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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
COLLEGE GAMES
Alabama Takes Two.

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 University. May 9.-tSpeeial )-Alabama clinched the series with Georgia Tech this morning by taking the second game by the close score of 1 to O. It took ten innings, however, for tf Crimson White to triumph.
 The contest was a pitchers battle throughout in which Sturdivant had d little the better of Robert The Alabama pitcher yielded only two hits but gave two bases on balls and hit two batsmen, while his opponent gave up four hits, one a three-sacSer, and walked one man. Con sidering the support given Robert In the earlier stages of the bout, his steadiness and control were remarkable. Frequent ly Alabama got men on the paths but until the tenth they invariably died be- fore completing the circuit The Tech men went out most of the time in one. two. three order
 Although Alabama had chance after chance to win the game, she was unable to do anything until the tenth. sturdi- want, the first m"n up, rapped out a beauty to right field and was neatly sac rificed to second by Reidy. Watson then ambled to the pan and drove the sphere between left and center field for three bases. With a runner on third, the op- portunity seemed good for more runs, but Pratt famed and Noojn flew out to left field. The lone tally was enough, however, to win the game, for Sturdi- want retired the Yellow Jackets as fast as they faced him.
 Aside from the pitching. the features of the game were Watson's triple and a one-handed stab by Thorington of line drive from the bludgeon of Pease
 The rest is told in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
FAMOUS PUBLISHERS IN
 UNITED STATES CONGRESS

| obstructive tactics eliminated. It then became apparent to every one that, un- der existing rules and customs, no meas ure could pass which did not practically have unanimous consent. The methods used by the minority to prevent action by the majority may be roughly divided into three classes: the refusal of a quo rum, diltary notions and time-killing debate.
 What Constitutes a Quorum.
 In 1890 the House of Representatives was the most unwieldy parliamentary body in the world In the ffty-first Con- gress the House committee on rules was Thomas B. Reed of Maine, William Me Kinley of Ohio, Joseph Cannon of Hi nois, republicans; McMillin of Tennes- see and Blount of Georgia. democrats, and these men practically brought order out of chaos.
 Speaker Reed took the ground, com mended alike by common sense and the language of the constitution, that all the constitution required for a quorum was attendance, and that members present, whether they voted or not, constituted a quorum. This way of counting a quo- rum overcame the worst kind of obstruc- tion or "filibustering" In Congress.
 Ihere was Dltter nSnt agdlnSt thlS rule, and while it was in progress General Spinola pointed to the paintings of the siege of Yorktown hanging in the hall and gravely accused Speaker Reed of counting the Hessians in the background of the picture in order to make a quo rum.
 On another occasion a member most emphatically objected to being thus counted in a quorum.
 Does the gentleman continue to stand 1 there and persistently claim that he is l not present." asked Speaker Reed , suavely. That finished the argument. l When James G. Blaine was a member 1 of the House of Representatives he once ! had a spicy debate with another mem
 Der who was doing some flibustering ] The remarks exchanged grew warm, and 1 the argument finally culminated in this remark by the irate flibuster: "On another occasion I shall ask the gentleman from Maine to take supper with me in hell"
 There was a moments silence, and then ! Blaine bowed low as he replied: q thank the gentleman for his kindly | invitation. l have had many invitations | in my life. but this is the first time l have ever been asked to visit democratic headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
YOUNG MITCHELL WHIPS SULLIVAN Boxing Contest Is Savage from
 Start to Finish
UNFAIR BLOWS ARE STRUCK
Each Man Shows Ills MettIe In the Long, Hard Battle, But ketchell Proves To Have Better
 Staying Qualities.
BY W. W. NAUeHToN.

