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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
McLendon Case Is Aired.

Savannah Ca, October 15.-The an
swer of Joseph Gray to the petition of
H. G. McLendon for permission to be-
gin quo warranto proceedings against
the former to show by what right he
holds the office of railroad commits
sioner from which McLendon was dis
missed by vote of the legislature,
was filed in the superior court here to-
day Gray denies that McLendon's re-
moyal and his own appointment We're
unconstitutional. Arguments In the
case are expected to occupy the whole
OF today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16

we want you to see these
pleat front $3.50 and So shirts
in main entrance window to-
day. Telling about them would
not be very informing but we
do want to emphasize that
these are Blach s own lines and
they fit with absolute perfec-
ton.
No, sir, shirts you buy every
where do not fit.
You may not be worried
with an ill-ftting shirt but
when you get one that is right
you enjoy wearing it even if
you don't know why it is so
comfortable and looks so well
and the collar sets so snugly on
the newfoundland etc.
Of course these shirts are
coat model with generous bell
shape flaps.
$1.50 and So.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16

and pours out his troubles and his dis
appointment in the music which is his
soul. 1t is this young composers mas
terpiece that is partly responsible for the
girls recovery Of her voice and she is
singing it in an ecstasy as the curtain
falls at the conclusion of the last act
In addition to the three persons already
mentioned there Is the fathery old teach
er who is in way the girls guardian
angel. The character is a fine one.
The play is novel and delightfully."-
wrought. Music, and real music, Is the
dominating theme and is woven into the
pathos as well as the comedy of the
piece with admirable effect.
Miss Perry was not only sweet and
girlish as Adelina. in the play. but she
sang delightfully."-. Mr. Howson made
the young composer a human and APP
pealing character and he played his piano
well. Robert Thorne as the doctor was
a trifie too declamatory and rather too
much of the conventional heavy man..
but nevertheless did his part in the main
acceptably. Mr.. Colville chose to make
the teacher a trife more broadly comic
than perhaps some others would prefer
in similar role, but he was consistent
throughout and very convincing as the
elder Golfanti.
The play is full of exquisite comedy
bits. There will be matinee this aft
ernoon and a performance tonight.
The Jeffersons Praised.
The Macon. Ga. Telegraph says. among
other things of Joseph and William W.
Jefferson. who come to the Jefferson thea
tire Monday and Tuesday nights and
Tuesday matinee:
"A thoroughly enjoyable comedy is The
Henrietta. one that is sufficiently sup
piled with dramatic situations to make
IL gripping in it's interest.
ipbt m dx
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
BID Naval Harhor Opened.

Dover, England, October 15.-The
naval harbor which has been in course
of construction here for II years and
has cost about s20,000,O00 was formal
ly opened today by the Prince Of
Wales. The harbor comprises an area
of nearly 700 acres, formerly covered
by the open sea, but to which the big
gest Dreadnoughts now may have &C.
cess at all times
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
New Rector Installed.

Berlin, October 15.-Prof. Erich
Schmidt, the new rector of the Uni
versity Of Berlin, tainted today as he
was concluding the Grafton which
formed part of the programme OF his
induction into office. The ceremony
was abruptly closed. Among those
present we're the American exchange
professors, Benjamin Ide Wheeler and
G. f Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
"st. ElmoD Next Week.

Next week, commencing Monday even
ing, st. Elmo will be the attraction
at the Bijou theatre. This is the au-
thorized production and has a cast of
Is people and four acts There will be
matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
The VIroinja.

Matinee this afternoon and performance
tonight will be the two last chances to
witness "Raffles'' by the Mabel Paige
Stock company at the Virginia theatre.
why Women Sim will be the bill for
next week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
Good Order at Fair Grounds.

Chief J. c. Jordan who, with force
of Ensley policemen, has been assisting
in the maintenance of order at the fair,
in speaking of the conditions at the fair
today which in point of attendance broke
the record said it was a most orderly
crowd. He also stated that there was
not a person under influence of liquor all
day. Chief Jordan also said the only
confusion of the day was caused by the
promscuous use of the souvenir whips
for sale on the grounds which started
with the boys and girls whipping each
other and was taken up by the older
persons.
The authorities condemn the practice
and if persisted in it may lead to ar
rests.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
DR.. Robbins Resting Well.

