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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
Johnny Ray Runs the Only
 Theatrical Ball Club

When Jack Fitzhenry, carrying top weight, fell down and doubled a Rink in his left shoulder Monday night, the Ray base ball team suffered a serious loss, and one which may result disas- trouely when the club goes up against the fast Crescent Club in New Orleans next week.
 The Ray male chorus is made up of young base ball players, who spend their winters taking in a little extra money travelling around the country with Johnny Ray, who is himself a veteran of the Corn Dropper League. Last week a team in Birmingham was badly beaten by Rays team and the boys were looking forward to wipfng up the levees with. the New Orleans bunch when Fitzhenry's accident came along.
 Johnny Ray, who captains and gets all the gate money for his club. says that he is only travelling around the country with the show to make ex- penses, and that the real object is to develop some ball phenoms. He claims to have several now singing fly songs in his double header musical contest. s
 Phil Call was selected by Manager Ray for the backstop work, after a careful consideration of a large number of applicants. Phirs most valuable as- set Is his ability to prevent opposing L6alnh kGlllHk HIS bAkn1 WAAAC SdAAAhe. on the pitcher for a fast one around the gaziz or a foolish one lobbed over about the knees. His chin annex, which necessitates the extension of the lower portion of his mask, protects his signs from the scrutinizing eyes of the op- posing batters.
 Bob Scanlan does the twirling for his club. He has the right pitch to voice and arm at all times.
 nnrAnnna the HRht-heaVX weight champion of the company. is at the initial sack. Eds reach is little over eleven feet. He stands seven two in his stocking feet in three inches of snow ringside at in the afternoon
 Gussie Joy, the pride of Kingston. N. Y., is at second. In addition to ms success at the national pastime, Gus sic is an expert ping-pong demonstrat- or and is the champion checker player of the company.
 lack Fitzhenry has been streaking across the dull green landscape at third base. It has not been determined who will vice Jack while he is on the bench with a bum wing.
 Ford Sterling, gay butterfly of fash. ion and a social dilletante, plays short when not performing for the stands. He is sometimes called the Ford rum about especially when the mushroom hats Haunt in the grand stand. He looks like a real athlete when arrayed in a cast off Pittsburg uniform for merly worn by Pitcher Camnltz'
 Rusty Maxwell, better known as Home Run Maxwell, dots one part of the landscape in the outfield. Busty plaved in the old Corn Dropper's League, and was only second to Home Run Haggerty in hitting. Haggerty hit a little over 1000 and Maxwell hit about 5000.
 Cbuck Lawrence, the hitting kid, is another of the outriders. He is par ticularly strong at the turnstiles and his batting eye is trained to an ex ceedingIy fine point from tearing cou' pons.
 Boss Johnnie plays the other outfeld position. He does 1t as well as he did twenty years ago when he and Hans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
Ryan Gets Another Central
 League Star for the Locals

Syracuse, N T.; batting average. 4 games. .214s 1907. New Orleans and Memphis. batting average. 30 games.
 a J. Ross Helm. Pitcher--isos, Macon; batting average. 34 games. 1ss: isga Macon; batting average. s5 games,
 9 sam weems. Pitcher--iso7. Mont sIosmery batting average, 27 games.
 10. Ed Almauist Pitcher--iso7. Chi
 n. Al pemsres. Piteher.-1sO7. Chi
 12. Oscar Burkett. Pitcher--1eo7, braddock. Pa; no record.
 1s. Ed Van Anda. Pitcher-1s0s. Grand Rapids (championsl: batting av- craze. 4 games. III: 1907, Baltimore.
 14. Elmer Bliss Pitcher--1sos. Grand Rapids; batting average, 5s games. .1S7; 1907. Grand Rapids; bat IS. A. H. stackpoie. Pitcher--1sos. Holyoke Batting average. 27 games, l .1b6s 1907, Lynchburg; batting aver-
 is. Fred wchiieben, First Baseman --lso7, Macon; batting average. i2s 1T. J. Baxter. Firse Baseman--1so7. MOntgOmssry; batting average l2s
 IS. Ed Greemenger. Inneider--1sos. Minneapolis; batting average. IA games S05; 1907, Minneapolis, batting average. 147 games. .2e1.
 19. Ed Hassett, Infielder--f907, Chi- cago City League.
 20. Joe Pope Infielder--19o6, Ma con; batting average, 23 games. III; 1907. Macon; batting average. l25
 21. George Fully, Infelder--1so7. Kenosha, Wisconsin Shore League. 22. Clayton Perry. Infelder--1907. Montgomery; batting average. 1A
 2s. Fay Kensei. Infielder--isos. os- kaloosa, Ia: batting average, 130 games. .247; 1907, OskaIoosa. la; bat ting average. S6 games, .26s.
 24. Noah Henline, Outfeld---190T. Montgomery; batting average. 12s
 25. A. L. Persons. outnelder--1sOs. Nashville; batting average, 123 ganaes. 2s4; 1907, Nashville. batting average, sS games. 23S.
 2s. Gordon Lewis. outheld--1so6. Decatur: batting average, 47 games, 15S; 1907, Calumet; batting average. ss
 27. James Ryan, outnelder--See Spalding's Record Book.
 2S. Phil Nadeau, Outfielder. 29. Another hard hitting outfielder who has been promised to me soon by National League club. s
 'This,. says Ryan. 'T think win about complete our team and we ought to be able to select a team from this bunch. I will come South about March 1, and expect the players about March 1O."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
MRS. CLAYTON nURIED. :.
impressive Funeral Services Are Held
 in Eufaula.

