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The newspaper., 1908-08-07

The local option law has been
interpreted by the supreme court
and it now appears that it has
little weight in the cities. The
courts held that the smallest SUBJ
division controls and that voting
a precint dry will not keep a
ward in the same precinct from
being wet in case that ward so
votes. The decision seems to be
a fair one based squarely on the
wishes of majority of those who
live in the district affected.
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

AS we understand, the majority
present at the Colorado State
Bankers convention, resent even
the insinuation that there is now
or ever was any danger of their
banks becoming insolvent. And
they resist the proposal of the
democracy to tax them-that is
to say, really to tax the deposit
ors, for their dividends will always
remain the same-so that all the
banks will stand behind each OF
the banks and the depositors
shall be made safe. What short
memories have doc" Dougan
the Bank Commerce man of Den.
yer, and the others who protes,
their solvency and only a few
months ago told depositors hav.
ing thousands in the bank that
they could take but $50 week
According to Doc" Dougan this
IS another democratic communis.
TIC. socialistic, class legislative
piece of business. Uncle Sam
doesn't have the same confidence
IN Docs" bank or Dave MoHat'.
bank, or Joe Thatcher's or Chas
KJuntze's bank as doc" woulc
h We the people feel as to theil
solvency. Uncle Sam requires q
bond from any bank he deposits
win and when the people ask fol
some sort of guaranty that they
can get their money out Whcr
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

PAoNIA should have-indeed
must get-the county commits
soner this fall. 1t takes ar old
settler to remember when we have
had real representation on the
board. The district is important
enough to be entitled to anything
in reason that it asks for and the
good book says "Ask and ye shall
receive"
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

The Mine Owners Conspiracy
may now congratulate itself. One
of the men whose death it sought
has passed beyond. Geo. Petit
bone is dead, but he did not die
a felon. He passed bravely into
the unknown. cheer for labor's
victory in Idaho dying on his
palsied lips. He was murdered
by the prosecution. but he died
among friends and enjoying his
liberty.
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

THE Delta Independent prints
first page article bemoaning the
destruction of trout in our streams
and cites the Gunnison as about
the only stream that maintains its
supply. There is a very errone-
Gus opinion generally held re-
garding this fishing matter and
we note that the Independent
also has the same idea, viz: That
the natural spawning has a great
deal to do with keeping up the
supply of trout. Nothing more
in error could be imagined. The
fact is that without artificial
spawning the streams would not
now have a trout to the mile.
Scientific investigation has dem
onstrated that but two per cent.
of the natural spawn ever reach
the state of fry, while artificial
spawning produces over ninety
per cent. planting fry. Ever
watch trout spawning naturally?
If not. next April about the mid
die of the month take a trip up
high on tributary of the Gunni-
son. Seek a shallow and watch
them come up. You will see a
fine trout deposit thousands of
eggs and draw some gravel over a
few to anchor them down in the
water. then leave them to their
fate. Watch a little longer and
you will see a muskrat or mink
come up for lunch. They both
delight in caviar sandwiches with
the rodent acting as the sandwich.
The fact is that there are many
more trout in all the stocked
streams now than there were fif-
teen years ago. With careful at
tention the supply need never
run short and the season may be
as long as convenient. Our game
must pass with the coming of a
dense population but our fish we
may always have in increasing
numbers. And while we are on
the subject we want again to call
attention to the advisability of
parking the banks of our trout
streams and planting fish only in
such streams as are thrown open
to the public We made a pretty
good fight for that during the last
Legislature and the bill was passed
but was vetoed because some En-
glish-apIng preserve owner wanted
the state to run its hatcheries for
his private benefit. 1t is not too
early to start the agitation for the
greatest move to make Colorado
the pleasure seekers. play ground
that has ever been advocated. We
may be the state to which all
tourists come and a park system
tor our trout streams is a great
step in that direction.
AS we understand, the majority
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

they want it, these Colorado re-
publican bankers declare the
guaranty class legislation and the
proposed tax an intolerable
burden. But they'll get it just
the same me-Camera, Boulder.
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

Old papers for sale at.this Office
25 cents per hundred.
The newspaper., 1908-08-07

Entered at the postoffice in Paonia Tor
transmission through the mails as second
class matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
RIP RAGAN AGAIN
 IN GOOD HEALTH