San Francisco May 9.-(Special.) l.)-Young Ketchell defeated Jack Sullivan in the twentieth round of their fight at Golf froth's arena today It was as savage and at the same time as interesting d boxing bout as any ring follower could wish to witness.
 After a few rounds had been fought it could be seen that Ketchell was the stronger of the pair. As long as Sulli- vans strength remained he baffled Ketchell completely
 Ketchell struck several unfair blows, but whether by intent or through Sulli- vans changing the direction of the punches with his guard, the writer is un- able to say.
 Just before the finish came in the twen- tieth round Ketchell used one punch that landed on Sullivans thigh. A second later he drove a hard right into the pit of the stomach The blow caused the Bostonian to curl up and fall His lips were parted and his eyes were rolling, and from the look of distress he bore it seemed as though he would be unable to gather him self together. He got up, however, just as nine seconds were counted. He waited  Michigan middleweight one weak right handler on the mouth. Ketchell then dealt him a savage short smash just under the heart and there was no doubt of the re- suit this time.
 Referee Roche waited until the seconds had expired and then rising and pointing dramatically to Ketchell. said, You win.
 So far as the details of the rounds is concerned it may be said that the contest was snch a one as was promised 1t should be. Ketchell said he would carry the battle to his man from the start and win just as son as he could. Sullivan told his friends that he would try to baffle Ketchell for 20 rounds and then wear him down. Ketchell was always the aggressor. Sullivan's defense was really marvellous, and there were several rounds in which Ketchell must have missed four out of every five punches he attempted
 The receipts for the fight amounted to S16101. Of this amount the fighters re- ceived 50 per cent. This was divided 6O per cent to the winner and 40 per cent to the loser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
At Ann Arbor-University of Michi,
SEASICK MAY WIN
 THE EPSOM DERBY

London, May 9.-W. K. Vanderbilt's colt Seasick II. which 1t has been de- cided to send over from France to run in the Epson Derby, was given prom inent place in the betting today, 15 10 9 being laid against him. These odds indicate that his chances are regarded as practically equal to those of August Belmont's Norman III, which won the 200O guineas stakes at New Market on Wednesday, and J. Buchanan's Noun tain Apple, both of which were held at to 1.
 The ph enomenal success of the Ame'- jeans during the last six weeks of the present racing season IS shown in the fact that August Belmont holds the list of winning owners. The value of the stakes he won in that time totals nearly $30.000. Richard Croker Is sec- ond on the list with $2s,0oo, while Lord Roseberry is third with only $10,O0o. Danny Maher, the American Jockey, tops the list of wining jockeys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Auburn Declines To Weef
 Alabama Football Team

This explanation is especially desired inasmuch as an Atlanta paper has re- eeived and published the report to the effect that Auburn has declined to meet Alabama because Auburn fears Alabamas regard for the rules of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic asso- citation is not as deeply rooted as its own.
 As Birmingham furnishes more money to the football teams of the two state institutions than any other city in the south. Auburns refusal to me est Alabama, doing away with the annual game between the two, may result in the decreasing of the receipts of the two colleges this year. Birmingham cares more for the Alabama Auburn game than for all others, and the fact that the two will not meet this year will result in decreased interest in the great gridiron game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Auburn has refused to meet the Uni versity of Alabama on the football arena next fall.
 The reason given. unofncially. is that Auburn demanded an eastern official for it's game against Alabama. while southern men will referee all it's other games
 As the Alabama Auburn game herA- tofore has been the principal football affair of the season as far as resi- dents of this state are concerned, the news that they will not meet this sea son, forecasted in The Age Herald some days ago. will be learned with deep regret.
 The Age-Herald has taken steps to get at the real reason for the refusal of Auburn to meet Alabama this fall, and with that object in view has ap- pealed to the two institutions con cerned for explanations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
A STRANGE BIRD DUEL.
How One Heron outwitted It's Stronger
 Adversary, the Hawk.
From the Outing Magazine.