DR.. J. E. Robbins of the Cunningham
hospital corps who was injured in
runaway yesterday, is resting nicely. DR..
Robbins sustained a fracture of the right
ankle and will probably be confined to
his room two or three weeks. DR.. James
johnson of Birmingham will attend to
DR.. Robbins practice during his alb
sence from the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16

have one of the banner audiences of the
season, for Joe Morris and his company
of 40 people with 20 chorus girls. will
play Too Many Wives, and tonight
the company will appear for the last time
this season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
Mrs. 3. M. Cunningham Very Ill.

Mrs. r. M. Cunningham. wife of DR..
r. M. Cunningham. is seriously ill at
her home on the South Highlands Bir-
mingham. Mrs Cunningham is suffering
from heart affection in an aggravated
form and her condition is causing her
family and friends much uneasiness. DR..
Cunningham has given up his practice
at his Ensley hospital and is constantly
at the bedside of his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16
REPUBLICANS ARE
PLANNING FIGHT
Davidson Calls Conference
Against the Amendment
REPORTS FROM OVER STATE
Numerous speakings Are Scheduled
For Today-Gadsden and Lipsey
For Today-Gadsden and Sipsey
Large Gatherings.

As a result of the developments of yes
terday. 1t may happen that large group
of Alabama republicans will express pub
lcly their positions as concerns the pro-
posed prohibition amendment to the con-
stitution
Julius w. Davidson. in behalf of many
prominent republicans, has called meet
ing for October 80. It is expected that
delegates will attend from many counties
of Alabama These delegates will prob
ably make known their position. The
party at the present time seems divided.
The following is the call:
Birmingham, Ala, October Is, 1909.
To the Republicans of Alabama
Complying with requests of many re-
publicans throughout the state, and with
the wishes of leading men of our party
personally expressed a conference of the
republicans of Alabama is hereby called
to assemble at Magnolia hall, in Biz
mingham at noon on the 30th day of
October 1909, to take action in reference
to the proposed amendment to the con-
stitution of our state.
JTTQ w DAVIDSON
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-16

This afternoon the Bijou will probably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
GREENVILLE TEACHERS.
Faculty of Public School Elected For
 Next Year.

Greenville May 22.-( (Special.) Tn e teach CTS elected by the board of educa tion for the next session of the Green vile public school iare: Prof. P. w. Hodges, superintendent: Prof c. B.. Gamble. principal of high school de- partment Miss Cornelia Simpson, prin- cipal of primary department; Misses Mary I. Mastin, Eleanor Herlong, Lind say Williams, Bertha Scale and Bessie Friel. The two vacancies are yet to be supplied making the full faculty.
 The board of education Is composed of Judge L. M Lane. president; A. w. Beeland and R. S. Corry.
 Greenville is justly proud of her ex- cellent school, which ranks with the best Institutions in the state.
 The play. Valley Farm under the direction of Miss E. l.. Loveland, was given by home talent last night be- fore a large audience. The cast of characters included l. Y. Traweek, Bert Ison, Gordon Pierce, o. R. Porter, Lehman, Misses Carrie womook, Lee Perdue. Bettie Perdue. Willie Swaym and Jamie Lehman. Very marked his trionic talent was shown by some of the performers and all did well.
 Musical specialties between the acts were furnished by Misses Ella Briggs, Miriam Lehm man. Fannie Paul Stone road. Dannie Boutwell, Mary Belle Windh am Pauline and Alfred Coker.
 Little Pauline Coker captured the au- dience by her beauty and singing and the song with her little brother was aslo a hit of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
STREET RAILWAYS
 CHANGE HANDS Chattanooga Companies Are Now Consolidated NEW YORK FIRM IS BUYER Citizens of catOosa County, Ga, VIII File Suit to Prevent>use of
 Rifle Range at Fort
 oglethorpe.
NEW YORK FIRM IS BUYER

