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The Washington times., 1908-03-18
NEW LEAGUE PLANS
FOR COMING SEASON

PHILADELPHIA. March ls.-Any
doubt as to baseball players showing
unWilImgness 10 take a chance and
throw In their lot with the new Union
League was dispelled when the league
oulcials met az the Bellevue StTatford
10 discuss present plans and decide oH
details fo- the opening Of tic league
season next month
Practically every minor league in eX-
istence this side Of the Mississippi was
represented by one or more players who
imagine themselves 10 be wasting time
under National Commission contracts.
At least forty players. more or less
we'll known ia the smaller leagues. fore
gathered in the lobby Of the hotel where
the meeting was held, and held up every
one who looked as though he was con-
nected with the league. All mad long
stories TO tell Of their ability. and all
were given hearings by the genial Off
cials. who told them. that they would
have TO deal with the managers.
1t was expected that President Hart,
Of the Washington club, and Vice
President Wilton J. Lambert would at
tend the meeting with Secretary Helm
but al the last moment they both wired
Mr. Helm that unforeseen conditions
would prevent them from getting here
In their absence Mr.. Helm Is empow-
cred 10 use his judgment In looking
aIter tn= interests of the Washington
club. Very little business was attended
10 this morning because ri the tardy
arrival OF more than half of the Of
hcials. President Lawson was unable
10 call the meeting 10 order until noon,
ana after roll call and a short discus
sion regarding the appointment of com
mlttees the meeting adjourned. 10 be
continued this afternoon at . O'Clock
Immediately after adjournment this
afternoon the leagues viii entertain
representative newspaper men from
each CITY in which there is q club. at
a banquet 10 be held at the Bellevue
Stratford.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
NAVAL ACADEMY BIDS
OPENED At DEPARTHE

Bids were opened IN the Office Of the
chief clerk of the Navy Department this
afternoon for the construction OF a gen
eraI stores building and house for the
hook and ladder company at the Naval
Academy.
-Four bids were received. that Of the
Noel Construction Company. Of Balu-
more. being the lowest The bids are
as follows: Noel Construction Company.
s4s T33, on the specifications with stone
Cornices; S46 $50 with copper substituted
Tor granite; s46.674 with galvanized iron
painted. and 81, 4S3 with galvanized iron
for granite. throughout.
The Baltimore Ferro Concrete Com
pany, S49 6oJ according to the speciica-
lions, and $4,000 with copper substituted
for granite on the COTniCes- David n
Andrews Co. OF Baltimore. $4,000 win
granite, and $50 with copper, and the
Daniel Harding Company, Of Towson.
Nd. 4573 with granite. and S5l,T3 with
copper.
An bids will be referred to the au-
thorities cf the Naval Academy for
recommendation
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
A. ". FERGUSSON'S BODY
ARRIVES IN AMERICA

Mrs Arthur w. Ferguson, widow Of
the former executive secretary Of the
Philippine commission Of the Philippine
government, who died in Manila several
months ago, telegraphed the Bureau Of
Insular Affairs this morning that she
had arrived at San Francisco on the
transport Sherman with her husband S
remains.
Mrs. Ferguson left San Francisco at
10 o'clock this morning on the Overland
Limited for Washington. She Will ar
rive here at clock Sunday afternoon.
Elaborate arrangements for the fun
eTal are being made in Washington in
accordance with the expressed wish of
the President and the Secretary of War.
II has been found impossible, however
to have the inteTment in the Arlington
National Cemetery, as the regulations
prohibit IL. Burial Will be in the Fer
gussOn family lot in the Rock Creek
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
INVESTIGATE JACKSON.
URGES STATE SENATOR

ALBANY. y. Y. March Ex-senator
SAKE today introduced a resolution pro
viding for an investigation Of the office
of Attorney General. Jackson and pro
vidirg for a committee composed Of
three senators and five asseniblymen.
The resolution recites charges MADE in
newspapers that Jackson has shown
fayoritism IN the appointment Of bank
receivers and otherwise made misuse
u his office.
No reference is made to am probable
attempt at removal from office The
resolution instructs the committee to
maks q report 10 the Legislature as 10
the truth Of the charges. Reference is
made 20 allegations against Jackson i'm
court proceedings relating 10 receiver
Ships. and these also are to he investi-
gated.
The resolution took the usual course.
and was referred to the finance com
mittee without comment. 1t also will
be sent t. the assembly for concur
renee.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
45.768 STRICKEN
FROM PENSION LIST
DURING LAST YEAR

