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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
UNIQUE WINDOW.
War Scene Graphically Depicted Be-
 hind the Plate Glass.

particularly appropriate and artisti- cally trimmed show window is that of the Ferd Marx Dry Goods Co. The dee- orations are the Confederate and national colors and flags with a painting of 2 famous Civil War battlefield for the background and large pictures on each side of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gea. "StonewalF Jackson. A number of old time guns lead areal war appearance and complete a most interesting window. It has attracted quite a lot of attention from the old veterans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Long Game Here.

Charleston, S. C., June S.-Charleston and Savannah battled on the diamond for two hours and half this afternoon and the game finally ended in a tie, being called after the sixteenth inning on ac- count of darkness. Score: R. H. F.. Charleston . .000 900 OO2 GOO 900 % ? Savannah .. .001 010 600 900 GOO O--2 6
 Batteries: Paige and Reisenger; Keibe1 HiXon and Kahlkoff.
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TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES
 IN MEMPHIS, JUNE 18.

Little Rock, Ark, June S.-Presdent Kavanaugh of the Southern league has called meeting of the board of directors tc be held in Memphis June IS to investi- gate charges said to have been made by Pitcher Otis Stockdale of Mobile to the effect that Manager Babb of Memphis threw games last year to enable Atlanta to win the pennant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Atz's Hit Does 1t.

Chicago, June S.-Atz's hit, scoring Davis from second base with the Win ming run, put Chicago in the lead of the American league race. The locals again defeated Washington by late rally. Score: R. H. F. Chicago ~ 1000 900 011--2 n Washington ~ 900 900 1OO-1 6 8
 Batteries: White, Walsh and Weaver and Sullivan; Burns and Warner and Street. Time, 1:45. Umpire, Connolly
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Highland Avenue cars go through residence section.
ATTENTION ELKS.

Memorial service for the memory of Eli P. Smith will be held at the Home promptly at g o'clock this morning. All Elks urged to be present.
 The barbecue at Germania park will be strictly for Elks and their families. Admission by membership card.
 H. E. SHROPSHIRE, Secy.
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Oregon Democratic Convention.

Portland, Ore. June S.-The Oregon dem ocratic state convention will meet tomor- rates to the democratic national conven- tion, at Denver and four presidential electors. Instructions to vote for w. I. Bryan will probably be given to the dele gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. A. M. Andrus.

Mrs A. NJ. Andrus, aged S5 years, died at the residence of her son-in-law, H. I. McCafferty, 1926 North Fifteenth street. at Il o'clock last night. Funeral serv- ices will be held at the residence at 10 O clock tomorrow morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
WaddelI Beats 'Em Aqain.

St. Louis, June S.-Three Philadelphia pitch CTS were unable to stop St. Louis batting streak and the locals won 10 to o. Waddell was a puzzle to his former team mates, the eight hits which he allowed having been well scattered. Score: R. H. E. St. Louis .041 40 00*-1O 15 0 Philadelphia =. 900 900 00O- 0 8 2 Batteries: Waddell and Spencer Kraus, Carter, Vickers and Smith. Time, l: :45. Empires, Evans and Hurst.
 Already Played.
 Detroit. June 8.-Detroit- Boston game scheduled for today played yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Already Played.
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
That Pitchers Hitting.

That Pitchers Hitting.
 Jackson Miss, June 8.-(Special.)-Th game between Monroe and Jackson today was witnessed by good crowd, but little interest, was taken in the two hours struggle. Brazelle's batting was the only feature. He was four times at bat and two two-baggers and singe was his rec ord. Score by innigs: R.H E. Jackson ...........OO .OOS O10 2o*-6 8 0 Monroe ..........0 900 100 00O-1 8 ' Batteries: Miller and Ott; Mrazelle and Kitchens. Umpire, Laroque.
 At Vicksburg-V1cksburg 10 Meridian 5. At Gulfport-Gulfport 4. Columbus 0.
 Dimmick Pipe Plant, North Birmingham cars.
 Outcrop Red Iron Ore near end South Highlands car.
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Couldn't Bunch Hits.

Cleveland, June S.-Cleveland out batted New York today but failed to bunch it's hits and had 15 men left on bases New York winning. Score:
 R. H. E.. Cleveland . 900 900 010--1 II ] New York ..105 900 000--6 10 ? Batteries: Chech. Thielman and Be- mis- Orth and Blair and Kleinow. Time. 1:52. Umpire, O'Loughlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
SRRIAGS WEGT AIREIAIA

(The "Old White" Sulphur). Open June 15. Famous for its Sulphur Baths. Modern improvements with private baths. Permanent orchestra. Terms. s15 to $25 week; $50 to s90 per month. Write for illustrated booklet. Ad- dress until June l,
 GEO. A. MILLS. Manager Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, w. Va.
 5-3-39t- su- tu-t thu
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Mrs. Susan Hudson Owen.

