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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
P|TTSBURG FLOOD
 IS NOT 50 SERIOUS Damage Is Heavy, However,
 Owing To Sudden Rise | MANY HOMES ARE HOODED Railroads Are Badly Washed Out and ' Landsldes Have Occurred In the City, Causing Heavy Damage.

Pittsburg, March 19.-A feeling of relief swept over Pittsburg and vicinity early tonight when officials of the United States weather bureau announced that conditions had suddenly changed, and that the flood which came upon the city with unusual suddenness this morning would not be as serious as they expected. It was stated tonight that the crest of the flood would practically reach the city about daylight. and that it would be slightly less than 30 feet.
 The danger line in Pittsburg is p feet. At the extreme headwaters tonight the rivers are falling, rain having ceased early today The lower Allegheny and the lower Monongahela are still rising, the average rise all day having been about S-10 of a foot. The Ohio is rising rap idly.
 Although the flood will not be as serious as expected. 1t will be attended by enormous loss. much of which has already been inflicted. The rise came with such suddenness that there was no time to remove goods Thousands of cellars and the first floors of hun dreds of homes in the lowlands are flooded; muddy water is flowing through scores of industrial plants and it is estimated that at least 25,00o em- ployes will be unable to work tomor~ row; basements of stores all through the retail district in the lower part Of the old city and on the. north side arc full of water and much merchandise is either totally destroyed or seriously damaged.
 Many families are prisoners in their homes and are being furnished food ana other necessities by the flood patrol Rall- roads are delayed and crippled and are heavy losers. Iandslides and washouts have occurred in all directions from the city and throughout the Pittsburg dls- trict Some trains have to be abandoned. Near the city, a long stretch or irach of the Pittsburgy Junction railroad IS suspended high in the air by frai1 sup ports, the ground having been washed away River craft have suffered severe ly A sand dredge of the Pittsburg fiate Glass company broke from it's moorings and with it's crew of five men went over the dam at Springdale. The crew es- capped.
 All western Pennsylvania points report damage and inconvenience in most places even greater than that experienced last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

There were eight entrants, and the first faced the tape and got away promptly at 10 o'clock followed by it's competitors at 30 seconds intervals. After race affording much exciteme It for the large crowd in the grandstand and the greater number that lined the course the finish came as follows:
 Car No. ,. driven by Louis Strang, first. Time, 6:21 :SO.
 Car No, l, driven by Herbert Lytle, second. Time 6:44:37.
 Car No. 8, driven by NJ. Newsletter, third. Time 6:47:O5.
 Car No. 1. driven by H. Kitchener, fourth. Time. 6:49:17.
 Car No. 6. driven by A. Poole, fifth. Time, 6:5S:53
 Car No. :, and Car No. 3, driven re- spectively by F. W. Lelland and F. L. Aone, with drew in the 18th lap.
 Car No withdrew in the third lap, having turned over in rounding bend. Neither driver William McCulla nor his mechanic was injured.
 Tonight a banquet was held at Thunderbolt. near the city, the visit ing automoilists being guests of the Savannah Automobile club.
 Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia pre- sented the trophies to the winners Of the meet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
FAVOR|TES TAKE
 NEARLY ALL RACES New Orleans Results Are Favor
 able To the PIungers WING TING IS A SURPRISE Benicia Handicap at Oakland Is Cap. tured By Wing Ting-Pretension Wins Handicap By Beating Col.
 Bob at Los Angeles.
WING TING IS A SURPRISE

