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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-17
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE. !

Washington, Dec. 17.-Represen-
tative Sulzer of New York today in.
troduced in the house a resolution
directing the administration to recog-
nize Estrada as the president of
Nicaragua and notify him that the
United States demands the punish
ment of former President elaya.
New Orleans, Dec. 17.-Following
the resignation of President Zelaya
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-17
Tome row Night at Il. P. N. Contest Closes

of Nicaragua, it was reported in
Manague today that General Vas
quez, leader of the ZelayRn troops
Near Rama, viii surrender. It was
$50 rumored that the ZelayRn and
e revolutionary armies would COM
bine to support Estrada for the presi-
dency.
In the event of Estrada's acces-
sion to the presidency, II is being
whispered today that Nicaragua will
become the pioneer equal suffrage
nation of the world. The provisional
president is reputed to be warm
supporter of votes for women, and it
is said that he has declared thata wo-
men will be enfranchised should he
become Nicaragua's chief executive.
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 17.--ll
was stated semi-officially today thai
Provisional President Estrada and
his chief lieutenant, General Cham
orro, have agreed with General Vas.
quez and General Toledo, the Zelay.
an leaders, that there shall be no
fighting at Bluefelds.
1t was reported that the American
government has been notified of their
intention to keep the city outside OF
the fighting zone.
The situation at Rama is un.
changed.
There is much speculation today
concerning the probable successor OF
President Zelaya. DR.. Madriz's sup
porters have developed unexpected
strength but THE conservative ele-
ment is trying by every means to
persuade him to withdraw, as it is
generally believed that his appoint
ment by congress would result in the
continuance of the revolution.
If the revolutionists are success
full in naming the new president, an
effort will be made to confiscate ID
portion of Zelaya's enormous hold
ings.
Zelaya refuses to discuss his resig-
nation, beyond declaring it was best
for the country.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-17
GENERAL
VASQUEz
GIVES UP
Niearagua'S Dictator Throws
Up His Hands and Revo-
luton Is Ended.
CHOICE OF SUCCESSOR
IS ONLY QUESTION

Believe That Revolutionary Leader,
Estrada, VIII Be the Man to Fill
Vacancy-Estrada Is Strongly In
Favor of WOman's Suffrage and
May Inaugurate Great Reform.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
Vice Pesidenf Sherman
 Is q Real Baseball Fan
BY H. E. DEvENDoRF Vice Presidents Secretary.

Vice President James S. sherman may be classed as a really and truly base ball fan. He is not to be included with the fan whose vocal efforts are heard at every game In jubilant tones when the home team wins. and in carping crit icism when it loses. Mir Sherman's 8 voice is seldom heard at a game ex- cept in subdued and confidential re- mark to one of his seat mates such as, Wasn't that bully" or T will bet a bag of peanuts that the total score will be odd" Still, MT Sherman is a fan. He does not play baseball and never has, but he understands the game thorough ly and scores 1t so carefully that some times in a hurried play on second base he will ask "Who got that ball, the second baseman or the shortstop?" and will sometimes change the figures of the score card from "2 to 4 to ''2 to g. If the information he receives war rants it. His total of ''hits' and "errors" of each team generally agrees with the total of the official scorer. His judgment is keen and good upon the vexed question of a hit or an error, or whether or not the base runner would have been out had the throw been per feet.
 Therefore, the vice president enjoys baseball as a spectator, but for his own physical exercise he dotes on golf. There are better players on the links. but none more enthusiastic or who find
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more pleasure on the course. How ever when 1t comes down to a choice between witnessing a baseball game and playing golf. the diamond always wins over the links because we have always the links with us while the home club is away for half the time.
 At a game MT. sherman Is critical but charitable. He is always seeking an excuse for an error and is liberal with his applause when a play is pulled off that warrants his admiration High jumps and one-handed ''stabs'' are his delight and the smothering of sizzling grounder brings forth his approbation. Then, too, the vice president, being presiding officer himself, pays close att tention to the rulings of the umpire and here he often finds ground for dif- ference In fact, he generally roots for the home team and he roots hard for 1t on a close decision which may affect the result.
 MT. Sherman Is a particular friend of young players who have just broken into the big leagues ana of those whom he believes arc about to break in. Frequently at his office in the capitol some of the former players in the Utica club or in the New York State league call upon him and are cordially received, and often some not able games up north. in which they have participated are talked over. These me never depart without a word of encour- agement and sometimes a bit of good advice from the man who loves clean athletics and clean athletes and who believes in clean sport as a factor in the making of manly men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
GREAT ACTIVITY
 IN IRON TRADE