Pitcher Rip Ragan since cutting loose from the Birmingham baseball team has been negotiating with other managers for a position on the pitching staff, but has had some difficulty in closing a deal, owing to the reports that have gone our from Birmingham that he is in bad health. The following physicians certificate shows that Ragan is now in good health and there is little doubt that if given Il trial he will deliver the goods:
 Birmingham, Ala, May 20, 1908. To Whom It May Concern:
 I have this day examined Arthur (Rip) Ragan and find him in good physical con- dition. MT. Ragan informs me that cn account of some exaggerated report of his condition that he has been very mucn handicapped in getting a position with other baseball clubs, who have inquired about him.
 About the middle of March he had an attack of epilepsy, but since that time has been in perfect health and has had no semblance of a return attack. He is certainly in good condition now.
 I make this statement in justification of MT. Ragan and as stated above to con- tradct some false reports that have done him great injustice
 JAMES D. DEDMAN M. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Oakland Results.

Oakland, Cal, May 26.-In the Monta-el handicap al Oakland today Stanley Fay in a driving finish, outgamed the badly ridden Gloria. Gene Russell was a good third. Summaries:
 First, race, six furlongs, selling-Pal, Ill CRettig), r to 10, won; Lord of the Forest, 115 (Sandy), ' to 2, second; Fri umph, 1O1 (Scoville), 16 to l, third. Time, 1:12 4-5.
 Second race, four and half furlongs- Mauretania, 1o1 (Kirschbaum), to l. won Del Crusader, 113 (McIntyre) to 1, sec- ond; On Parole, 105 (Scoville), to 1, third. Time, :54 1-5.
 Third race, mile and a sixteenth-Luret- ta, 109 (Willams), 3 to l, won; Nonie, i04 tCallahan), 100 to 1, second; Orchan 156 (Sullivan), 5 to 1. third. Time, 1:47.
 Fourth race. six furlongs Montana handicap-Stanley Fay, 100 (Harris), Q l, won; Gloria, 94 (Ross) to ?, second; Gene Russell, 99 (Charboneau), to l., third. Time, 1:12 A.
 Fifth race, mile and 20 yards-Marwood. 126 (Rettig), 5 to 2. won; Eckersall, 124 (kirschbaum) 50 to 1. second; Gateway, 126 (McIntyre), to 1, third. Time, 1: AZ 2-o.
 Sixth race, mile-Eyebright, 9S (Char- boneau, to 1, won; Ellerd, 105 (Mcln- tyre) to B. second; Vesme, 9S (Buxton), 23 to 5, third. Time, 1:39 4-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

Memphis, May 26.-(Special) )-Babb's crew of ball players finally won a game this afternoon at Red Elm park when they met the Coal Barons for the first time this season. But at that 1t took an extra inning to do it. Even the last team in the league race gave them battle that scared them half to death. The victory cannot be credited to any swell pitching on the part of Schwenck, either. He was about in as poor form as he has been this season. He is willing to bet that the Baron pitcher had him skinned in that 10 rounds of misery this afternoon.
 Ginger Clarke, who has been pitching ball for the slag town crew for some years now, had no claims on good con- trol. If Ginger had not grown to grass in the sixth spasm he might not have suffered the humiliation of being der ricked from the slab and the Barons might have won the game.
 Assuming a lead of three runs the vis- itors travelled along very nicely until the sixth hove in sight. when Clark passed Murphy and Babb and they both counted when CranStOn SluHS d uOuDlt tO iSlt field and the new shortstop completed the circuit on Bill Donahue's stingaree to left garden that dazzled the Vaughn nine.
 The Barons, however, proved that they have some baseball staying qualities in the next engagement. Jack Manning, our former outfelder, ambled and moved up a peg when Bill Douglass committed sui eide. Then that good hitting Dutch catcher, MT. Raub, punted on to the right field fence for a couple that sent Speedy Jack in with a tally.
 | In the seventh Vaughn relieved Clark with Chick Robertaille, and he did right 1 well, when some things are considered, but he was bumped, and at the right 1 time.
 With bases full Lou Walters stung one 10 center scoring Raub. Henlne had pre- viously been passed, hoping that Lou would be easy. In the sixth Manning doubled to right and Douglass was safe on Schwencks error. Raub then punted to left center for a couple, scoring both runners. In the eighth Manning drew q base, moved up on sacrifice and tallied on Raubs kick against the fence for . couple
 With the score tied in the tenth inning Redmond reached first on Downey's low throw of his infield hit and scored tho winning run when O'Leary drove the ball fa int right field Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
JACK ATK|N LOSES
 IN BELMONT RACE Tourenne Easily Wins Handi- cap Over Many Horses JACK ATKIN IS FAVORlTE Honest Defeats Good Ones in Six Fur. long Handicap at Louisville.
 Hannibal Bey Scores over
 Big Field.
JACK ATKIN IS FAVORlTE

