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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12
CITIZENS AND STRIKERS.

The situation in France is rather
peculiar. There the employees of the
post Office department threaten to
strike against the rules and regula-S
tons Of that department. They pros
pose to measure the strength of a
union against that of the French gov
erninent. Relying on the sympathy of
the public they demand the resigla-
ton OF the cabinet. That is a pecul-
lar situation. 1t is in one respect as
il the employees OF q manufacturing
establishment were to demand the res
ignation of the business manager as a
condition OF permitting any work to be
done there.
But that does not tell the whole
story. The postal employees are not
only employees. They are citizens Of.
France, and as sovereign citizens they
have a voice in the management Of the
affairs OF the government. The cabinet
ministers are their representatives.
AS French citizens they have a right
to demand that the government fol-
low a certain policy, and if this de-
mand is ignored it Is their privilege
to try to influence public opinion and
the government policy. AS citizens
they can do properly what would be-
highly improper in mere employees
The Railway Workmen's Union have
declared their sympathy with their
civil service comrades" who. accord
ing to them, are Struggling for the
right to form a union and for liberty
of opinion They. undoubtedly, re-
gard their comrades from the view
point of citizens and not as govern
ment employees.
Those who advocate government
ownership, or control, Of every branch
of industry believe that under such
conditions there would be no disputes
between employers and employees, for
the reason that as the state controlled
evry branch of trade, industry and
activity 1t is inconceivable that it
should strike against itself. But the
situation in France in the present in
stance shows how little there is in
such an argument. There the gov
ernment is defed by its own agents.
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

Tho natives OF Africa have bestowed
on Colonel Roosevelt the name OF
"Bwana Tunbo,' which means "Portly
Master" The natives called Stanley
..3ula. .Matada," which means the Rock
Breaker
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

a Senator Root is a great tree planter.
On his estate at Clinton, N. Y, this
year he has set out 10000 trees. May
they all take root and grow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

When Senator Aldrich said that the
proposed tax on perfuned soap was
for revenue only was he not guilty
of a lapus linguse?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

The senate finance committee has
provided that crude sulphur shall
come in free. Salvation is free but
should sulphur be?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

"A statue to Alexander r.. Shepherd
has just been unveiled in Washington.
It is boss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12
JUST FOR FUN

My wife Is awfully good to me-
Lucky man. How does she show
it?"
"She lets me spend all the money I
save by shaving myself to buy baseball
tickets. cleveland Leader.
"A case of love at first sight, eh?',
No, second sight. The first time he
saw her he didn't know she was an
heiress. Boston Transcript.
Family Physician-The trouble with
your husband, madam, is that he has
overdrawn his account at the bank OF
vitality.
Mrs. Gayman--I felt sure he was de-
ceiving me about something. Doctor,
give you my word l never knew he
had an account there" Chicago Trib-
une.
1Is June the favorite month for mar
riages out here, too?n asked the New
York lady.
81 don't think so,'' replied the Chica-
go woman. Il have been married six
times in other months, and only twice
in June. Workers Statesman.
you want a job?"
YES, SIR
"Experienced?"
Eyes, SIR
How much pay do you want ~
about $40 a week.
"What!?! ?''
That's what want. About $3.50 is
what expect. "-Cleveland Leader.
TN requesting your daughters hand"
said Count Fucash. II may state that l
have a long line of ancestors
IT see,' answered Mr.. Cunrox: .tand
your proposition is to trade off the lot
of your ancestors for a few rich rela-
tives. "--Washington Star.
81 suppose" said the casual acqua:at-
ance the day after the wedding, sit was
hard to lose your daughter,
NO" replied the brides father ut
did seem as IL 1t was going to be hard
at one time, but she landed this fellow
just as we We're beginning to lose all
hope. Observer.
Are you going TO celebrate Mothers
day.
.of course
Going to wear a white rose ana go
to picnic?"
rs your mother going?"
cor course not, she has to stay home
and do the housework and take care of
the baby.'-Houston Post.
To BE Put Together.
Little Gladys ION seeing the pieces OF 4
china on the fioorl-Oh. mamma! Just
see the lovely jigsaw puzzle Mary's
made out of one of the new plates.--
Puck.
The Modern Version.
Mother, may go out to spin?
Yes, my darling daughter;
Spend your time In the limousine,
But don't go near the chauffeur.
Judge.
Barbarisn.
Had O haircut?''
Yes feel as Il that fellow had
scalped me-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12
CONFERENCE POSTPONED.