New Orleans, March 19.-Favorites had the best of today's card at City Park track, five winning out of the seven races.
 The 2-year-old race furnished a close fit between Arionette at to and Annie McGee at to 5, the first and second choices. The former won through the good ride given her by Jockey Lee.
 The fourth race resulted in fierce duel between E. T. Shipp at 10 to 1 and Toy Boy. The latter showed speed but was never able to shake off E. T. Shipp, and when the stretch was reached E. T. Shipp proved the better and won by a safe margin.
 Weather clear; track fast
 First race, four furlongs-Arionetts 10g c. Lee), s to 5. won; Annie Me Gee, 112 (NicoD, to 5, second; Yan- kee Daughter L0s CNotter), Az to 1, third. Time, 0:4s.
 Second race, steeplechase, short course-McAllister. 1s5 (Heider), lS to to l, second; Gault, .13S44 (Dayton), 12 to 1. third. Time, 2:5s.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling Belle Strome 109 tDelaby), to 5 won; Rebel Queen, 97 "A. Martini. 10 to l, second; Nasty, 94 (S. Flynn), 70 to l. third. Time. 1:14.
 Fourth race. five and half furlongs F.. T. Shipp. 94 IS. Flynn). 10 to l won; Toy Boy 104 CV. Powers), Is to ., second: Momentum. 106 6Notter), 1 to l. third. Time 1:06 3-5.
 Fifth race. seven furlongs. selling Quadrille, 109 lDelaby). s to 5, won Hannibal Bey. 106 J. Lee), 31z to 1 second Meadow Breeze, 1O9 (Nicol), 4u to l, third. Time, 1:27 1-5.
 Sixth race mile and an eighth, sell ing-Coruscate. 97 (S. Flynn). to 1, won; Fl Fall, 100 GA. Martini, Is to 1, second Gilfain, 104 (Skirvin), s to ], third. Time, 1:54 3-5.
 Seventh race, mile and one-eighth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Remains Arrive In Bessemer.

Bessemer, March 19.-(SpeciaL) 1.-The body of Sid Smith, who was fatally in- while playing ball, reached the city this evening and was taken to the establish ment of Kennedy Bros. A delegation of Beavers, of which he was a mem Der, met the remains in Birmingham and accompanied them to Bessemer. The body was accompanied from Auburn to Bessemer by about % of the students, in addition to three of the professors, Messrs. Hill, MitcIim and Brown. It has been arranged that tho funeral will take pNce from the residence of his father, l.. O. smith, and the funeral services at the house will be held at 1:30 o'clock tomor- row and will be conducted by Rev R. c. Gilmore of the First Presbyterian church. The interment will take place at Elm wood cemetery at about 230 o'clock.
 The following pallbearers have been selected from among his classmates at school: D. E. Wilkerson. B. F. Harris, H. Weiss, R. H. Mccoy, J. T. Steele, w. R. Reynolds. s. Hall and M. Skinner. In addition to these young men the oth- CTS of the student body who accompanied the DO0Y VIII dcL ELS d uuloidiJ SoScf e' The funeral will be fin charge of the Beavers. and every member of the or der is requested to be at the Beavers hall at l. clock tomorrow afternoon, and go from there in a body to the resi- dence. Mir. Smith was only 19 years of age, and he was known as one of the most promising young men in the city. He numbered his friends by the score and many a heart was made sad when it became known in the city this morn ing that he had met with such an untime- ly death. He is the only son of MT and Mrs. l., O. Smith and the parents are both almost completely heartbroken over his death.
 Professor Hill stated this evening that he was one of the most popular young men in college and his sudden end had caused profound sorrow throughout the college A number of beautiful floral offerings were received in the city this evening from different students. mem bers of some of the societies to which he belonged, members of the athletic team, and his class company. These bore a sad and beautiful tribute to the esteem in which he was held by his as sociates at the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Big Plant Is Destroyed.

Lowell, Mass, March 19.-rhe plant of the Fifield Tool company. makers of en- zine lathes and other machinery. one of the largest shops of it's kind in the coun- try, was burned early today. The loss is estimated at s4OO,0o0, and is only partially covered by insurance. The fire conmuni- cated to nearby residential section, known as the Highlands, and one house was burned and two others damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Oakland Results.

