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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
EXPERT CALLS AT HOSPITAL TO CONFER WITH COUNTY EN- GlNEER MILNER-ExPERlMENT FROM oWENToN TO ENsLEY.

After two days in Jefferson county Vernon M. Peirce. chief government road engineer. has decided that the county deserves the extended service os a government expert. He telegraphed last night to Engineer B. F. Heidel. who has been located at the Decaturs for several weeks, instructing him to come to Birmingham today or Monday at the latest.
 This quick action means that per haps for a number of months the road work of the county will be under the direct supervision of an expert. It means that the best material will be laid in the most improved manner and that every natural condition will be used for the good of the travelling public.
 MT. Heide1 is an expert engineer. having done good work in and around Decatur. An election for a bond issue Is on there, and should it pass ne will probably handle both places
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION.
impressive Services at St. PauI's
 church-speciaI Preachers.

At St. Paups church a 40-hours de- votion will begin Sunday after the 1o:so o'clock mass. which will be ment will be borne in solemn process sion through the church. There will be no sermon but the services will be especially impressive.
 Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock the Very Rev. Dean O'Grady will preach. There will be a. high mass Monday at o'clock and Monday night the Rev. Father Doyle of Ensley will preach. There will be high mass Tuesday morn ing at 8 o'clock. after which the blessed sacrament will be horne again in procession through the aisles, and this will close the devotioD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
MANY FLOWERS STOLEN.
Complaints Are Being Made From All
 Parts of the City.

The police department is still receiv- ing a great deal of complaint from cit izens living in every Residence section of the city about having their flowers stolen. It seems that most of the thiev- ing is being done by small boys, who go around at night and make their raids.
 A crowd of a dozen or more small boys were arrested several days ago for petty thieving the youngsters admitting that they had operated all over town, and for a few days there was little complaint to the department. However, a new gang is evidently at work and the officers are on the outlook for the offenders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
w. E. Conner.

W. F. Conner, prominent citizen. for merly of Rome. Ga, died yesterday at p. m.. at 1l14 South Sixteenth street, at the age of 66 years. He suffered a , stroke of paralysis several days ago while in New York and never recovered Npm the blow.
 IJfThe ideceased leaves a wife and two Ans, Fletcher Conner of Birmingham Ryalter Comer of Columbus, Ga; three lrtughtsrs Mrs. w H. Kilgore of Mem {, flis. Misses Belle and Lena Conner.
 Fl& funeral will be held at the resi-
 I Y this Afternoon at o'clock and in-
 4Ihent made in Elmwood cemetery.
 syTbs pall bearers are West Simpson, vklmpter Bethea, Simon Spiro, Van Ma Epn, Edward West and MT. Bowen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
TAKE UP PLANS
 FOR FIREMEN
Alabama Georgia Volunteer Associa- tion Will Meet In Birmingham
 In May.

E. J. Hudnall and committee on en- tartainment for the Alabama Georgia Volunteer Firemen's association will meet in the Commercial club rooms at o'clock today to take up their plans for the big meet.
 The association holds forth here on May 2O-zl and will present interesting contests in all kinds of fire fighting. Pratt City, with her racing reel and Tailadega with her crack team and hose wagon are the favorites
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Can Fixtures Be Attached For Rent9

Referee in Bankruptcy N. L. Steele is hearing an interesting case, in which the question of rent in the recent bankruptcy of the Roy Armstrong Drug company Is to be cleared. One question at issue is whether or not the fixtures of the store belong to Roy Armstrong or the drug company leading to the question of whether or not the fixtures are liable for rent said to be due on the store. In order to give time for certain wit nesses to be summoned court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock to re- convene today at noon. when the case will be concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Hiohest Penalty For Blind Tigers.

W. D. Taylor. w. J. Taylor and Frank Kabase, all of whom were arrested by Officers Burge and Parker for violating the prohibition law, were given a hearing in the police court yesterday, and in each case the offender was given the extreme penalty of the law, a fine of ssO and 1So days Imprisonment. Six blind tigers have been convicted in the police court within the last two days, Judge Feagin imposing the highest hne in each case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
MoWiIliams Gives Himself Up.

Following the death of R. c. DeWees in a local hospital Thursday from bullet wounds received by him at Bessie Mines several days ago, T. A. McWilliams, who is charged with the crime. surrendered to Deputy Sheriff L. V. vaught at Pratt City yesterday morning. He was brought to Birmingham and placed in the county Jail. McWilliams asserts that he shot in selfdefense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Bass.