Box Elder Conference, advertised to
be held June 9Th and 9th. Is postponed
to be held June 18th and 18th.
JOSEPH II. SMITH, President
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

Mrs. Hetty Green advises women to
mind their own business" She heraelf
has and just see how she has prosper
cd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

The Boyles have been weighed at tho
Pittsburg penitentiary. But they were
found wanting before this
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

1t is said that Castro vii locate on the
island of Teneriffe. If he does, he will
be the pilxer of the Pike Of Teneriffe
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

It is scarcely necessary to warn u
man not to be a borrower. Very, few
people are inclined to lend
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

The ladies have the good sense not
to Try to talk through their hats.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

The glad hand finds little difficulty
in becoming a. mailed fist.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

That Pseudo-American hummer
feast was not the hum Of industry by
any means
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

The question is asked. What Is q pes
siriist? A nuisance. u
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

A man who is welded to mis- art
doesn't have to produce a marriage
certificate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

"A long face and a long purse rarely
so together.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

If he knows how. a man can profit
from loss
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12
Bacharisrn.

Had O haircut2''
s Yes; I feel as II that fellow had
scalped me-
Sort of barbarian. hs"-Harvard
Tampoun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

My wife is awfully good to me-,
Lucky man. How does she show
it?"
She let's me spend all the money I
save by shaving myself to buy baseball
kets."-Cleveland Leader.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

"A case of love at first sight, eh?''
No, second sight. The first time he
saw her he didn't know she was an
heiress. Boston Transcript
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

Ask and We shall receive a divorce
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

TIC NIO(ItTn VERSION.
Mother, may go out to spin?
Yes, my darling daughter;
Spend your time in the limousine,
But don't go near the chauffeur.
Judge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

| To BE Put Together.
Little Gladys ION seeing the pieces or
china on the fioorl-Oh. mamma! Just
see the lovely jigsaw puzzle Mary's
made out Of one Of the new plates!--
Puck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-05-12

ance the day after the wedding, sit was
hard to lose your daughter. .
No" replied the brides father .'It
did seem as IL 1t was going to be hard
at one time, but she landed this fellow
just as we We're beginning to lose all
hope. -+Pittsburg Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
SPORTING NEWS
He Illness .0f Hal Chase
 W0t So Serious AfeY All
New York First Baseman Will Not Have to Go to BedAment Not Smallpox, But Variolod, From Which He Will Re In Three Weeks-Look Out For
 Vaccnated Arms

Augusta. Ga, April s.-Hal Chase. the famous first baseman of the American league, New York aggregation, is not suffering from a servere case of small pox, as was announced by the lilly in formed today.
 It is light attack of varioloid. He will be confined about three weeks. though it has not been necessary for him to go to bed.
 Manager George Stallings, who is at present in Lynchburg. makes the state- ment that none of the men have been near Chase in nine days. and that all team paraphrenalia had been well fumigated.
 The team is quarantined in Lynchburg. but is allowed to mingle with the crowds at the hotel.
 The most serious trouble will doubt less occur when the arms of the players get sore from the effects of the virus. All have been newly vaccinated
 Sunday half the Stallings club went to Savannah and half came to Augusta from Macon to play practice games. Chase was with the Augusta visitors. He com plained of being i'll Sunday night and Manager Stalings who arrived Monday morning, was summoned to his room, Stallings calling in a doctor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
BUTTONS WIN ALL RIGHT.
But Other American Tennis Players
 Are Badly Beaten.

City of Mexico, April &-Today's ten- his in the second annual tournament of the Mexico Country club eliminated the last of the United States players in the mems singles, when Claude Butlin of Mexico City somewhat easily disposed of Nat Browne. the Californian.
 The feature of today's match, which was watched by large gathering, was the contest in singles between Miss Patricia Butlin, champion of Mexico, and Miss Florence Sutton. Just one set was played, rain interfering. The score then stood 10 to in Miss Suttons favor. The match will be played off tomorrow.
 In the fourth round singles H. M. Nc Quiston of Mexico defeated N. J. Patton, 6-3, 6-1.
 c. M. Butlin of Mexico defeated Nat Browne of Los Angeles, 6-3, GA.
 P. D. McQuiston of Mexico defeated B. O. W. Jenkins of Pachuca, GA, 4-6, 6-0
 Miss Sutton of California defeated Miss Groze of England, 6-0, so.
 Miss Florence Sutton of California and Miss Patricia Butlin of Mexico, 1o-S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
POLICE DISSATISFIED.
Are Called Upon to Perform Many
 Duties.

