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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28
VAL LIABLE DOG
FOR THE GOLFERS.

PINEHCRST. n. c.. March .1-Be-
lieving that a bird dog should be gener-
ally useful, j. D. Foot, the Apawamis
golfer. has trained his settlers to hunt
for golf balls at command. and during
occasional walks he gathers in a pocket
full or so. without half trying. year
or so ago Mr.. Foot started cut for a
record finding ninety balls in three days;
the best single days record. thirty-four
Briefly, the method of training is to
show dog a golf ball and tell him to
fetch but this is by no means all there
is to it. and with some dogs 1t would be
absolutely impossible to achieve results
Others take to it readily. and apparently
find keen enjoyment in il. Mr.. Foot
says he has one dog which frequently
takes the scent of a golf ball twenty
feet away and gpes straight to it. and
which ofttimes digs up ball which is
buried several inches under the ground.
Mr. Foot first got the idea through ac-
cident. He had lost a pet golf ball
In the bog on the eleventh hole and
while walking the Sunday following,
started searching for it. 1t was diff
cult and not a pleasant task, SO Mr..
Foot brought HIS dog in and in
very short. time found him very useful.
FIVE other balls being brought out before
the desired one was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28
SPEEDY PLAYER
WAS OVERLOOKED

I've heard lot of men question why
Clark Griffith was called the Old Fox
said Wilbur Goode of the Clevelands re-
Gently to a reporter OF the Paindealer,
but I think he has the title for his
pitching keenness alone. He has a great
reputation a manager, but you ought
to see his foxiness when he pitches.
Il recall one game in st. Louis in
1904 when I was with the New York
team for about minute and a half.
Jack Powell started for US and about
the third or fourth inning blew up. He
left the game with none out and the
bases full.
Griffith decided 1t was about time
for him to take hand in the proceed
ngs. He entered the box and actually
talked the Browns out of scoring any OF
these runs. The first batter he accosted
with a grin and recalled some foolish
incident, meanwhile sneaking in a couple
of strikes. Then he wasted two and the
man on third was out at the plate on a
slow roller He worked the same thing
with the following batter and talked
him into a double play. He certainly
was a star at deceiving the batsman
with slow ball and slower one
Goode believes he would have been
much better off had Griffith noticed his
with the Highlanders. MY big ambition
then was to PITCH" he says, yet | al
ways could hit the ball. / had no chance
to start games in New York. but was
called upon only to finish them when the
other team had started a batting rally.
did work one full contest against the
Athletics and lost 3 TO o. They got five
hits off me, but made two of their runs
on errors. New York couldn't hit a lick
that day. Just think where I would be
now if I had been given a chance TO
play the outfield. IL I had in me first
class fielding ability l would now be
finished outffelder instead of PLAYER
who can only hit and has a whole lot
of hard work TO do before he can field
properly. / believe | will get the fielding
end of it down in time. but hate to lose
games occasionally because | cannot
handle the ball properly. You know. the
fans are sore and roast you hard when
you make a poor play. but let me tell
you nobody feels half SO sore the
man who spoils a good game by not
holding up his end.
There has been lot of comment
about that fly ball 1 dropped in De-
troit the last game we played there
last season. yet nobody felt half as
bal about 1t as ] did. But I'm doing
everything 1 can to overcome my weak
ness In the field and guess I'm showing
some improvement. at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28
VALUE OF HAVING
TEAM OF SLUGGERS