Mrs. Mary Bass, aged 29 years. died yesterday morning at the corner of Ave- nue F and Twentieth street. The re- mains were shipped to Leeds yesterday afternoon by the Gaudn Undertaking company, where funeral services and interment will occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Mrs. Vera j. BrasfieId.

Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the residence, PHO Humboldt avenue. over the remains of Mrs. Vera J. Brasfeld. Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
East Lake Victorious.

East Lake High School and Massey Business college met for the first time this season at the Y. M. c. A. in a bas- setball game. East Lake won. by the score of 31 to 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Mrs. Mamie A. Lee.

Mrs. Mamie A. Lee, aged 5S years, died at the family residence. 71A First ave- nue, East Lake, yesterday afternoon. The remains will be shipped to Helena, Ala, tomorrow morning by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Mrs. Mary. s. Brown.

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary s. Brown, who died at the family residence, S07 Tuscaloosa avenue. West End. Thursday night, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at the resi- dence. Interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
WoodIawn Protracted Meeting.

A protracted meeting is being conducted at the Baptist church in Woodlawn by the Rev W. D. Hubbard, state evange- list. It began last Sunday and will con tinue several weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
Voluntary Petition Filed.

w. l.. Leary filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy yesterday. The assets are given as $1s5O while the liabilities are $2115.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

Mayor Ward, in comment on the report yesterday, called attention to the fact that the reduction of expenses that has been made has not begun to. show as 1t will later The only salvation for the city finances" he said, lis for the Board of Aldermen to make steady reductions during the remainder of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
2, 1 raaw 6 Son. undertaksra

1reen Undertaking Co.,.
 Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, March 20.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Saturday and Sunday; warmer Sunday; light vari- sble winds becoming south
 Local weather conditions for "A hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-21

trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
NO INDICTMENTS
 FOR SUNDAY BASEBALL

Mobile. June 13.-The grand jury of Mobile County, after being In session for two weeks, adjourned this after noon. failing to return any true bills against the Mobile. New Orleans, or Montgomery baseball teams of the Southern League for playing baseball here on Sunday.
 Evidence was brought before the grand jury that the game was played, there being no denial of the fact by the players, but public sentiment is In fla wor of the game and it will be contin- ued in Mobile.
 The City Court grand jury hled their rAnort and indictments with Judge semnes shortly before o'clock this afternoon. and asked to be discharged.
 The fury found a total of eighty -four true bills-thirteen misdemeanors and seventy one felonies. The reports and recommendations of the jury were the shortest in years.
 Most important in their report was the recommendation of County Audi tor at a fixed salary whose duties shall be to audit the books of all County of- hcials at least once every six months. The recommendation of the last grand jury relative to making a through hall entrance from the old court house to tha new was concurred in. They or dersd the release of ten prisoners. four white and six eolored
 Although over twenty witnesses were called before them and examined as regards the Sunday baseball games pisved In Mobile no indictments were found. No mention whatever was made in their report relative to base ball violations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Help Somebody! The Amateurs
 Are Fussing OUer the Scores

and the Rumble Bees had left the room. the Athletics and Little Highland Park knocked upon the door of the sporting editors room. There were four of the Athletics in the room, and the Highland Park representative. although he ap- peared at the door. deemod 1t policy to retire until the Athletics had told their tale of the game.
 Of course the Athletics won and won by home run in the fifth inning, when three men were on the bases. The Highland Park team said that the umphs. alias John Jones or William Smith. had cheated and that the win ming run shouldn't be allowed. The alias was firm, and there was a light. The Highland Park team got licked and refused to play the game further citing features, that is according to the home run. He made an extra slide to second from first. as the first slide was not at all graceful. After being allowed the second trial as second bag, the base stealer slid all of the way to third bag. Parnell and Thompson also sanding the track between the bases, no more sliding was done, the players having firm grip upon the grounds with their toes.
 The Athletics also played an error less game. Of course all of the above is according to the stories as told by representatives of the Athletics. When retired, the sporting editor looked around for a representative of the Lit- fIe Hirhland Park team, but there was
 rha account of the game will doubt less be corrected by Mondays issue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