More pensioners died last year than
fought on either side at the famous bat
tie of Shiloh. in 1862. This was the
statement made in the House today,
when the s15o. 000000 general pension bill
was up for passage.
IT was shown that As. 765 names had
been stricken from the nations honor
roll by death. OF this number, 81 ,20i
were civil war veterans. It was pre-
dicted that I'm nine years civil var vcter-
ans viii be as scarce as are Mexican
war veterans today.
The McCumbec act which puts the
soldiers on the pension roll, according
to age, without examination, increased
the annual pension roll oV-- 1900, 600
IN 1905 there were 1,004.o, pensioners,
tho highest numb Der ever known, but
the next year this dwindled TO $50, 900
and, Notwithstanding the increase dur
ing the last year, on account Of the Nc
Cumber bill the number went down 20
SGf3Il. This number is now the small
est since 1898.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
WASHINGTON STOCKS
HAVE DULL DAY
Prices Shaded on Gas and
Railway Preferred-No
Special Inquiry From
Any Source.

Business on the local exchange is still
in a narrow range. Investment demand
rather light ana concessions had TO be
made TO induce sales. There was moth
ing new in the local situation one way
or the o. her and the break in New
York had no more influence than yes
terdays Kiss.
Washington Gas found a lower level,
going back 10 61IR after opening At g.
The final sale was at the inside figures.
Railway preferred 692td70. but only for
ten share lots.
Capital Traction shares sold 10 the
extent of siXty-fiVe shares at lisjz, the
stock being ex-dividend this week. The
only other sales were seven sales or
MeTgenthaler in three lots II 1873
The market was embarrassing.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
ART COMMITTEE NAMED
FOR NATIONAL GALLERY

Announcement of the personnel Of the
Advisory Committee of the National
Gallery OF Art, recently suggested by
the Smithsonian Institution, was made
today. In accordance with the plan ap-
proved several months ago. the insti-
tuition invited the Fine Arts Federation
of New York. the National Sculpture
Society and The National Academy OF
Design, to choose representatives on the
Committee.
The Smithsonian has named as its
representatives. Francis u. MIllett, OF
New York and W. II. Holmes. OF
Washington. Frederic Crowinshield has
been named BY the Fine Arts Fedora
ton: Herbert Adams by the National
Sculpture Society. and Edwin II. Blash-
field Will represent the National Acad-
envy OF Design. The committee viii per-
feet a permanent organization.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
ASYLUM SUPERINTENDENT
CAN INCUR DEFICIENCY

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation of George L Wilson,
secretary Of the Board of Charities.
that the superintendent Of the Wash
ington Asylum Hospital lie authorized
to incur a deficiency in appropriations
for the contingent expenses Of that in
stitUtion.
superintendent Zinkhan says that il
Is impossible to carry on the work of
the Institution without additional funds
The Board OF Charities Will submit an
estimate setting forth III detail the rea-
sons why the current appropriation is
inadeQuate.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
THOMAS Maddox DEAD

Thomas Z. Maddox. for many Years
IN charge of the wires in the main ~.
nee OF the Western Union Telegranb
Company IN this city. died TO-DAY ar
Bayonne, y. J.. as O. result OF pnsu-
Maddox was about sixtv-five yeare
old lie IS survived by a widow and ffvs
children He was in poor health For
many years. and during the PAST fer
suffered from paralysis.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
HAMILTON TRUSTEES
WILL MEET MARCH rs

The trustees Of the Alexander HamiI-
ton Memorial Association will hold a
meeting at tie New Willard on March
% the purpose being ito consider the
OBJECTS Of the association"
Addresses viii be made by Justices
David J. Brewer and John NJ Harlan.
of the Supreme Court, Senators Albert
j. Beverage and Norris Brown. Repre-
sentative WilliaEl Bourke Cochran, and
others.
Vocal selections Will be rendered by
Otto Luebkert
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
AIR BRAKE COMPANY
ISSUES GOLD BONDS

NEW YORK, March ls.-The issue Of
100000 per cent, twenty-year gold
bonds was authorized today by the d.
rectors Of the New York Air Brake
Company
The bonds will be offered 10 stock
holders. and are convertible into stock
at par after July 1. 1863
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