London, April 3.-There is a growing bers of the Metropolitan police in regard to the largely increased duties which they are now called upon to perform, and were 1t not for the fact that Sir Edward Henry, the chief commissioner of police Is very popular with the men, there would have been serious trouble before now. The whole question of the grievances of the police is to be ventilated very shortly.
 In addition to the bill which has been introduced into the House of Commons by a member advocating one days rest in seven for every constable, other mem bers of Parliament have signified their intention of demanding an increase in the force. Sir Edward Henry has asked for an increase ever since he came into office, but MT. Herbert Gladstone, the home sec retary, has kept putting off the question again and again.
 The latest crime returns have, however. opened every ones eyes, and householders are beginning to wonder what would hap pen If really big riot were to take place in London. It is notorious that many burglaries took place on the occasion of the last suffragette demonstration, owing to policemen being withdrawn from the suburbs. The latest returns show that there were 2000 more crimes against prop erty in 1908 than in 1907.
 Moreover there is an immense increase in the number of undetected burglaries and murders The Metropolitan police force numbers only 1928 men, including superior officers and detectives. Sir Ed ward not only wants 2OO0 more. but he is anxious to secure the services of more educated men as detectives. The space which these 1928 men are supposed to nrotect Ia nearly 45O,0O0 acres hofSing a population of between 100000 and s,Ooo.- GOO people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
Grasselll Is Ready.

The Grasselli baseball team has organ ized for the coming season and is now open for dates with any other good anna teur team in this district. The lineup has been carefully made, and taken as a whole, the team is a particularly fast and snappy one.
 They have made extensive repairs and improvements to their diamond and grounds at Grasselli and players benches have been provided for both teams. The grandstand has been rendered more com fortable and commodious for the benefit of the ladies and other visitors and any one attending the games may be assured of courteous treatment and good enter tainment.
 It will be recalled that the Grasseli boys made quite a reputation for them selves in the amateur line last season. and judging from their enthusiasm this season they have no intention of relin- quishing 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09

In compliance with a request of The Age-Herald, August Hermann, chairman of the national commission, sends the fol- lowing detailed finding of the commission in reference to the request of Henry Meek to be declared a free agent, which request, as The Age-Herald has pub lishd, was turned down peremptorily:
 "The attention of the commission was called to this case by the player himself H. J. Meek. He requests that he be de- clared a free agent for several reasons.
 "1. That he had an oral agreement with the Birmingham club of the Southern league whereby he was to receive sal ary of S25 per month in addition to that stipulated in his regular contract; that this extra salary was not paid him and for that reason that club is in arrears of salary to him and under the provisions of the national agreement 1t makes him free agent.
 70 That the Birmingham club has ex- ceeded the salary limit of the Southern league, thus violating the rules of that league, and for that reason should not have title to his services.
 a The player also complains that he was sold unjustly and without any right by the Birmingham club to the Chatta- nooga club of the South Atlantic league.
 This player has already presented his application to the national board of the national association. and it has been re- lected by them, and for that reason he comes to the national commission on ap- peal.
 '.,fhis not being a dispute between two clubs as to the services of a player the entire co mmisson will pass on the case.
 "1 he testimony submitted by this player is quite voluminous. It also appears that he hss already entered suit in the civil courts to recover the amount of money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
Grammar School BOyS
 Learn The Programme

44O yard run, running high and broad jumps, one-half mile relay race be- tween six boys.
 Fourth class: One hundred yard run, $50 yard run, running high and broad jumps, relay race of one mile between six boys.
 At the fair grounds on the follow ing day when the universities com pete picked teams from the grammar schools will be given a chance to show form. There will be a relay race for these athletes.
 It was decided yesterday to form an intermediary class, too, consisting of representa- tives from Howard, reens- boro Birmingham college. Wetumpka, Anniston, the Birmingham high school and others.
 There Is great interest in the held day sport, May 7-s, and from the work of the committees and the athletes its success Is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
National Commission FuH Decisi0n
 In Urgent Petifion 0f Henry Week

ful examination Of this case. In the past we have repeatedly held that no oral con- tract would ever be recognized by the na- tional commission, and that all side agree ments of whatever nature must be written in the contract itself This was only re- gently decided in the case of the claim of Player Duffy against the Troy club. The commission has also previously held that whenever a player appeals to the civil courts for the protection of his in- teresta he should have no standing before the cun n ission until the matter has been determined by the courts. AS to the players contention that the Birmingham club exceeded its salary limit, this is an interl al affair of the Southern association. The commission has already called the attention of the president of that associa- tion to the matter, and 1t no doubt VIII receive a thorough investigation. Even if 1t is true, the player did not suffer by a transaction of this kind, and for that reason cannot be beneficiary thereof. The club could not have violated the rules or the Southern league pertaining to the Sal ary limit in that league without the CO., operation of the player, and from the tes- timony it seems he is very familiar wlth baseball law.
 "The application of the player to be declared a free agent is therefore re- ieoted. and the action of the national board of the national association sus- tained
 "We recommend that copy Of thls finding be transmitted to the president of the National league, to the president of the An erican league, to the president of each National league club. to the pres ident of each American league club, and to the secl etary of the national associa- ton for promulgation.
 "AUGUsTUS HERMANN,
 ..B B. JOHNSON,
 JOHN A. HEYDLER,
 .sNational Commis sion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09

The programme for the meet of the grammar schools of Birmingham on May was made public yesterday morning and from the blackboard at the Birmingham Athletic club on which it was pasted, it was consumed throughout the day by the younger set of athletes
 The boys are divided into four classes the first to consist of lads weighing no more than S5 pounds, the second, weighing no more than 95, the third, no more than 116. the fourth, unlim- ited.
 The events follow:
 First class: One hundred yard dash, 22O yard run, running high and run ming broad jumps, one-half mile relay race between six boys.
 Second class: Same as above.
 Third class: One hundred yard dash,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
Racing Officials Nam cd.

