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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
POLI'S
FRANK DANIELS.

Charles F'rohman's big musical play, Hook of Holland." introducing Frank Daniels, the funniest and most widely known of all the American laugh proyokers, will be seen at Po- lls this evening. The title of the play has been changed by dropping the Miss" and 1t is now called Hook of Holland" Miss Christ tie Macdonald, who made such charm ing Sollie Hook last season, remains in that role and the large company contains besides Adele Rowland. Leslie Stiles, Glen White, Arthur Harold, Will Danforth, William Kent, Tom Collins, Edward Burch, Edith Burch. Fleuretta de Mar, Flos- sic Hope and Emily Lee Prices 25c to $1.50. Seats now on sale. Tel 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
"DANCINGo

Kicks Academy, 43 East Main St.
 New beginners class starting Monday evening. November g. 1908. Private and class lesson daily. Regular dancing for pupils and friends, Friday evenings. Phone 1I7-5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17

Find . tenant for that vacant tes. ement by placing . 25-cenf adv iB the Dsnocx1e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
oRAToRlo CONCERT.

Several important changes and sd-
 dstions have been made in the pro
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-17
Stylish Clothing.

Now is the time to get measured for a NoBBY SUIT for FALL or WINTER.
 F., BUCK, I32 North Main. Tel Call Fashionable Tailor Ladies or Gents Garments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
GAYETY OUTFIT TO
 MEET OWENTON

A fast and interesting game of baseball will be played at the Owenton college grounds Saturday morning at 1O:3O o'clock, when the Owenton college team crosses bats with the heavy hitting Gayety the atre club.
 The two are about evenly matched, and an extra good game may be looked for. owenton has a fast team, but the Gayety boys claim victory on account of their superior hitting ability, as was shown last week when they beat Harry Blaneys bunch to the tune of F to S
 Manager Harry Yost is proud of his team, and an open challenge stands for any amateur or emi-professional club. The lineup of the Gayety club for satur- days game follows;
 Stephens, catcher; Welch' pltcher' Burke (Calliope), first base and captain Tarvell, second base; Martin, shortstop' Raymond, third base; Gieger, left fielder; DeBardeleben center fielder; smith rlght fielder; Kalaher, Tipler and Donnelly' substitutes Umpire, Mclaughlin. SCOT CT, Johnnie Horan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Los AnoeIes Results.

Los Angeles, March 10.-In a pecu- Han race, the heavily played favorite lost the second race at Santa Anita Park this afternoon, finishing last in the field. The horse was easily best but ran like an aged COW. Colonel Jack, the 1 to favorite in the San Marine handicap the fourth event, was beaten by a nose by Lightwool, the sec ond choice.
 First race. five furlongs-Toddy Hodge, 109 (Shilling). 8 to 5, won Work and Play 106 (Burns), to 1, second; Our Anna, 1O4 (McIntyre), ' to 1, third. Time, 1:O1.
 Second race, three and a half fur longs, selling-Madeline Musgrave, 100 (Musgrave), to l. won; Copper Princess, 104 (Burns), to l, second; Modena, 105 (Shriner), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:41.
 Third race, five and ahalf furlongs, selling-Laudable 92 (Goldstein), to 1, won; Royal Queen, 94 (Burns), to l. second; Bribery, 1OS (Musgrave), s to 1, third. Time. 1:06 4-5. Fourth race, the San Marina handi- ! cap-Lightwool. 113 tShilling), to I, won; Colonel Jack, 106 (Burns), to ?, second; Critic. 102 (Harty), to l, third. Time, 1:Ss 1-5.
 | Fifth race. mile and quarter i Colonel Jewel, 9S tMorse), 100 to | won; Rost Of, 1oS Uloyd), Is to l | second; Fl Primero, 1O3 (Archibald) 6 to l. third Time, 2:0s 3-5
 sixth race, seven furlongs-Aucas- sin. 102 fBurns). to 1, won; Canardo 1oS |, fShriner), ? to 1. second; l.. c Wiorig, ST CMartin), 10 to ], third Time, 1:26 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