Belmont Park, N. Y. May 26-Tou- renne, with Musgrave up, and backed from 12 to to at the close, easily won the Cosmopolitan handicap, one mile and a sixteenth, today, defeating Jack Atkin, the winner of the Metropolitan; Tobag- gan and Carter handicaps. Tourenne had worked exceptionally fast for this race and was heavily played. Jack Atkin on his recent fine races, was made a hot favorte. Summarizes:
 First race, selling, six furlongs straight -Frizette. JOG (Notter). g to 2, won; Araze, 96 (Gilbert), IS to 5, second; Adrlana, 1O4 (E. Dugan, 6 to l. third Time. 1:12 1-5.
 Second race, five furlongs. straight Bobbin, 110 (E Dugan). 13 to B. won; Star Thistle, 114 (Raynor), 10 to 1, second; The Robin, 110 (Shreve). 30 to l, third. Time, 100 2-5
 Third race, five furlongs-Mellsande 1O7 (Notter), ' to 1. won; High Private. 1l9 Qee), to 5, second; Statesman, no (shaw), 1 to 1. third. Time :5s S-5.
 Fourth race. the Cosmopolitan handi- cap. mile and one-sixteenth-Toure 100 (Musgrave), 6 to l. won Jack Atkin, 129 Dugan), 8 to 5, second; Lawrence P. Daley, 96 (GilberD, 5 to l, third Time, 1:45 3-5.
 Fifth race, handicap. six furlongs- Royal Tourist, 112 Dugan), 19 to 5, won Roseben, 192 (Shaw), to 5, second; Pantouhe, IA (McDanieD, 12 to l, third. Time, 1:13 2-5.
 Sixth race mile-Nick Stoner no (Gar- ner), to l. won; Chaplet, 107 (Notter), 13 to 5, second; Monocle 110 (McDanieD, 1 to 1. third. Time, AZ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

This talk of the manager making good Is wrong. l have a good ball club. have seen nothing in this league that looks better. l am not asking for a chance. l want this doubt taken away from the players and let them think of nothing but playing ball and winning games. There Is no manager who can have success with it staring the players in the face every time they pick up q paper: Tt Is up to the manager to make good" The players think if they play bum game the man ager has to get the blame. 1 know this to be fact as 1 have played ball sev- eral years and have been on just such clubs. How can I deny such charges with out authority from headquarters?
 l have several deals on to weed out this class of players that keep up this mana ger talk among the players. I have one offer of three men for two which I am considering. l am trying to pull off a deal for good inielder for one of my inflelders l sold one of our pitchers on this trip for good price. He has blocked the deal by saying he will not go to the club. The club that wants him will not force him to come. They are willing to take him if he comes without being forced ! suppose he thinks he will wait until another manager Is put in charge
 These are conditions I can't help. I will say now l am no quitter and l was the only man that stuck to our 1906 team. Almost everybody threw up their hands and quit after our disastrous trip. l have not quit in this case and don't intend to. l haven't heard from the association and don't know what they think about this matter. I will go on just the same and do my best. No one can say that 1 ever laid down on any one.
 By the way, Carlos Smith came to see me at New Orleans. He looks fine. The last words he said when he started for his train were "If you get in trouble call on me, and I will come and heip you out.''
 One other manager in this league is having the same kind of trouble, and re- lated his troubles to me when 1 was in ms town. He is one of the oldest and best managers in this league. He told me that he had spent many a sleepless night. He said one man ruined his club. He has let him go and things are breaking bet ter for him. The people in his town are not hollowing for him to make good. They know what he Is up against and think 1e will get up and I think so myself.
 I feel the sting of defeat more than anyone and the more l am stung the harder I will fight. I am afraid l am taking up too much of your valuable space and will close by saying l know the trouble and am trying and will recsi- fy things the best for all concerned. Trust ing you will give this space in your paper I am yours very truly,
 HARRY VAUGHN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Louisville Results.

