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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-04-03

Capt L. j. Anderson has returned
to the City from Atlanta. where he
accompanied May Eddie Gavarre, the
15-year-old girl, who was returned Il
her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
SECRETARY JACKSON RESIGNS POSITION Leaves Y. M. C. A. After Six
 Years Service RESERVATION IS ACCEPTED Board of Directors Now Looking For Another Man-Jackson Has Made
 No Definite Plans For
 the Future.
RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED

It became known yesterday that Secre- tary J. P. Jackson of the Young Mems Christian association has resigned his po- sition and the board of directors Is now in search of another man for the office
 MT. Jackson turned in his resignation several days ago, and at a meeting of the board Saturday 1t was accepted with rel grets, and a committee on resolutions ap- pointed to express the associations appre- citation for Mir Jackson's past work.
 After six years of faithful work, the removal of the secretary will present a vacancy hard to fill. When MT. Jackson came here there was hardly any associa- ton in the city. During his time and un- der his direction the fine gymnasium was built and the membership raised to near the thousand point.
 It is understood that he is considering the acceptance of a call to take charge of the association work in Atlanta. How ever, he has not yet definitely decided. The international committee has the matter in hand.
 The resignation becomes effective June 1. In the meantime, Physical Director A. N. Brown will act as general secretary until the board is successful In finding an active capable man to take charge.
 President Munger, Vice President Cos by. Secretary James Bailey and the whole beard of directors have their hearts in the work and are anxious to get a man as fully capable of filling the position as MT. Jackson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
BUB0NIC PLAGUE
 IS DISAPPEARING

Caracas, May 23.-(via Willemstadt, May M.)-President Castro has issued a decree that in view of the fact that no new cases of the bubonic plague have peared during the past eight days at La Guira, the port will be opened to United States and European trade, beginning May 25 and to coastwise and interior trade on May 2s
 The American gunboat Paducah arrived at Puerto Cabello on May 21, the com mander of the vessel immediately advis- ing Thomas P. Moffatt, the American consul at La Guira, who has been prac- tically cut of from communication with the outer world for some weeks past on account of the plague, that he would go to La Guira on May 23, in order to transfer him to Guantamo, Cuba. The Paducah is expected to arrive at Guanta- namo on May %.
 Conditions are improving at La Guira owing to the splendid efforts of the mer- chants committee which succeeded in raising considerable money and securing a large quantity of supplies to aid the destitute and fight the disease. But not withstanding the efforts of this commit tee there are at least 1500 destitute per sons in that place, depending absolutely on charity. At the present time the funds are practically exhausted, but with the re-opening of the port it Is expected that the improvement in conditions will be immediate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
ALAbAMA'S TEAM
 FACES DISASTER Players Are Disqualified fer the
 Louisiana Games BEST PITCHERS ARE OUT Louisiana Has Just Met Three Defeats at starkville, Miss, But May Put
 Up Good Game on Tus-
 caloosa Grounds.
BY HUGH W. ROBERTS.

Tuscaloosa, May 24-(Special. )-If the University of Louisiana doesn't trim the University of Alabama tomorrow and fol- lowing days, 1t will be no fault of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic associa- tion
 On account of the refusal of the ma- jority of the Alabama players to make affidavit to the effect that they have never played baseball during the summer for any city save that in which their homes are located, they have been dis qualified.
 This list of disqualified players includes Pitchers Smith and Sturdivant. Alabama's s stars. It is the understanding at the present time that Booze" Jones, an out f1eder, will pitch the opening game. The Louisiana team arrived in the city where the Agricultural and Mechanical college of that state won three straight games from the Louisiana colegians. The Louisiana boys declare that the umpire robbed them-that old stall, which has excused inferior playing for many sea- sons.
 Heisman's choice of the all-Southern college baseball team Is as ridiculous as it has always been. In spite of the fact that Alabama defeated Tech in three straight games he gives Tech two men and Alabama one. That one Is Derrill Pratt at short an honor which that play CT unquestionably deserves. That which surprises everyone here Is the fact that he gave an outfeld position to Tech pitcher, Robert, whereas all other experts yield that place to Reidy of Alabama.
 Inasmuch as Pitcher Sturdivant defeat ed Tech in ten-inning game recently, yielding Heisman's pets but two little hits, people here thought that the man who makes himself the official umpire in tke choosing of an all-Southern team. would accord Alabama's pitcher the honor of a position. It Is noticed, too, that Auburn was not given single representa- tive. It seems that Auburn should have been given one, at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
THIRD TERM PETITION.
Georglans Want to Keep Roosevelt In
 Presidential Chair.

