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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Tuscaloosa, April 6.-(Special)-In re- markedly fast and well played game. the Barons won from the splendid little Ala bama aggregation this afternoon by a score of to o.
 Those who expected the Barons to re- turn to Birmingham with an overwhelm- ing victory will be disappointed. And this does not intend to intimate that the Bar ons played poorly. As a matter of fact, they were in perfect form, and played ex- cellently and aggressively.
 Dr. Pollard has a splendid little bunch of baseball players. There is no doubt of this They are fine felders-spectaeu- lar, one might say. While they could not hit Fleharty, who went the full length. 1t is believed that they will be able to rap the average college twirler.
 The afternoon was far from the ideal. In the early hours the clouds threatened and a light sprinkle fell. Then succeeded a high wind. which blew every grain of sand and dust from the skin diamond. this causing the players trouble and inter- fered no little with the batting. The inti- nation of destruction to rats and dresses hung out by the weather played havoc with the crowd, too. However a large number of spectators saw the battle and both teams cleared a profit
 Some Spectacular Plays.
 There were several plays of the game that never have been beaten on any diamond or by any company. Perhaps the most unusual of these occurred in the ninth. Ellam smashed one between first and second. snedecor, the fast Alabama first sacker, left his station al the crack of the bat, knocked the drive down and fielded 1t perfectly to the pitcher. Paddy Kane, in the fourth, pulled off a most un- usual stunt. Pratt fouled toward third. Kane followed the ball as rapidly as his legs would carry. Then the tricky wind caught the sphere in its teeth and turned it rapidly toward the backstop. Kane fol- lowed as a bloodhound on the trail, and when he finally landed against the play ers' bench he had the satisfaction of finding the foul well hidden In his pouch. Dan Waite, the splendid little shortstop of the Alabama team, did some exceed ingly clever work, and when he took one over the keystone that Gygli had driven there, everyone stood up to do him honor. Raftis of the Barons played an exceed ingly pretty third. Derrill Pratt did his customary excellent work for Alabama.
 Tucker, who opened the battle for the Alabamians, is excellent college twirler, possessing speed and curve, and, what is best of all, almost perfect con- trol. With him the Barons did very little, getting but two hits in five innings. one of these, a double by Ellam, being fathered to a certain extent by the treacherous wind. Gresham succeeded Tucker at the beginning of the sixth and he, too, is a good twirler. F1eharty went the entire route for the Barons, this being the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Baseball At Annlston.