Eufaula, Feb. 11.-(Special.)-The funeral of Mrs. Henry D. Clayton was held from St. James's Episcopal Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock and was one of the most largely attended funerals ever witnessed in this city.
 The casket was laden7w magnit, :, icent collection of rare and beautilul flowers which were contributed oy friends from many sections Of this and other States.
 Rev. Bertram E. Brown. the rector and a much beloved relative or Mrs. Clayton, officiated. The vested choir sang softly and sweetly and the ser vice was deeply interesting and im- pressive. ,.., eracy of which she was an honored and devoted member, attended in body. Her seven sons with her grand son, Albert J, Clayton of this city, were the pallbearers and her remains, con- trary to what was at first supposed, were consigned to their last resting place in Fairview Cemetery here
 The remains of her husband, the late General Henry D. Clayton. were ex- humed and brought from Clayton this afternoon and will be placed beside those of Mrs. Clayton tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
THE RACES
Results in New orleans

New Orleans. Feb. 1l-weather cloudy; track lss heavy. ,r,6ngn summsginT: Kitty Fisher, IS, tNicci). 1-a to l, second; Exotic, 112, (Powers), 3 to 1, third. Time, 0:3S 4-5. Gaea, Vosena, Kenmare Queen, Manora, Helen Kidder, Borage, Miss Hapsburg. Ruscana. Nel- lie Free, Nancy Blues and Essie, ran.
 Second rice, i've and one-half fur longs, selling-Bobbin Around, 112. (McDanieD, Il to 5, won; Needmore, 1o9, (Heided1, F to l. second; Ben Ben Time, 1:12 1-5. Umpire, Major Mack, Czar, Alcalde, Billy Starr, Busy Boy, eRd Hill, Pink Cap, Calvin. Castillian and Prowler, ran.
 Flaxman, 109. (Brussell, to l. won; Baleshed. 102, (Howard), 4 to 1. sec ond: Prytania, 10s, (Koerner), 15 to 1, third. Time. i:s2 s-5; st. Noel. Kappa Skyward. Abe Meyer and Wild Irish man. ran.
 Fourth race. six furlongs. selling Ralbert. 105. (Notter). to l.. won; aoya aSS s3 4nyF; Rs1 1Os io1 GeiGsr to third. Time. 1:t7 1-5. Artful Dodger, Monere, Chief Hayes, Clifton Forge, Posing. Refined. and Alencon. ran.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, selling Fred MSihcliand. los. iPowsTsj, 1s to 5, second; Caper, 93, (Sumter), to l, third. Time, 1:17 3-5. Killichan, Cla- "a Huron, Foxhall, Ed. Kane, Dick Rose and Mackerel, ran.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards. selling-Dr McCluer, 113, (MsDanieI) i, to 5, won; Bertha E. 100, (Sumter), IF to 1, second; Sponge Cake, 1O4, (Murphy). 12 to 1, third. Time, 1850 1-5. Heart of Hyacinth, De Reszke, Paragon, Tinker and Cock Sure, ran.
 Seventh race, mile / and seventy yards, selling-Hughes. 97. (Ferrissj, l5 to 1, won: Gilpin, 105. (Booker), to 1, second; Creel. 10S. (Koerner), to 1, third. Time, 1850 2-5. Kati Pow CTS, Denigre, Rebounder, Sister Polly, Sam Rice, Savour Faire, Charlatan, Fonsoluca and Idalo. ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
MR. pICKINsoN vERY ILL.
Former Citizen of EufauIa at an Ii
 6ruAFy.

