others were strung out far behind the three leauers.
 J. R. Keenes 2-year- Apron, won the race for youngsters in an impressive fashion over a big field. Summaries:
 First race, selling, five furongs-Pan- touie, 107 (Bergen), 10 to l. won; Voor hees. 107 (W Doyle), to D. place, second; ; Frank Lord, 103 (Shilling), to to show, third. Time, 1:02 1-5.
 Second race, the Bayside steeplechase, about two miles-Percentage, 1SO (Mclner- ney), to 5, won; Jimmy Lane, 153 (Owens). to ,, second; Jim McGill. 130 (M. Henderson,, 12 to 1, third Time. 4:32.
 Third race, four and one-half furlongs, sellng-Apron, 10l (Notter), to l, won; Intervene, 104 (Shilling), to l, second; Madrilono, 102 (MusPrave), 8 to 1, third. Time, 57.
 Fourth race, the Carter handicap for 3-year-olds and up guaranteed. cash value. s10,0o0 seven furlongs-Jack Atkin, 112 (Musgrave), to 1, won; Red River 10S (Fairbrother), 90 to 1, second; Chapul- tepec, 1o5 (McDanieD, to ?, third. Time 1:27 4-5.
 Fifth race, selling, seven furlongs-Zal, 113 (Shilling), IS to 5, won; Gallayant 115 (E Dugan), 6 to l. second; Alila. 1OS (W. Doylel, 30 to 1. third. Time, 1:29 1-5
 Sixth race, six Undergraduate, TOT (E. Dugan), ? to 1, won; Halket, 107 (Shiiling), 9 to 5, second; Troublesome, 92 (Lang) 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:1o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
No Hits Off Yount.

Meridian, Miss, April 15.-(Special)- Monroe lost the game, not a man being able to find Yount Meridian's youthful twirler. He was in fine form and only walked one man. Kutina scored two of Meridians runs on long flies to the right field. Ex-Manager Schmidt of the White Ribboners, who was released at Vicks- burg by the local association, left this morning for his home in Chicago. Doester, backstop, also released. went with Schmidt DaCosta, Meridians new back stop. played giltedge ball in the game with Monroe. Score: R.H E. Monroe. -. m ...0O0 col 00O-1 o ? Meridian .. -. =. ...000 020 l0%-3 3
 Batteries: Bauer and Kitchens; Yount and DaCosta.
 At vicksburg: vicksburg-Jackson post poned, rain.
 At Gufport. Columbus-Gulfport post poned rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
BY BILL AK.

Montgomery, April 5.-(SpeciaL)-With the drizzling of a fine, misty rain, and with thunder reverberating from pole to pole, Birmingham and Montgomery, in the opening game of the 1908 season of the Southern league, managed with great difficulty to get through the first inning. When at the beginning of the second Jimmy Ryan, the wizard of the great wiz ards in the eyes of the Pretzel fans, gave the signal to Umpire Brown that he was willing for the game to terminate. These sleepy Pretzels had piled up two runs while our Barons had done nothing before the bulet-li1e delivery of young Thomas. After the Barons had gone out in one two-three order, the Pretzels paced to the pan amid the hearty huzzahs of 5000 spec tators. Henline. first up, rolled the pellet over second which, had the darkness been less intense. would have proved an easy morsel for .Demont Then Ryan flied to Molesworth; then the mighty Moose Bax ter. leaping into the air, smashed the spheroid to right center fence and fol- lowed Henline about the bases.
 The inning terminated when Perry and Greminger famed in succession. Then old Jupiter Pluvius had his inning, and all was off The rain, which had threat ened throughout the day, fell in torrents, making of hitherto pleasant field a slough of despond and mud, and forcing the spectators to tremble, anticipating storms.
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Aqueduct Entries.