Anniston, April 6.-(Special)-f the proper encouragement is given Annls- ton will have a good baseball team this season Billie Holden and Will Frank have taken the matter up ana team has alredy been organized. The hrst game of the season will be played Wednesday with the State Normal school of Jacksonville. The lineup for Wednesdays game will be as follews' Holden, pitcher; McCaffery, catcher ], Thomas first base Wilson, second base; Clark, shortstop; Morton, third base; Klein, left field; Frank center field; Clark, right field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
DEFEAT OF TAWNEY IN ' FREE LUMBER PLAN
 CAUSES SURPRIS'
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 ---------~>-----~~~------- made mighty blue an already deiecte| minority. Before the vote was take| Representative Harrison of New York. whI concluded to vote democratic today. calleI the attention of his party associates il this plank tn the democratic platform: We demand the immediate repeal o| the tariff on pulp, print paper, lumbeI timber and logs and that these articld be placed upon the free list"
 Pledges Forgotten.
 When the vote came, however. 34 den1 ocrats forgot all about 1t and indirectlI voted for the lumber schedule in th| Payne bill, which places a tariff of st o] the rough lumber. When the bill is re ported from the committee of the who'll to the house a record vote will be takeI on the lumber schedule and there is a DOS sibility that lumber will yet go on tn. free list. The vote showed today tha there were 45 absentees and probabl, three-fourths of them will be here wher the question is settled decisively. As ha, been stated in these dispatches, however the whole House proceedings is nothins but farce. It would matter little i the House voted lumbert on the free list for the Senate could be depended upor to restore the Payne duty and in all prob ability 50 cents or s1 more for good meas ure.
 The Senate is proceeding to consider tn. bill in committee as though Mir Payne hae never been heard of. The Republican mem bers are in frequent session and closet, scanning amendments which have beer proposed in the Senate. r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
SIGNAL VICTORY
 FOR THE STATE IN
 RAILROAD SUITS
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U R1D IT ANO-fA
 ~-~-~-r-'7-~>1-||707> are numerous authorities to the same e1- feet which we do not cite, for we un- derstand that, to this extent, counsel on both sides are agreed. The contention of the complainants Is, that the leglsla- tnre having prescribed rates, or maxi mum rates, 1t could not by preVlous or subsequent statutes authorize the rallroau commission to change them. It IS not denied that the legislature could confer on the commission the power to fix rates or that the legislature could, If 1t chose' when practicable, fix them itself. The contention is that, when once nxeo py legislative enactment, power cannot pc conferred on the commlsslon to change or repeal the law. That may be con ceded to be true as a general proposition. Il the legislature were to fix the rates as permanent rates, without in the same or some previous act conferring author ity on the commission to regulate or change them, the rates could only be changed or repealed by the legislature itself But, looking at the acts in ques- ton and the other legislation relating to this subject, 1t is plain that the leg islature has not intended, and did not fix the rates as permanent rates. It was not intended to fix rates to last four years from one meeting of the legislature to another The intention was-and the statutes, we think, show it-that rates were stated in the act to stand till con ditions made 1t expedient and proper for the commission to change them. Looking at the system of laws on this subject, the intent of the lawmakers Is clear. But. aside from that, we find in the let ter of the law sentences pointing the same way. Rates are prescribed until other wise provided by order of the railroad commissions" The commission, from the time of its creation, had the power to reduce rates, and when the legislature fixed maximum or other rates 1t knew of this power of the commission, and
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5o -->------>--------->-->-->~-~ the house with one of his humorous talks. Seriously" he said, If we didn't have| the railroads we wouldn't have a town. Truly, great Is Birmingham. If you would| only give us half we ask for she would soon realize her ambition, for this is the| greatest crowd in the country, with the appetite of an elephant and the thirst of a rhinosceros.'
 Next Mayor Called.
 Capt. Frank F.. O'Brien, Birmingham next mayor, was introduced as one of the most loved men in Birmingham. MT. Ufford said that he felt sure when the people learn to know him they will all love and admire him. Today we cele- brate the formal opening of one of the handsomest, most complete terminals in the south" said Captain o Brien He paid tribute to MT. Rhodes and then spoke of the rights of the railroads, which he considered the same as those of individ- uals Former differences came be- cause we didn't understand each other, but when you consider that but for the railroads Birmingham would not be on the map, there is no reason to doubt the debt we owe them" ft
 Captain O. 'Brien declared that if a mon ument Is every built for man. Birming- ham owes 1t to Milton H. Smith.
 w. P. G. Harding said that the magnif- cent new Terminal seemed but to have whetted Birmingham's appetite. He took occasion to mention further needs, such as stopover privileges, speedy and com fortable connection with Washington, New York and eastern points, and asked the railroad men to consider these matters with view to granting relief.
 Vice President A. R. Lawton of the Central of Georgia said that he had met railroad men many times in the last few years to prepare for war; and that thei change to love feast was very pleasant. He spoke for some time on the railroad mans idea of what the public should do, and closed with the statement that all though fights may come, in the end all will come out right
 The cars were held for late departure, and the banquet toasts continued until late hour. Among the others speaking were Lieutenant Governor Henry B. Gray, Alex Bonnyman of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic and l.. Sevier of the Seaboard Air Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
BURNS AFTER COIN.
Will Meet ketchel If Terms Are
 Accepted.

New York, April 6.-Tommy Burns, from whom Jack Johnson wrested the heavyweight championship of the world is anxious for another fight with the negro pugilist. Hugh D. Mcintosh an- nounced tonight that he had been au- thorized to arrange a match. He said he would post s50Oo tomorrow to bind such a match.
 If Johnson does not accept, Mcintosh said, Burns would fight ketchel and Kaufman but certain terms, which he would not make public at present, would have to be compiled with by the last two named fighters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
 Yesterdays Results.

At Atlanta: Atlanta 6. Brooklyn (ten innings).
 At Evansville: Chicago Cubs 1, Evans vile Central league) 1, (six innings).
 At Richmond: New York Giants g, Rich mond Virginia league) 9
 At Charlotte: Boston Nationals 2, Char 1otte (Carolina association) 0.
 At Roanoke; Roanoke Virginia league) 5, Altoona (Tri-State), 4, (ten innngs).
 At Danville: Boston Nationals 8, Dan vile Virginia league) 3.
 At Philadelphia: Americans 2, Nation als 1.
 At Augusta: Augusta South Atlantic 1eague) 6, Greenville (Carolina associa- tion) B.
 At Charleston: Charleston South Atlan- tic league) 0, New York (American) 3.
 At Cincinnati: Washington Americans and Cincinnati Nationals, no game, rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
DEMONTs BIG SCARE.