From the Outing Magazine
 A few years ago. while watching a good-sized heron wading in the water of a pond, was struck by it's peculiar actions, Cooking it's head on one side, 1t listened and glanced up into the air, and then trembled all over. If it had taken fright at my appearance, why did it not fly away? I was wondering at this peculiar action, when suddenly a hawk circling in the air above darted downward in one of it's swoops.
 The terror-stricken heron, instead of flying away squatted down in the water and looked up helplessly at the hawk. But the hawk did not seize it's prey as I expected, but made a quick turn in the air and started to attack the heron from the other side. The latter merely turned it's head around, always keeping it's long beak directed full toward the approaching hawk. Once more the hawk flew upward and around, and made another effort to out flank the enemy.
 Had I been better instructed in the nature of the heron's beak, and it's ability to transfix an enemy with it, I would not have thought so strange of the hawks maneuvers. It had evident ly been hurt in such an encounter be- fore, and it endeavored to worry the heron so that it could be caught off its guard. But after ten minutes of fight ing it looked as if the hawk would be the first one to get worn out with the bloodless conflict. It grew fiercer and more savage in it's attacks, and finally it determined to make the attack in earnest.
 Rising to considerable height as if intending to fly away, it suddenly drop ped as if shot from a cannon, hoping to take the heron off its guard by the un- expected and swift descent. But the heron was once more prepared for the ! conflict, and the terrible beak was pointed upward to receive the descend ing bird. The hawk realized it's dan ger at the last moment. and tried to check it's headway, but it's momentum was too great, and it plunged downward Int a little to one side until it struck the spear-like beak ready to receive it. Fortunately for the hawk and heron the beak merely grazed the side of the hawks body. ripping out handful of feathers and infiicting slight flesh wound. The hawk then tumbled with a splash in the water, and before 1t could regain it's equilibrium the heron had flown away The hawk showed no particular desire to pursue it's prey, and Tapped heavily to nearby tree and sat there for an hour thinking the matter over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
TRAVIS WINS NEW HONOR
 AND THE PRESIDENTS CUP.

New York, May 9.-Walter J. Trav,s of Garden City, who has won interna- tional and national amateur golf hon- ors, was the winner today in the final round of 46 holes match play for the Presidents cup on the links or the Garden City Golf club.
 Travis defeated Chadwick Sawyer of the Midland club, also of Garden City. by up and to play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
VALE cRUsHES PRINCETON
 IN TRACK TEAM WORK,

New Haven, Ct, May 9.-Yale had no reason to fear the track team which Princeton sent here today, for the Blns won by a margin of more than to l.. Yale took nine firsts. 10 seconds, eignt third. and Princeton four firsts, three seconds and five thirds in the 13 events. A wind which blew across the track nrevented any records being broken.
 Princeton's weakness in the sprints was mainly responsible for the large score rolled up by Yale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
King Cotton.
H. Edmonds, in the Youths Com

R. H. Edmonds, in the Youths Com
 panion.
 The South is producing an average of about twelve million bales of cotton year. The time is rapidly coming when this must be increased to twenty million bales or more to meet the worlds require ments. The gain in consumption will re- quire an average of half million bales year. At this gain it would require but ten years to make it necessary for the South to raise seventeen million or eighteen million bales annually.
 There is no reason why the world will not eventually need forty million or fifty million bales or more of Southern-grown cotton; and with good prices and an in- crease in the labor supply even this would not be the limit of the South's ability.
 The practical monopoly of cotton pro duction is a potential power for the South as great as would be an equally strong nomination of the worlds iron-ore sup ply
 By reason of this condition cotton growers ought to be the most prosperous farmers in the world. and in time they doubtless will be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Navy Wins Double Victory.