First race, s-year-old selling, seven fur- longs-Jane Swift. Sandal, Dennis Staf- ford, 105; Triumph, 105, Queen Marguer- ite. 1o1; Blue Heron, 10s; Aimee C., 9i; Orcaena, e6; Ida D.. 95: Bobbin Around, 94: Citizen, 9s; Select SS; Ariel. S7.
 Second race, 2-year-olds. four and one half rurlongs-Sir John. Roger de Coverty, Fitz Herbert, 107. Voodoo, Watch, Herile, 1O4
 Third race. 3-year-olds and up. selling, mile-Good Luck, 112 Lady Savoy. l09; King Cole. 106 Samuel H. Harris Roha- dor 104; Ingham, 1O3; Lord Lovat, lO2; D'Ar<le. Aucassin. Donna. Sir Toddins- ton. 101; Greene, 99: King of Basham. 9I
 Fourth race, the Rose stakes for filies 7 years old, four furlongs-Personal. Arion- ette 1C9; Wild Pigeon, Transce, Lady Swift, Indomitable. My Mariutcha, Cath erne Simpson, Hampton Beauty, Miss Highland. Rapid Fire. 104.
 Fifth race. 3-year-olds and up. selling, seven furlongs-Zal, 116; Keator. l12; Dashaway, 11O; Greene, Chief Hayes, 107; Dupre. 105.
 Sixth race, 3-year-olds and up. six fur longs-Aletheuo, 116 Keator, 115; Zala, 1O3; zienap, 100; Montauk, 94 Hockstone, 9l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
NEW ORLEANS WINS
 IN STUBBORN GAME
TWELVE INNINGS NECESSARY TO GIVE VICTORY TO THE FELL CANS OVER TOM FISHERS MO- BILE BRAVES.

New Orleans, April 15.-New Orleans opened its season today by defeating Mo- bile after F innings of playing. Gaskill was knocked out of the box in the ninth inning Hickman taking his place. In the twelfth inning Hickman's error of Delehantys fly after two were out, fol- lowed by steal and Rickert's single, gave New Orleans the winning run. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
Manager Ryan of Montgomery. NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pittsburg Takes First.

St. Louis, April 15-Pittsburg defeated St. Louis today in the opening game of the season in 10 innings. The weather was cloudy and the ground was soft Both teams fielded in poor shape. Lush and Camnitz pitched fine ball, the former los ing because of errors behind him. The score was a tie all the way to the tenth inning. Score: R.HE. St Louis :. .. .. ..oo0 GOO 0o1 0-1 6 Pittsburg .. . .. 000 0e0 00l 2-3 s I
 Batteries Lush and Hostette Camnitz and Gibson. Time, 200. Umpire, Rigler.
 At Cincinnati: Cincnnat-C Chicago, post poned, wet grounds.
 At Philadelphia: Philadelphia-New York; postponed, rain.
 At Brooklyn: Brooklyn Boston, post poned rain
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Louisville: Milwaukee 2 Louisville 1. At Columbus: Columbus ,, St. Paul 4. At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 4, Kan sas City 2.
 At Toledo apolis-Toledo game postponed, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
MERRY WIDOWER
 HATS AT BLACH'S

Because it is a good straw hat and Blach's very natural ly introduced 1t to Birming- ham men who like a broad brim with a low crown. We had it made in "Jeffersons' at S2, in "Vulcans" at s, and Henry Heaths (EngliSh) at S4.
 Several dozen other styles of straw and felt hats if you don't care for these at
 8LHAsGlHS ]. :. ~! ,. {;
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

LOST-Monday nigh out of carriage, a book" Page of Love-" by Emile zola. Return to Dr. B. A. Fox, 2091a N. 18th Street, and receive reward.
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Where They Play Today.

Birmingham at Montgomery. Nashville at Atlanta. Mobile at New Orleans. Little Rock at Memphis.
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COLLEGE GAMES

New Orleans, April 15.-Tulane Univer- sty 5, University of Texas g.
 At Athens. Ga: Georgia 3, Trinity (North Carolina) ?.
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Augusta, April 15.-Augusta-Co Columbia game postponed. rain. Savannah April 15.-Savannah- Macon game called in third inning, rain.
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On account of the heavy clouds that hung low about the park, Managers Ryan and Vaughn agreed to hasten the be- ginning of the struggle. doing away with all the ceremonies with which Montgom- cry had planned to inaugurate the first opening in its history. At this time the grandstand and all the bleachers were filled to overfowing and such strenuous outbursts of enthusiasm were never heard before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At Boston: oston-Washington post poned rain.
 At New York New YorkPhiladelphia postponed, rain.
 At Cleveland: Cleveland-St Louis post poned rain.
 At Chicago: Chicago-Detroit postponed cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16

We Redeem Piedmont Cigarette Coupons at face value in trade. Bring them to us.
 Palace Billiard Parlor,
 21S N. 2Oth Street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Sea GuIls Still Losing.