Union Telegraph company, damages: Lula Hawkins, administrator, vs. Southern Railway company. damages; William pany, damages; Bruce Smith. pro ami. vs. Southern Railway company, dam ages.
 Chancery Court Docket.
 In the chancery court the following cases are set for hearing today:
 Mary McCord vs Henry McCord: Lu- eile Propst vs. Robert w. Propst: J. Ed. Haigler vs. August Weller. ct al; Ada Deware vs. Harry Deware Elizabeth Cline vs Jane Kelley. ct al.; D. s. Jen- kins vs. Josephine Jenkins; E. D. Mid dleton vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Bir- mingham J. w. Farrior vs. T. J. Bates; Melinda Washington Vs. James Washing ton: P. M. Smithson vs. Laura Smith son; R. M. Jenkins vs. l.. H. Halcombe, ct al.
 City Court Docket
 Judge Ferguson presiding, the follow ing cases are set for trial today in the first division of the city court
 Carrie Bradford ct al, vs. Margret Wilson, ct als., ejectment; George Trible vs. w. J. Ryan, ct als., appeal by de- fendant: Serena Leach .vs. T. w. Ha- good, ct als., damages; Phillip Carey Manufacturing company vs. Frederick Moesser, ct al., assumpsit; Jonas Schwab company vs. A. J. Johnson, ejectment; New York Life Insurance company vs. William Godfrey, ct als., damages; H. l.. Martin vs. Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company. damages; Gaudin Un- dertaking company Vs. John R. Gaudin, assumpsit; Joseph A. Magnus, ct al, vs. A. w. Clem, administrator, assump- sit.
 In the second division of the city court, Judge Senn presiding, the following cases are set for hearing today:
 Sol Smith vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; F. N. Thomas, administrator, vs. Brming : ham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Mrs. Olie McFadden vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com- pany, damages; J. G. Hawkins vs. Jeff ferson Hotel company, damages; w. R. McVay vs. Sloss-Sh effield Steel and Iron company, damages; James Mason vs. Bir- mingham Railway, Light mad Power conn pany.
 In the third division of the city court, Judge Sharpe presiding, the following cases are set for trial:
 James Newman vs. Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company dam- ages Jonas Newman, administrator, vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; Mamie Smith, pro amt vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; William Kirkland vs. Christian Colias, damages; Thomas Adams vs. Lacey Buck Iron com- pany, damages J. c. Hall vs. Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, dam- ages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court yesterday morning the case of the town of Woodlawn vs. W. F. Car ter was concluded. The case, it will be recalled was appealed from the Mayor s court of Woodlawn, where MT. Carter was fined $50 for drawing a gun and firing upon a street car. The case was ap- pealed to the higher court, and after a trial of some length was submitted 10 the jury yesterday morning. The jury sus- tained the judgment of the Woodlawn court, assessing a fine of $65
 Other cases were disposed of by Judge Coleman yesterday as follows: Evans cry company, judgment against l. H. Lowery and w. H. Donaldson of the de- fendant company for s431 .93; Alabama Grocery company vs. Pratt City Grocery company, judgment against same parties as in preceding case for $172.47; Collins & Co. vs. same, judgment for s37O.64; R. F. Roden Grocery company vs. same, judg- ment for $199. .SS; McLesterVanHoose con- pany vs. same, judgment for $2O2. "A. In the first division of the city court, Judge Ferguson presiding, a verdict for s132 62 was returned in the case of Mrs. M E. Terrell vs. Nat T. overall. Tie case of yenell Loan and Investment company vs. Alabama Livery company was in judgment. a
 In the second division of the city court, Judge Senn presiding, the jury in the case of Rosa Lewis vs. East Lake Mina- ture Railway company returned verdict awarding the plaintiff $3500 damages for injuries sustained when an axle on one Of the cars broke some time ago and the plaintiff was injured to the degree that her general health was impaired
 The case of William King vs. Ri.ming. ham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial in the second division.
 In the third division of the city court, Judge Sharpe presiding, the case ot Let fife Dennis vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company was tried yes terday and was placed in the hands of the jury late in the afternoon.
 Circuit Court Docket.
 In Judge Colemans division of the cir cult court the following cases are set for trial today:
 W. R. Bynum vs. National Accident so- ciety of New York, appeal by defendant; Alabama State Land company vs. D. D. Sherrell, etectment; The Peck Hammond company vs. town of East Lake, assump- sit; A.. c. Stephenson vs. West Pratt Coal company, assumpst; Bessemer State bank vs. Birmingham Ore and Mining company, assumpsit.
 The following cases are set for hearing in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court today:
 T. O. Latham, pro ami, vs Republic Iron and Steel company, damages: Lula Hawkins, administrator, vs. Western
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
ATHLETIC CLUB AT
 NORTH BIRMINGHAM
Young Men Formed Organization At Enthusiastic Meeting Held
 Last Night.

