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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
DEATH
 IS NOT REPORTED Official Intelligence of Petrosi- nos Assassination Is Lacking THE POLICE ARE PUZZLED Theory That confederates in New York Advised Friends To Kill
 Detective Is Secuted By
 Officers.
THE POLICE ARE PUZZLED

New York, March 14.-Th ough there was an air of quiet activity at police headquarters today, no definite devel.. opments regarding the work of trass ing the assas sssns of Lieut.. Jose c, Petrosino, in Palermo, Sicily. were es nounced. There was a feeling chagrin over the fact that no wo. regarding the murder of the noted New York decetive has come from the cable had been sent them seeking cer- tain information.
 Inspector McCafferty said:
 If an Italian detective, sent here on a mission by that government and working in behalf of the Italian police had been murdered in New York, we would have notified the slain mans home department at once. So far as the police of Italy are concerned, we have not heard a word of Petrosino's death. l cabled Saturday for information, but have received no answer from Paler- mo-"
 The inspector said he was anxious to
 
 robbed after being shot He intimated that Petrosino had some papers valua- ble to the police here, in running down Black Hand and other Italian offend CTS.
 To the question whether he tn tough t Italian criminals here had requested confederates in Italy to kill Petrosino in that country, Inspector McCafferty replied that he doubted the theory Petrosino was constantly in perilous positions in New York, the inspector said and if the criminals of this coun- try had dared to kill at all they would have done 1t in this city.
 Mrs. Petrosino, the young wife of the murdered detective, Is prostrated at her home here as the result of her hus- bands tragic death. For time her relatives say she refused to accept as true the news of Petrosinos death.
 Lieut. Antonio Vachris, chief assistant to Detective Joseph Petrosino who was killed by assassination In Sicily, arrested four Italians in little wine shop in one Of the squalid quarters of Brooklyn to- night. Vachris, assisted by half a dozen men from the Italian criminal squad took the men into custody only after one of their number had fought desperately to escape
 They are Amadio Pietro, Vito Andraguo. Vito Velo and Stefano Castronouye. The charge against them is that they are undesirable residents and suspicious characters but 1t was intimated that Vachris has reason to believe that the men had knowledge of the plot to kill Petrosno. Revolvers and stilettos were found on the prisoners.
 Seven other arrests of Italian suspects were made during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
MANY GRIMES BY
 THE ITALIANS

New York March. H.--At police head quarters tonight the idea that Petrosino had gone to Italy for the purpose of pro- tecting former President Roosevelt was dismissed as entirely without founda- tion.
 The death of Petrosino has had the eff feet of concentrating public attention upop the numerous crimes credited to Italian criminals and already stricter laws are called for, especially regarding the manufacture and possession and throwing of bombs This is necessary for the eradication of the so-called Black Hand evil. according to Assistant Dis trict Attorney Mott, who has prosecuted several of the important cases worked up by Petrosno.
 According to Police Commissioner Bing- hams last annual report the Black Hand cases reported for the year were 424, the arrests numbered 215 and the convic- tions 36.
 The bomb cases reported numbered A. in connection with which there were TO arrests and nine convictions.
 Despite the secrecy maintained it is known that a worldwide hunt for Pe- trosinos slayers has begun. The initial move was made Saturday, simultaneous ly in New York, Baltimore, New Orleans and other cities. where Petrosino worked recently and was feared by criminals, when the respective detective bureaus set drag nets to locate notorious leaders Of the Mafia, Camarra and Black Hand, to establish if any of them left this country recently. It has developed that Petrosino died poor man and steps have been taken to raise a fund for his fam fly. New York merchant, one of the subscribers, said that at least $20,00o would be raised.
 Prayers were said today for Lieutenant Petroslno in all of the Catholic churches in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Police Are Active.