Charleston. s. C.. April 15.-Clancy Jacksonvlle's new pitcher, was too much for the locals today and the visitors won by a narrow margin. Score: R.HE Charleston :. :. .0o0 GOO 000--0 Jacksonville .......... .000 900 001-l
 Batteries: OConnor and Reisinger Clancy and Roth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-16
ONLY ONE INNING IS
 PLAYED BEFORE STORM
Great Enthusiasm Is Aroused in the Capita and All Are Rooting For Ryan's Men-New Orleans
 Beats Mobile.
STANDING OF CLUBS.

Results Yesterday. New Orleans 3. Mobile ?. All others postponed.
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Hickman ? 2-3 Hits apportioned, off Gas kill 13, Hickman ?. Runs scored, o1 Gas kill 9 Hickman 1. Two-base hits, Mat thews and Hart Home run, Sabrie. Stolen bases. Hart Dundon and Delehanty. Sac rifce hits Sabrie, Dundon, GarNin. Double plays. Sentell to James to Hart; Rohe to Sabrie. Struck out, by Ryan [, Gaskill 6, Hickman l. Bases on balls, by Hickman l. Hit by pitched ball, by Gaskill l. Passed ball, Matthews l. Left on bases New Orleans g. Mobile ?. First base on errors, New Orleans l, Mobile 7. Time of game, 2:40 Umpire. Carpenter
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Mahon Is Released.

Montgomery, April 15-(Special. .)-Man- ager Vaughn has bought a ticket to Brooklyn for Catcher Mahon, and he leaves tonight.
 When you feel all tried out and broken up generally, take Hoods Sarsaparilla-
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There has not been another such crowd gathered together in the Capital City since that date when our fathers took the oath of allegiance to the newborn Confederacy. It was a day for the bugs, too the fans here believing they have the best team in the league. and their ap- plause was instantaneous with every ap- pearance of a man in their colors In ad- dition there were some 800 of Birming- hams faithful, and these fellows added to the intensity of the demonstration, and all the time the rain threatened the fans prayed The thunder rolled sharp, light ming played perpetually about the field. The people hearing and seeing nothing of this behavior of the elements clamored for the beginning of hostilities. So the two managers. after a slight conference, whistled to their men and the battle was on.
 At that time everyone about the field knew that it would be a struggle in which nothing but luck could determine the re- suit. It was too dark for the batters to
 see the ball as it whizzed toward the ! pan. It was too dark for the fielders to | see the fly until it had attained a certain | height. It was too dark for the infielders ! to demonstrate their real ability. | This accounts for Henne's little bound- | CT transforming itself into a single for | il had passed through the diamond before | Demont had spied it. This darkness, too, ] accounts for the easy work which the | pitchers had in disposing of the batters In the one inning played four men were | famed, each of the twirlers getting away l with pair.
 The game served to inspire the Mont gomery fans with still greater confidence in the strength of their team. The bugs are mad, and in making predictions and wagering their coin they have abandoned with the true characteristic of the fan ali calm judging and dispassonate reason. A wager was made this afternoon, for in- stance that in tomorrow's game Baxter would get another four-sacker. Another enthusiast has just placed s15 to $5 that the Pretzes triumph tomorrow after noon.
 And Ryan is confident, too He was unable to announce his battery tonight, but Manager Vaughn will again send Robertaille to the slab On account of the enormous bunch of rain checks dIs- pensed this afternoon. and on account of the additional enthusiasm inspired by Montgomerys near victory it is thought that the attendance tomorrow will be even larger than that of today. The Barons are absolutely confident of winning. 1 have mingled with the players of many teams. but I have never coon more sat- isfed and confident bunch than that rep resenting Birmingham today.