The worth of sluggerS was never more
clearly demonstrated than in the past two
seasons. when the Detroit Tigers won
Two remnants on their hitting ability.
With oniv one dependable pitcher-Dono
van-an inferior catching staff and an
iufieId THAI was not nearly so fast as
others i'm the American league. this team
simply slugged it's way to two world s
series Outside of Mcintyre and Cobb
The team had no fast baserunners. so. in
order that rams mig Int be made Ii be
came absolu. ely necessary that the boys
with the bats get busy. How we'll Cobb
Crawford. Rossman. Mcintyre, Schaeffer
and the rest OF them accomplished their
duty in that respect is history. Many
base ball sharps discount hitting abili, y
and point TO the Chicago White SoX as
examples. There" they say. lis a team
that does not need hitters; they win any
how" True. but-and here is the rub
they are unable. more times than not, to
having a lot of dangerous hitters works
three ways. In the first place. il in
spires confidence in the team itself. Sec
ondly. il keeps a pitcher on the anxious
seat all the time when he Is confronted
by a row of siuggers. any one of whom is
point of the game. Likewise, the fielders
are on edge all the time. They know the
ball is going to be hit. and hit hard nine
times out of ten. If the team comprises
"A lot of free hitters. such as are on the
Detroit staff the fielders cannot LAY for
the batter There is nothing to do bu.
wait until the ball is hit. Thus the
siuSger has his merits. all evidence to
the contrary notwithstanding. OF course
there are sluG2ers and slugsers. Lots of
smuggling teams never cut much ice. but it
is more often the reverse that is true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28
WORLD TOUR OF
THE WHITE s0x

President Comiskey OF the Chicago
White Sox has made the statement that
he will take his team for a tour Of the
world Immediately after the close of the
season of 1911. 1t was in 80 that A G..
Spalding took the old Chicago White Sox,
then in the National League, and an ALL
American team on a worlds tour. That
tour did much to give the American ma
tional game a foothold in foreign Chimes
Games were played in Hawaii Australia.
India, under the shadow of the pyramids
in Egypt. in nearly every country of con-
tinental Europe and in England and Ire
land. In every place the tourists played
1t was necessary for them first to lay out
diamonds before they could proceed wit n
the game. Thousands who had never be-
fore heard of base ball received their in
itiation into the intricacies of the game
In Australia the game got fairly good
hold. The rest of the countries were
backward in responding. notably in those
lands where the sun shines fiercey. The
natives found base ball too strenuous. 1t
interrupted the afternoon siesta and
played havoc with their nervous systems.
Our English cousins. of course, preferred
their own cricket, and. on one occasion.
old Pop Arson and some of the orher
players on the trip went to a cricket
match and showed how the game should
really be played. 1t was reported from
F-HSldnu dI lile tiiuc tHdl CIoSc oiu SiuS
gers were at bat all of enc afternoon and
that the English marveled at their great
hitting abilities. Pop Arson said, after
the contest was over: ANY fellow who
couldn't hit one of those balls with fiat
bat like they use ought to be fined $50
and put out of the game by the umpire
Comiskey's tour Will doubtless include
such countries as were visited twenty
years ago. The tourists will however,
find much more receptive audiences In
the Philippines. for instance. they will
meet American crowds who will know the
individual records of all the players and
be able TO democratically call them by
their nicknames. Japan, too. has made
rapid strides the diamond and maybe
Commy will be able to pick up slant
eyed star or two who will be abb; to put
a few jiu-jitsu twists 10 base runners who
seek To steal bases. There is now in Eng
land a league of base ball clubs, many
teams of which are composed OF Amer
leans who are I'm that country on bust
ness. Much more intelligent interest can.
therefore. be taken by the residents of the
tight little island than was evidenced
in 1889.
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Umpire Truby's Good Record.

NEW YORK, March 21.-Of the Ma
tiOnal League umpires this season none
will leave with more regret from minor
league circles than Harry TRULY. who
makes his debut after umpiring success
fully for several seasons in the SOUTH
eastern part 70 the country. TRULY has
a great record "a a ball player and Won
the Three-Eye League pennant for Bloom
ington while second baseman for the local
club in 1903, the only flag ever landed by
Bloomington. He also made a notable
record with Peoria and various Western
League cities following his retirement
from the National League. TRULY retired
from the game as player after being re-
leased by Bloomington, but could not re-
s'st the destinations of the diamond and
made an application for umpire in the
South Atlantic League. He made good
there and i'm other leagues, and his ad-
mrers believe that he will prove equally
successful III the major organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28
Middies to Row Harvard.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. March 21.-Arranse-
ments for a race between Harvard and
Naval Academy crews in the spring OF
1910 have progressed SO far that the
Crimson rowing authorities have already
suggested date for a regatta. 1t was
limited recently that anything but
friendly feeling existed between the two
institutions, and the fact that they will
not meet in d rowing regatta this We ir
was one OF the reasons why this rum pr
was circulated. Harvard could not row
this year beca use ii is her tutn to send a
crew to Ithaca for a race with Cornell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