There's no use talking. the Rumble Bees have the fastest runner in anna teIe circles around Montgomery. They again reached the sporting editor of The Advertiser four hours before 2, member of the Hill. Biliies could set the nerve to come down town with a correction of any. statement that the Rumble Bees might care to make. Inls time, however the Hill Btlltes prefer charges against the score-keeper, say ing that he- tore up the score at the end of the ninth inning so that nobody could possibly say that the Bumole Bees didn't win.
 The Rumble Bees came to the ofpee Sporting editor that their team won oy the score of to 3. They also els ma ed ali of the star players on the neld, and said that their pitcher struck out eleven men during four innings. Tney claimed a garrison finish as tne score, according to thefr own 'ofncfal scorer, was to Q at the beginning or the si1 The sh 'I HiII Bilhes didn't arrive at the office until late in the afternoon, put they came loaded with all kinqs or sfafements against the Rumble Bees. The HiII Bilifes claimed the game by the score of to 2. To. use the Ian Euage of the 'ofilcial scorer or the BiIiios. "The Billies rubbed it In for the Rumble Bees after thelr leroeious kick in Mondays game.
 The Eumble Bees say that the official scorer. who sought to have been im- nartiai. tore up the score Qf the game after the ninth inning. and threatened to beat up anyb ody who said that the Htn BIllies won the-gamS.
 Immediately after the Hill Billies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
AMERICAN LEAGUE


 St. Louis. June 1s.--Boston defeated ries here today, 6 to 5. Three critical errors by St. Louis gave the game to Boston. Boston made nine errors, but they came at inopportune times for St. st. Louis. :. 900 no 1925 8 Bo1ton . .. ..002 o10 021--6 10 9
 Batteries-{owell and Stephens; Burchell and Mcfarland. Time, 2:13 Empires, Connolly and Sheridan.
 Chicago. June Is.-chicago won It's New York Poor fielding was largely Chicago. ... 0e0 022 10'--5 O New York ..~.. ..0 600 900 00i--1 6 (
 Batteries--Walsh and Sullivan; Orth and Kleinow. Time, 1.50. Empires, Hurst and Evans.
 Detroit, June Is--Three of ,Dygerts nine passes came in one inning and, with two infield hits. spoiled Phiiauel- phia's chance to win: R, F. F. Philadelphia z |, 900 600 100---J O
 Batterles--Sunnlers and Schmidt; Dygert and Smith. Time, I:4G. Um- pfre, O'Loughlin.
 Cleveland, June 13.-Liebhardt won his own game today, scoring the only. run of the game from Washington; Cleveland. .ooo 900 oOi-i Q Washington 900 900 000--0 0
 Batteries-Liebhardt and Bemis: Hughes and Warner. Time, 1887. Um- pire, Egan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
'tRED' FISHER
 GETS VICTORY Mobile Manager Pitches Winning Game. VAN ANDA HIS OPPONENT Good Crowd Cheers Sea Gulls in
 Contest. Gulf City Men Played without an Err TOT. and the Exhlbition Wa.
 oae of the Good

Mobile, June 1s.-(Specisi. )-"Red Tom Fisher outpitched Van Anda in rtes this afternoon in the presence of 8 large and good natured crowd, ada by score of to 1. t both teams playing good, snappy ball --the kind of ball that has made the National game so popular in the Gulf hung over the ball park all of the faithful and many of the half holiday men were on hand to cheer the locals to victory.
 Today was pay day with Fishers men and they showed the good feeling of prosperity by playing an erorrless game behind the popular pitcher-man-
 Montgomery made it's only run in the first Inning in this manner: Persons walked. Reagan bunted safe. Baxter foSsd out both a tba dP aFy center and Persons scored. Pope wound up the inning by fouling out to left. This lead however, was only temporary, for the locals tied the score Tn their half of the same inning when with two out Daley hit to short and lived on Pepe's error. Thornton was to second. and the old reliable Mass. @ ing singled to deep right, scoring Daley and advancing Thornton to third. only to die on Benson's easy. out to Rea- gan.
 In the second neither team was able to get a hit.
 In the third Mobile scored the win- ning run of the game when with one ton bunted safe, advancing him to sec ond. MassinE was an easy out to Hassett. Benson singled to right, SCOT ing Daley and advancing Thornton to third. where he died on McIver's out from Van Anda to Baxter. It was Massing's first appearance on the home grounds in several weeks and he celebrated when first at bat in the first inning by driving home the first run of the locals. Tn the fifth he hit for double and played splendid all round game.
 The fieIding of James. Benson Grem- finger and Pope was decided feature. Score:
 The score follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
West in East .
Doubieheader Was Played;
 Score .Sworn to and Subscribed