Palermo, Italy, March 14.-The assassi- nation of Lieutenant Petrosino has stirred the police to unprecedented activity Many arrests already have been made, includ- ing a number of Italians with criminal records, lately returned from the United States.
 The suspicion of the police is especial ly centered on two notorious criminals one of whom is a thief of international reputation. and the other an assassin, to whose door are laid many crimes com mitted in New York. The latter was obliged to leave the United States be- cause of the stringent watch kept upon him by Petrosino.
 ranged for the funeral and the body will be shipped to New York according to instructions received from that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page 1

oAS Bill represents much hard work. Roosevelts go to church on foot. Italians death Is not reported. Flood will reach high mark today. Hart's charge will be long. Fight on rules to begin today. Motion springs live sensation.
 Page 2. Cotton mill men meet in Atlanta. Big gas supply in Louisiana. Cuban republic makes fair start France faces a serious strike.
 Page 5. Special session will meet today. Senate clique to scotch tariff bill. Espinosa has state message. Ship subsidy to be debated.
 F'soe c. Editorial comment.
 Ssae 5. Handsome Highlands Methodist church at Five Points opened for worship Railroads getting into shape after dana ge from water. Alabama. Educational association to meet here next month Rev. Patton delivers eminently prac- tical talk on missions at St. Mary's. Programme for National Dental asso- citation convention. Clerk knocks man down with bro- gans.
 Business league banquet feature for tonight.
 Page '. Tight Sunday in East Liverpool.
 Page 8. World famous auto drivers turning toward Daytona. Wild pitch on final day has cost four pennants. Some baseball opinions. Minister would umpire story of many appeals. Hayes happy that Dorando gives him another chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Stranue Rumor.

Naples. March 14-A story is current here that Petrosino, although he was en- gagged in the special mission of compiling the records of Italian criminals came to Italy for the purpose also of protecting ex-President Roosevelt during the latter's approaching visit. It Is even stated that Petrosno intended to accompany the e<- President during his stay here and per haps after that, disguised as a monk. The authorities say that there is no truth in these reports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
ATTITUDE OF THE
 MINE WORKERS

New York, March Especial IA statement of the attitude of the an- thracite coal operators on the question of the recognition of the United Mine Work of America was given out here today by the operators committee of seven.
 The statement sets forth that the op- orators will treat union and non-union men alike and that they will exercise no discrimination against or in favor of any man because of his membership or membership in any labor or ganization
 The committee declares also that it is absolutely impossible to grant the demands for increased wages and a shorter working day without increas ing the price of coal to the consumers
 This the operators will not con sent to do,' says the statement. nor will they even consider it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
coosa Still Rising.

Gadsden, March 4.-fSpecial 1.-The Coosa river continues to rise at this place. A stage of 29 feet is registered tonight. and the water is still coming up at the rate of an inch an hour. The Campbell Manufacturing companys plant, which furnishes employment to about 200 peo- pie, and the Kyle Flaming and Sawmill, are under water.
 There are many dwelling houses on the lowlands flooded but not a sufficient num- Der to cause much suffering, as all the homeless can be cared for. Meager ports from the country are to the effect that great damage has been done. No rain has fallen here since noon today and the weather appears to be clearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
zsyas Con

Havana, March iA-vic\ dent AL fredo Zayas will leave hera aorrow for the United States, accompSnie by his son, whom he intends to place in a pre- paratory school at Annapolis. prior to his entering Cornell. Senor Zayasz will visit President Taft unofficially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
The Tombigbee.

Columbus, Miss March 4.-(Special)- The Tomblgbee river Is higher than 1t has been since the flood of 1892. All around Columbus the smaller streams emptying into the Tombigbee have also gone higher at rapid rate. The Luxapilila on the east has flooded Lake Park and done considerable damage to lands all around that section. Water is up to the ball park. People are moving out to high lands by the hundreds. Moore's creek. near Columbus on the north, is way out of its banks. and negroes in that section have been moving out all day. All west of Columbus the Tomhigbee has covered everything People have moved all their effects to high lands and are now seek ing places of safety for themselves. The water is still rising and a much higher stage is yet expected. The water ha s reached the gas works and is within half block of the ice factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Dancer Is Passed.