Former Citizen of EufauIn at an Tn-
 ArmAFy.
 Eufaula, Feb. 11.-(Special. )--Alfred K. Dickinson is critically i'll at the in- firmary here. where he was taken fin a destitute condition this morning with slight hopes of his recovery.
 MT, Dickinson was born and reared in this city but had resided in Atlanta with his family for number of years until a few months ago, when he re- turned here alone. apparently destt- ute and in bad health. He was cared for vby a friend whose means would not justify proper attention and he has suffered exposures and hardships that will probably end his life.
 MT. Dickinson is a veteran or the war and during his residence here as a young man was greatly esteemed oy a very wide circle of warm friends.
 Every attention is being given him and his friends hope to see his restor- ation to strength.
 The funeral of the late W. H. Brown was held from his residence on the Bluff this morning. and was largely attended by relatives and friends. among whom was his father and other kindred of Columbus. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Manager Johnny Ryan has signed Ed Van Anda. the star pitcher of the Grand Rapids Club that won the pen nant of the Central League In 1906.
 This makes three pitchers that Ryan has gotten out of the Central League. Bliss and Van Anda from the Grand Rapids Club and Merryman from the Springfield Club. Every one of the three are good. Ryan was in the Gen. trai League for two years himself. and his landing of the three pitchers was not done without a full knowledge or their capabilities. All three of them to say which is the better. How is this; Out of thirty-six games in 1906. Van Anda won twenty-three and lost thirteen. Merryman won nineteen and lost fifteen out of thirty-four: Bliss twenty-seven games. An average of six hits a game were made on Bliss and two runs game. He hit eight batters. had an average of five strike out a game and one base on balls a game. made one wild pitch while six of his twenty-seven games were shut outs.
 Merryman. out of his thirty-four game made off him, three runs a game, gave two bases on balls game. struck out four men. hit four bat ters and five of his games were shut Oulbs van AnQ& HHQ seven HthS game made of him. six of his thirty six games were shutouts, three runs were made a game, and he hit eight batters. He struck out i've men and made six wild pitches in thirty-six games. From these three records it looks like Ryan knew thing or two.
 This makes twenty-eight men that Ryan has sure-leaving out Nadeau-- and if Maxwell Is turned back to him it will be twenty-nine men with thir- teen of them pitchers.
 In letter from Ryan yesterday he sends the following dope on the team he has gathered:
 l.. Owen shannon, Catcher--1906, Indianapolis; batting average, 61 games, .178; 1907, Minneapolis and Washington, D. C.; batting average, 41 games .121; 1907. Des Moines, Ia, bat ting average, 29 games, .2s1.
 2. Thomas Messitt, Catcher-1906, Pueblo, Western League: batting aver age. 67 games, .275; 1907, Chicago City League.
 3. Robinson, catcher--1sos. Macon, batting average, 40 games, .157; 1907, Macon, batting average, 73 games, .f70.
 f. Forrest Thomas. Pitcher--19O6, Minneapolis; batting average. 42 games, .172; 1907, Minneapolis; batting aver age 31 games. .I9S.
 $. Dick Merryman, Pitcher-190e, Springfield, O.; batting average, 3e games, 200; 1907, Springfield, O.; bat ting average, 22 games, .2s6.
 6. E. NJ Murray, Pitcher--1907, Lynchburg. Va; batting average. 2S
 :. 'wiiiiisasGl crlstan. pitoher---lsos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
RoBBERY AT LUvERNE:
Thieves Enter the Depot and Steal
 Whlskey.

MH0ACEa
 Luverne. Feb. 11.--(Special. )-The express and ticket office of this place was entered last night by an unknown person or persons and a jug of cheap whiskey and a wine set was taken from the of1ce.
 The thieves used a crowbar to ef- feet an entrance to the waiting room and then entered the ofEice by way of the ticket window.
 There was some money In the cash drawer at the ticket window but It was not taken. The purpose of the burglary seems to have been to get
 The whiskey was shipped to Levi Barnes and the wine set to pr. s. A. Lightfoot.
 There is no direct clue as to who the persons were, but it is thought they will be apprehended.
 The Commissioners Court of Cren- shaw County is in session and the ques- tion of permitting the people to vote on the bond issue for better roads was discussed.
 Mrs. c. H. Parks. who has been visiting her parents here, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Routon. has returned to her home at Tallahassee. Fla.
 The School Commission coming to Luverne Saturday will be met at Brant- ley instead of Glenwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Wagner and Nap Lajoie were un- known to fame. For many years John ny's chief weakness was in going back on balls, but he never goes back on one now.
 Rock Candy Mountain Morris, the pride of Knoxville, IS the official scorer and scrapper for the bunch. He has the uniaue reputation of having scored a hit with foul song.
 Kid Wilbur Held. no relation to An- na, is the champion rooter of the club Please write. is his favorite remark to opposing batters as they start circling the bases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