Mrs. Susan Hudson Owen, aged 59 years, wife of Charles N. Owen, died last night at S:30 o'clock after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence of her sister, Mrs. W. Howard Town- send, 1000 North Thirteenth street, and :nterment will follow at Oak Hill cem- etery.
 Mrs Owen came of one of the first families of Jefferson county, and was of a true Christian character and loved and esteemed by all who knew her She IS survived by her husband and sister.
 The remains of the unknown man who was injured by an engine at the Eigh- teenth street crossing, and who after wards died at St. Vincent's hospital are being held at the undertaking parlors of Shaw & Son for Identification. The man appeared to be a Creek
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
Hotels and Summer Resorts.
MAPLE SHADE INN.

2100 feet altitude, Pulaski, Va The most beautiful hotel and grounds in Southwest Virginia Write for book let.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Weems Wins.

Columbia s. C.. June S.-Welsher was wild and lost his own game today.
 Score: R. H. E. Macon . . .. . .. ..010 900 110-3 o Columbia .. ;. .. e. .0O0 010 000-1 II ? Batteries: Weems and Robinson; Welsh CT and Harnish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-09
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, Manager.
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PuIIiam Approves Contracts.

New York, June S.-The following con tracts and releases were approved today by Harry c. Pullian, president of the Ma tional league:
 Contracts-With Chicago, William F. Mack and w. R. Marshall.
 Releases by Cincinnati-To Wilwauke9 (American association), w. A. McGilvray.
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Lee Goinq Fast.

Jacksonville, Fal.. June S.-Today's s game was never in debut Score:
 R H r.,
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Buy your tickets to Sulphur Springs, Ga, on A. G. s. R. R. 5-31 -su- tu-t -thu-tf
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
SHIPS NEAR WRECK
IN MONTEREY GALE
Illinois Breaks Anchor and
Heads for the Ala
bama.

MONTEREY, Cal. May 4-By the
narrowest of margins the batteiships
Illinois and Alabama escaped collision
during the storm which has ragged over
the harbor. At the height of the gale
the Illinois parted her anchor chain and
drifting toward the shore, headed direct
ly for the Alabama. By heroic work the
helmsmen steered the drifting ship
away. and the only damage was the
tearing away Of the port gangway Of
the Alabama The Illinois dr.fted fully
SO yards before her emergency anchors
finally held fast.
The Illinois was second in the line
from the Alabama. which is the flag
ship OF Rear Admiral Sperry, and yes
terdav made no attempt TO regain her
position IN the fourth column division
column.
IL was announced that because Of the
high wind steam launches would not be
permitted to run between the ships and
the shoe. a thousand liberty men were
ashore. and the problem of finding them
a place 10 sleep severely taxed the avail
able buildings in Monterey. The patrol
officers on duty shared the lot OF inc
men. sleeping on pine boards with only
their cnpes to protect them.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
mute" REGAINS SPEECH
WHEN MONEY IS TAKEN

CHICAGO. H., May deaf, dumb.
starving"
Such was the sign that Thomas Catan-
zaro. sixty-seven years old. bore as he
sat at West Lake street a-d Forty-third
avenue.
When a policeman picked him up.
Thomas was doing a fair business. Pen
nies and other small coins were drop
ping steadily into his tin cup. ami the
mute market seemed to be withstanding
the financial panic
When Thomas was taken before Judge
Wells in the police court later IN the
day even the judge was moved to pity
for the old man
Stone deaf he was He couldn't even
make signs When the court put CUES
tiOns 10 him his face was as blank as a
wall An Interpreter tried the finger
language on Thomas, but IL wouldn't
work.
Poor mani said the judge. should
I fine him and send him 10 the work
out. And he has no money 10 pay it,"
Wait a minute said Policeman
ORourSe. VIII your honor let me
search the man2'
The policeman slipped a hand into
Thomas pocket and drew forth a valet
containing $l-500.
Then a remarkable cure was effected
The deaf and dumb man let out howl
that could be heard al over the West
Side
Thirty dollars and costs sale the
Judge.
It's worth IT,. your honor said
Thomas. You're a good doctor"
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
HUNT HURDERERS
Of WEALTHY MAN
Finding of Body in Reser-
voir Starts Police on
Kidnaptr's Trail.