Chattanooga, May 2--(Special. .)-The presentation of resolutions recently in both houses of the city council, having for their ostenslble object the consolida- tion of the Chattanooga Railways com pany and the Chattanooga Electric com pany has been explained by deal just closed in Louisville. ky. It seems that both companies have passed Into new hands, but not in Just the manner it was at first thought was intended E. W. Clark s& Co and Hoodenpyle, Waldbridge Co.,, two brokerage firms. the former of Philadelphia and the latter of New York, have completed the task assigned them of securing controlling interests in the two companies. They were acting for the General Electric company of New York, which great corporation now owns majority shares in the two local public service corporations and will hereafter be identified with the growth and de- veopment of Chattanooga. The new com pany is formed with the General Elec- tric holding control and Graham & Co.,, of Philadelphia still interested. but only as minority stockholders
 The Chattanooga Railways company has a capital stock of s1,OOO,o00 per cent preferred snd s2,OOO.OOO common The Electric railway, chartered under the laws of Maine. has a capital stock of S,000,000 common and $5OO,O00 preferred. The new corporation has s2.O0O.0Oo pre- ferred and $S,OOo000 common. The pre- ferred will receive dividends at the rate ~of per cent per annum until the com mon stock receives per cent. when it will share equally with the common.
 By the terms of the deal just com pleted in Louisville Nontrolling interest in the Chattanooga Railways company passes to E. w. Clark & Co.,, at s25 a share for the common. Holders of the preferred stock of the two old companies will receive equal amounts of preferred stock, In the new company.
 AtroIncys in this city are preparing a bill to be filed in the courts of Catoosa county, Georgia, on behalf of citizens of that county against the use by the government of the rife range recently es- tablished for practice of the soldiers at Fort Oglethorpe Chickamauga Park, now being used by the Eleventh cavalry. It is claimed that since the establishment of the range cattle have been killed. one man HaS been injured py a stray bullet, and surrounding houses have been struck A formal protest was sent to the war department several weeks ago, but noth- ing came of 1t. An injunction bill is being prepared to prevent Colonel Par ker commanding the Twelfth cavalry from using the range. The bill will allege, among other things, that marks men very frequently miss the target especially when firing at long range. The bullets missing the targets TiChOchAt along the earth, striking objects as much as a mile from the back of the target
 The compliments assert that 1t is ex- tremely dangerous for man and beast in the vicinity of the target range when the soldiers are at practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
News of MontevalIo.

~>Montevallo, May Special )-Mr. and Mrs. w. B. Reynolds have returned from a delightful four months trip abroad. They took the Mediterranean course. visiting Spain. France, Italy. Greece, the Holy Land and Egypt
 Miss Stella Palmer left this morning for Tuscaloosa. where she will spend the university commencement season.
 Presiding Elder Frank W. Brandon of the Bessemer district held a special meeting of the quarterly conference at the Montevalto Methodist church yes terday.
 Mrs. Margaret Steele, after visiting relatives in Montevallo, has returned to her home in Birmingham.
 Mrs. Augusta Wilson is visiting rela- tives in Birmingham.
 Miss Clarkie Purcell. who has been primary teacher in the public school has returned to her home in columbb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
FIGHT IN PARIS
 IS TAME AFFAIR

Paris, May 22.-(Speciall 1.-The Fergu- son-Jeannette fight tonight was tame affair. The audience showed what they thought of itsby a storm of hoots, misses and catcalls. The fight. however, was on the square. Both men showed dispo- stion to end matters quickly, but neither knew how. Justly enough, Jeannette was given the decision on points,
 It was evident from the second round on that Jeannette was playing for points.
 In the fourth round the negro led with his left to the Scotchman's eye and land- ed and Sandy landed right to the ne- gros jaw. They clinched, the negro tap ping Sandy over the kidneys Sandy land ed several ineffective blows on the negro's head
 In the next six rounds Sandy plant ed himself in the middle of the ring and let the negro fight all around him. Jean nette scored the oftener, but no blood was drawn.
 In this way, with an Occasional mix up, the fight dragged on. Jeannette showed stronger toward the end and got the decision on points at the end of 20 rounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
ST. YVES BEATEN.
Canadian Runs Marathon Winner
 Clear Off Ills Feet.

Toronto Island, Ont, May 22.-Percy zellen, the fast little middle distance Can adian. ran Henri St Yves and John D. Harsh, the winners of the American and the Canadaan derby Marathon races, off their feet in the 15-mile race at Hanlons s Point tonight.
 The pace at the start was killing when Zellen began to take lead. For about four miles the Frenchman hung Ito his heels but he found the pace too fast. Then Zelen showed more speed and gained a lap. For several miles there was, @ game struggle but Marsh found he could not keep up with his opponent and he dropped out with St. Yves, after hay ing gone 101s miles. Zellen had a lead of a lap at that time and finished alone in fine style
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Marathon In Enaland.