The Republic Iron and Steel Company
has annuiled its agreement with the
.Amalgamated Association. This Is
taken to mean a war on union labor
Notice Of annullment mas been given
effective June 80
Senator Aldrich intends to present an
other amendment TO his currency meas
ure having reference TO bank reserves.
Corn Products Company cut its divi-
dend rate from I 10 per cent, the re-
duction being due 10 poor business in
Cident 10 the enforcement OF the pure
food act. Less glucose.
Most OF the New York commission
houses look for a see-saw market from
now on. It has had fine rise, and
setback Is certainly past due.
Much borrowed stock was returned at
the close OF The day indicating that tho
short interest is we'll on its way out OF
The woods.
one weeks operations have made
Inc turn for the professional traders.
Many are out and will stay out for the
next good break
The bulls declare that the February
earnings do not reflect the change in
conditions at this time.
Reports are current that AtchIson ex-
poets REDUCTION of 2 per cent on the
common dividend
The National Biscuit COMPANY has
Just declared the thiTty-fifth consecutive
quarterly dividend on their common
stock. and the third extra dividend on
] per cent. People must eat ITneeda
Biscuit.
Mr.. Bryan addressed the f,rica 90
Board Of Trade yesterday, telling t6e
members that gambling must cease No
Wild applause greeted the announce
[ilSilI- / ne brokers' Immediately started
q lively movement in Nav and SeDfaT,
per and the messengers started ont
ringing up trades.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
NEW YORK COTTON
BREAKS SEVERELY

On the strength of higher Liverpool
markets, cotton futures made some re-
covery early. but broke badly late IN
the afternoon. March, 1912, May, 1923;
July 99S and October, 962.
March cotton closed at SlO25, a loss
of points, May at slOl3. a loss of II
points, July at $9.S7, loss Of Il points.
while October was of Is points. and
closed at 1886.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
THE REV. DR.. D. W. FISHER
LIVING HERE WITH SON

The Rev. DR.. Z. W. Fisher who
served as president of Hanover Col
lege for twenty-eight years has taken
up his residence in Was hington, and,
with Mrs: Fisher, is occ 1pying apart
ments with their son, Dr. Howard Fish
eT at the Mendoza.
DR.. Fisher resigned as president OF
Hanover, and since that time has travel
cd extensively. visiting Hawaii the
Fills. Australia New Zealand, Ia :
mania Ceylon. India, Egypt. and Italy.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Wheat-Chcice, S4d9sc.
Rye-75QSOc.
Corn-Shelled. white, 70d75c; shelled
yellow, 72d76C.
New COrn-Ear, g. 25dS3.5O
Oats-W estern, white, No. 2, 60d64c;
mixed, 59d62C.
Hay-Tlmothy, Western, No. I, SIS. 5Oa
lL60; Western, No. ., S15.00dI5.50; West
ern, mixed, S1450d1S50.
Bran-S30. OOd320 90 per ton.
Middlngs-S50 00d32. 90 per tor.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
WONAN.S ASSAILANT
GUILTY, SAYS JURY

John Howard, the seventeen-year-old
col0red boy accused OF attempting 10
Kill his former employer, Mrs Ada JosL
at Brookland. where she conducts
dairy, was convicted OF assault with
attempt 10 Kill by a jury ia Justice
Stanord's court this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
NEXT UP

The gentleman from Missouri has the
floor, raped the speaker of the House.
In that case, exclaimed the new
member from Arkansas. rising, Il put
in my bid for furniture! Puck.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Washington Prices

Washington Gas Certificates, $1,000
Capital Traction. 1Od11S1z. 2Od1lSls, 100
l1617 20alf6i2. 5611Si9
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. 106693a 1910
Washington Gas 25Q62 10462. 10QG2
4d624, 3u62, 2516Ilz
Mergenthaler, 5QI93, 1913. 1913.
Gas BONDs-
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
New York Stocks

Quotations furnished by w. b. Hibbs s.
c.. bankers and brokers. 1913 street. men,
ISIs New York Stock Exchange. Washington
stock Exchange and Chicago Board Of Trade
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
"SPEAKEASY MEN
ARE SENT TO JAIL
Places Were Raided bv
Sheriff Last Monday
Night.

The proprietors Of the FIVE speak
easies." raided Monday night by Sheriff
W. II. Palmer, OF Alexandria county,
Va. have been sentenced by Justice Dali
bert to fine in each case of so and q
jail term OF fifteen days.
The announcement has been made OF
the marriage of IS SIS Ella s. Jacobs to
Henry r. Ash, the ceremony being per
formed on February s.
Mr.. Ash is well Known in Georgetown.
He is in business a. the corner Of rwen-
ty-eighth and streets northwest.
Miss Ella Howard. formerly of Crop
ley, Md, and Thomas r, Shipman, were
quietly married last week at the par
sOnage Of the West Washington Bap-
list Church, 3SN Z street northwest.
The ceremony was performed by the
we're Miss Nettie Hill and John How
ard. brother Of the bride.
The Rev. John z. stueheT, OF Eliza
beth, y. J., Is occupying the pulpit OF
the West Street Presbyterian Church
Rev. ". c. Alexander, who has gone
West to visit his son.
DR.. Fred NJ. Ashbough, OF 1920 r street
northwest, accompanied by his mother.
left several days ago for an extended
Southern trip. They will stop at Sa-
vHnnah, Ca, St Augustine, Fla, Palm
Beach, and various other points OF in
terest.
Chaplain c. 9. Pierce, formerly OF
Fort Myer. Va, will deliver the ser
mon next Sunday evening at St. Johns
Episcopal Church, Potomac and .
streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
BONDS.
The CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by Z. r. Hutton
&, Co. members New York Stock En-
change. 1901 Z street northwest
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
WASHINGTON PRODUCE
MARKET