Atlanta, May 24.-(Special)-May K. G. Broadwell of Roswell, Ga, who heads the movement inaugurated for third term nomination of President Roosevelt wh was here yesterday said:
 we have already received, accord ing to the best estimate we can offer, some 10000 signatures of citizens of the state to this petition.
 Georgia is being thoroughly can yassed, and we have received a large number of requests for the petitions from towns that responded voluntarily to the movement.
 By the end of next week we will probably have added 10000 more sig natures to those we have now Before the convention meets in Chicago we hope to have collected 100000 sigma tures.'
 Roswell, where the petition started, is the former home of the mother of the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
MERIDIAN STIRRED BY NEGROES WORDS Riot Is Incited and Lynching Is
 Narrowly Averted OFFICERS PROTECT NEGRO Uttering Speech Justlfylng Police mans Murder, Negro Has to Run
 For Ills Life From IndIg-
 nant Citizens.
OFFICERS PROTECT NEGRO

Meridian, Miss, May 24(Special. .)-Yes- terday was day of excitement in Me- redian, resulting from a review of the body of the negro Willis Watson, who murdered Police Officer F. l.. White, and who was shot to death by a sheriff's posse near Columbus. One of the incidents of the day was the narrow escape of a negro from rough treatment and possible death at the hands of an infuriated mob of railroad shop employees and others who joined in the chase after Charlie Hollo- way. a negro employe of the shops, who, after viewing the remains of the mur- derer in a local undertaker's shop, Is said to have made remarks calculated to incte the race to riot.
 It is charged that Holloway said: 'I don't blame Watson for what he did; would do the same thing" Those who claim to have heard the negro make the remark made for the negro and he fled.
 The incident spread like wildfre among the already indignant people of the city, and in little while a large number of men were in pursuit of the fleeing negro. Fortunately officers joined in the chase and saved the negro from harm when he was finally run down. The negro was taken to the city jail. officers being fol- lowed by large crowds to the prison and threats of death to the black were freely heard.
 . Before the crowd around the jail could be dispersed the police brought in an- other negro whom they had captured pa- rading the streets with a loaded shotgun. This added to the excitement until it was finally proven that the negro was entire- ly innocent of wrong-doing. Tonight, while excitement still runs righ, there is no further fear of trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
JOHNNIES AND WASHERS
 MUST GET MOVE ON NOW

have had many complaints from ladies in passing these corners of this habit. If they will not move on when you tell them to do so put them under bond for obstructing the sidewalk. Of course you know these parties and I want them handled without gloves
 I furthermore wish to call your at tention to street walkers" prowling around on the streets at night I want this habit broken up entirely, so that a respectable lady will not be afraid to walk on the streets alone after dark. You gentlemen know the most of these "street walkers" I want them every one, white or black. sent in.
 Within the last few days I have had arrested about 20 of them and Judge Fea- gin fined each one and warned them not to come back again on a similar charge. Hoping you will give this your strict attention I am, yours respectfully,
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
MIlUkOFF UPHELD
For Condemnation of BIackmailinq
 Methods.

St. Petersburg. May .4.-Professor N. Milukoff leader of the constitutional dem ocratg in the duma and editor of the Rech, Is receiving letters from all sections of Russian society, members of the duma, officials of the universities. news paper editors and people in this city and in the provinces expressing indignation at the brutal attack made upon him Friday last by two editors of the liberal organ, Russ, whom the Rech had accused of blackmailing banks and the improper con version of popular funds.
 The assailants of Professor Milukon, M. Pohoff and M. Klinkoff, have been forced to retire from Journalism. The minister. of finance M. Kokovsoff, has confirmed the report that he has in his possession documents which will be used to institute proceedings against the Russ on the charge of blaclzmailing banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
MANY SPORTING EVENTS
 SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK

the intercollegiate championships at Bos- ton, beginning Monday. the Massachu- setts state championships at West New ton. Saturday; the middle Atlantic states championship at Washington and the open tournament of the New York Lawn Tennis club.
 The rowing event of the week will be the Harlem River Regatta association s races on the Harlem river at New York Decoration day.
 In New York Tuesday night the try outs for wrestlers who hope to make the Olympic team will take place.
 For the automobilists races have been arranged over the Readvllle track near Boston. There will be hill climbing con- tests at Bridgeport and Wilkesbarre and races, including one 100-mle event. over the Pimlico track near Baltimore on Decoration day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

