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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

PATToN's SPLENDID CYCLING, i 2e.7 MILES IN e5 MINUTE.

F Unpaced and on an nnpaved road, A R. Patton made an excellent record of aI- |anost % miles in g minutes on q bicycle Sesterday afternoon. Patton and R. L.
 Iosely ran q race on theiA wheels from Birmingham to Mi. Pinson Nnd back a distance of 29.7 miles. whichEerminated
 with only few minutes distanN between the two Another race has beefNplanned and will be run off one day this w(ek.
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settlement of differences. MT. Ballin declared his willingness to conduct the negotiations, provided that the status quo be immediately restored, to which the Italian lines have agreed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
SUMMER TRIP FOR TEACHERS.
Five Hundred Are To Be Sent To
 Europe on a Tour.

New York, April 11.-Alfred Mosely, who has charge of the arrangements in Europe for the reception of the 800 American school teachers who are to be sent abroad this summer by the National Civic Federation, arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
Restriction on Immigrants.

Ottawa, Ont, April 11.-Royal assent has been given to the immigration bill providing that immigrants must come to Canada direct on through tickets or be liable to be deported.
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In fast game yesterday between the regular and yannigans of the Standard oil company's team. the yannigans were oefeated by the score of 13 to G. The features of the game were a home run by Berry of the yannigans, with three men on bases, and the all round play ing of the regulars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

here today on the steamer Baltic. MT. Mosely will consult with the officials of the federation here and will com plete the plans for his work in Eng land and on the continent.
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been engaged in the tariff war in con nection with tariff travel between New York and the Mediterranean have ap- piled to MT. Ballin, the director gen eral of the Hamburg-American line for his intervention toward an amicable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
THE AMATEURS.

Attalla. April 11.-(Special.)- 1.-The Gads- den Plugs won over the Attalla Athletic club by score of s to 5. Batteries :: Thompson, Stephens and Stewart; Dun lap and Stephenson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

Have you thought of it? That having Amzi Golden Seed company's name on a box of flowers to a friend is assurance Of quality? We'll, it does.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
GooseEqqs for Columbia.

Columbia, April 11.-Score: R. H. E. Jacksonville ..... .000 100 102--4 10 c Columbia ........ 900 900 000--0 1
 Batteries: Hansen and Roth; Welsh . CT and Harnish.
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l :, team from the American Trust and ] Savings bank defeated the First National l Bank yesterday by the score of Il to &.
 1 The features of the game were the pitch 1 ing of Moss and the playing of Frank 1 Stevens for the Trust. Batteries: Moss 1 and Davidson; Martin and Cooper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
Macon Cominu East.

Macon, April 11.-Score: R. H. E. Macon ..... OO0 020 900 1--3 ? Augusta 900 100 oil 0--2 8
 Batteries: Stowers and Shea; Me Knight and Carson.
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BASEBALL RESULTS
Joplin Defeats Travellers.

Joplin, Mo, April 11.-CSpecial.) )-Con- nelly held Joplin runless this afternoon until the ninth inning, when a base on balls, single and a wild heave from D. Stark i'll right field, followed by another single gave Joplin two runs and the game. Page played a sensational game for Lit tie Rock. Score:
 Joplin .......................... 900 GOO O02-2 h4ttiS INOCh .-.s.......s... .VVu IOO OJO-l
 Batteries Breckenbaugh, Stinson and Hawkins; Connolly and Wood
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Steamship War To Be Settled.
 New York, April 1.-The Hamburg American line announced today that the Italian steamship lines which have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Charleston In a Hole

Savannah, April 11.-Score: R. H. E. Savannah ..0O1 oil 000-3 2 Charleston ......1O0 GOO 010-2 2
 Batteries: Mullen and Kahlkoff; Roth and Reissinger.
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The Brighton Sluggers defeated the Talrview Stars in a very interesting game today. The feature of the game was the batting of Lawley and Sanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12
Memphis, Good Work.