New York. September 12-Great activ- ity was noted through all branches of the iron aud steel industry last week. A heavy volume of business was transacted in pig Iron with some little excitement attending the latest sales in steel-making iron. It is more difficult than usual to give the exact tonnage of Iron sold for eastern distribution, as several houses have taken large orders for western de- livery. Four different lots If 10000 tons each of standard Bessemer Iron have been sold in the Pittsburg district.
 Furnaces have obtained s17 in the Ma honing and Shenango valleys for 5000 tons, s16.75 for 1000 tons. The Steel cor poration does not confirm the report that 1t is negotiating with the Bessemer Pig Iron association for 40,000 to 5000 tons standard Bessemer.
 Basic sales have included one lot of o5,C0O tons at S1S delivered in eastern Pennsylvania, and several thousand tons at s1S.a delivered in the same district for shipment after the first of the year, while 5000 tons additional are pending in the same district for this year delivery Ten thousand tons of basic was also sold in the central west at s15.5 50 to s15.75 valley furnaces, while 12000 tons of southern and local basic was sold for delivery in St. Louis
 One New York agency has submitted quotations on 100000 tons of pig iron since Labor Day, and has booked orders for about 20,000 tons, mainly foundry iron, in- cluding 5000 to 5000 tons of No. and No. southern foundry at slight differentials below No. 2. Sales of the latter have been made at s1350 to $14 Birmingham for delivery this year, and $14 for next years delivery.
 Rail and wire producers are most &C., tiv<, in the finished lines, but there Is still a good demand for plates, shapes and bars. Minimum prices for plates and shapes have been advanced to $1. .45 and bars to q. 40 bare mill for this years ship ment. There Is some irregularlty in fab ricated steel with lowest prices made in Philadelphia and New York territory, sales mainly in the west being small last week, aggregating about 12.000 tons. Later reports concerning August business show that orders exceeded 160.000 tons
 Orders for rails confirmed last week were about 125,o00 tons, about 10000 tons Of which were for 1910. Business is now pending for about 240.O0O tons.
 Independent steel companies. as well as the United States Steel corporation, ex- ceehed all previous records in the output of pig iron In August, and all interests are now producing pig iron at the rate of 27,- 750000 tons annually. The United States Steel corporation produced 1,260,000 tons of steel ingots last month, which was within 23,o00 tons of its record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13

Final Round With the Travellers
Chattanooga WiH Play
 Augusta To lie Finish

Chattanooga, September 12-(special.)- Following a conference which has lasted practically all day between President Jones, President o. B. Andrews of Chat tanooga and Owner James U. Jackson of Augusta, it was announced tonight by one of the directors of the Chattanooga club that an agreement has been reached for the continuation of the Chattanooga Augusta post-season games. The Chatta- nooga club will continue the series relying upon Pitchers Baskette and Clarke, and perhaps Pitcher Helm. Pitcher Helm has purchased his release outright from the Columbus club, and yesterday signed a Chattanooga contract. He will be all lowed to play, providing President Jones does not find some rule which will exclude him from the series.
 The game won by Chattanooga Thurs day with Pitcher Helm in the box will not be counted, as Helm was not bona flde member of the team at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
LA PAZ WRECKED
 BY COAST STORM