What would be thought of an English
man who came to America and headed
the pitching averages i'm major league
base ballo Yet Mr.. j. Barton King OF
Philadelphia. an American born cricketer,
went 10 England last year and headed
The English bowling averages in frSt-cla SIS
cricket. He took eighty-seven wickets at
the cost of II .W per wicket. There * not
"A doubt of Mr.. Kings ability Ia represent
England Australia in cricket. lie is
also a crack bat. and i'm first-c.ass match
es in England last year averaged $50
runs TO the inning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

Manager Mack thinks the American
League race :iiis season will be as hard
fought as that of last year, Cleveland
being the only team likely to make a
runaway race Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

don't know what Jawn McGraw
eventually is going to do with cy Sey-
mour. that ugly-tempered outfielder of
the Giants. who. without provocation. SO
We hear up this-a- way. staked Arlie
Latham to such brutal beating the other
day. reckon nobody knows what's go
ing TO he done to Seymour. or with him
Dr course. Mctsraw fired him right after
ih- fracas. But Seymour stuck around
making out if to practice with the
club every day. although McGraw never
noticed him. wouldn't stand for his hotel
bill being paid BY the club, and so OH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

Don't get nervous over Delehanty. 1t
won't be long before sluggcr Jim will
open up and say he was only kidding"
Good. warm weather will surely bring
Del out Of his shell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

The fans" are now counting the days
and weeks. Just a fortnight longer and
the season opens with flags flying and
the band playing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

The Indian outfielder, Bender. of the
Columbia team. blacklisted for stabbing
Manager Win Clarke last year. may be
reinstated, as Clarke did not press the
prosecution. Bender is coaching the
College OF Charleston base ball team, as
usual, this spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-28

Frank Bruseeman of Sioux City. Iowa
formerly catcher for the Davenport team
later with Burlington and just recently
traded tn Rockford for Catcher Lee
Lemon. made a grand record in the indi-
viduals in the ninth annual Tournament,
of the American Bowling Congress at the
Duauesne Gardens, in PittsburS, Pa
Frank rolled total of 691-only eight
pins less than. the record established by
Archie Wengler last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

of February 15 and 16 The public is cor dially invited and a large attendance is expected
 Miss Lutie Wade of Birmingham is the guest of her aunt Mrs. G. w. Crossett on Avenue F.
 Miss Inez Crittenden of Birmingham is visiting Miss Minnie Wells on Avenue G.
 The valentine party given by Mrs. J. W. Minor tonight was a brilliant social affair and was largely attended. fea- ture of the evening was a recital by Mrs. Billings. The Jefferson male chorus rem dered a number of choice selections. The house was beautifully decorated and red candles were placed in profusion. The decorations throughout carried out the valentine idea.
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INSTITUTE CLOSES
 WITH LOVE FEAST Innovation In EnSIey Proves a
 Big Success NEGRO HELD FOR MURDER Deputies Make Raid on Soft Drink Place In Ensley-services at the
 Churches Tomorrow-Per-
 sona and General.
NEGRO HELD FOR MURDER

Ensley, February 12.-(special)-An old fashioned love feast closed the revival institute that has been in session at the First Baptist church for the past two days. The meeting has been largely at tended and much interest and enthusiasm have been displayed. The programme for today was fully carried out. The Rev. G. w Read, former pastor of the Ensley church. preached the Il o'clock sermon. Dr. Read is one of the ablest preachers in the conference and his address was much enjoyed.
 The delegates and visitors are loud in their praises of the hospitable manner in which they were received and cared for by the members of the church at Ensley The meeting was a grand sue cess from every point of view and very gratifying to those in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Ninht Riders on Trial.