Memphis. April 11.-Milwaukee (Amer- ican) l, Memphis (Southern) | Game called after ninth inning on account of darkness.
 Philadelphia Athletics ,. Philadelphia Nationals O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-12

, HOME Is not the only place where Starr Pianos are the hub around which the social life revolves. There are more Starr Pianos in use in col leges than any other one make of piano. The Starr is such a durable instrument, at such a unreasonable price and with such exqui- site tone effects that in many colleges where music is taught Star Pianos are de- manded. They stand the test in colleges, the hardest test to which a piano is sub- jected.
 JeaoeE Eseaeh hGianoCompaaY
 J. H. Holcombe, Mgr.
 2018 Second Ave.
 Phones 87.
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What GHe Crackers Did
 In We Practice Season
BY PERCY H. WHITING.

good showing in the exhibition games, as the batting averages show:
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Batteries: Sanders and Adkins; McMul lin, F'ancher and Blackman.
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At fielding the Atlanta team has donC well
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
Government PROHIBITS
PIANO GUESSING CONTESTS

among those specially gratified by the
attitude assumed by the government
During his business career. Mr. Bay
ley has been decidedly opposed TO the
employment OF schemes and fakes In
the piano trade. and when asked for,
his views concerning the subject.
said;
The postoffice department In De-
troit, as well as Washington, has
taken up the matter OF prize contests
made use of by certain plano manu-
fscturers and sellers and under al
order OF the postmaster-general.
known as Order No. 645, dated June
10. 1905, has forbidden newspapers
from accepting and publishing adver
tisements of guessing or estimating
contests for prizes of due bills etc.
TO be applied on the payment OF
pianos. High class piano stores do
not and will not resort TO these meth.
DDS that the government has pro
bounced Illegal" said Mr.. Bayley:
they are detrimental In every way
and as carried out In the past were
an imposition on would-be purchas.
erss Guessing 'rebus.' word form
Ing. dot counting, hidden picture
and other schemes with rewards or
prizes OF coupons tickets 'certih-
Gates 'introductions' and due bills
of questionable value, are properly
treated as lotteries by Uncle Sam ant
the public and regular dealers are
protected.
Catering 10 the best trade and SELL
ing such high class pianos as the old
Boardman a Gray. the Kohler a
Campbell. Lester a Haddorff and
others OF equal reputation and quail
ity. have not been particularly az
fected by the efforts OF those resort
ing &c lottery schemes TO secure
patronage" remarked Mr.. Bayley
but nevertheless | am opposed to I'LL
such methods as illegitimate and
detrimental to the best interest of
both the buyer and the seller OF
pianos. also am firm in the belief
that any would-be purchaser OF
piano Will. on moments reflection,
realize that makers and retailers who
resort to questionable methods are
scarcely to be considered when "
comes TO the selection OF an article
OF such importance and involving
such an expenditure as piano"
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
ROBBERS. BURN
BAY CITY DEPOT
GRAND TRUNK STATION TOTAL
Loss-sooKkEEPER KNOCK.
Ed OUT.

BAY CITY, Mich. Mo-. i4.-Mystery
surrounds the origin of a fire which
started shortly before 2 o'clock this
morning in the Grand Trunk railroad
station, completely destroying the
structure.
According TO Sherwood Clements.
bookkeeper. the station was set on
fire. probably TO cover the trail OF rob-
bers.
II worked late" said Clements.
When | was going home, happened
to think that | had forgotten To lock
the door. ! returned and noticed a
light within the station.
Just as ! opened the door, was
struck from within. The blow rem
dered me unconscious When | came
To. was on the platform and flames
We're issuing from the door and
windows. | ran 10 an alarm box, but
the fire had such start that the fire.
men could not prevent the destruction
OF the building"
An attempt was made TO find tho
Grand THINK agent. but he VS. not
at his home. The police at that time
had Eecn unable To ascertain the
amount OF money in the station.
Clements says he thinks there was
a robbery. but declares that no one
was In sight when he regained con-
sciousness. Clements bears the marks
OF blows. The safe Is buried under
a mass of wreckage. The loss will be
about $4,000.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
Ne1pberry's Career Has
Sho4Un His Versatility