The Y. M. c. A, In order not to have any more sQuabbles in the printed re- ports of their games in the City League, yesterday sent in a report or their double header played yesterday afternoon, and also sent in the "ofncial score" sheets signed and duly attest ed, The only thing lacking to entlre- iy satisfy the sporting editor that the aoficial score" was genuine and not faxed, Is the absence of the sigma lure and seal of notary public. Al other precauttons were taken. even to saylng that the Y. M c. A, won both games and giving the star players or the Western team, their opponents
 The City League Is playing fast ball this season, and at all of thelr games have had large crowds; Tney nave SD much confidence intneip T, aSiiiss ds ss,ras a to o battle royal with the Montsomery Greys team The '. M. C. A, shoots at bigger game, They announce Una. tHa' of the climbers. asking a date for the nFJi Jimmy may doubtless said to himself. when he read the challenge; The h1,9 as he rather likes to see good City League in every town, may consent to show the people of Montgomery how good a City League Montgomery can 1roduce. The Y. M c. A., manager has received no answer to their commu- nication, from MT. Ryan.
 Both teams yesterday played excel lent ball, and the Western team had the first game won up to the last in sbsrks pulled victory out of seeming defeaG The score was to G..
 In the second game the I. M, C. A. taiiied almost at will making runs cslIsd at the end of the seventh in- The star players for the Western were Apperious. Brown, Burke, and Howe. Howe making me catch or a the plate. For the Y. M. c. A, C.. Chisholm, B. Smith. S. Tobias and J. !. Pierce played good game. The was exceptional work. striking out eleven batters. and only allowing one hfk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Gravesend Rennlta.

cravesend, N. r. June i3,-- First race. selling. i've and half
 First race, selling, five and half furlongs--Fore, 1o7 (Miilerl yons hcse ss foo, s7 (Burns) third. Time, T TOT S.6 Occidental, Grania, Gliding Belle. My Stify, Inez Sister, Indomitahle, Chaper. ana sacand s1Sssr races The Fremont. about six furiongs-- 1lS SMilierl evss, @ won; Sir Martin, 12s e Leel even; sec fh,ra anG D9y Fine i:0s s5. stansman, se- iectman and Strike Out ran. s.
 Third race, The Brookdale handicap, 1Notter) to i, won; Don Enrique. 90 fDeiaby0 5 to 1, second: Dandelion, LII fMiiler) even. third. Time, .l;b2. Mont soFS Fourth @. race. Ehe Brooklyn. Derby: one and A half miles-Fire Play.-lil 1E Dugan) 2to 5. and out. won; King James, iS9 (Niiiisrl . to 2. second; cha- Time. 2:ss. Question Mark ran.
 Fifth race, The Gentleman's Cup, about six furlongs-oracuiunl. i4e fss ffMrlFhs r9lFFhle,schman5 : to 5. second: Water IIiy$-5i IJry$ ' Chief Hayes. Kempton. Al mandic and Don ottario ran. Annetta
 sixth race. selling, mile and an eighth -Monfort. tU4 lE. Dugan) to 5. won: Raauclere i01 (Shrevef Io l. seeonds Welho,,rne 100 (Lang) 10 to 1, third Time. i5si-5. Minnie Adams, Tipping. Miisey, Killiecranl<ie. Rockstone ran. G IonSsWpika, 10. (Notter) 100 to i, won; Wild Refrain, s6 lLang) 10 to I. second: Imitator.. lo2 (MusEravel to Isndo Punch, Monocie. Select Rosario, Black Bridge, Judge Ermentrout, Volt: rome, Eyedent Lady Corinne. Royal Onyx, Little Racquet May Rose and Fay Gryseile ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
ACE STEWART OUT;
 MAY TO PILOT COLUMBUS

Columbus. Mlss.. June 13.-(Special.) Ace Stewart, who since the resigna- ton of Jack Toft has had the manage ment of the local Cotton States League team. has rendered his resignation and will accept a position as umpire on the stan of President CrowdeF.
 Billie May, who has been a member of the local team ever since Columbus entered the Cotton States League, will succeed Stewart as manager May Is considered one of the most reliable men who ever signed a local pay roll and Is very popular with the players,
 While stewart has many friends here who regret to see him leave local fans feel convinced that May will make an excellent manager and that the team will coon resume its winning gait
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14