Augusta, Ga, March 14.-Weather con- ditions in the Savannah river watershed greatly improved today. The weather bu- reau at Augusta announced that danger of flood waters at Augusta is passed. Farm lands in the Savannah valley are partly flooded. The river at Augusta will reach its maximum. 2s feet, Monday at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Is Not a Prophet.

los Angeles. Cal. March H-"How can tell what will happen before 1t happens?" was the answer F. H. Har- riman gave to question as to what changes In railroad circles would result from an important conference between himself and several of his lleutenants. to begin in Pasadena tomorrow The special train which brought MT. Harri- man and party from Mexico. arrived in Riverside this afternoon and later pro- ceeded to Pasadena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15

who, with the speaker, an ex-officio mem Der, would serve on the committee on rules. Thereby the democratic caucus was challenged to select the other two mem- bers at its caucus tomorrow. The or ganization leaders say that while the speaker Is not required under the rules to approve these nominations. that no spe eaker would dare disregard the will of the two caucuses 70 expressed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
pamaae At Rome.

Rome, Ga. March 14.-Rome escapes serious damage from floods, as the rivers cee sed to rise here at noon today, when a height of 315 feet was reached. The wat V. are now beginning to recede slow ly More than 2b0 homes were flooded and inhabitants compelled to move out. Traf- fee over the Western and Atlantic be- tween Rcme and Kingston was prevented today by the high water, and street car esvicc in the suburbs was suspended.
 It is thought the. Coosa will be back in it's barks by tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Churches Disabled.

Anniston. March 4.4(Special.)-Re ligious services in Anniston were held under difficulties Sunday. Several churches which have withstood the windy blasts of many wintrs. ana have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-15
Compromise suqqested.

As the fight has approached the day for the organization of the Sixty-first Con gress, many suggestions of compromise have been heard. One was for a truce in the fight on the rules until next De- cember. The inability to agree as to whether the House or the speaker should select committee to recommend changes in the rules prevented the adoption of the compromise.
 TO the surprise of all, the republican caucus nominated the two republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

BY taking advantage of the costly mis-
plays of the Hamline Methodist aggre-
cation and at the same time hitting Cor
don hard. the Ninth Street Christian team
frightened its hold on first place in the
Sunday School League yesterday. The
score resulted . to ;.
Symanoskie was selected by Manager
Love to be the one to fool the Metho-
dist crew. His selection was q good one
as Sym was in rare form. He held
the opposing batters to six safetieS, three
of which came in the ninth inning, when
Manager Holmes team started a rally
which did not last long. The first three
batters, Wood. Warden and Geibel, peeled
off clean singles to the outfield. The for
mer two scored. but GeibeI was caught
at third on the throw-in to catch War;
den. The next two batters failed. To
get back TO Symanoskieville, Buck Pitch
ed beautiful game. He forced eight
of the opposing willow-heavers to die at
the plate OF his curve ball. of which he
seemed to have beautiful control. He had
the plate well located. as he allowed but
two to walk.
Gordon got away with the first as
though he would prove a stumbling block
to. the Christians throughout the contest
He famed Walters and Quantrelle, the
first two batters. Moreland beat out one
down the third-base line. Gordon forced
Buehler. another good man with the
stick, to go down via the strike-out
route. 1t was higll-class fielding on part
of the Christian team that kept the Meth
odist troupe out of the run column in
its half of the initial session. Wynkoop
the first batter. reached first when Hands
failed to handle his grounder perfectly
Howard sacrificed the runner to second
Stuckert hit to Harris and Tommy threw
to third in an attempt to catch Wynkoop.
The ball got there too late, and first and
third bases were occupied. Stuckert stole
on the next ball pitched and Wynkoop
made A desperate sprint for home. Salb
made beautiful throw To second. and
the return was of the same order, and
caught Wynkoop. Stuckert attempted to
score on Sam woods single TO center,
but was thrown out At the Plate by a
beautiful throw from Moreland.
Moreland made his debut with the Ninth
Streeters yesterday and put up star
game in every department. He laced out
4 single and double and was on the
job In center garden. He robbed Wynkoo1
of hit in the eighth inning. Gordon
was on first, and the batter cieanly sin
ged to center, but Moreiand's quick re-
turn of the ball 10 the infield nabbed the
pitcher at second.
The work OF Geibel and SaIb was of
hiSh-class order. Stuckert kept Walters
name from being printed in the hit COL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
OUCKP|NS CO DOWN
TO-DAY IN TOURNEY
Washington Experts to Have
Their Inning in Balti-
more.