TRUMAN II. NEwBERRY. assistant
secretary OF the navy since 1901:
was born In Detroit Nov. ., 1864. ana
attended school In Detroit. after when
he attended the Michigan Military aead-
envy. Charles institute In New lork
sity. getting his Phi. b. In 1855.
Mr.. Newberry began his active career
shortly thereafter, In the employ OF the
Co. In 1851 he was made superinten,,
dent OF construction and freight and
passenger agent. The same year he be-
came president and treasurer or the
Detroit Steel Spring Co; which once
1887 and he became executor OF the
estate.
He was one of the organizers of the
Michigan State Naval brigade anu
served one year as landsman. aiter
and navigator. serving in that capacity
through 1897 and 1885. Then he was
made lieutenant In the United STATES
navy. serving on the United states
AnfSkican war In 1892 he was com
missioned colonel and alde-de-camp 10
the governor In the Michigan national
gYard.
Detroit Union Trust CO.. state Savings
bank. Parke. Davis a. Co. Union Depot
a station Co. Union Elevator Co. and
vice-president OF Grace hospital and
the Michigan State Telephouc Co.
Newbsrry Prominent oiuo
sity. New York Yacht, ST. Anthony.
Yondotega and Detroit clubs. He Is
the author OF "A Log Of the L. 5. s. Yo-
semitic" written In 1899.
Harriet Josephine Barnes. OF Brook
lyn. n. Y
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
.|ND|CT COOPERS
AND J. D. SHARPE
ASSAIUANTS OF FORMER SENA.
TOR CARMACk ARE BEING
HELD.

NASHVILLE. Nov. 1.-THE grand
jury OF Davidson county has returned
a true bill against Col. Duncan b.
Cooper. his son. Robin J. Cooper. and
John ID. Sharpe. charging them with
the murder OF ex-senator Carmack,
who was shot In this city on Monday
night last on account OF editorials
published In the Nashville Tonnes
seean.
The Indictment contains two counts,
the first charging the three men joint.
ly with murder and the second accus-
ing Mr. Sharpe with being an acces-
sorry before the fact. The name OF
s. c. Carmack, wellknown citizen
and brother OF ex-senator Carmack,
appears on the indictment as prose-
cutor.
Col. Cooper and Mr.. Sharpe are con-
fined in the Davidson county Jail,
where they have been visited by many
friends. Robin J. Cooper, who was
wounded In the arm during the street
duel with Mr.. Carmack, remains at a
hospital, where his wound, which Is
not of a very serious character. is be-
ing treated.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
BOOKS

The Gorgeous Isle" by Gertrude
Atherton. The romance Is laid on
the island OF Nevis. the fascinating
tropical beauty OF which has been
sung by Byam Warner. poet Oh
strange lyric power. but OF question
able morals. The heroine. Anne Per
cy, is an English girl who learned to
love the island through the poets de-
scriptions and 10 cherish In her inn
questionable heart the ideal figure OF
the poet himself. She Is taken 10 the
island under the protection of an aunt
and falls readily in with plans set on
foot for Warmers redemption. The
inevitable love match between the
hero and heroine develops. Mrs. Ath-
erton has told a pleasing love story.
The illustrations by &. Coles Phillips,
and the general makeup OF the vol
ume are excellent
doubleday. Page 4 Co. New York;
Sheehan's. Macauley's and Hudson's.
Detroit)
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
BROTHER CHARLES"
CAN HAVE A TOGA

CINCINNATI, Nov. 14.-That Chas
p. Taft, brother OF the president-elect.
can be the successor OF Joseph Benson
Foraker In the United States senate
IL he wants the job. seems to be con
ceded on all sides. even by the other
leaders OF the party who are ecknowl.
edged or otherwise known contenders
for the place themselves.
With every rank and detail OF the
organization In trim and In tune. not
counting the patronage and prestige
the name of Taft nowadays represents.
the Cincinnati editor already seems in
vincible as a coming contender.
That he will formally take his place
among the distinguished contestants
In due time is practically certain.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
HUGE HALL FOR
]. Of N. TO COST
100000
AIuMN's GIFT ANNOUNCED AT
MICHIGAN UNION BANQUET
FUNDS SUBSCRIBED AND AR
cHITEcT INSPECTING THE SITE.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Nov. l4.-Stu'
dents and faculty members of the Uni
vcrsity OF Michigan were greatly
pleased last night at the Michigan
Union banquet when Clarence w. Bar
bour. representing the alumni of New
York. announced that plans had been
perfected and funds subscribed for
the erection of a 100000 dormitory,
with an immense commons. In Ann
Arbor.
Mr.. Barbour said that the plans for
the erection Of the two buildings had
been under consideration of eastern
capitalists some of whom are Michi-
gan graduates, for several months and
that the announcement was made only
after the funds and necessary land had
been secured and the proposition ap-
proved by the university senate. which
IL composed Of the deans OF the sew
eral departments, President Angel and
: limited number of faculty men.
The proposition is SO assuredly a
success that Arthur Dean. leading
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
NEWBERRY TO Be
NAVY SECRETARY
ON DEC. |.
VICTOR n. MercALF RESIGNS HIS
PORTFOLIO BECAUSE OF CON-
TINuEo IlL.HEAlTH-oUi
pEsloNATEs HIS SUCCESSOR.