St. Louis, September 12.-A special to the Globe Democrat from La Paz, Lower California, says:
 La Paz, the oldest settlement of the Cali fornias is in ruins. The most terrific storm ever known here has wrought havoc in and about the old pueblo. Seven lives are known to have been lost and the shore is strewn with wreckage from ships and boats in the roadstead.
 In many places the water Is four feet deep in the streets and some of the thor oughfares are raging torrents. Houses have crumbled into the cloud and many others are badly damaged.
 Great suffering exists and the majority of the poor lost everything. From the country districts the news comes slowly. indicating the devastation to have been great.
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ington to make his official report to the government. While here he will confer with Herbert l.. Bridgman, secretary of the Peary Arctic club, and will acquaint himself with the latest details of the Peary-Cook controversy.
 Peary's Evidence.
 That Commander Peary is prepared to substantiate by evidence his statement that Dr. Frederick A. Cook did not reach the pole Is stated by nearly every one of the large colony of explorers, scientists and others who have gathered here to greet Peary.
 Commander Peary will have with him incontestable proof to support every statement he has made in connection with Dr. Cooks trip in the Arctic" said MT. Bridgman tonight. Everyone who know S Peary realizes that he never makes state ments unless he can prove them absolute ly. When the proper time arrives, and that will be when Dr. Cook has made his statement over his own signature, the proof will be forthcoming. 1 quite agree with President Hubbard of the Peary Arctic club that Dr. Cook might have learned weeks ago in Greenland of Com mander Peary's discovery and that in the interim he wove the story of his discovery of the north pole. News, you know, travels fast among the Eskimos and 1t Is quite likely that Dr. Cook heard of what Peary had done.'
 Bridgman Flattered.
 MT. Bridgman said he felt much flat tered that Commander Peary had stated that he was the "only logical candidate for the polar commission"
 ''The Belgian government in 1896," MT Bridgman continued, sent an invitation to the several nations to attend the in- al xuhto adopted provisional examination for an international polar commission. The United States government designated me to act as it's representative at the con gross and I took my credentials from the various geogra phcal societies Arctic and Explorers clubs. Two years later defi- mite call for a meeting was issued and the , conference was held in Brussels In May of that year.
 ''The commission was designed to de- velop a sort of coordinate working system of arctic exploration which would have prevented just the sort of controversy that has now arisen. Few of the rep resentatives at the meeting in Brussels were authorized to bind their governments to what was accomplished. I made my report to the state department at Wash ington and later Commander Peary was designated as commissioner for this coun- try.
 Commander Peary felt that I should be made member of the commission but nothing further was done in the mat ter. Signor Cagni of Italy, president of the International Polar commission, has issued call for the commission to meet in Italy in 1911.'
 Peary Backs Out. Commander Peary had planned to or ganiss an expedition to search for tho
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Cause of woman's Suicide.

London, September 12.-A search the effects of Mrs. Jane Perrin, { American woman, who was found des yesterday with wound in her ches at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ac royd, at Harrow, has led to the disco cry of letter written by Mrs. Per in which 1t is asserted she states th domestic difficulties caused her take her own life. Mrs. Perin's hu band, Lawrence Perrin of New York, now in the United States. The inque will be held on Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
Two Killed in Collision.

Lincoln, September 12.-Passenger train No. 89 on the Chicago, Burling' ton and Quincy, southbound, and an extra stock train were in a head-on collision at the station of Burnham four miles southwest of Lincoln, today Two men were killed outright and nine injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
EDITED BY HUGH ". ROBERTS
MONTGOMERY WINS
 AND LOSES GAME

New Orleans, September 12-Montgon cry broke even with the local team i .'e iase games of the season to be playe nere' today Paige erred at a critict Junc'ure in the first game and Per scored what proved to be the winnin
 uA Ahe second game was never i oouot as Hess was In wonderful form allowing only one safe hit. bavinr e,l elre control and being well supportea Score:
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Indianapolis: Indianapolis 5, Colum- bus 4.
 At Louisville: First game. Louisville 5, Toledo B. Second game, Louisville l, To- ledo 2.
 At Milwaukee,: Milwaukee 3, St. Paul 5. At Kansas City: Kansas City 4, Min neapolis g. Second game, Kansas City i, Minneapolis 1.
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EmploYes At Church.