London, May 22.-Over the same course and under weather conditions similar to those prevailing on the day of the Olympic marathon race, won last July by John J. Hayes of the Irish American Athletic club, 9S runners com peted for money prizes this afternoon. The race was won by c. w. Gardiner of England. in 2:53:23 1-5. Hector Lobrey of France was second and Fred Morris of England third. A number of runners dropped out of the race on account of tn @ intense heat. Tn a 15- mile race. jan. attempt was made to berak the record, but it was unsuccess- full. This event was won by Milot of France, his time being 1:S2:45 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Strike Is Not Ended.

Paris, May 22.-Notwithstandin the decision of the general federation of labor reached yesterday to call off the strike, the sailors, stokers and stewards of the merchant marine have gone out at Marseilles, Toulon and Havre, and the movement is likely to extend to other French ports. The grievances of these men are of long standing and have in the past resulted in a number of partial strikes. They include the non-application to them of the weekly day of rest law, equaliza- tion of salaries on passenger and freight boats and objection to being paid off when ship has been out of commission less than a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
THE CITY LEAGUE
yed. Won. Lost. Pc

At Woodward the Athletic club team was defeated 8 to 1. The game was fine exhibition and was played in one hour and 30 minutes Score: R.H .E. B. A. C. ....,..... v1J UOv CJo-i z 8 Woodward ........ GOO 600 12+-3 2 Summary: Three-base hit, Reed. Two- base hit Askew. Struck out, Moss 4, Farrand 10. Bases on balls, Moss 1, Far rand 2 Batteries, Moss and Pool; Far rand and AsksW Umpire, Hart.
 On the gr5unds of Decatur Car Wheei Works, Decatur defeated the r. M. '. A. tean, to g. Henderson, pitching for Deca tur, struck out 10 men and al- lowed but eour hits. Score; R.H' b, Y. M. C. A ....-.. .100 o2o OoO-3 . Decatur ...............2 POO 900 13*-8 ' 0 Summary: Bases on balls, Weems 3, Henderson 8. Struck out. Weems 6, Henderson 10. Batteries: Weems and VII son; Henderson and Sheppard. Umpire. Lawley.
 Before a crowd of 800 people Grasselli defeated Louisville and Nashville Rail- road company, the score being to 2. The game was played on the grounds of the former. The railroad boys were outpoint- ed and outplayed at all stages of the game. Crow, pitching for Grasselli, was never in danger, and held his opponents well in hand. Grasselli's team is a fine team, their throwing, fielding, base fun ming and hitting being of superior cal iber. Score: R.H.E. l.. and N. .............. GOO 200 000-2 8 GrasSelli ................ zzO Oo0 U00-9 Summary: Two-base hits, Perkins. Mot ley, Hamilton. Struck out, Austin 2, Zyald 6, Crow 3. Bases on balls, Crow 2. Hit by pitcher, by Crow, J. Hamilton. Double plays, Motley unassisted, Perkins to Hamilton. Batteries: Austin, Zwald, Manke; Crow and Edney. Umpire, Davis. Bessemer defeated North Birmingham at West End park Saturday afternoon by the score of to 1. North Birmingham was utterly unable to do anything with Latimer, pitching for Bessemer. The pitching of Latimer was easily the feat ure of the game, North Birmingham hit ting him safely only twice. Score:
 R.H E. Bessemer ................ .130 900 005-9 8 4 North Birmingham .... 900 0O1 000-1 9 6 Batteries: Latimer and O'Mara Smith and Fowler. Umpire, Crittendon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
DAUBERT GOES WANTING
 SOUTHERN CLUBS SATISFIED.

Little Rock, May 22-Southern league clubs are evidently we'll fixed in first basemen. Toledo notified President Kav- anaugh some days ago that Jake Daubert, last seasons first sacker of Nashville, was for sale. President Kavanaugh noti- fled all Southern league teams. It was thought until today that Memphis would secure him and release Carey, but noth- ing has been heard from Babb. Kava- naugh notified Toledo that there was not a market in Dixie for the splendid first sacker of well known reputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
WITH THE SCRIBES.