WASHINGTON. Nov l+.-Secretary
Of the Navy Victor l.. Metcalf, OF Cal
ifornia, has rendered his resignation
To. President Roosevelt 10 take erect
on lee. /. Mr.. Metcalf assigned III
health as the reason for his resigna'
ton.
For the last several years he has
been a sufferer from chronic liver
ifouble. Last summer he spent about
.ti months at his home in California
md returned TO Washington In Sep
TENDER apparently in the best OF
health. Shortly before election. how
ever. he was again taken sick and for
the last few days has been confined
TO his bed
Mr. Metcalf intended TO retire to
private life and resume his law prac-
tice in San Francisco upon the end
OF the present administration. As
soon as he is able TO trayei ne VIII
go TO his home at Oakland. Cal, 10
recuperate.
Truman II. Newberry. OF Michigan
assistant secretary OF the navy, has
been appointed 10 succeed Mr.. Metcat
as secretary
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
BURROWS DOESN'T LIKE
PUSSY INAUGURATION

WASHINGTON. Nov. 14.-Senator
Burrows, of Michigan, thinks no great
harm would come TO the country II
the elaborate ceremonies attendant
upon the Inauguration OF a president
OF the United States should be elm
mated and a more simple program in
stituted.
Mr.. Burrows made known his opin-
ion on this subject when he was APP
preached by an interviewer who
wished TO know whether the senator
thought the expenses OF Mr.. Taft's
Inauguration should be borne by the
federal government or by the citizens
of the District OF Columbia. 1t costs
about $4,000 TO defray the expenses
of the festivities, although a
eoodly portion OF this usually comes
back from the purchase OF tickets for
the big inaugural ball and from con-
cessions for reviewing stands Sena-
tor Burrows said that he had not
given much consideration to the propo-
sition but that IL could be answered by
doing away entirely with the preten-
tious ceremonies now surrounding the
investure OF the presidential office.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
A Lost Oay.

A young boy got job with a Scot.
fish farmer once
"Ye'll sleep In the barn." the farmer
said, and I'll expect you DOT In the
field ilka morn at fooI O'Clock"
"very well, sir" said the boy.
But the first morning he oversight a
little and IL was 1880 when he reach
ed The field
The farmer, leaning on his hoe. gave
him black look.
Where have We been all the fore.
noon?" he growled.-Washingt Star
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14

LONDON. Nov. l4.-The Princess
De Sagan. according to what appears
to be an authentic report. has privately
appealed TO the British courts for
separation from the prince. on the
sround OF cruelty.
In spite OF denial OF the report, II
Is generally credited and friends oil
the prince and princess, freQuenters oil
the Carlton and the other smart res
taurants of London's gay life. declare
that the separation plea Is only pre-
liminary to a suit for divorce to be
brought by the princess.
The Sagans have been married only
a little over FIVE months. The wedding
ceremony took place here in the ONCE
of the registrar. There has been con-
siderable OF a mystery In London ever
since the honeymoon. which II is now
said was spent In Cantal. In that part
of France where the princess spent
her first honeymoon when she was the
Countess De Castellane.
Confides Woes 70 Friends.
After the honeymoon. the Sagans re-
turned to Paris. but they didn't re-
main there long. They have been
seen frequently in London and the
princess has made number OF new
friends. Ii Is To these that she has
confided the secret that she wants a
separation from her prince after a
five months trial.
II the promised suit for divorce
should follow the appeal for separa.
ton the grounds on which the suit
would be brought are a matter for con.
siderable speculation. A part Of Lon.
don hears that such suit might de
velop sensational details. but friends
of the princess declare that any suit
would be prosecuted with the utmost
secrecy in an attempt to escape pun
licity.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
DE LA BARRA NAMED
AS CREEL'S SUCCESSOR