Annapolis, Md, May 9.-The naval academy oarsmen won double victory today over the representatives of Co., lumbia university, that of the varsity eight winning by the narrow margin of four feet In distance and fifth of a second in time The time of the midshipmen was 1925 Is and that of Columbia, 1923 2-5. The cadets sec ond crew defeated the Columbia fresh men by a length and quarter Time, Navy second crew, 10:45 1-5; Columbia freshmen 10:49 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Tuscaloosa, May 9.-(Specal)--In a ragged and uninteresting battle Alabama took the entire series from Coach Heis- mans pupils this afternoon. 10 to 3. There was never any doubt about the result after the third inning.
 Tech used a young recruit and his curves were frequently sampled by Ala bama batsmen. Robert was called in for a short trial. but could not check the slaughter and was returned to the out field. Score: R.H. E. Alabama :. .. ... .003 020 302-10 Il 4 Tech . . .. .... .110 010 O00-3 g '
 Batteries: Smith and Vaughan; Ayers, Robert and Buchanan and Matthews.
 Struck out, Smith ', Ayers 2, Robert 5. Bases on balls, Ayers 2.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
College Track Meat.

Lexington Va, ay 9.-Washington and Lee defeated Virginia Polytechnic institute in the track meet held here .o- day, scoring "A points against AZ Tor V. P
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Clanton, May 9-(Special )-Jemison won from Clanton Friday in a very interesting game. Final score, 8 to 6. The features Of the game were the twirling of both pitchers and the two-bagger by Shaw in the tenth inning, which won the game. Batteries. Bean and Patton; Simpson, Howard and Headly.
 The Pratt City Athletic club was showed under yesterday by the Y. M. C. A. team. Score, Il to 4. As in previous games the opponents of the Y. M. c. A. found Lefty" Ramseur the obstacle in their path of success. It was all Ramseur he having 10 strikeouts, two putouts and three assists to his credit. He was ably seconded by Heavy Alexander, who backed him up in big league style Stan ley did the best batting in the game, hay ing four juicy bingles to his credit. The entire Y M. c. A. team played together like well oiled piece of machinery. Miles put up the best game for Pratt City Batteries, Stewart and Outlaw; Ramseur and Alexander.
 The Birmingham Athletic club team de- feated the American Trust Saturday aft ernoon on the latters diamond at West End. The game was long drawn out, lasting two and one-half hours. Score, 21 to f. Batteries, Schutze, Spiro and Welch; Moss and Davidson.
 The Woodlawn Central school defeated the West Woodlawn team Friday by the score of to l. Batteries, Montgomery and Taylor; Parson and Wauldin.
 The Wauhouma Stars won both games of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon. The first game was with a picked team from East Lake and Woodlawn. Score, 2g to l. The second game was with the First National bank Score. 14 to 6. The features of the game was the pitching of A. Roberts, who allowed only eight hits in both games, and the all around fielding of the Stars.
 The Richmond Juniors and Shades Heights teams split doubleheader Satur- day afternoon Shades Heights won the first game 10 to 8, and the Richmond Juniors the second game 6 to f.
 Fairview won from Dolomite yesterday by the score of to 6. It was 12-inning affair. The feature was the all-round playing of Hutto for Fairview Batteries, Fancher and Farrow; Walker and Sims.
 The Hardie-Tynes defeated the Athletic park team by the score of 10 to 3. The features of the game were the fielding and hitting of the Hardie-Tynes team. Batteries, Cole and Weaver; Major and Dunn.
 Farview defeated the Kissell pharmacy team in an exciting game Friday after noon by the score of 6 to g.. The feature Of the game was the pitching of Fancher. He struck out Il men and allowed only three hits. Batteries, Fancher and Stevens Lambert and Lee.
 The Kissell pharmacy team played an interesting game with the Decatur Car Wheel Works yesterday and won, to '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Auburn Wins Again.

Auburn. May 9.-(Special. )-In the third game of the series Auburn this afternoon shut out Central college of Kentucky by q score of 10 to 0. The game was ragged and lacked interest. Kentucky made n poor showing at the bat and had very lit tie chance to score at any time of the game. Hogg and Weber pitched for Ken lucky and allowed nine hits, several being punched and bringing in runs M. A. Smith pitched for Auburn. Batteries: Hogg, Webcr and Stone; Smith and Key holds and Hall.
 At Ann Arbor-University of Michigan g. Georgetown 0.
 At Providence-Brown II, Carlisle 0.
 At Worcester-Holy Cross 5, Dartmouth 2, five innings)
 At New Haven-Yale 3, Andover 0.
 At Athens-First game: Georgia 6, Clemson o; second game. Georgia {, Glenn son o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Clanton, May 9.-(Special.) .)-Jemison won from Clanton Friday in very interesting game. Final score, 8 to 6. The features Of the game were the twirling of both pitchers and the two-bagger by Shaw in the tenth inning which won the game. Batteries Bean and Patton; Simpson, Howard and Heady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
THE AMATEURS.