NEW YORK, May ALMOST world
wide search for John Peter Helms a
wealthy man who has been missing for
six months. ended yesterday, and today
has given place to another quest. thar
for his murderers. Police are carefully
reviewing the strange circumstances
surrounding the finding. Of his bodv in
Central PARK reservoir. and believe they
have clues that will lead TO the arrest
Of gang supposed 10 have kidnaped
Helms and held him for ransom.
Helms fortune. estimated at between
$4,000 ard $1,000, has been spent by his
wife in her efforts TO find him. Not un-
III the discovery Of his body in the res
ervoir yesterday did the fun significance
Of a letter received a few weeks after
his disappearance. demanding a large
sum or his threatening death. become
apparent. The letter, say the police.
furnishes the true motive for the muir
der, and they are puzzllng over one OF
the most daring kidnapping plots with
which they have ever had 10 deal.
Helms disappeared October q. Three
weeks later a letter received BY his
wife said Helms had agreed to nay a
certain sum 10 the writer. mad met him
in Central Park by appointment. but
Helms was held captive. the writer said
and would be released If the money was
paid. Otherwise he would be killed.
At the advice Of the police the letter
was disregarded. The finding Of the
body in Central Park, however. has
given the letter sinister significance.
An autopsy was held this morning 20
determine whether Helms had been Shot
before being thrown into the reservoir.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
CREATORE CONCERT
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE
New Interpretation Of "Star-
Spangled Banner" Pleas.
ing Feature.

Creatore gave his first concert Of the
year at the National Theater last night,
and with such success as TO hold the
audience after the concluding number
had been played.
Selections from "Pagliacci." the last
number. were given with so much vigor
and originality that the audience re-
fused to leave the theater, and Creatore
finally respo nded with an inspiring. and
almost new Interpretation Of The. star
Spangled Banner
Americans are accustomed to hear
their own bands play the national air.
but when a foreigner comes over and
plays it as Creatore did last night the
eFent in itself is noteworthy.
The program offered by Creatore in
cluded numbers which were nearly all
familiar 20 local music lovers. The
overture 10 "Mignon" was one OF the
most pleasing, particularly in the man
ner IN which CreaiOre worked up the
score. In The Dance Of the Sylphs."
from The DamnatiOE Of Faust" the
band had an opportunity 70 do some
exceedingly fine work. Ereatore did not
at all times force E.ls Tnannerisnns upon
the audience, but in the selections from
''Pagliacci," he grew duly excited and
left his stand, walking Ground in front
Of the players and direct ting almost in
their faces.
Needless TO say, this did little TO en-
hence the value OF the reading, and
Creatore would have been much more
appreciated IL he had stayed where he
belonged.
Miss Katherine ROsekranz. contraltO.
was the soioist with the band. She
sang the drinking song from 'Lucretia
Bcrgis." and responded 70 an encore
with I'm May by Lane, and Moth
er's Cradle Song" by Gilberte.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
DRUNK BEAR ARRESTED;
ATTACKS POLICE CHIEF

SHAMOKIN. May IA drunken bear.
biE. and black. was locked up at the
statiouhoUse for being disorderly.
Later. when his owner protested. he,
too. was imprisoned.
The pair visited many saloons yester-
day. when the bear danced and climbed.
until he had consumed several pints Of
whisky and a dozen "schooners' of
beer
on Franklin street his master. en-
ragged because the intoxicated bear
could not climb 10 the top of a tele-
raPh pole, beat Bruin with a club.
state police. during the mans tempor-
airy absence, led the bear 20 the sta
tionhouse. where il attacked Chief of
Police William Gretian. He dubbed
the beast into submission and locked
him uD for the night.
His master in the next cell ike the
bear. fell asleep. The bear was in good
humor when taken from the cell. and
With his master was chased from town.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
ELOPED TO SAVE
COST OF LICENSE