Oakland. Cal, March Ewing Ting proved q surprise at Oakland today when she captured the Benica handicap with out trouble. She was played at a long price and closed at % to 1. Peter Sterling disappointed his packers and had to be driven out to get the place from Inn port. Logistilla was strong at the finish. Captain John graduated from the maiden class when he beat the favorite Prudent, in the second race. Summarizes:
 First race. six furlongs-Hilgert. 106 (W. Miller), to 2. won; zelina. ss CIarris). IS to l, second: Sea Sick, 106 Ckirschbaum), 16 to l. third. Time "A 2-5
 Second race, three and one-half fur longs, purse-Captain John. 114 lISnapp), 9 to l, won; Prudent, l10 (Miller), , to ,, second; Rosamo. no (Fisher), to ], third. Time, Al 4-5.
 Third race mile and sixteenth, sell ing -Gargantua 102 Lycureus). 9 to ?, won; Bye Bye II, s7 (BuXton). to ,. sec ond; Miss Officious, 92 tW. Kelly. 9 to l, third. Time, 14o S-5.
 Fourth race mile and d quarter, Ben icia handicap-Wng Ting. go GA. Walshl. 9 to l. won; Peter Sterling. IA tM. Mi'- lrel, 3 to ?. second: Import. 96 (<rsch- baum, IS to ,. third Time. .:6 2-5.
 Fifth race mile. selling-Catherne F.. z. Q1arrisl, to l, won Boas 1W (Scoviile) to ,. second; Last Go lO2 (GilberD, '2l to 5. third. Time. :42.
 Sixth race. six furlongs-Nagazam if CScovillel, to ! won; Combury, 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Two Cars Racina For Lead.

Omaha, Neb., March 19.-The first real contest since the New Paris au- tomobile racers reached the west is in progress today between the first French car and the German car, which are racing up the great Platte valley of Ne- braska towards Cheyenne, Wyo., the French car leading by 60 mLes. The French left Grand Island at 915 this morning and at the same moment, the German started from Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Ordered To HaytI.

New Orleans March 19.-In the midst Of a banquet rendered them here tonight by Italian residents of New Orleans, the officers of the Italian cruiser Etruria were interrupted by a message from their government ordering the wanship to pro- ceed at once to Port au Prince, Hayti. to protect Italian citizens there in the event that disorders should become more serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Sfrang Wins the Great
 Road Race Al SQVQ1nQh

Chicago March 19.-lSpecial. l.)-Lewis Christie Strang, who won the great road race at Savannah today. wired William Pickens. his manager. as fol- lows
 Guess this southern climate agrees with me. Remember, Bill we are go- ing back to Birmingham next fall anu put that mile record where it would have gone but for accident Pickens is jubilant over the victory of his protege and declares his a world beater Pickens has entered Strang in the Grand Prix race in France next l July.
 Savannah, Ga, March l9.-The stock car races held by the Savannah Auto molie club under the auspices of the Automobile Association of America came to a close today. the big event resulting in a victory for the Italian car driven by Louis Strang. He won by more than lap from his nearest contestant.
 The race was 342 miles, 20 times around the course. for the southern challenge trophy. It was open to stock car chassis with less than 575 cubic inches piston displacement.
 
 Quagga, 10s (NicoD, 12 to D. won; Gild, 95 O. Sumter). to l, second; Lord Dixon, 99 e. Henry), 6 to 1, third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Negro elII Goes To Senate.

Washington. March 19.-Senator Warner today introduced the administration bill providing for the re-enlistment of dis charged negro soldiers of the Twenty fifth infantry who can establish to the satisfaction of the President that they had no part in participation or guilty knowledge of the affray at Brownsville,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
New Orleans Entries.