BALTIMORE, Md. July 2i-The Bal
timore Bowling Alley team was the only
one which rolled yesterday in the tourna-
ment of the American Duckpin Associa-
ton. The local team surprised every one
by it's good work, rolling a total of 1907
pins, which places ii in the lead The
men who know say that this team, will
finish in the money, if not FIRST in the
tournament. 1t is being backed for
part Of the prize money 1t was an
nounced that meeting will be held in
this city next Wednesday to effect
permanent organization 1t was neces-
sary to delay the meeting in order to
give the New England delegates an op-
portunity TO attend. The New England
nea have local organization, but are
Wiling TO affiliate with national one
m the north smaller ball and a smaller
pin arc used. and hence the scores are
smaller 1t is believed that after they
DOW: mere with larger ball and pin
they will no longer object to the national
organization agreeing upon a uniform hall
and pin of larger S ze
Nike hosta of Philadelphia, an officer of
the National Bowling Association, is ex-
pected to attend the meeting and to ac-
cept membership on the board of gov
ernors of the new body. kosta at the
last meeting of the Bowling Association
endeavored to have that organ cation
make some provision for duckpin bowling.
put his idea was defeated.
Five OF the best teams of the country
Royal No l. Royal No. 2. Royal No. 3,
Pilgrim and Garrison. all of Washington.
VIII arrive today on a special car with q
big crowd of rooters.
Ihese teams have always made big
scores. and good work is expected of
tnem They will be on the Victoria alleys
tnis afternoon at 2::D o'clock. The only
local team booked for todav is the Ger
man Cafe team.
The officials of the tournament made
public the list of prizes. which amounts to
sdh. and is SO per cent of the entrance
money. The money is divided into eight
prizes. amounting to s2s5. for tiye-man
teams; L. prizes. amounting to s175. for
two-man teams. and twenty individual
prizes. amounting to $3.50.
The scores:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21

BY defeating the Government Printing
Office aggregation yesterday afternoon the
Columbia Athletic Club won its fourth
straight victory by the score of TO t.
On the slab for the winners was Hester
and he twirled good ball, although his
opponents connected safely for eight
binglcs. Hester was Wild at times al
lowing six to walk.
The Government Printing Office outfit
used two box artists. Payne and Rider.
The former started the contest but was
driven from the box in the second round
with ore down. Rider relieved him at
this stage Of the game, and twirled good
bail for three innings. IN the fifth the
last years champions found him easy
and scored four TALES. Rider was very
wild. as he hit Hurley and Taylor and let
six reach first on wide ones
Harry Dodd ard Jimmie McE.lfresh. two
mort beast products made their initial APP
pearance of the season with the Printers
yesterday. Harry pleye left field garden
in grand style. He accepted two chances
without an error. Jimmie was the back
stop for the losers. and caught a good
game He also was there in hitting. Jim
clcuted out a double. VIII CHI drove in two
Of the four runs. Manager Fordham s two
base hit was the feature of the game
The score:
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MARQUETTE LEAGUE.
How the Clubs Stand.
Wake Up, You Printers.