NEW YORK, May 4.-WelI-laid plans
for a quiet little wedding" were rudely
shattered at the Eldridge street police
station last night
Lieutenant Sweeney did the shatter-
ing. He vas on duty behind the desk
at O'Clock, when the police station
door opened and in rushed a flaxen-hair-
ed young man. very much ont Of breath
and a pretty young woman.
ITS getting late. Mr.. officer" sasped
the man; so we hurried as fast as we
could. We want 20 get married, sif."
well, ah-where do I come in" stam-
mered the surprised lieutenant.
why. we want you TO mary us
explained the would-be bridegroom. with
a sheepish smile at his blushinS com
panion-
my name IS Louis Everson," he con-
tinued "and my lady friend IS Tinie
Singer. We both live at 8 Spring street,
Newburg."
Suspecting an eiopement the crafty
lieutenant led his visitors into the cap
tafn's private room. asked them TO wait
until he could find a minister and then
particulars 70 police head
quarters
From there a message was rushed 10
the Newburg police. and in an hour
hack came the answer that there was
no good ground for police interference
in the love affairs Of Louis and his
Tillie
Their love ripened in a boarding house
conducted by Titles mother al the
Newburg address where Louis is the
star boarder. There was no parental op-
position TO his suit
Yesterdays trip to this city was un-
dertaken because some hea-Jiess joker
told the credulOus Louis that al matri-
monial applicants at the Eldridge street
police station were married without
license. This meant a saving. so Louis
and Tille decided 20 try IT,
Great VS. their disappointment when
Lieutenant Sweeney explained the sit
uation and started them back TO New
burg
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
Henry ReuteraahI
Back NTH Fleet

SANTA CRUZ. Cal, May 4--Henry
Reuterdahl. naval critic and marine
artist, who STARTLED the country three
months ago with a revelation OF con-
structionaI faults in existing battle
ships, rejolned the fleNt here yester-
day. He was received with enthusiasm
by the officers. called on Admiral
Thomas, an old friend. and was invited
by the admiral TO accompany him 10
the Minnesota when he transfers his
Tag there from the Connecticut
RheuterdahI has been commissioned
by an Eastern magazine 70 make a
painting OF the feet entering the Golden
Gate.
Nothing viii be done by the Senate
investigating committee" he said last
night. 1T is already rumOred that the
committee viii Whitewash. SO We are
gainst the same difficulties.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
NOT TRUE TO EATURE.

He-"That statue isn't true to nature"
She-"What is wrong with it2'
He-.'Why. IL represents n woman
sitting, saying nothing. ng."-EXchange
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
Too Near Nature Dancing. Girls
Hit by St. Paals Morality Laqv

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May 4-The toe
dancer, the dimpled girl radiant in pink
tights, the stunning Juno in the living
picture, the modest artists model. the
merry widows, the beauty chorus of
diaphanous robes or the daintiest OF
frills and neshings, the too sweet chorus
girls with their exotic charms, radiant
glances, and ridiculously short petit
coats, according 70 the last edict of the
club women Of ST. Paul, are now a
thing OF the past. as in the future they
will not be allowed TO show themselves,
or their ingenuity, in the theatrical
programs.
Problem plays, psychological society
studies, a la Bernard Shaw: dramas
lacking in moral tone, and productions
depicting women with a past, are to be
ostrscisedN anc their productions made
impossi bic in s.. Paul. The movement
in this city in favor of drama point
ing a rioraI aud adjoining a tale" COM
menced few months ago, when a
united meeting of ministers was held
protesting against the performances Of
Miss Nethersole and her voluptuous
kisses The movement failed at the
time TO stop the plays because one
minister dissented and gave an opinion
that they were not opposed 70 truth.
and were literary and artistic.
Tight Dramatic Lid.
In sympathy with a movement. gen.
eral IN the United States. the St. Paul
women. representing twenty-five clubs
affiliated with the Fourth district Of
the Minnesota Federation Of Womer's
Clubs. lave decided TO put on the tight
est Of dramatic lids, in connection with
what they consider improper productions
at ali places OF amusement. and az the
close Of the theatrical season St Paul
is called upon to bid a long farewell to
the daring. extravangances with which
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
HORSE COMMITS SUICIDE;
M0URNS OVER DOGS DEATH

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May BE
cause his chum, a dog, died a horse
committed suicide by jumping from the
second floor Of his owners barn.
Horse and dog, both owned by Alex
under Harrington. had been great
friends for several years. The dog died
Of old age Tho horse missed his visits
and became nCOrose-
Mr.. Harrington found the horse lying
in the barnyard. its neck broken Il
vas some distance from the barn door.
which is taken as an Indication that il
leaped far out with suicidal intent.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04
EAGLES HOLD MEMORIAL;
MANY ADDRESSES MADE