Mobile. May 24.-The IS ball players of the Mobile and Atlanta teams and Umpire Carpenter were this afternoon arrested on charge of violating the Sunday law by playing baseball. The arrests were quietly made after the game had started and few in the great crowd knew of 1t. Bonds were promptly made by the local association.
 No attempt was made to modest the college players at Spring Hill college, where no admission is charged. The cases against the players today will be heard in the inferior court when Atlanta again comes to Mobile.
 Mobile punched hits today and made 1t three out of four with Atlanta. Jor- dams fielding and Fishers pitching and timely hitting were the man features. Sensational work was done by Daly and Thornton in Mobiles outfield, the latter taking with one hand high drive, which appeared to be good for several bases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

The "Jhonnies" or "heart-breakers," as Chief Bodeker terms them, will not be permitted to hold forth on the promi- nent street corners any longer. Recently there have been numerous complaints re- eeived at police headquarters of the gay young sports" who frequent certain cor ners in the city, and the matter has be- come very objectionable, especially to ladies. by way of the remarks these .mashers' make as ladies pass by Chief Bodeker addressed a letter to his men yesterday instructing them to keep the objectionable individuals moving. The let ter follows:
 Birmingham. Ala, May 2l. 1908. Police Department, City.
 Gentlemen:-Office on Second avenue will pay strict attention to and arrest If necessary the "heart-breakers" and "rubbernecks" that persist in standing around Norton's corner and the Florence notel and making remarks about ladies passing. and making 'goo-soo eyes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

New York, May 24.-As always is the case in the week that ushers in the na- tional Memorial day. the sporting pro- gramme is a long and varied one, and embraces athletics. golf, tennis. polo, baseball. rowing, yachting and automobil- ing.
 Chief of the athletic meets will be the big collegiate field and track sports on Franklin field, Philadelphia. next Friday and Saturday. Yale, Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Pennsylvania, Michigan. Dart mouth, Swarthmore. Fordham and Johns Hopkins all have teams entered.
 Chicago also will see the western atll- letics at work striving for places on the Olympic team Friday and Saturday on Marshall field. In tennis the prin- eipal tournaments of the week will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Whitney Is Ashore.

New York, May A.-With her bow wedged tightly on the shore of Ward s Island, the Metropolitan line steamship H. M. Whitney, which grounded In the fog last night while picking her way through Hell Gate channel, en route to Boston, was still ashore late today sev- eral wrecking tugs swarmed around the stranded steamer today, removing freight from her hold to tighten the ship, pre- paratory to efforts to float her. The Whitney carried no passengers. but four guests of Captain Hone, who were mak- ing the trip, were taken off by tugs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Ace Stewart Takes Charge.

Columbus, Miss, May 24-(Special) )--Ace Stewart arrived at noon from Terrc Haute, Ind. He is looking splendid and says he never felt better. His recent ill., ness made no change in his appearance and his health now is as good as ever, so he says.
 Accompanying Stewart was Allison, a pitcher who has been playing all season with Terre Haute. in the Western league and Ling, a change catcher and fielder who has also seen service in the same league
 Stewart personally secured these two new ones and he says they are both in shape and are good ones. Stewart is universally popular around the cotton belt and his many friends will be glad to learn of his restoration to health and also that he is now again at the head of the "Discoverers.'
 At Monroe: Monroe 3. Gulfport 2.
 No other games scheduled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25