First race, three and half furlongs. selling-Regards. Dollmaker, 99; Piggy Miller, 102; John Hall, Tyler, Scantling, Tifiis, Disagreement, Silverado, 104 An derson, Joe Howell, Maritza, Transform, 107; Columbus. 109; Tom Holland, 112.
 Second race, six furlongs, selling-Dry Dollar, 100; Lacache Maelstron, 103: Charley nard, Wisehand. Moyea, 105; Dick Redd, los; Toboggan Martins. Arby Van, Bensonhurst, Knickerbocker, DeOro, JOS; King Cole, N nu 1rishman, Ill.
 Third race, seven furlongs, selling-Lady Amy 95 Poyal Chance, Miss Vigilant, Linda Lake, 100; Apple Toddy, Queens Souviner Ed Kane, George H. White, 1922 Thorn, Terah, l07; Lorrimer, Albert M no
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, purse -Okenite 97; Plantland, 10l; Lotus Eater, 104; Kings Daughter. Polly Prim, 109 Good Luck, 114.
 Fifth race. six furlongs. selling-Royal Ben, 103; Harold D. Gracchus, Ben Dou- ble, Communipaw, Judge Tren. Jack Brat ton, 105; Daring. los; Foxhal. Lightning Conductor, Ben Strong, Rappahannock, San Ardo, Bert Osra- 1oS; Frontenac. Ill.
 Sixth race, six furlongs. purse-Nery Royal, Bird of Paradise. 1O7: Allonby, 109; Margaret Morris, Charles G. Gates, I12; Fred Mulholland. Minol, 114: Duchess Ol- lie Hocus Focus. Babe E. Royal Legend. 1l5: Land Breeze, Big Ben, Gibson, 117; Free Booter, 120
 Seventh race mile and one-siXteenth, selling-Orna, S4; Lotus Brandt, Ss; Aunt Rose, Lady Souffle, 92; Water Cooler, 94; Bosom Friend. 97; Lady Vincent, 9s; Teo Beach, 102; Sylvan Belle 107 Funiculaire, Anna Day. 109; Flaxman. 1l2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Reduction In Wages.

Springfield, Mass, March l9.-Notices were posted today in the plants of the Dwight Manufacturing company in Chico nee and the Chicopee Manufacturing com many in Chicopee Falls. notifying em- pioyes of 10 per cent wage reduction to take effect March 30. About 5000 hands are affected. M .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Woman Fatally Burned.

Montgomery, March 19.-Mrs. A. Gun ter. 7s years old and woman of prom inent family, is dying late tonight as q result of burns received at her home In Highland Park. a suburb, today. Her clothing caught fire from a stove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
Foolish, Fatal Quarrel.

Norfolk, Va, March 19.-John E. Blay- lock- q contractor, was shot and fatally wounded tonight by Henry Hyslop, q route agent. in quarrel over 70 cents. Biaylock died later at the hospital. Fly slop surrendered to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
shinn case Is Revived.

Chattanooga, March 19.-The case against Sheriff j. F. Shipp for contempt of court will be reopened. the federal government stating that new evidence has been found in the case. No date has been fixed for the hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
FOR RENT SOUTH HIGHLANDS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

Hayes), 3 to 1, second; Phalanx, 115 (W. Miller), II to 5, third. Time, 1;14.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
THE AMATEURS

The "scrib' team at Owenton walloped the varsity yesterday afternoon, to 3.
 The game was fast and interesting, re- suting in a pitchers battle between Gar ner and Adams.
 Batteries: Adams and Hawkins; Gar ner and Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20
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The West End Ath letics opened the season by defeating the second team of the Birmingham college tOwenton) by the score of to 0. The features of the game were the playing of the en- tire team of West End. and the splen~ did pitching of Ed Allen of the West End team. He let the Birmingham team down with two hits. The West End team is open for games with any team in the city, for boys of their age. Call Ed Allen, manager, 104 Bell phone West End.
 Batteries: Lynn, Hemphill and Nor ton; Allen and Reese.
 At Lexington, Va.-Virginia Military Institute, 9; stanton Military Acade-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-20

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The Senior team of Barker's school tied the Barker Juniors by the score of to in q 10-inning game yesterday. Bat terss: Holcombe and Glasses; Webb and Bell
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
BEGINS IN A FEW DAYS
Central Fire Station Will
Soon be Started by Con-
tractor and Force of Men