It must be handel to Bowen and Raftis that they fielded their positions at second and third in classy style-Mobile Item.
 It seems that Moxie Manuel of the Barons Is very sick. It Is to be hoped that this pitcher will come around all right. Men of his ability in the box help any league and his performance thus far this season with the Barons has been of such class as to warrant the assertion that the Barons would have hard time finding man as good should he be unable to play for some time.-Nashvie Amer lean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Bad Polo Game.

London, May 22.-The Meadow brook, this afternoon at the hands >of the Hudlingham players, the latter win ming by to 2. The Americans at no stage of the game sh owed the same form that by their previous games they had led the public to expect. but J. M. Waterbury explained this was largely due to the fact that most of the best ponies were resting and that the animals they rode today were bcr- vowed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
FAST coLoRED TEAMS.
Birmingham and Chattanooga Play
 Hero This Week.

The Birmingham Giants, the colored organization, arrived last night from long and successful trip through Mis- sissippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana where they met some of the strongest ball clubs that could be found in those sections.
 The Giants played 19 games on the road, won IA and lost 5, which is quite a remarkable record.
 The Giants open with Chattanooga at West End park Monday Tuesday and "Wednesday for three games and some very interesting sport Is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

Miss Nadine Helm of Long Beach, Miss paid a visit this week to her old friends in her alma mater. a
 Captain and Mrs. H. c. Reynolds have returned from their winter home at Fort Myers, Fla.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Aldrich and Miss Josephine A1drich are at French Lick, Ind for the benefit of Mrs. Aldrich's health.
 Mrs. c. H. Mahaffey and children are visiting relatives in Attalla and Gads- den.
 Mrs. Florence Troy Allen and Mrs. Elise Troy Cross, with their infant sons are visiting their grandmother. Mrs. Martha Holbrook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
ReuIbach swapped for Mcintyre.

Boston. May 22.-It Is reported here that Ed Reulbach, formerly star pitcher of the world champion Cub aggregation of Chicago, will be traded to Brooklyn for Harry Mcintyre.
 It is said that Reulbach's inability to get ordinary control is the reason for Murphy's desire to trade him for the former Southern league "spitball' artist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Senators Break Even.

Cleveland. May 22.-Washingt on broke even in the series with Cleveland, winning today. to 1. Easterly's errors and a passed ball let Washington have three of it's four runs, while a mis- judged fly allowed the other. Johnson was taken sick and retired in favor of Hughes, who was very effective. Score: R. H. E. Cleveland .... .. 001 900 000-1 6 Washington ..... oil 200 000-4 8 8
 Batteries: Berger, Rhodes and Easter ly; Johnson. Hughes and Street. Time, 2.05.N Empires, Kerin and Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HOWARD AND BIRMINGHAM.
Play Third Game of Series Tuesday
 Howard Loses Two.

Tuesday afternoon Howard and Bir- mingham college play the third game of their series on the Howard campus.
 Birmingham has already won two of the games and Howard will strain her self to win the last one, especially as it occurs on It's home ground
 Birmingham, too will work. for the honor of defeating the sBaptists three Straights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
AtIanta's Automobile Road.

Atlanta, May 22,rAn automobile race track, to cost about $225, 900 was project ed here today at a gathering of wealthy business men. Over $sO,0oO toward the construction of the track was subscribed and 1t was announced that option has been secured on 260 acres of land for site for the speedway, which is to be two miles long. It is planned to com plete the track if possible by next No- vember in time for racing in connection with the national automobile show to be held here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
De Orc Wins Match.

Chicago, May 22-Alfred De Orc of New York defeated Thomas Hueston of St. Louis in the three-cushion billiard cham pionship match in this city tonight by score of 150 to 14S. De Orc was ten points behind when the third block was started. The prize was the Lambert da- mond trophy and S1000 in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Yankees Again Victorious.

St. Louis, May 22.-The New York team won the final game of the series from the locals today, 2 to l. The visi- tors scored on base on balls to La Porte, Austin's sacrifice and singles by Manning and Cree. St. Louis scored in the third on singles by McAleese and Powell. Score: R. H. F. New York :. 900 020 00O-2 5 2
 Batteries: Powell and Stephens; Man ming and Blair. Time, 2:03. Empires, Connolly and Egan.