The Congressionals. by defeating ST.
Martins yesterday, in the Marquette
League, IN lively ten-round struggle, j
to 1, tied Columbia 1O1 for second place,
and are now dangerous contenders for the
flag.
1t was a seesaw batfest during the
early stages of Yesterdays game, each
team getting brace of tallies in the sec
ond and adding another in the third
Four more rounds followed scoreless, but
both teams again locked horns in the
eighth. In the first half of the tenth St.
Martins could do nothing with Handi-
boe's slants, but the Capitol Hill boys
Won the game in their half.
Handiboe. the first man up. singled, but
was thrown out at second, when Legge
nit to third, the latter being safe. Hyatt
then franked kreamer filing first and
second. Worrell followed with a timely
sing to right. and the Jig was up for
the church lads when Legge tailed the
winning run. Handiboe. on the slab for
the winners. was on the job throughout.
passing none, punching five. handling
three clean assists, and welding the viii
low for four bingles. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
ELKS TO MEET ELKS.
Base Ball Challenge Received From
Hagerstown

The base ball team of Washington
Lodge. No. Is, B. P. O. T.. has received
a communication from Haserstown
Lodge of Elks. No. SIS. suggesting a ball
game between teams representing the two
lodges. to be played either in washington
or Haserstown.
Harry King. manager. of the Elks' team,
has decided to accept the challenge and
so wrote J. A. Shepherd, manager of the
Hagerstown Elks' team today 1t will
be optional with the Hagerstown Elks as
to whether the game Is played in Wash
ington or Hagerstown. The local Elks
are taking lively interest in the prom
ised game, and large number OF rooters
Will doubtless go along to Whoop things
up for the local contingent
While no untoward incident Is expected.
the receipt of challenge from on. of
town set Mr.. King and other "oid-time
Washington ball players to Illuminating
on past experiences in out-of-town games
Mr.. King has one bitter experience in
West Virginia with the old Columbia
Athletic Club base ball team. with Bob
Wells. Phil King and others OF the
WORTHLESS" of that time
Our reception was most cordial" Mr.
King said. we we're. in turn. duly APP
preciative. But we made the fatal error
of winning the game. Then trouble came
our way in plenty. Our bus was stoned
until we had to- abandon it and proceed
on foot to the railway station. The next
day the promoters of the game came to
Washington and apologized for the ac-
tions of the fans, but that did not heal
the wounds that some of US bore as a re-
suit of the rock-throwing. Raw deals
from the umpires were of common occur
renee In those days. Happily al these
things have passed and now order has
come to base bal >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
BASE BALL NOTES.

Handsome Nick Altrock and Burns
grapple again today. Here's hoping the
local boy turns the trick.
1t will be hard proposition to keep
Unglaub out of the game hereafter. Bob
seems to be the class of the team at
present, with Browne close up.
Some one asked Pres: dent Moves yes
terday if. in view of the slump of the
Nationals, he did not think they needed
new manager. No, a new president -
he replied.
If Cantillon would only put Collins and
Sebring into the game the fans" would
be happy. What's he got EN- foro''
asks an enthusiast of The Star. We give
II up.
II that boy Taggart can land the pen
nant for the American Security today he
viii about own the building at the corner
of 10Th and the avenue.
The New York American League club
has asked for waivers on Jack Chesbro
With his passing there is only one char
ter member of the club left-Willie
Keller.
Ban Johnson says krause is charged
with last Sundays defeat in ST. Louis.
certainly he Is. He filled UP the bases.
another pitcher comes In and is hit for
the drive that lost the game. 1t would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
LANGFORD DEMANDS
$12.5OO TO FIGHT

NEW YORK, July 21.-The Langford-
Ketcheil match is higher in the air right
now than the mechanical bird of the
Wright brothers when it is soaring It's
best. The news came a-buzziug over the
wires yesterday from San Francisco. saw
ing that Willis Britt had received a mes-
sage from his New York representative
stating that Sam Langford. together with
his manager. Joe Woodman. had decided
that 5000 was plenty. especially when it
involved a free-for-ail dash for the mid
deweight title. Thanking this came a
substitute from. the Associated press
stating that what Willis Britt said in
Frisco was perfectly correct Wood
man was said to have wired Tex
Hall. Il accept the original offer" This.
it was said. was in response to Hairs
ult 'matnm sent Saturday to Langford in
forming him that he must sign up by 8
p. nj. Monday, and it meant that Sam was