New York, April s.-Joseph E. Wide ner of Philadelphia was unanimously elected a member of the jockey club today. After this meeting the stewards of the jockey club met and appointed racing of ficials for 1909 as follows:
 Clarence McDowell judge; G. H. Pettin- gill judge and clerk of the scales; Mars Cassidy, assistant to the clerk of the scales: J. L. Hall, patrol judge, and W. H. Barretto, timer.
 James Biggins was refused jockey s license, while the applications of Walter Miller Charles Grand and John M. OBrien were laid on the table for future consideration.
 Among the trainers whose applications were laid on the table were Joseph Mar rome and William Weir. Trainers s. J. Barnett and Dan Brazil were denied H. cense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
FOREIGN SCORES
 TO BE DISPLAYED

The contract between the Southern league and the Western Union Tele graph company, it Is learned from an authorftat tive source, has been adopted to all practical purposes.
 There was no disagreement over any feature of the contract and all 1t lacks at the present time is the signatures of the presidents of the several clubs.
 As soon as the contract is signed. President Baugh will make known to the public the intention of the associa- tion to erect board at the ball park on which will be shown the results of the Southern league games played in other cities.
 This is another improvement for the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09

The American league men who were in Augusta with Chase were with him on the train and in the hotel here. The second team was with him in Macon where the spring practice of the club has been had. Dr. James B. Morgan informed Stall ings that the smallpox had not at that time reached the contagious stage and that there was absolutely no danger of contamination to the other men. However, every man was stripped and vaccinated and every article of clothing and ev- erything in the hotel was fumgated by the officers of the board of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
RUFUS MOLLY GOES INTO NEW PASTURE

Rufus Molly has folded his tent and departed. He left yesterday morn ing.
 Birmingham, as is known. signed Molly believing him free. It was after ward learned that he is the property of East Liverpool, or of Wheeling. to which place East Liverpool has sold him.
 Birmingham made an effort to &C., quire him, but Wheeling was obstin- ate.
 Some days ago Molly declared that he would not report to Wheeling and that in case he could not get his re- lease he would farm the balance of his life. Molly left for Montgomery and it is not known whether he will carry out his threat or not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
BARBER GOT RATTLED.
Tried To Shave Man in a Den of
 of Lions.
pm the washington Herald.

From the Washington Herald.
 "The proprietor of a Wild West show travelling the eastern countries recently made an offer of silver medal to any local barber with sufficient courage to shave the tanner in the lions den," began Henry Krouse of Reading, Pa., in relat- ing the following incident, at the Na- tiona1 yesterday.
 "A knight of the razor, yearning for fame and glory, accepted the challenge and, amid chorus of cheers, entered the cage.
 Although the lion betrayed very little interest in the proceedings. the barber was obviously nervous, and, having lath- cred his man, made several nervous dabs at one cheek with the razor, keeping Q weather eye on the wild beast.
 Hold hard yelled the tanner, as he caught slice of his ear just before it reached the flooring. It's too risky
 "T-I-I-I ain't afraid stammered the shaking tonsorial artist. There aint a lion anywhere that can scare m-m-m-me.'
 "'Course you ain't afraid believed the tanner, as he wiped his wounded face. anybody can see you ain't. It's me who Is afraid I'm afraid of the barber, not the Hon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
VALUE OF ATHLETICS.
Medical Director of Yale Has Interest
 ing Data.

New Haven, Conn.,, April S.-That the American youth is growing larger as the result of athletic development is shown by figures compiled by Dr. Born, the medical director of Yale university.
 On the basis of the Investigations made by pr. Born it appears that the average student on entering college has grown not less than IF inches in height; has h. creased N pounds in weight and has ex- banded 72 cubic inches in lung capacity within five years.
 The comparative statistics of the last year with that of five years previous. when all-round athletics were not indulged in as widely as today. particularly in the preparatory schools, show the following results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-09
RAIN PREVENTS
 HOWARD AFFAIR

Owing to rain the Howard Marion game, scheduled for yesterday after noon, had to be called off. The two az gregations will get together today, however, and warm contest is sure to result.
 A doubleheader will be played Sat ably be out. Both teams are in good shape and anxious to play
 Howard expects to retrieve it's de- feats at the hands of Alabama and Auburn. while Marion is anxious to regain the laurels she lost to We tumpka.
 Howard is red hot favorite.