Jemison, May 9.-(Special.) )-Jemison slaughtered the strong Providence team today by an overwhelming score of 10 to ?. With the exception of Jemison's base running and fast fielding the game was featureless Batteries, Langston and Hunnicutt; Langston and Martin.
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Balloon Ascension, East Lake, 4::30 today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10

Free attraction, East Lake, 4::30 today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
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Struck out, by sturdivant 8, by Rob art
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Beat Lion on the Nose.

'.How were you rescued from the lion ess the time it mangled your leg?' he was asked.
 s'I rescued myself. I caught it around the neck and beat it on the nose with my fist Then it let go quick enough. The nose is the vulnerable spot with those animals. In those days we did not know much about taking precautions against blood poisoning, so simply wrapped the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05
GREAT CELEBRATION IS
 HELD IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, October 4.-From out the historic old belfry of Independence Hall, where once the liberty of new born nation was proclaimed, there came today the peals of bell to signal the opening of the most unique and signifi- cant civic celebration the country has ever witnessed. Bells and chimes in all of the city churches joined in the bronze tongued chorus and Philadel- phia was aroused at dawn to a realiza tion of the advent of the founders week, the 225th anniversary of the founding of the city by William Penn. Profound services of praise and thanks giving held in the churches today will be followed tomorrow and throughout all of the coming week by succession of pageants. Not since the famous centennial celebration of 1878 have the citizens of Philadelphia been aroused to such pitch of enthusiasm. The his tory of the city, too, is so closely allied with the history of the American peo- pie as to give national scope to the commemorative features of the cele- bration.
 The founders week celebration is the most pretentious undertaking this city has ever attempted. The programme Is crowded with interesting and spectacu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-05

London, October 4--Events which threaten to change the political face of Europe are crystalizing with lightning of the near east which seemed gradually to be assuming a peaceful appearance, has become crowded with war clouds.
 News has reached here from several sources that two definite strokes are im- pending which cannot fail to bring mat ters to a crisis, and perhaps force an inn mediate war. One is the proclamation by Prince Ferdinand of the independence of Bulgaria, which will include Rumelia. taking for himself the title of "Czar." The other is an announcement by Aus tria-H Hungary of the practical annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzego- vina as appanages of the Austro- Hum garian crown.
 Either action will be equivalent to the tearing up of the treaty of Berlin while Prince Ferdinands course seems almost certain to precipitate war between Bull garia and Turkey. Before these possi- blities. the quarrel over the East Ru- meian section of the Orient railway sinks into insignifcanee. Both armies are reported to be quietly and swiftly mob- iizing near the borders. Bulgaria is said to be buying up munitions and horses on an extensive scale.
 The Bulgarans have faith in their army which has reached a high state of eff ciency, although it is perhaps lacking in officers, and the war for which Bulgaria has long been suspected of preparing could be fought with more advantage for her now than when the Turkish govern ment had time to reorganize it's forces, which have become enervated by the cor ruption and neglect of the old regime.
 The Emperor of Austria, it is under stood has dispatched a letter to the Pres ident of France, setting forth his inten- tions regarding Bosnia and Herzegovina, although the contents of the letter are kept secret, and he is sending similar notes to the other powers.
 It seems incredible that Emperor Fran cis Joseph, who always has been scrupT uous observer of forms, should reveal his plans to the rulers of other nations before he has communicated them to his own parliament. One explanation is that