A large number of citizens of North Birmingham, including many young men, met at the city hall in that place last night and organized the North Birmlng- ham Athletic club. Thero vas much en- thusiasm, and the club starts off with bright prospects. Tie following officers were elected: Tom Reese. president John Britner, vice president; R. Richard recording secretary; Tom Glover treas urer. Board of governors: Hugh Friel, Dr. William Walker J. P. Savage, E. A. Brown, pr. E. c. Rosamond, J. H. Berry, the Rev. NJ. E. Kitrick and G. N. Stone. House committees: Truss Thompson, George Moore and Harry Dougherty. A constitution and bylaws were adopted on the lines of other well regulated ath- letics institutions. Gambling and drink- ing in the club rooms are absolutely for bidden Political discussion in the club is also prohibited. All boys of good moral and social standing. who have reached the age of b, are eligible for member ship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

There is a great deal of interest pre- vailing in the game of basketball to be played Friday afternoon in Birmingham between the Birmingham Athletic club and the Mobile Young Mems Christian as sociatlon
 The two teams are great riva's Mobile has one of the pest aggregaticns in the south, and has received mention as can- didate for championship honors. Birming- ham has a desire to pit crimp in the aspiration of the Sea Gulls. Mobile has won a fine percentage of it's games this season, but most of them were played on it's home grounds.
 While Birmingham has lost a number of it's games this year, 1t should be renem- bered that the local club took on some of the finest aggregations of The Unite d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

h frs B To Clarke "scotty Acock will the conclusion the majority of the players will be on hand
 Ragan brought his him looking will he have never better in this We have always needed better them bager was on the farn o July ana ] 1ae 9 m as o in pitcher He the last refused to Rip
 picked about IS pounds dur thinks that he will be able to deliver
 of the them know that had certain faults last a the only hit the nfed determined to show hem prediction"
 Cincinnati He is pitcher and out, aessd 6s Manager vaughn Will give nm chance make S''
 
 will regular practice as there already in Br- Demontreve McNea The will report in uni little this Manager Vaughn states accordance with the their will bear out the significance Of the name falling believed anond ds,, T6e grass bepnnne sprou with the idea The rain whatever Manager Vaughn be- Walker within 10 minutes after hard the date it is almost certainty that several hundred people will see the game wee b @ practice exhibition and while there will be few of those @ is true the struggle will O interest the arm wihth glasse W. ROBERTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
GYeat Mte7est Sh0A1n M
 Mobile Birmingham Game