Gene Demont, one of Charlie Franks latest additions to his Pelican flock, is slowly recoy- ering from a big scare and, if you will notice, he is wearing the smile that is erasure-proof these days. It was thusly:
 Several days ago he received a letter from his wife from Bir- mingham telling him that the bank in which he had all the savings of his long baseball ca reer had failed. Gene felt pretty blue about it, but was game, and said that there was more where the other came from and that he would now have to start all over again.
 Imagine his surprise and hap piness when he got second let ter saying that the bank and his money were all right. It seems that Mrs. de Montreville went down to the bank one day and saw sign, Closed on the door. She immediately thought that the bank had failed when instead it had merely closed one day to complete a consolidation with another bank, which makes 1t stronger than ever.-New Orleans Times-Dem- ocrat-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Howard To Play Marion.

The baseball teams of the Marion Military institute and Howard college will tie up for series of three games on the lntter's campus Thursday, Fri day and Saturday. As the teams are evenly matched the games are sure to be close and interesting. Howard Is very anxious to retrieve her defeats at the hands of Auburn and the Uni versity and will put forth every effort to win the entire series. This will be very difficult, however as Marion has an xcepionally strong team this sea son. At any rate the games will be hard fought and interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
WITH THE SCRIBES.

As yet there has not been any arrange ment made for Atlanta next spring. Cin- cinnati will go to Hot Springs, and that leaves the park In Atlanta open. The con- veniences at Ponce de Leon for the com fort of clubs training there are too near perfect to go without some big league manager putting in a bid for them.-At- lanta Journal.
 Perry pulled off a play in the third that was one of the best of the game, although there is no method of indicating it in the score Hyatt laid beautiful bunt down tue third base line. It looked to be per feet. Perry, coming in fast, saw that it was rolling out and passed by without touching the sphere. His judgment was justified, for about 10 feet further on the ball went over the chalk line-Arkansas Gazette.
 By everything holy Boss C. Babb ought to have been happy after Saturdays game. when Pittsburg das defeated.
 By everything holy, and then some, the same boss ought to have been still more inclined to be smilingly care-free when his Turtles mopped in a 3-2 Thinning bat
  tie yesterday.
 But in the dressing room afterward he wore a gloomy frown. His outfield prob lem. once almost solved. is again prob lem.
 Not so many days ago that outfield had been picked with Woodruff in right, Baer- walk in center and Coulson and Wagner to fight it out for left, with the loser holding on as utility man. But the Baer Cat was ailing Saturday and Stinson, the heavy swatting kiddo from the Vir- gina league, was hiked out to that pas ture.
 Rest is history-how he clouted out a three -bagger and then followed with a two-sack t-Memphis News-Scimtar
 Third base is problem which is wor- rying the fan flock more than it does Manager William. The fan contingent hasn't seen enough of Moves to know just where he stands. They only know that third base has been weak spot in the lineup so far with Moves out of 1t. Bill believes that Moves is the goods. Con nie Mack remarked while here that Moves was easily the best infielder in the Con- necticut circuit There isn't any great doubt as to his fielding ability. It's only a question as to how Harry can tickle the horsehde with the hudgeon.-N vile Tennessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Tuscaloosa, April -(Special)-fhose who have followed the work of the Barons day by day are able to tell you that they are fast rounding out into most formidable Aggregation.
 Everyone who saw the fight today was impressed with the faithful efforts of the Baron crew. It is indicated that the as- sociation will receive the very best that every Baron possess every day.
 The spectators were impressed today with the base running of the locals They had nothing at stake. The game hao been won in the third inning. But throughout the afternoon the Barons worked as if they were dozen runs be- hind In sliding they hit the ground on their breasts like ton of brick, ana the ground on which the game was played was as hard as adamant.
 Henline tore his trousers at the Knee and the blood flowed freely. Bowen tore his hand in three places. MeGilvray was br,iised from heat to foot But his work was pleasing tc all who pull Tor BIT ningham. It shows that the Barons are fighters and are going to work until the third man is down and out in the nlnth inning.
 And there Is more to that than the average fan imagines
 The trip today was a success Tn every respect. The train to and from Iusca- loosa left on time and made rapid jour news. The players had dinner at the Me- T .as+ar hotel over which host Edward Snow presides with dignity. In the alter noon there followed an excellent game, one very much unlike the average college professional bout in which the amateurs go into the air and allow the leaguers to score on errors and wild throws, It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

with the team than when he left Bi mingham yesterday morning.
 There is but one more week remainir before the cracking of the season. Mole worth expects to know where he is al in that time At the present time the Ii dications are that Birmingham is vel solid in every department save the twir Ing staff. Several of the pitchers a looking exceedingly fine, too. Moleswor is dickering for one other, and if he landed, another good man will be on u string.
 Morris did not report yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
W0lesh0Yth Affer Neh
 Pitcher; Other G0ssil

The Barons returned last evening and went early to their pillows.
 Today the old working programme will be renewed. There is but one more prac- tice game before the opening of the sea- son. Augusta plays here August IA, and opens the season the following afternoon in Chattanooga. The Barons open the sea- son the following afternoon in Atlanta.
 Manager Molesworth stated last night that the trip to Tuscaloosa had proved one of good results. He is more satisfied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Greensboro Defeats Jefferson.