his interests in the Estes Hotel ct Co- lumbus, Ga, has returned to Opelaka and has assumed personal management of the Royal Hotel. ts
 Mrs. George P. Harrison and son Georgie P. Harrison, IT., left opelika today at noon for Plant City, Fla where they viii spend two or three weeks with Dr. and Mrs. c. A. Nun nally, parents of Mrs. Harrison.
 Capt, T. L. Kennedy and wife, wno have been confined to their beds with sickness for several days, are reported to be convalescing today.
 Mrs. Alfred Truitt of Atlanta, Ga, came to Opelika this afternoon and VII be the guest of Miss Mamie Harrison on South Tenth Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
ANNUAL RENCH SHOW.
Over Two Thousand Dogs Are On
 ExhlbatlOn.

Over Two Thousand Dogs Are On
 ExhabftAOn.
 New York, Feb. 11.a-The annual bench show of the wesminster Ken mel Club opened at Madison Square Garden today. It is expected that more than 2.000 dogs, among them some of the best animals in the coun- try, will be benched.
 , Nearly every known breed has been classified. One of the competitions will be in the Scotch collie classes, where, as usual, the kennels of Pier pont Morgan and Samuel Undermier will fight for the honors. There will also be close competition between Reginald c. Vanderbilt and William c. Eustice in the old English sheep dog classes. The exhibition of cocker spaniels will be, 1t is said, the best ever made in America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
VALUABLE BOX STOLEN.

Minneapolis Minn., Feb. 11.-A tin box, the contents sof which are valued at $50.00O. and personal property of John C. Hopkins, Vice-President of the Hopkins Land Company. has dis appeared from his office in the Metro politan Life Insurance Building.
 Mir. Hopkins believes the bonds and securities were stolen from his desk Friday. The papers were locked In a safe deposit box, which was left on Mr. Hopkins's desk while he stepped into a rear room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
v.lpabIe Jc,xeIrv seoIe.

Memphis. Tenn. Feb, 11--Whife a dinner party was in progress at the home. of Frank c. Jones. in Vance Ave- nue. in one of the most fashionable res- idential sections of the city. late last night. thieves entered a second story window and made away with jewels valued at $20.000, the property of Gar rett E. Lamb. his wife and daughter. Mrs. Jones, in whose honor the dinner was being given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
coTToN MIL CoNDITIoNs.
Plants of the south Better Than those
 of the East

Huntsville. Feb. 11-(Special. )--Rs- turning from ten days visit to Low ell. Mass, Joseph J. Bradley. agent pany. says that the cotton mills of the South are in much better condition than those of the great spinning cen ter.
 MT. Bradley found that every mill in Lowell was running on half time and the commission agents are complaining that they cannot dispose of the output reduced as it is. All were astonisheo to learn that the mills in Huntsville are running on full time.
 MT. Bradley says the financial strln- Rency has been felt much more keenly in the East than here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
DIacrImInntIon RemedIed.

Washington. Feb. 11.-In order 10 remedy what appeared to be dlscrim- ination against the enlisted personnei of the army, navy and marine corps. General Oliver. acting Secretary or War. has issued an order exrending to the wives of all such men the privi- lege of interment in a national cen1e- tery. Heretofore such privilege was limited to the wives of officers of the military service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

The Italian battlsship Etruria will clear this port tomorrow morning for Tampa, Fla. via Pensacola. having re- ceived orders to that effect today.
 It was generally expected that she would remain here through the week but orders seem to have been changed and the seamen are busy tonight pre- pairing the craft for her voyage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
Hockey In sunpended.

New Orleans. Feb. 1I.-Jockey Lib ert was today suspended for a week at the fair grounds after the second race for the rough ride he gave Ben Wamsley a 3 to 1 shot in the second race. Ben Wamsley finished the third. The fourth race was won by Ralbert at 6 to 1. the favorite Big Ben was third
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
MIR. K1ERNAN HURT.
Well Known Mobile Man Struck by s
 Car.

Mobile. Fob. 11.-CspeciaL)-Franlx Kiernan. Adjutant of Jones M. Withers Camp. United Confederate Veterans, and one of the best known men in the city. narrowly missed death this after noon on Royal Street when he was knocked down by an electric car.
 Eye witnesses state that the alert ness of the motorman is all that saved MT. Kiernan's life and he escaped with a confused wound on the head which is not thought to be serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
Womnn,s Reouest Denied.