States-Yale. Columbia, Wabash and 1lli- nois. Against these fl ,e teams good showing was made. Birmingham, with the exception of Noble. was the only southern team to sco:c more than ore field goal against Wabash. Vanderbilt, Nashville and Louisville were able to make but one.
 Thursday night the basketball team Of the Birmingham High school will meet the junior teams of the B. A. C. By win ming the High school will be in a position to meet the regular team in fight for the local championship. As is known the High school has already defeated the Y. M c. A. The juniors will strain every muscle to defeat the team of -he High school, for in doing so they will place themselves in a fine rank with other aS- gregations of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
COLUMBUS ALIVE
 TO BASEBALL GAME

Columbus, Miss, March 10.-(Special.)- J. ing at the city hall tonight Plans for the coming season were discussed and pros poets are very bright. President Banks rendered his resignation. An appeal was made to him to continue at the head, but his business duties will not permit it. His successor has not yet been named. A com mittee of four spent the day in canvassing the town throughly and over s3500 was se- cured with ease Transportation will be forwarded Manager Stewart and other players at once. Repular practice begins Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
JOCKEY MOTHER
 WINS THREE RACES Nasty Agnes Takes WiIdfire Stake At New Orleans HORSE RUNS LIKE OLD COW Big Favorite at Los Angeles Runs Last In Good Race-FaVorites Fare Bad
 ly at Oakland, and Long
 Shots Take Races.
HORSE RUNS LIKE OLD COW

1 New Orleans, March 1O.-The feature of an evenly balanced programme today at the Fair Grounds was the Wildhre purse. which was won by Nasty Agnes, at Il to }. by a head from Merrick. Nasty Agnes victory clearly was largely due to the strong finish given her by Jockey Notter. Jockey Notter rode three straight winners.
 Weather clear: track fast. Summaries:
 First race four furlongs-Tony w., 115 e. Koener), 13 to 5, won; Tom Hol- land. III (BrusseD. Is to l, second; Pin ion. 112 CNotter). Is to 5, third. Time, :49 1-5.
 Second race. five and one-half fur longs-Lady Amy 9S J Sumter), 21s to l, won; Nazimova 1Os (J Ferris), 20 to l, second; Meadow Green. 1O7 OeiberD, to 1, third. Time, los 2-5.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Come- on-Sam, 106 (s. Flynn, 5 to l. won; Ca blegram. III (J. Howard), to 1, second; Minot, 10 (DubeD 10 to l, third. Time, 1:14.
 Fourth race, six furlongs, selling Hasty Agnes. 107 (Notter), 21a to 1, won; Merrick, III C. Koerner), to 1, second; I d Time, 1:13 3-5.
 Fifth race. six furlongs, selling-Robin Hood. III (Notter), IT to 5, won; Hanni- bal Bey, III ~. Powers) Il to 5, second; Airship. III e. Henry), 25 to 1, third. Time. 1:14 1-5.
 Sixth race, one mile and a sixteenth. selling-Ottoman. 106 (Notter). 13 to }. won; Gilfain, 105 G. Smith, to 1, sec ond; Darin, 109 q. McCahey), IS to 1, third. Time :49 1-5
 Seventh race, mile and a sixteenth selling-Goldway, 110 e. Koerner), to 5. won; Louise McFaran, 1Os (Minder), 10 to 1, second; Gild. 1O2k (Ott, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:4S 2-5.
 New Orleans Entries.
 First race, four furlongs, purse: Grotto. Tenorett, Knight Deck 100; Concise 10S; Alice, Lady Eleanor. 104; Anne McGee Arlonette, 10s; Roseburg II, 115.
 Second race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Amontllado, Billy Starr. 9S; Milo, 10l; Phil Chinn. Wausau, Major McComb 103; Club Member, My Jack, Canada Rain ndo, 10S; Royal Chance, 11O: Manu- scrip, Frye bush, III; Red Mill, Prowler, 112.
 Third race, six furlongs, purse-Royal Onyx, The Piker. Animus, Fred Muhol- land. Spon, 102 Consistent, Babe B. 104; Charles G. Gates, Ben Strong, 105; Kings Daughter, lO4; Reaction, Emergency, Ral- bert, 106; Escutcheon, Meadow Breeze, 109.
 Fourth race, mile and 70 yards, handi- cap-Cocksure, SS; Woodlane go: Pedro, 1OS; Yankee Girl 104; Piukola, 105; First Premium, 1o9; Temaceo, 112. Yankee Girl and Temaceo, Ellison entry. | Fifth race, seven furlongs. seling-Rex- ane, S7; Miss Delaney, 92; Teo Beach, 99; Dainty Belle, Hawkama, 105; Convolo, 113. Sixth race. mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Apt Mamie May, 100; Boji 102; Der tie, Albert Star, 105; Ed Kane, Pedigree, Mason, 1O7: Our Boy, McAtee, Tim Kelly, Water Cooler, no.
 Seventh race, mile and sixteenth, sell ing-Whisk Broom 100; Miss Mazzoni. Bereaud, Jr. 102; Bucket Brigade, Queens Souvenir Listerine, 105; Sainesaw, 10s; The Thorn, 107.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Champion Meets Death,