Louisville. Ky, May 26.-Honest beat ones in the handicap at six furlongs by a wide margin, and in fast time to- day. Hannibal Bey scored over a big field. Ethelda simply galloped home in the 2-year-old event. Weather clear and warm; track fast. Summaries:
 First race, one mile, selling-Albert Star, 101 (Connelly), straight s225o place $1610 show $S.10, won; Car 106 (Martin), place s21.50, sho ow $10.90, sec- ond; Rustic, 1o1 (Burton), show $7.3O, third Time, 1:40 4-5.
 Second race five furlongs-Ethel Day, 106 (Martin), straight s15.30. place $10.20, show, ', won; Semproni, 97 (Butler), place s55.30, show, S12.20, second; *Direct. 105 (Heidel) show s6.30, third Advancing, no (Geedike). show, $6.30, third. Time, 1 zoo 3-5. +Dead heat.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling Hannibal Bey, 107 (V. Powers), straight $1S.50, place $11, show s6.S0. won; Mary Talbot, 99 tBurton), place s161.10, show, $39.2o, second; Frontenac, 112 CWarren), show, ss.60, third. Time, 1:14 1-5.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Honest 102 (Steele), s37.60 straight, s164O place, sS,30 show, won; Dainty Dame, 115 (Warren), $9.50 place s6.7O show, second; Balbus, 100 (Butler), $7 show third. Time, 1:27 4-5.
 Fifth race, mile-Plantland, 101 (Min- der), $39.40 straight, $16.90 place, s11.10 show, won; Miss Lida, 95 (Martin) $12.30 place, $11.30 show, second; Bon nie Bard, 97 (Butler), $24.20 show third. Time, TAO.
 Sixth race mile and an eighth-Ar- row Swift, 95 (Butler), S9.S0 straight, $S.70 place, $S.30 show, won Camille, 103 CPickens), $14.40 place. $11.50 show. second; Hughes, 105 (Warren), $19 show, third. Time, s1:54
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
INSURANCE REFUSED,
Colbert Will Not Accept Terms of the
 Umpire.

Tuscumbia. May 26.-(Special.( 1.-The commissioners court of Colbert county has refused to accept the settlement pro- posed by the fire insurance companies on the loss on the county court house by fire recently.
 The county put in claim against the Hanover Fire Insurance company of New York, the Phoenix Insurance company of Hartford, Conn.,, and the Western Assur- ance company of Toronto, Canada, for S11,0O0, and the representatives of the above companies estimated the loss at $7500
 An umpire was called in, who estimated the loss at $6,440.17, or more than 5000 less than the amount at which the adjus- ter had offered to settle the claim.
 This settlement, according to the min utes of the court, has been refused and not accepted, and the chairman of the board has been ordered to give the insur- ance companies notice of the proof of loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
LOUISIANA WINS
 FROM ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa, May 26-(Special)-Ov pitched his first game today and lost Two walks in the seventh and a double by Cover gave Louisiana enough runs 10 win. Hackendel pitched excellent ball. striking out 10 men, Alabama missed Sturdivant Score by innings: R.H. E. Alabama :. .. .. 900 900 100-1 6 Louisiana :. .. .. GOO 900 21"-3 l
 Batteries: Overton and Vaughan; Hack endel and Mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Manager Vaughn GiUes
 Some Facts m The Case

The Age-Herald has received the fol- | lowing:
 Little Rock, May 23. 1908. I notice in your paper of the 22d inst. speaking about the club and its condi- tions, there has been so much talk about | Vaughn making good' and not enough | about the players making good. This talk has led the players to think 1 would be let out, and caused the players on the on the club who want the management One denies the fact, the other one told me last night that he would be a fool not to take the management if 1t was offered him and at one time 1t was offered him.
 This is where the whole trouble lies. This man is good ballplayer but if this managing bee was kept out of their heads the club would be better off. We have played some fine ball on this trip and some poor ball. The ability is in the club and I think the club will round to.
 They played as pretty a game yesterday as one wished to see. True we made ten hits and did not score and there was no dumb work on the part of the players. It was one of those, breaks that happen in baseball.
 I had a talk with most of the players yesterday and told them that I want ed them to know that I was going to man age this club regardless of what any one told them, that my contract call d for six months and at the end of the time l was through. This seemed to have the desired effect and they played with los of vim. They have been led to believe that l would be let out and one of tne players would be made manager This kind of stuff has caused the club to be where it is.
 I have not lost faith in the club and think we will get up in the race. Our new men are playing fine ball. We have played only a few games at home ana with a good stretch of games at home l expect to see the club go up in the race. In 1906 we lost IS out of P games on the road and then won the pennant n walk and this team Is much stronger and better If 1t were announced that I was to run the club the entire season you would see better ball playing. What am to do, when this continuous talk is that Vaughn will be let out? II is up to the association to announce th.s, and I will do the rest. l can't line or suspend players because some one tells them I will soon lose my job, and this keeps them unsettled.
 Bliss, Speaker, Collins, Hess. Bases on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Examination for Marine Corps.