Impressive services in memory of
their departed brothers were held last
evening by the local aerie Of Fraternal
order of Eagles in Eagle Hall, Sixth
and Z streets northwest.
The program, which was opened by
Worthy President Ward Savage with an
appropriate ADDRESS, included singing,
prayer, and a roll-call Of the deceased
members. Representative Julius Kahn
of san Francisco. a member Of a San
Francisco aerie, spoke on the success Of
the order.
The Washington times., 1908-05-04

the patrons OF the various theaters and
vaudeville houses nave been so long en-
tertained in the past
There is 10 be a general overhauius
of the penny parlOFs, where school Clli-
dren are invited TO make themselves
familiar with the friVOlities of hign DC,
as it is supposed 10 exist in Paris ana
New York, and where stories OF domes-
tic infeiiclty and inhdeIIty are treated
with levity. II is claimed that the 10
cent shows. so popular in the city, are
Turing hign school girls, and that I'M
mejiately school is over they resort 20
these places 10 meet acquatntances ana
form attachments. II is proposed 10
place these 10-cent establishments uE-
der the watchful supervision OF tnS
Inspector Of schools This officer Wlil
give them an academic tone, anc see
that nothing is given except such en-
tertainments es are right and proper
for school girls 10 see. and that goou
order is maintained.
Effect Other Reforms.
The president Of the St. Paul Women's
Clubs IS airs. Russell r. Dorr. She is
an able woman, and the cluOs have met
with extraordinary success in the re-
form work they have undertaken un-
der her leadership. After a nine months
campaign at the State capital they Sc
cured the separation OF the male and
female departments at the state re-
formatory. Last fall a crusade was
commenced IN favor OF enforcing the
law in connection with the sale OF
cigarettes and improper literature TO
minors. When this campaign opened II
VAS impossible to walk a block without
seeing a boy OF seven or eight pufhng
a cigarette with all the assurance or
a man. The habit was spreading 10
young girls who were given cigarettes
bv bows attending school. Owing 20 the
energetic crusade prosecuted by the
club women at St. Paul, those evils
have disappeared. and a moral and ply
steal Improvement has taken place in
the lives Of the young people Of the
city. II is now proposed TO reform the
older ones on the same moral lines.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
RHEUMATIC FOLKS.
Are You Sure Your Kidneys are
We'll?

Many rheumatic attacks are due to
uric acid in the blood. But the duty
of the kidneys is to remove all uric
acid from the blood. Its presence
there shows the kidneys are inactive.
Don't daily with "uric acid SOL
vents''. You might 60 on till dooms-
day with them, but until you cure the
kidneys you will never get we'll.
Doan's Kidney Pills not only remove
uric acid, but cure the kidneys and
then all danger from uric acid is end
ed. Here is Sauk Centre testimony to
prove it.
Mr.. Henry Parker, living Cor. 7th
and Birch Sts., Sauk Centre, Minn.,
says. "My wife was troubled with
severe case or kidney complaint and
sciatic rheumatism for more than
year. 1 saw Doan's Kidney Pills
highly recommended for such com.
plants and wentto Fiesler & McNeice's
Drug Store and procured a box. At
that time the complaint was at its
worst, her back was very weak and
she complained OF sharp shooting
pains through her hips accompanied
bythrobbing headaches. Doan's Kid
ney Pills gave satisfactory results and
l can notice great improvement in
her condition. l know that Doan's
Kidney Pills cannot be surpassed az
kidney remedy and am glad to re-
commend them to-others."
For Sale by all Dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States. Remember the name Doan's
and take no other.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
Il Can't BE Beat

The best of all teachers is experience
C. M. Harden, of Silver City, North
Carolina, says: II find Electric Bitters
does all that's claimed for it. For
Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles
it can't be beat. l have tried it and
find it a most excellent medicine. -
Mr.. Harden is right; it's the best of
all medicines also for weakness, lame
back, and all run down conditions.
Best too for chills and malaria. Sold
under guarantee at Hanson & Emerson
drug store. Soc.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
COmmiSS ion and STORAGE

l have rented the building 4 doors
west of McCracken and Burgess where
I will conduct a storage business, buy
and sell goods on commission, and
conduct auctions. Highest cash
prices paid for second hand goods.
Collection of all kinds promptly at
tended to.
Jas. Connolly,
Licened Auctioneer.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-09
BIG CEL[BRATI0
From page 1

ed by the Sauk Centre band and
Starbuck band, both Of which ors
cations did finely. The Sauk G,
band was on duty from o'cloc
the morning until late at night
certainly delivered the goods"
Starbuck band arrived at $3.50
did excellent work all day long.
The transportation facilities
excellent with the exception OF
Great Northern branch line =
declined to furnish a special. a
+. S. Parker, by working hard
cured a special train on the Norf
Pacific, which took the Starbuck
ard people from points west of
home at II o'clock. Mr.. Parker
forts are greatly appreciated.
Two factors in the success OF
celebration stand prominent, nsl
that it pays tt. secure high grad
fractions and to advertise them
oughly. Sauk Centre did both.