Work on the new Central fire station
will begin in few days. the board hav-
ing let the contract to +. S. Cotton to
take the cottage from the city hall
premises in the rear of the city hall.
The work Is to be rushed with the idea
OF getting the department. into it's new
home early next fall The board win
in all probability also buy another team
of horses for the street department and
street commissioner Kuhlman's pet
scheme of having a regular street
cleaning department which shall go
over all the brick streets every day.
may yet be carried out.
Theis being the commencement sea
son the board has received a number Of
applications from various schools for
the use of the parks for picnfcs this
week
Permission was granted the West
Hammond public school to use Harrison
Park next Thursday for basket picnic
Henry Lotz, teacher OF the German
Evangelical Lutheran parochfaI school
Of Whiting, asked permission to use
Lake Front park June so, for a school
picnic. The permission was granted.
Father KaheIlek of the North Side
Polish Catholic church was granted
permission to use Douglas Park for a
picnic next Thursday.
The resolutions for primary assess
ment rolls for the Mason street pave
ment and sewer were adopted and
placed on file. The resolution for the
North Carolina avenue sewer was also
adopted
The report for the Chicago avenue
walks was adopted and placed on file
The board also approved an appro-
prfation of $4,000 for the miscellaneous
fun for the fire department, this
amount being necessary to recover the
running expenses incurred on account
of the new fire station.
The board held an adjourned meeting
this afternoon.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
PRETTY CHURCH WEBBING.

One of the prettiest of the June we'd
dings will take place this evening at
o'clock when Miss Elsie Schneider,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August
Schneider of Saxony avenue, and Louis
Freeman are married in the German M.
E. church on Truman avenue. The
ceremony will be read by the Rev.
Dessmeir pastor of the church, and
will be witnessed by a large assembly
of relatives and friends of the young
couple, who are popular in Hammond
and Lake county Miss Elizabeth Met
tier will play the wedding march as
the briday party enters the church. The
bride will have as her attendants. her
sister, Miss Minnie Schneider as maid
of honor, Miss Minnie Freeman of Chi
cago, and Miss Clara Pinter of Crown
Point as bridesmaids. The groom will
be attended by Henry Gabler. Selby
Church and Jacob Golden.
The bride will be gowned in white
mousseline silk and will wear a long
tulle veil. Her maid of honor will also
be gowned in white and carry brides
roses. The bridesmaids will wear
dainty lingerie gowns in light blue.
Following the wedding ceremony a re-
ception will be held at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Au
gust Schneider in Saxony avenue. and
large number of relatives will be
guests.
The bride is a very popular young
lady in Hammond social circles, having
graduated from the Hammond high
school with the Gloss of 1906. After
her graduation she went to Crown
Point to take a position as stenog-
rapher in the auditors office and until
very recently she had a position in
Gary. Mr.. Freeman holds a splendid
position with a railroad company and
during his stay in Hammond has made
many friends. The young people will
receive the congratulations of many
friends here.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
GRADUATES IN MUSIC.

Miss Lillian johnson of Russell street
graduates from the st. Lawrence col
lcge of music in Chicago this evening.
The exercises Will be held tonight at
eight o'clock in the college auditorium
and many friends of Miss Johnson's
from Hammond will be in attendance.
She will play her own composition
"Arazest." 1t is one of the require
ment of the college that at the COM
mencement exercises the graduates play
their own composition. Miss Johnson
will organize a class in music in Ham
mond in September. Among those who
will attend the exercises are Mrs
Othelia Johnson, William and Lewis
Johnson.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
R. MORRELLI IN TROUBLE.

Robert Morreli, p years of age was
taken in charge last night by officer
Miller on the charge of using profane
language. The young man was re-
turned some time ago from the insane
asylum, but since his return to Ham
mond has caused his relatives con-
siderable trouble. He is a cousin of
the Morrelis of South Holman street.
who have given him the kindest con-
sideration. but since his mind is seem
ingly unbalanced at times, Judge Nc
Mahon will in all. probability commit
him to the insane asylum again. when
he comes up for trial.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
STEAL ING HIM BLIND

Phillip Breillatt 402 Conkey avenue.
Is wondering today whether his house
and basement will be stolen tonight or
whether thieves that are infesting his
neighborhood will let him keep it until
after the democratic convention.
Breillatt for some time past has been
standing victim of vagabonds who
have picked out his place in particu-
lar for their depredations
Last night they took his bicycle from
his porch. Previous to this last out
rage they have been taking his flowers
from his flower beds until now the
whole bed is devastated.
Mr.. Breillatt has reported his
troubles to the police.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-06-24
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