 heen reaching out for the possibilities of the steam engine. Instead of the light iron rails they now have heavy steel ones, and instead of sand ballast loose rock is used. In this way everything has been done toward making the rail- road carry the heaviest traffic possible. Plans for humanity must be large Here Is the ideal Man--Jesus-who says. My plan is for you to have the largest i possible life
 Isaiah is called a prophet, but he was no more of a prophet than thousand men who have lived since him. Don't you suppose that he ever made mistakes? :? He was human. We have taken this Book and blest 1t in a thousand ways Instead of a book of inspiration we have made 1t holy; have shut 1t up. We say, Tt is not like other books,' and we go to 1t in different way. We say we will read so many chapters a day and will read 1t all in so many months.
 "Take a popular novel Do you say that you are going to read just so many pages of it every day, no matter what happens, until you finish 1t? Notice the bookmarks. Do you ever find them in any other book but the Bible? They are used in the Bible because man can't tell where he left off reading. You say that you are reading so many chapters a day in it but you don't remember what you have read when questioned about it. | "Can you see what a difference 1t all is, and can't you see that this great l Master wants all to come? I have life
 says he. He touched the eyes of the blind and that man immediately stepped 1 into large life. All of the glories of 1 sight which had been denied him were | now his.
 l Jesus wants us to live larger life. l He says that you must be born again in l His Spirit. and when you have done so
 you will live a larger and higher life l than before. Do you notice how we take i ir from our associates every day either
 good or bad? Jesus says, Take Me into
 your life, eat of My bread and you shall
 live forever Have you done so, or are
 you just leading a small life?
 We must realize that when Jesus 1 comes to us 1t maks our lives larger; | that 1t makes men and women do some i thing There Is not a passion or an ap-
 petite that hasn't a proper satisfaction.
 If you take a looking glass about the
 size of a silver dollar and lay 1t on the 1 ground you can turn 1t so that it will
 reflect only one blade of grass or you l can turn it so that 1t will show space | of about foot immediately around it. And then you can turn 1t so that 1t will 1 reflect a thousand stars. just by the sim
 pie angle of adjustment.
 "When Jesus comes into our lives He by simple adjustment reflects Gods love
 to us to show what life Is. So tonight
 let us ask Him to adjust our lives so that we will turn them to look up to Him; so that we may live the larger life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

St Louis, May 24.-In an effort to make up for an error previously committed John P. Parry. an amateur baseball player, today put forth such great exar- ton in lon4; throw from deep left field to the home plate during a game between two local baseball teams that he burst a blood vessel and fell dead as the ball reached the catcher and put out the player who was trying to steal home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
ceorqia Is Shipping Peaches.

Atlanta, May 24.-(Special.) )-Geor- gia's first carload of peaches was ship ped from Montezuma last night and goes to the New York market. It is predicted that this seasons out put will be between 5000 and 5000 cars, the largest in the history of Georgia, and 1t Is estimated the crop will be worth $3,000, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
WiIne Powell.

Willie Powell, age years, son of MT. and Mrs.FA. w. Powell, died yesterday afternoon at the family residence at scott's station. on the Gate City car line The remains will be sent to Nashville to- day by Lge Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Cardinals Are Shut Out.

St. Louis, May 24.-Knabe's drive for two bases in the sixth inning, followed by a sacrifice and long fly scored the only run made in today's contest and Philadelphia took the game Score:
 R. H. E. St. Louis ....... 900 900 OOO-o I Philadelphia .... 900 001 000-1 2 Batteries: Raymond, McGlynn and Ludwig; McQuillen and Jacklitsch. Time, ;54. Empires, Rudderham and Johnston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Medeah Wins Race.

Medeah today won the Prix De Diane (the French Oakspy for 3-year-old Allies, 1Oh furlongs). The stake was valued at about 18,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

Summary: Two-base hits, Cranston g. Donahue, Van Anda, Greminger, Perry Sacrifice hits, Shannon. Cranston. Gar rity, O'Leary Stolen bases, Bliss, Babb Double plays, Ryan to Pope to Bliss: Mur- phy to Cranston. Struck out. by Van Anda D. by Garrity 5. Base on balls, of Van Anda l. Time of game. 1:40. Um- pires, Pfenninger and Fitzsimmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
SEVEN STRAIGHT VICTORIES.