Berne, Switzerland, March 1O.-Stephen Koch of St. Moritz, the champion ski runner of Switzerland. met his death yes terday while indulging in his favorite oc- cupation He was skiing in the noun tains above Bergen when he was carried over precipice by an avalanche and killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
CONVICT PROBLEM NOW ID BE SOLVED Georgia's Five Year Lease Will
 Last Another Year MORE CONNECTS ON ROADS Legislature Will Take Up the Question This Summer and Will Get Away
 From Lease System As
 Far As Possible.
MORE CONNECTS ON ROADS

{ Atlanta, March 10.-(Special.) )-The ques- { ton of the disposition of Georgias con- victs of the expiration of the present five year lease term, on April 1, 1909, will oc cupy the serious attention of the present legislature at it's summer session.
 The legislature is strongly divided on the lease proposition, and there is no question that every effort will be made to abandon it, or at least to extend the new plan under which large number, particularly of the short term convicts, are worked by the counties on their pub lie roads.
 The penitentiary committees both of the house and senate have spent considerable time since the last session Investigating the convict situation and will be pre- pared to make some interesting reports this summer.
 There is little doubt that the tendency to get away from the lease system will have considerable effect upon the legis- lation to be enacted at the coming ses- sion. And while 1t is quite likely that the principal of using convicts on the public works will be somewhat extended it is hardly likely that the lease system will be done away with altogether.
 In fact it appears to be the purpose of the legislature, in the light of past enactment, to get away from the system . gradually, with the ultimate end of l abandoning it altogether after a term of, possibly ten years more.
 II 23oo Convicts.
 III Georgia has in round numbers 23O0 fel- ony convicts, about 300 to 500 of whom | are worked by some 30 counties on their public roads, this convict labor being accepted in lieu of a pro rate division of the fund arising from convict hire which the other counties get, and which may be used either for road improvements or for public schools as the grand juries elect. Many counties, in fact, divide the fund, giving half of it to schools and the other half to roads.
 Georgia gets about an average of S223 a year each for her convicts whose labor is leased. The gross receipts from this source are about $3S0,000 a year. De- ducting the expenses of the penitentiary department which are $150,000, this leaves for distribution among those counties which do not use their proportion of eonyicts, about $230,000. The total amount distributed for the quarter ended Decem- Der 31, 1907, was a little more than $5S,- O00
 Under the present law only convicti whose term of service Is five years or less can be taken by counties for use on pub lie works. A proposition which appears tc meet with considerable favor is the extension of this law so as to permit counties to make similar use of all con victs whose term is ten years or less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Italian Car Spoken.

Lexington, Neb., March 10.-The ltal- ian car arrived here at 11:40 this morn ing. Lexington is 234 miles west of Omaha and the car had tnaveled 75 miles in three hours and a half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Oakland Results.