MEXICO CITY. Nov 14.-Francisco
l.. De Barra, at present minister TO
the Netherlands, with residence at
Brussels, has been appointed to sue
coed Enrique c. Creel as Mexican am
bassador at Washington. The newly
appointed ambassador entered the Dip
lomatic service In 1902. when he re "
resented Mexico as minister plenipo-
tentiary and envoy extraordinary to
the South American republics on the
Atlantic side. In 1907 he was sent
TO The Hague.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
TAFT SAYS ROOT
WON'T STAY IN CABINET

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Nov. 14.-Pres-
ident-elect Taft. so some OF his friends
say. is satisfied that Elihu Root. will
not accept a place in his cabinet. Mr..
Root himself has told several persons
that he will not take a cabinet place
again under any circumstances.
Mr.. Taft, IL is understood, has indi-
Gated that IL he must lose Mr.. Root
as an adviser. he would welcome his
important advice as a senator. At the
time II Is said, Mr. Taft will adhere
to his policy of non-interference In
New York as well az in other state
situations
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
IN SUPREME COURT,

LANSING, Mich. Nov 1.-THE fol.
lowing cases were heard by the SUI
premc couIt: Felt VS.. Felt; Blampey
VIZ Pike: Mcpherson vs.. Byrne:
Sprague VS.. Hosie. An order to show
cause was granted In Campbell VS.
West, judge. Call for Monday: 20.
50. 68. SO, Sc. 92, ia. IS.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14
Consideratc.

A young Baltimore couple, recently
united in matrimony. were going over
their wedding presents just after their
return from the honeymoon.
How about that check for $500. GOA
We were told your Uncle Tom had
promised asked the husband ~
haven't seen anything OF II, Marie
Well" ventured the young wife.
perhaps Uncle Tom learned that yonr
father had already given US a check
for that amount and didn't wish us to
have duplicate presents. "-Harper's
WeeklC
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14

architect OF Chicago. formerly asso-
ciated with the Arm Of Rattan a. Col
lege. which drew the plans for Chi
cago university. Is In Ann Arbor now
for the purpose of examining the prop
erty preliminary 10 beginning on the
plans for the new buildings.
six-Story Dormitory.
The dormitory will be erected on
the southwest corner OF Williams and
Maynard-sts. II will be a siX-story
building capable of housing from $50
TO 300 men. There will be single
rooms and suites. each provided with
bath, and the prices 10 be charged
will not be above the average now
asked for rooms In private rooming
houses.
The structure will also contain
lonnging rooms and parlors, so that
IL will be a students home In the true
sense OF the term.
The commons, or dining hall. will
be an immense one-story building with
capacity of boarding from 800 To J.
600 students. II will be located on
the north side OF State. across from
the campus. AS nearly as possible. II
will be modelled after the Harvard
commons which is known as one OF
the most famous college dining halls.
This structure will cost close 10 $780,
600.
Following the banquet Dean Read.
of the literary department. Regent
Beal and other members of the fac
uly and board OF regents expressed
themselves as heartily In favor OF the
plan.
Banquet loVe-Fe1st.
The banquet was essentially love
feast for students and alumni and its
main purpose was TO allow the pent-
up enthusiasm saved for the Pennsyl?
vania- Michigan football game 10 ex-
press itself
William Andrew McAndrews, sc,
who was POSTMASTER, after being in
troduced by President Angel, paid
tribute TO the university's venerable
head. Mr. McAndrews spoke upon
the university and the progress II has
made In recent years from the point
of'vlew OF the old graduates.
Clement NJ. Holderman, '06, spoke
on the Home Coming" or an old
Michigan man.
Marquis Eaton, 81. president OF the
Hamilton Republican club of Chicago.
kept the students laughing with lot
OF jokes. Mr.. Eatons subject was
serious, however. He spoke
on Little Frogs in Big Pools"
Prof. Henry c. Adams took Sue
cess as the subject OF his address
and under 1t pointed the way for Mich
igan's future.
Others on the program were Har-
low p Davock, '73. who spoke on
with the University in It's Making"
Regent Chase S. Osborn, whose sub
ject was Michigan department" and
Albert ID. Pearce who as the under
graduate speaker responded 10 the
toast. The Undergraduate"
The Detroit times., 1908-11-14

Much interest has been manifested
by the music trade and the public gen.
orally, as well. In the order issued by
the postmaster-general that prize con-
tests. such as those recently INDUCED
In by certain makers or sellers OF
pianos. are prohibited. or rather thaS
publications containing announce