Greensboro, April 6.-(Special) 1.-The second game between the Southern uni- versity and Jefferson college resulted in victory for Southern university by a score of 4 to 1. Batteries: Tucker and Reddock; Myers and Kinnebrew. Fea- lures of the game wer the batting of Tucker. McCann's baserunning and Reddocks catching.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
ereuory Smiths Views.

Mobile. April e.-Gregory L. Smith. at torney for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. speaking of the decision in Ala bama rate cases, said that as he under stood it, it meant that the railroad com mission would have to make other amend ments in rates. If these are objectionable the railroads would have to take the same course as to injunctions as heretofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

SUMMARY. Two-base hits-Ellam, Molesworth. Stolen bases-Henline, Bowen, McGil- vray, Ellam 2, Kane. Struck out-Fleharty 5. Gresham 1. Bases on balls-F'leharty 2, Gresham l, Tucker l. Double y-Waite-Pratt. Time of game-1:25. Umpire-Con Welsh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
coIleqe Games.

At Princeton: Princeton 6, Albright 5.
 At Columbia: Davidson college l, Uni versity of South Carolina O.
 At Raleigh: Agricultural and Mechan- ica1 College of North Carolina B. Villa Nova 0.
 At Norfolk: Yale ', United States Ma. rines f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
SMOKE FROM THE BATTLE

was a real. stiff fight and there is reason and excuse for the celebration that is going on here at the present moment.
 There was a large number of spectators witnessing the battle. and while the re- eeipts were not as large by half as they would have been had the day been one of a full sun, both teams cleared a profit.
 Dr. Pollard has a splendid little aggre- gation this season. You should have seen Pratt, Waite Cowah and Snedecor hand ling the hard drives of the Barons. They fielded them as do Rohe, Babb, Jordan and Daubert, or any other leaguers. They were not rattled a particle.
 The team is young, but is not raw. pr. Pollard is too clever to keep team in green state very long. Tucker Is great young twirler, and the fact that he has lost half his foot as a result of a railroad accident does not hinder him shooting them across with speed and ac- curacy.
 Vaughn is a scrappy little catcher be- hind the bat. He chews the rag from the opening to the close and battles over every inch of territory before yielding a point.
 As has been stated on other occasions in The Age-Herald, more than half of the players on Pollard's team are Bir- mingham boys.
 After the game there was no dummy waiting to carry the boys to the city So they walked, or rode in buggies or trotted as inclination and opportunity suggested or made possible
 The dummy has long been an oHender in Tuscaloosa, so words at this time are out of place. Some of these days the people down here are going to get Inao and throw the pesty little smoke-maker off the track.
 The Rarons met Buck Oliver after he came The clever solicitor is running for Congress-and running fast, too
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Walsh WaIkinq, Too.

Norwich. Conn. April 6.-sergeant John Walsh, of the United States army who left Boston Sunday on walking trip across the continent to San Fran cisco left here at s:So D. m. for New London. He rested for several hours in this city after arriving at Il o'clock, leaving Plainfleld this morning at o'o1nck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
LOOK OUT, eALLooNIsTsl
Landing on French Soil To Be Ex
 pensive.

Paris, April 6.-As a result of the freouent landing of German balloons in France the government has decided to collect in the future a duty of $120 on every balloon of the average size coming down in French territory. The aeronauts will be held by the author ities pending satisfactory explanation of their presence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Hickman Reaches Mobile.

Mobile, April Especially L)-Gordon Hickman, one of Mobiles pitchers of last year and again with the club this yean arrived in the city today, fit as fiddle and ready for the 1909 pen nant race. Hickman has been coaching the Marion team and is in fine condi-
 IF 's counted on this year as one of the mainstays on the local l--e-.---e stah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Marion Badly WaIIoped.

Montgomery. April Especial )-Mont- gomery gave Marion fearful trouncing this afternoon, winning by score of IS to o. The locals scored eight runs in the third on three hits Score: R.H.E. Marion . :. .. .. .. OOO GOO O00--O 2 5 Montgomery :. :. :. .OOS 2a2 O3s-1S 16 1
 Batteries: Hubbard and Heath; Guese and Hart. Umpire, Stickney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07

Don't fail to hear the i'm pressive talks of Rev. J. F. Brown each morning this week from 10 to il o'clock at the First Methodist Church. His subject is "The Work of the Holy Spirit. Business men are attending these ser vices daily with profit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Alabama Versus Vanderbilt.

Tuscaloosa, April .-(Special.)-The Uni versity of Alabama and Vanderbilt begin series of three games Friday. double header will be played Saturday.