,v oh. woman County Attorney in Kan sss Miss oala Heinline is serving her third term as County Attorney of Sew ard County. Western kansas has nad a tt,a nlfstoras never appears to have be- eone popular in the eastern part of the State In Norton County Kate John son has just completed a term as County Treasurer. There are half dozen or more county registers ot deeds in the State, and probably thirty women county superintendents or schools. So far as is known. there are no women in Kansas serving as clerks of the district courts or county eornnitssioner. However several have served as mayors os cltiss-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Boston. June 1S Boston won from Pittsburg today The visitors ielded poorly and the home team in the eighth punched hits with errors. netting i've runs. Score: H.H E; Boston ...... ooe ooo os.-5
 Batteries--Flaherty anr Graham; Camnitz and Gibson. Time. 1:45. Um- pires. Emsiie and Rudderham.
 Philadelphia. June 13.--An error by Grant followed with singles by Stein feIdt and Slagle gave Chicago the only run of the game with Philadeiphia to- shiesgC, @ ,,ss,. .SSo SSS SSS SSS dSS-a aSS-a
 Batterfes-Brown and King; McQuil- lin and Dooin. Time, 1895. Umpire. Klem.
 New York, June 1s.-Today's game between the New York and Cincinnati Nationals was poorly played. although t lasted tn en innings. The locals won through errors by the visitors. Score: Ss% nS'1eai YorR SoS SoS SSS OOS SSS SSs Y-s
 Batteries--Ewing anw Schlei Gran dall and Needhafn and Snodgrass. Time. 2:iO. Umpire. Johnstone and Rigler.
 Brooklyn. June 13.-By a batting rally In the ninth inning. St. Louis de. ESsts %ssnTsos BrSoEya psy S by toasgs sscrs o st. ssols; Louis ..... .ooo o1o oOs-G 10 E 5 Brooklyn .. 300 O00 000---S 8 1
 Batteries-Karger, Sailee, McGlynn and Hostetter.s Mcintyre and Bergen. Time, 1:41. Umpire, o'Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
MONTGOMERY TEAM TRAILS
 IN GAMES WITH THE WEST

The first trip of the West in the East rningham leading the Eastern wing with eight won, five lost and one tied. out of fourteen played, Montgomery training with four won and eight lost in twelve played. The three games In team Mobile and Montgomery finish Ing the Western trip last Wednesday. Mobile trails in the Western wing with four won and seven lost in eleven played.
 The complete record of the first In- vasion of the East by the West Is;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Inc line.ups were:

The line-ups were:
 Western--Howe, lf.; Gartman. ss.; 2b.: Harris, if; Burke, 1b.; Armistead, Of; Judkins, D.
 Y. M c. A.-smith. 3b.; Chisholm ss.; Tobias, 2h. Pierce, J. J., h.; Mills If. ;- Pierce, L. w, If. Hunter of; Thor. ington, D.; Smith, D.; Linstead, c.
 Score first game: RHE Y. M. c. A. ......1 103 900 3-7 Western :. ..,.tS00 001 2-6 $ Score second game: RHE Y, M. C. A, ... 302 >o12 "-S Western .. .. 900 200 O-2 Umpire-Patterson.
 SUMMER DRINKS. Just received shipment of California CInrets, 75e and eI.OO per gallon. No charge for tugs. Also St. Julien CIaret and Rhine Wines in eases.
 'PhOne 445. I. BERGMAN & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
PELICANS NOSE OUT
THEY WIN TWO TO ONE GAME IN
 ATLANTA,
Pitchers Battle Between BPeitensteIn and SchOPp and Both of Them
 Had Fine Support.

Atlanta. Ga, June 13--After a pitch CTS battle. New Orleans defeated At lanta today by a score of to l.
 It was an errorless game for New Orleans and with but one to the error column for Atlanta.
 Lord, of New Orleans. scored a three base hit, the only outside of a single in the game. The score:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
BIDS WANTED.

The Building Committses of the Alabama Girls Industrial School will receive bids nntn 2 p.n.. Saturday. June goth. for fur nishing fob. cara Montevalo. Ala, the following machinery.
 Two boilers, 100 h. D. each.
 One llS n. ?. high speed engine.
 One engine type 10 ktlowatt otrsct. cur rent generator ! One marble switchboard.
 Bids should be mailed to the Chairman Of the Committee Col s. w John. 202Sh First Avenue Birmingham, Ala
 Detailed specifications may be seen at the office of the Chairman. Birmingham. or at che office of the President. Monteyallo, Ala
 feet any or all bids or 10 accept such bids as may appear to be for the best interest of inc echooi. -su-mc-tu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-14
Bread and Butter.

Kansas City JouIndi"
 The world has never known the name of the genius who conceived the idea of spreading butter upon his bread. a combination of food elements more pal atable, more wholesome and more universally popular than any that the combined wisdom of all the professors who have ever lived has been able to devise