Savannah, Ga. Feb. 11.-At meet ing of the Executive Committee of the Savannah Automobile Club. this after noon. the request of Mrs. John Newton Cuneo of Richmond. Va, to drive a car in the main event of the automob bile races here March IS and 19. was de- nied. The committee did not care to establish such an innovation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Next to his own team, Jimmy Collins of the Philadelphia Athletics, thinks the New York Highlanders look the best to win the American League pen nant this season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Dan Gallegos. one of the best known pitchers who ever performed in the Southwest, was shot and killed recent iy at Forth Worth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Walter Wilmot. the former Chicago player, will coach the baseball squad at the University of Minnesota this spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
TO PLAY MONTGOMERY.
Mobiles Basket Ball Team Accepts a
 Challenge.

Mobile. Feb. 11.-(Special )-The Mobile Y. M. c. A. basket ball team has accepted the terms of the Mont gomery Y. M. c. A. and the Capital City team will play in Mobile Febru- ary 2s. The Mobile team will play a return game in Montgomery some time after March z.
 The clash of these two teams is looked forward to with interest. as both claims the championship of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

The first detachment of the New York Giants. made up of youngsters, is scheduled to leave New York today for the training quarters at Marlin Springs. Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Manager Watkins, of Indianapolis
 says the so-caIled Indian player signed by him is a negro, and will not be allowed to play in the American Asso- citation. Watkins is out $500 by the deal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
NOTES AND NEWS
 OF WORLD SPORTS

John A. Mccarthy. the former Chi cago- Brooklyn player. has signed to manage the Springfield team in the Three League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

The owners of the Erie club would like to give up their franchise in the Interstate League and join the Ohio and Pennsylvania organization
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Bernie McCay, who won a pennant at Mobile last season, and will pilot the McKeesport, Pa.. team this year, is soon to marry Miss Annie Collier. of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12

Hot Springs, Pine Bluff. Texarkana. Fort Smith and Jonesboro are expected to send representatives to a meeting at Little Rock today to organize the Arkansas State Baseball League. Mike Finn will be the presiding genius of the new organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
GDE CHA
 slSl,1ll3 3S
FUNERAL NOTICE.

FUNERAL NOTICE. The friends of Judge and Mrs John B. Fuller and family, are requested to attend the funeral of Mrs. John B. Fuller from the residence, No. SIS South Hull street, this morning at Ii O clock.
 FUNERAL NOTICE. The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. T. D. Mclean, Mir. ". S. Me- Lean and Mir. and Mrs. r. M. Searcy. are requested to attend the funeral of their mother. Mrs. W. s. Mclean. at Robinson Springs. Ala-s at o'clock this afternoon tR
 JOHN V. SMITH,
 Lawyer. Montgomery, Ala. Phone 22s. Is I-s Commerce st. My connection with the L. < N. Railroad Co. as special counsel having ceased, I will engage in General Practice in all State and Federal Courts in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-12
1 OV (iENENISI
FoR TAx noLTECroR

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 FoR TAX COLLECr0R. hereby ann0nDcs myself candidate flor the office Of Tax Collector of Montgomery ssa ssss Sas '' sei e3 s90a B 0t IaS Ri I hereby announce my candidacy for Tax
 ". M HUDSON.
 FOR TREASURER.
 [ hereby announce myself . candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the action of
 WILLIAM B. WHITING. I hereby announce myself q eandida.. for the office of County Treasurer sub- ,scs to the action of & the DsmocEatic hereby announce myself . candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery County. subject ko the aetien of the psmocratio Party.
 GEO. H. sHAcKELFoRD hereby announos myself as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the ao- ton of the Democratic primary.
 D. COLLIER.
 FOR TAX ASSESSOR. hereby announce myself candidate for scratis primary MORGAN s. dTLMER hereby announce myself candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery .ss csat pslts ssSs'' to ': "ftoR S5 sH Ben hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgom- cry County. subject to the action of the Democratic party. & A. SOLOMON.
 FOR CORONER.
 hereby announce myself q candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri-
 
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. Member Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 JAMES H. COOK.
 FOR, MAYOR.
 respectfully announce that am candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry subect to the action of the Democrat ic Party. GASToN GUNTER. I respectfully announce that am candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry. subject to the action of the Dem ocratic Party. J. c. TYSON. FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL. I respectfully announce that I am a cand- didats for the presidency of the Council Party IRA H VIRGIN. FOR ALDERAEAN-WARD TWO. I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from Ward Two subject to
 JNo. M BURcH hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman for Ward Two subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 J. T. LETCHER- FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE, BEAT 3. I am a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three. subject to the primary of the Democratic party.
 MICHEL H. SCREWS FOR ALDERAIAN-WARD FOUR. hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Four, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JUNIUS J. PIERCE.