Several hundred of the Hartman enl- ployes and their families stood with barred heads outside the church during the ser vice and gathered at a respectful dis tance from the grave during the inter- ment.
 It was o'clock when Archdeacon Nel- son took handful of earth and sprink- ling over the bed of lilies that hid the metal casket consigned the body of Ed ward H. Hartman to the earth of the spot he loved best.
 Mrs. Hartman and her children drove home immediately after the ceremony. Altogether the flowers would have filled three express cars. Flowers literally COW cred the grass outside of the church. Inside they were banked about the aI- i tar until the fragrance in the little sane- tuary was almost overpowering. It was Mrs. Harriman's request that those gifts of great men and organizations from all parts of the country were distributed about the neighborhood. She told her messengers that she knew this was the way her husband would have wished 1t. Memorial Address. The address of Dr. McGuinness was as follows:
 Private and comparatively small as this gathering is, I feel upon me power both of audience and subject
  I know you will bear with me while I endeavor to draw from this solemn occasion some thoughts which may serve to make us who are so sad, in some ways better men. The lesson of morality read to us here is not to us alone, but to the whole country. For this Is not thing done in a corner; this Is not a burial affecting few relatives or friends. Here we have
 
 world struck down. There Is not an American whom this event does not reach.
 Where Is the man that wielded such power as this man who Is taken from '' af tower If strength he was in the greatest undertakings and enter prlses that overspread our land Rightly he received that tribute of admiration | which the American people gladly pay to whoever has done best what every | one desires to do.
 Probably no career has drawn to it
 or unfolded and developed as much of the characteristic ability of the nation as did the career of Edward H. Harri- , man. And did he labor selflshly, only for himself? No. The circumstances of countless thousands were bettered by his enlightened and masterly &C., ton. Never has he been accused of underhand dealings nor has he given a shadow of an excuse for any one to say that he abused the powers of his exalted position. And you know what he has been to all you here. If this valley and mountain could speak would they not have a story to tell of his desire to be a neighbor in the highest and truest sense?
 Harriman's Private Life. "As to our friends private life--most of you who are here need not that should recall it. But on this occasion I know you would have me speak of that which your own hearts know well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
kisseII Pharmacy Wins.

Kissell Pharmacy and North Birming- ham played a very interesting game yes- terday afternoon on the formers dia- mond. The features of the game were the hitting of Nelson and F. Barnes. pitching of Aston and the playing of Wofford Kissell Pharmacy won by the score of to A. Score. R.HE. Kissel Pharmacy .... .301 900 0S<-7 N Birmingham ....... .002 600 002-4
 Batteries: Aston and Stewart; Smith and Barnes. Base on balls, Aston 1, Smith l. Two-base hits, Aston, Wolf ford, Nations. Three-base hit, Nelson. Struck out, Alston 5, Smith l.
 much as an inch about his arrival. Of course. there wasn't any news sent over here by cable, and Jeff might as well have 1unped into a well and stayed there for six weeks You've got to keep people of this country interested or they forget you in six weeks"
 The waters of Carlsbad may be good medicine, but when it comes to stimu- lating the public interest, all the water in Germany can do nothing on this side of the Atlantic. Jim will be forced to re- turn and go into active training before two thirds of the people in America will believe that he means business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
MEMPHIS TAKES
 THE FINAL GAME

Memphis, September 12.-Schwenck, who left for Chicago after today's game, to take his place in the major league, won by score of ' to 8, nis last game in the Southern league, and the last game of the season held at Red Elm park. It was a heavy hitting engagement. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING

RESULTS YESTERDAY. Montgomery 20, New Orleans 1-S. Memphis 7, Mobile 3.
 GAMES TODAY. Little Rock in Birmingham. New Orleans in Montgomery. Mobile in Nashville. Memphis in Atlanta.
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White Sox Beat Maps.