New Orleans, May 24.-New Orleans won their seventh straight victory today by shutting out Nashville in a pitchers bat tie between Bartley and Hess, the former having the best of the battle. Not a vis- itor reached third base. Score:
 II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Columbus: Louisville 10, Columbus ?. At Milwaukee: Minneapolis 6, Milwau- kee 8.
 At St. Paul: Kansas City-St. Paul game postponed, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Train Service Reoun.

Natchez, Miss, May 24.-Train serv- ice on the Mississippi Central railroad from Natchez to Hattiesburg was in- augurated yesterday. The road is to be extended to Scranton, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Great Attractions.

East Lake Is offering the greatest the history of southern parks. Arthur Hahn, the famous bass singer, Is the headliner and gives concerts every aft ernoon and night.
 Cameroni created a sensation yester- day in his slide for life down an in- cline cable stretched across the lake, and there are band concerts afternoon and evening. All attractions are run ming. both afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

Nashville q. .. .. .. .. .. ..0O0 O00 000--0 New Orleans.... .. .. e. .. ..011 002 01'-5
 Summary: Two-base hit, Delehanty. Stolen bases, Sabrie, Lord, Dundon ?, wiseman, Delehanty. Matthews. Sacri- flee hits, Wiseman, Daubert. Double play, Huber to Dundon to Sabrie. Struck out, Bartley 2, Hess 6. Bases on balls, Bartley 1, Hess 5. Umpire. Brown. Time, .1:40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
TaiIenders Are Dangerous.

Cincinnati. May 24.-Errors by Lo- bert and Hulswitt in the first inning gave the Brooklyns the only runs scored in the game. Score: R. H. E. Cincinnati 900 900 000-0 } Brooklyn ...... 200 900 O0O-2 .
 Batteries: Coakley and Mclean; Me Intyre and. Bergen. Time, 1:42. Umpires, Klem and Rigler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

.@1V 1uJ w Atlanta q. .. .. .. .. ........1 100 GOO 100-2
 Summary: Bases on balls, Mckenzie ?, Fisher l. Two-base hit, Winters Struck out, Mckenzie 1, Johns 3, Fisher ?. Um- pire, Carpenter Time, 1:27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Giants Down the Cubs.

Chicago May 24.-New York turned two bases In the sixth inning, followed locals errors into runs by timely hit ting. Taylor grew wild in the ninth and was relieved by McGinnity. Score
 R. H. F. New York .. 200 1O1 101-6 13 Batteries: Fraser and King; Taylor McGinnity and Bresnahan. Time, 2:25. Empires, O'Day and Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
MONTGOMERY RETAINS LEAD.

Memphis, Tenn, May 24-By punching hits in the sixth inning today the visitors scored enough runs to win an easy con- test. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

1900 feet of fun on the Scenic Railway. Opens Thurs day, East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Did for More Bodies.

La Porte, Ind. May A.-Digging for more bodies will be resumed tomorrow on the farm of Mrs. Belle Guinness. Until the trial of Lamphere, which, it is be- lieved, will be heard in June, there will be lull in the developments unless the officers are able to get information about the supposed accomplices of the mur- deress. About 1000 persons visited the Gun ness farm today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Games Today.

Birmingham at Memphis. Montgomery at Little Rock. Atlanta at New Orleans. Nashville at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25

For that tired feeling or when you are weary and worn out. take Hoods sarsa- parilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
E. T. Shaw &- Son. undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
Mobile Again Defeats Atlanta, Making Three Out of Four Games on the Home Lot-Fisher Pitches
 Splendid Game.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
ResuIts Yesterday,

Montgomery 1, Memphis 3. Mobile 1, Atlanta 2.
 New Orleans 5, Nashville 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-25
East Lake Casino.

This is the night, East Lake Casino the place, and the Money Maker" the show. There will be pleasure galore out there tonight when the Wayne Musical company opens the summer season at this popular resort. Every thing is in readiness for the grand opening and ther Is every assurance that the Wayne company will make a decided hit. The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company will run through special cars to the Lake leav- ing town at 7:45 and 8:15 o'clock. The cars will reach the lake in time for the beginning of the performance at S:45 o'clock. Manager M. l.. Semon. who has charge of the Casino, expects d large crowd on the opening night. and has made arrangements to accommo- date them all.