There is practically no change in the
market today. New corn is up a few
points
Princes are
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Senator Aldrich intends to present an
other amendment 10 his currency meas
ure having reference to bank reserves.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Corn Products Company cut its divi-
dend rate from I 10 per cent. the re
duction being due 10 poor business in
cident 10 the enforcement Of the pure
food act Less glucose
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Most OF the New York commission
houses look for a see-saW market from
now on It has had a fine rise. and a
setback Is certainly past due.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

One weeks operations have made a
fine turn for the professional traders.
Many are out and viii stay out for the
next good break
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Much borrowed stock was returned at
the close OF The day. indicating that tho
short interest is we'll on its way out OF
the woods.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

The bulls declare that the February
earnings do not reflect the change in
conditions at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
VAUGHN PLACES TICKET FOR
 ROBERTAILLE-B DOUGLASS
 WRITES MYSTERIOUS LETTER. RARONS FAST GETTING INTACT.

All of the Barons, save three, have reeistered in Birmingham. The three yet .o come are Catcher Bill Douglass, Out es,der Steve Reagan and Pitcher Chick Robertaille.
 Reagan will very probably arrive to- dav as his telegram Monday afternoon stated that he would leave chicago we'd nesday. Manager Vaughn placed a ticket for Pitcher Robertaille yesterday, and he ,s sxnected at any time between this date and Sunday.
 There is something mysterious in con nection with the Douglass deal. As IS known. Birmingham accepted Bills terms and bought his release. A letter from him yesterday was to the effect that Migue Finn persisted in his determina- tion not to sell the release of Douglass to the player Douglass raked Finn and the Little Rock club over the coals. and ,ntimated that they were attempting to get his share of the Little Rock stock for nothing.
 Manager Vaughn wired the player last night that Birmingham had purchased his release, that he was Birmingham s property, and that he must come right ahead.
 Catcher Raub arrived yesterday morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
TERRE HAUTE TO
 SEE BROWN WORK

Chicago, March 1s.-(Special.) )-Mordecai Brown. the wonderful pitcher of the worlds champions, the Chicago Cubs" Is to be given a great send-off, when the wonders of the universe" play at Terre Haute on April 9, on their way back from the sunny south. Excursions are to be run on all steam and trolley roads, and a crowd that is expected to test the capacity of the ball part at Terre Haute is promised by President Smith of the Central league team of that bustling In- diana city, where the three fingered twirler spends his winters. A band con- cert is talked of, and the mayor may be induced to attend the game and make some laudatory remarks about the man who Is considered by many to be the greatest pitcher of the decade. Brown pitched the shut-out game against the Detroit Tigers" in the last contest for the worlds championship last fall, strik- ing out the slugging Cobb twice and oth- erwise distia gushing himself He has promised to pitch at Terre Haute, so that his fellow townsmen may see him in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Connie Wack'S Stars
 Tackle BaYOnS Today
VOLUNTEERS ARE GETTING IN SHAPE
BILL BERNHARp's SQUAD FAST ROUNDING TO-THIRTEEN ON PAY = MANY PITCHERS - OUT FIELD DOUBTFUL.