Washington, May 26.-On August "A an examination will be held of candidates for appointments in the marine corps. Be- cause of the provision of the new naval bill there are in addition to those natural ly existing about AS vacancies in this grade An effort will be made to hold the examinations in 10 different cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Fourteen Innings of Fun.

Jackson, Miss, May 26.-(Special.)- George Blackburn, manager of the Wick sburg aggregation, came near los ing his old title of Smiling George" today when he lost the second consecu- tive game of the present series after one of the hardest fought games ever witnessed here Vicksburg made one in the fourth and Jackson tied that in the fifth where the scoring ended till the 14th. when Saillard swatted one over center field scoring Montgomery from second, amidst the widest of yell ing. Score: R. H. E. Vicksburg 900 100 900 900 00-1 Jackson. :. 900 010 900 900 01-2 13
 Batteries: Blackburn and Krebs; Veasy and Ott. Umpire, Hall.
 At Monroe-Gulfport [; Monroe. 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Columbus Is Gaining.

Meridian, Miss, May 26.-tSpecial)- Columbus won from Meridian in a slow game, the score being to 2. Peaster. Meridian's new and youthful pitcher, showed up well for the first time be- fore a grandstand this season, with the exception of three costly errors in field ing. He allowed only six hits and wis pitted against the champion pitcher of the Cotton States, A. Demaree. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Becker Is Hammered.

Mobile, May 26.-Nashville smothered the locals this afternoon, hammering Becker unmercifully in the fifth, seventh piled up costly errors at the same time. Yerkes lasted six innings, when Duggan was substituted He pitched great ball and the locals never had a chance there after. The one bright spot in the locals work was the hitting of Hart and James, fielding. The hitting of McElveen and Butler was the feature for Nashville. SoOrp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Prominent Citizens Drowned.

Spartansburg. s. C., May 26.-The Rev. C. A. B. Jennings, a well known Presby- terian minister. and pr. D. T. Leonard, a prominent physician of this county, were drowned in a pond at Tucapau cot ton mills yesterday afternoon while fish ing. The body of the former was recov- cred, but the body of pr. Leonard has not yet been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Louisville: Indianapolis 1, Louis vile l.
 At Columbus: Toledo g, Columbus 1. At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 1, Kansas City 0.
 At St. Paul: St. Paul ?, Milwaukee 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

latter allowed six hits, walked 10 and struck out 10 men. His work was bril- liant at critical stages of the exhi- bition. Meridian had IS men on bases. Score: R. n. E. Meridian ........ 900 900 110-2 1
 Batteries: A. Demaree and Downing, Peaster, Fuller and Cerveaux.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Call For Joint Conference.

Terre Haute Ind, May 26.-A call was issued today for a joint conference of Indiana coal miners and operators for to- morrow. President Vanhorn of the op- orators says they have made no over lures further than to agree to take up the negotiations where they were broken off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Champion In Tennis Finals.

New York, May 26-Sias B. Alexander, national tennis champion in the doubles, erd H. J. Hollenhauser won their places in the final round of the Long Island championship tournament today The winner of this pair will challenge c. ". Wright of Boston for the title and trophy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27

Summary: Innings pitched: Yerkes O., Duggan g. Hits apportioned. off Yerkes 6, off Duggan 1. Two-base hit. McElveen. Three-base hits. McElveen, McIver. Sac rifce hit. Fisher. Stolen bases. James. Daubert 2, Butler. Struck out, by Yerkes 1, by Duggan ?. by Becker ?. Bases on balls of Yerkes 4, off Becker 5. Hit by pitched ball. by Becker ?. Double play Mccormick to Butler to Daubert. Time, 2:20. Umpire, Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Hits Made at Right Time.

Pittsburg, May 26.-Good fielding and hitting at opportune times gave Pitts burg the second game of the series with Boston today. Score: R.H E.. Pittsburg .. .. .. ..... .000 221 03+-8 10 Boston .UUO UUl OUU-l
 Batteries: Willis and Gibson; Dorner, Lindaman and Bowerrnan and Graham. Time, 1:45. Umpire, Klem.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
In the Sixth Clark Passes First Two Men Up Who Score on Hit by Cranston-Roberta Suc-
 ceeds Clark in Box.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
Results Yesterday.

Memphis 5, Birmingham 4. Montgomery 5, Little Rock 1 Nashville 10, Mobile 1.
 Atlanta ?, New Orleans 1.