Fort Smith, Ark, February Exchanged with murder in the first degree, five men, farmers of Scott county, were placed on trial today in Waldron, Ark. The de- fendants are accused of having been mem bers of a mob which three months ago called out John Bailey and 1ynched him. The murdered man had been warned to leave the county because of his refusal to hold his crops for higher prices A gang of 60 night riders" visited his home several nights later, called out Bailey and his housekeeper. whipped the woman and lynched the man.
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Eiuht Is Called Off.

Dayton, O., February 12.-The Attell- Bronson fight sch eduled tonight was called off on account of the latter be- ing four pounds overweight. Attell's offered to send his man 10 rounds against the Hoosier lad, but the principals were unable to agree on the posting of the stakes. The club re- funded the gate money, giving the spectators two tame preliminaries gratis
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Police Court News.

A negro named Jim Huston, alias Alex Vines, was arrested this morning in the steel plant quarters by Special Officer Frank Philips and lodged in the city jail on a charge of murder Huston is ae- cused of killing a man at Jasper, Walker county, some months ago He had been in hiding until discovered by Officer Philips. who recognized and arrested him. He will be taken to Jasper for trial.
 A heavy docket faced Mayor Sugg this morning at the police court. Eighteen cases were filed. They. were all of a minor nature, the largest fine being $50, on a charge of larceny.
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a month ago. Doctors began today on the work of grating and the entire medical profession of Louisville is watching the outcome. Sam Mason, who lost leg in a railroad accident some time ago, requested that he be all lowed to contribute some of his skin and was wheeled to the operating table and his spirit of benevolence satisfied.
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Revival at Methodist Church.

Sunday morning three weeks revival will be opened at the First Methodist church. The Rev. B. B. Glasgow, the pas tor of the church, will be assisted by the Rev J. o. Hanes, evangelist, and MT. J. B. Wadsworth, a layman who assists MT Hanes in all the revivals. Every body is invited to attend these services, regardless of their creed
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Chattahoochee Is Suhsidinu.

Columbus, Ga, February 12-The Chattanooohaee river is subsiding to- night, alth ough still over 20 feet deep at.the Columbus wharf. The operation of several of the mills at the lower falls was interfered with again today. Logs and debris formed a jam at one of the dams and it was necessary to use dynamite to dislodge the obstruction.
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BUAnDEkS WANTED.

1NOO1fI dFt ROOM and board at PIP Fifth avenue.
 1-14-2St.
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Soft Drink Stand Raided.

Deputy Sheriff T. G. Kennemer and Constable Lee White raided the soft drink establishment of J. M. Gates on Avenue E. The officers were armed with a search warrant and visited the place last night. Some whisky and a number of empty bottles were found, resulting in the arrest of J. T. Crenshaw. The war rant was issued by c. F. Camp, judge of the inferior court, at the instance of the Law and Order league. Crenshaw gave bond and will be given a hearing before Judge Camp Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Lincoln Celebration.

The anniversary of the birth of Abra- ham Lincoln was celebrated at the Ensley High school today. Gen. Fred S. Fergu- son of Birmingham addressed the pupils and teachers in the assembly rooms of the High school on the life of Lincoln. The address was interesting and instruc- tive and was much appreciated by those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Gave Their Skin to Save Life.

Louisville, Ky, February 12.-Thirty- two medical students of the University of Louisville volunteered today to give bits of their cuticle to save the life of Luther Clifton, aged 21, who was burned badly at East St. Louis about
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

FOR SALE-We have in stock ready for immediate shipment about one dozen secondhand engines, sizes from to 100 horse power. These machines are first class in every respect and will give just as good service as new. We guar antee them. We are anxious to close them out and can offer bargains. Also a number of small boilers Tn good shape. A couple of 100 horse power boilers, and hoisting outfits, sizes 10 and 20 horse power. Every one will go as a bar gain. Right here in Birmingham ready for your inspection. George E. Lum
 Machine and Supply Co.,, Birmingham,
 Ala 2-13-7t
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Bond Bill Defeated.