Nashville. Tenn, March 1S.-(Special.)- )- The Volunteers have gotten down to bus mess in earnest. They put in four hours Monday and Tuesday and five today linn bering up. Thirteen are on hand and the manner in which they have reported is highly pleasing to Manager Bernhard who says not a single man is carrying any extra flesh.
 The men already here are, besides Man | eger Bernhard: Hess Harry Ker. Yerkes, Sitton, Nelson, Perdue, Sorrel, lansing, Hardy, George Ker, ArcElveen and Decker. A large majority, in fact eight of the men, are pitchers, and there still remain four to come which means that Bill will have hard job selecting the five regulars.
 The new park is practically completed. Carpenters have finished their work on the grandstand. All that remains to be done is to install the opera chairs. The club house is also finished while the bleachers will be ready by Monday. There are no better stands in the south than the ones erected by the local club. The grandstand is very large, roomy and com- fortable.
 The first game Is announced for next Monday, when the Philadelphia Athletics appear on the local lot. The Vanderbilt club wanted games this week but Bern hard did not desire to turn his men loose too early.
 The other exhibition games to be played are as follows: Vanderbilt, March "A, 25; IEhicago Americans, March 26, ?; Chi cago Nationals. April 6 and q; Brook lyn, April and g; Milwaukee, April IS and A.
 Bernhard Is still very much worried about the outfleld, he having only one that he can depend upon. Mil and Bay are supposed to be turned over by the Cleveland club, but the deal is still hang ing fire. Jack Hardy will play first base in case Conn or Robertson fail to re- port which now seems certain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Pointers tO FandOfn

 the
  Then dangu for natural req  tn is thrown o  sron than Philadelphia because will an a as  factbu his batting Atz why did him a Pelican? Dutch ladlan no nimaes that he might not e1ent nfed s the Atlanta andM than lasts and
  last Molesworth  New Orleans
  seaso rtunyt to Birmingham wills surprise HUGH w. ROBERTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

to be on the grounds this afternoon.
 Ragan is showing good form this sea- son and Is working exceedingly hard. He shows more speed this early than at any time during last years campaign His friends are predicting that he will regain his form of the pennant winning year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
Raub ArYibes and Reagan
 Is Expecfed Here Today

ing over the Queen and Crescent from Cincinnati He looks exceedingly good. He was a trife tired when he arrived, but in the afternoon was at the park. He stated that this is his first glimpse of the sunny south.
 Raub declares the reason he held back was his reluctance to leave his family. His wife and three little girls are in Phillipsburg, N. J. However, he Is here, and will stick. He will participate in the game this afternoon. He states that Downey is one of the best third base men he has ever seen. He and Downey played in the same league last season, as Is known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

The drink that aids digestion-Pep. To-Lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
CORBETT "NUTTY
 AND PENNILESS

Savannah. Ga-. March 1s.-(Special.)- J. Harry Corbett, brother of James J. Cor bett formerly international stakeholder and man of much money, sailed today for New York. He has a discharge from an asylum in Florida, but was dead broke. He was furnished transportation by Mayor Tiedeman. He talks queerly in spite of his discharge, and while here issued challenge to any man in the world for a ring fight of unlimited rounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS zMzss@l:.:z @:.:z2sA@ B
 8 0G&aaMla1Mn7 E < REGISTERED less ssH &xxESToC<xXTSN NS5NS1p1TCJVVSA

is to be had. The prices are about half what tailors charge, and no merchant tailor here earns $15,0O0 a year as does h e "Stein- Bloch designer more men better. The but even if you are not show the new lines. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
 PLAY BASKETBALL

The girls of the Birmingham High sch ool played basketball yesterday aft ernoon, the contestants being the juniors and the seniors. The seniors won by score of 19 to ', but the juniors played in good spirit
 The lineup was as follows:
 Saninrs Pnsnfinn Iuni0rs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
THREE REGULARS
 JOIN VOLUNTEERS

Nashville, March B.-(SpeciaI )-Mihe Mccormick, Doc wfseman and 'Whitey'' Morse joined the local baseball team today and were in uniform this aft- ernoon, making Is men to report to date. It is absolutely certain that wiseman and Mccormick will make good, but Morse Is uncertain of his job around the keystone sack. The Volunteers are round- ing into form and will play practice game tomorrow afternoon. The regulars will line up against the Yannigans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

his two years service with Montgomery. to local fans. He is a splendid fielder, a good hitter and deer on the paths. Rea- gan, if he arrives on time, will be seen in right He will be given an opportu- nifty to show his speed in the field, on the paths, his ability to return the ball to the plate and to sting the sphere.
 It will be interesting, too. to see the old faces again" "Buttermllk' John on first, Silent Lew on second and ingenious Gene at short. Molesworth, mayhaps, for the delight of the fans, will pull down some exceptionally high flyers in the out field just to turn back a page in the book of memory and to hear the bleachers roar again. Then on the bench will be nu- merous others too well known to men, tion.
 The Birmingham batting order for to- day follows: Molesworth, Houtz, Reagan, Meek, Demont, Raub and Mahon, Dow ney, Walters, and Ables, Clark and Fer guson.
 The game begins at 3:3o o'clock promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19
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 & Insurance Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-19

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