Oakland. Cal, March 10.-This was an unlucky day for those who backed the favorites at Oakland, only one first choice coming in first, all the other races being captured bS outsiders. Burleigh opened fast. but was supplanted by Belle of lro- ouois before they went to the post How ever. Burleigh went to the front at once and succeeded in winning. though closely pressed by Gargantua. Summaries:
 First race futurity course, selling Seven full, 109 (Kirschbaum), Il to 10, won; Abbey, 97 (Butler), 10 to 1. second; Follie L.. 94 (Charboneau), to 1, third. Time. 1:10 2-5.
 Second race, three. furlongs, purse Rosevale no (W Miller), 20 to l. won; Pomere. 11o Sandy, 10 to 1, second; Ocean Queen, Ill (Knapp), to 7, third. Time, :35 1-5.
 Third race, mile and 70 yards. selling Pleaid 100 (Buxton), to l, won; Last Go. 94 (Butler), 10 to 1, second; J. k. Laughrey. 113 (Knapp), to 5, third. lime 1:45.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, selling Burleigh. 120 (W. Miller), l2 to D. won' Gargantua, 112 (Knapp), to l, second Lassen, 103 (Heatherton, 50 to ], third Time, 1:26 1-5. Fifth race, mile and 70 yards. selling My Pal, 104 (GilberD. 30 to l, won; MlKe Jordan 10s (BoreD, 6 to 5, second; Ter Oaks. 106 (Fisher), to 1, third. Time | 1:45 1-5. | Sixth race, mile, purse-Brookieat' y l GA. Walsh) 23 to 5, won; St. Avon, l" l Sandy, 12 to 1, second; Bannock BOD 9S (Gilbert, 40 to l, third. Time l:4V S-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Still Forqinq Ahead,

Medicine Bow Wyo., March lo-The crew of the American car dned here and resumed the run to Rawlins at 1920 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Americans at Rock River.

Rock River Wyo., March 10.-The American car which left Laramie at 7:3j this morning passed through this place 50 miles west of Laramie, at 9:4s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11

This would provide more than double the number of convicts for county use than at present, and would still leave the state with about 1900 convicts to be leased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Work on Railroad.

Another effort will undoubtedly. be made at the coming session to have a large part of the convict forces used to construct the Western and Atlantic railroad to the sea, but of the success of this movement there is little probability. State leaders generally agree that the ex- tension ought to be made but when it comes to bringing the matter to a vote and actually making provision for it, there is nothing doing" There is no likelihood that it will come any nearer passing this summer than it did last sum- mer, or the year before that. It's an undertaking which the legislature individ- ually indorse, but collectively they shy at it, so it is hardly probable that it will come to a vote. Besides the legislature this summer will be too busy with other things. A humming session is promised and the buzzing is already heard in the air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Loss To Be Overcome.


 Despite present conditions, it is believed the state can lease it's convicts next year at a higher figure than it at present re- ceives and that the loss from the con- vict fund as a result of the extension of the principle cited will be small ii anything.
 The present state of the public funds will be a strong argument against aban- doning the lease system altogether at the present time. Such abandonment, besides cutting off a net income of $240,000 much of which would have to be replaced from other sources, would necessitate a largo initial outlay in providing pententiary camps, and to pay the expenses of guard ing feeding and of physicians. The state at present pays for guarding and phys icians, but not for feeding. The money all comes back, however, in the rental paid by the contractors. But should the state abandon the lease system altogeth- CT, it is estimated the first years cost for camps, guarding, feed and other pur- , poses would be something like s4Oo,0Oo without any return.
 With the state treasury in an already crippled condition as the result of heavy i expenses, particularly for schools and pen sions, it is hardly likely therefore thas the legislature will kill this golden egged goose all at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-11
Pointers to FdfldOrr1

in reporting for du Frank
 "Soty' Acock will tonight Bill the of the majo players will be hand