Pierre S. D., February 12.-The Dillon bill, proposing to return to the state of North Carolina money received for bonds of that state. which had been donated to South Dakota by the holders, was de- feated in the senate today by tie vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Historic Painting Purchased.

Washington, February 12.-For the purchase of painting by Victor Chlig, Pocah ontas saving the life of Capt. John Smith, $20,000 Is appro- priated in bill introduced in the House today by Representative Low of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA
 ARTISAN HOTEL
D. A. M'LEAN. Pro

This hotel is under new management has been thoroughly renovated and newly furnished. Everything first class and up-to-date. Travelling public and water drinkers patronage solic- tied. Rates $2.00 per day.
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Personal and General.

The ladies of St. Catherine's church will give euchre party and dance at the Hi- bernan hall, Pratt City, on the evenings
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WANTED-For U. s. army, able bodied, unmarried men, between ages of IS and 35, citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits. who can speak. read and write English. Apply to recruiting officer, 71z North 20th street, Birmingham, Ala
 11no-to-6 a0 oo
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WANTED-SALESMEN.

W1NTEDCA firsf-ciass shoe salesman with established trade of $60.0 GOO and up; none other need apply; to work Birmingham district and northern Ala bama: reference required Smith Bris- COG Shoe Co, Lynchourg, Va. 2-11-7t WANTED-A-1 city salesman; must have good address and have good city ac- quaintance; reference required; this posi- ton will pay $500 per month; no other need apply. Address P. o. Box '.
 2-l1-tf
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WANTED-MALE HELP.

. Nai0E SSJ,UU0 in fVe years In the mall order business: began with s5; anyone can do the work at home in spare time;
 send for my free booklet; tells how to get started. Heacock. Box TIP. Lock-
 mort N Y 1-14-90t
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LEGAL NOTICES. Notice of Application to Parole Fred
 Wehage.

The state of Alabama, Jefferson county. To all whom this may concern:
 Take notice, that the undersigned will, or or before March 5, 1909 make applica- ton to the governor of Alabama to parole Fred Wehage of the offense of violating the prohibition laws, of which offense Fred Wehage was convicted on February 3, 1909. FRED WEHAGE.
 2-13-2t-sat-tu
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WANTED druggist, single, good worker; always pleasant to trade; strictly sober: honest and may be cor rected. Address with references Lank- ford, Keith & Nall, Sherman, Tex.
 2-10-4t
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AN intelligent person may earn good income corresponding for newspapers; experience unnecessary; no canvassing;
 send for particulars. Press Syndicate,
 Box TOO, Lockport, N. r. u-14-90t
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WANTED-A dentist capable of doing good work; state experience, salary ex- pected and give reference. Russell NJ.
 Irwin, Montgomery, Ala. 2-10-7t
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WANTED.
SITUATIONS WANTED.

W4NTED75~-Posifion as salesman on road ar in city; several years experiences can furnish horse and buggy if neces- sary; references and bond will be furn- ished if required; have been in business in this city for some time, but closing out. Address A-55, care Age-Herald.
 2-12-2t
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FOR SALE

$11, ,5Oo-Modern home; 12 rooms, elegantly finished; lot 65x125; conveniently To- cated
 $11, ,000-12-room home on Highland avenue. lot 100x2O0 feet; cheap at this price; one half cash.
 $S250-S-room dwelling. new with all mod ern equipments, Highland Ave-; lot 50x190 terms. $S000-Elegant Broom home, all modern improvements at Norwood; only 5000 cash, balance easy terms $4500-New home. rooms with all modern improvements, good neighborhood; lot 50x14O feet; $500 cash payment required. balance on satisfactory terms; party leaving the city. We have some valuable centrally located business property for sale. J. B. Cobbs Real Estate 6 In-
 surance Go. 209210 Hood Bldg. Bell phone 2254.
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WANTED-Position by young man of ex- perience with corporation or law hrm, in looking up witnesses and securing evidence. Best of references furnished Address D-55. care Age-Herald.
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