Chicago, September 12.-Chicago defeat ed Cleveland to in light hitting game today Chicago scored it's lone run in the second when Altizer was hit by a pitched ball, Tannehill sacrificed and Pur- tell singled. Score: R.H E. Chicago ........o .o10 GOO 00%-1 5 0 Cleveland ............. 900 900 000-0 3 0
 Batteries Smith and Sullivan; Otis, Upp and Easterly. Time, 1:40. Empires, Per- rine and Dineen.
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The game forfeited to Augusta Friday will stand for the present. There will be a meeting of the league directors in Au- gusta some time next week to act on the protest which the Chattanooga club has made against the ruling of President Jones and his umpires on this contest If the league directors uphold the Chat tanooga club in their protest, the game will be played over in this city, pro- viding that Augusta does not win here tomorrow, and also in Augusta when the first games are played there. Until the league directors vote for this game to be thrown out, Augusta Is counted as the winner of the first two games
 The Chattanooga team Is weakened but the owners and players say they will fight 1t out as long as they have nine men left to play and will abide by the decisions of the directors and the results of the games to be played here tomorrow and in Augusta. Unless all concerned change their minds again the two teams will play here Monday and open in Au- gusta Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13

Sumnlary! IWU-Uas6 IIIV' IesIi y . Three-base hit, Wagner. Sacrifice hits, Ludwig, wheeler. Stoien bases. Baer- wald Neighbors. Double plays, Wheeler to Cranston to Daubert. Wild pitch, Suggs, Schwenck Struck out. Suggs l, Schwenck 2 Bases on balls, Suggs B. Schwenck 1. Time, 1:45. Umpire. Pfenninger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Tigers Win One Game.


 St. Louis September 12.-Detroit won the first game Il to and tied the second. Darkness intervened with the score to 4. Willett opposed the local team and poor support allowed St. Louis to score three runs. Petty was easy. as was Gra- ham and Howell. Waddell opposed Dono- van in the second and honors were even. Scores:
 First game R.H.E. St. Louis ............. 300 900 011-5 g 2 Detroit ...............00 .001 050 230-11 Is 8 Batteries: Pelty, Graham, Howell Bail ey and Criger; Willett and Schmidt. Time. 1:56.
 Second game R.H.E. St Louis POI 010 00- 6 2 Detroit ...................0 .010 010 20-4 8 3 Batteries: Waddell and Stephens; Don- ovan and Stanage. Time. 1:4S Empires, Evans and O'Loughlin.
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Double daily service to east ern points by Seaboard; elt gant equipment and it's tn "On- Time" Line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
Freezing In Denver.

Denver. September 12-A suddt drop in the temperature brought , most frigid weather to Denver toda An inch of snow fell at Longs Pea town 60 miles north of here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
Cubs Beat the Reds.

Cincinnati, September l2.-Cincinnati was powerless before the pitching of Overall and Chicago won with ease. The locals made 1a hits off Overall but he kept them so well scattered that not member of the Cincinnati team crossed the plate. Ewing was driven from the box in the fifth inning, four hits and two bases on balls doing the business. Score:
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summary: Stolen base Daley. Sacrift nus, kerwin, Lively, Hill Double pla rage 10 Raftfs to Dexter. Struck ou Lively 2, Paige 4 Bases on halls I.,,,eI l, Paige 4 Passed ball, Schriver Tim l:3O Umpire. Rudderham.
 SECOND GAME.
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AvondaIc Mills Beats Wahouma. Avondale Mills defeated Wahouma slow game yesterday. Score 10 to Batteries: Nunnally and Scoggins; ca son and Shrek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Pirates Barely Win.

St. Louis, September 12-Pittsburg won from St Louis today in a hard fought battle by a score of to 3. In the third inning St. Louis scored three runs on four hits and drove Camnitz from the box. Wagners triple. followed by Mill ler's single to left, scored the winning run for Pittsburg in the ninth inning.