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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
THE BARONS WILL
 PLAY ALABAMA BOYS

Manager Molesworth signed an agree ment last night to meet the baseball team of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa Tuesday, April 6.
 AS is remembered, Birmingham played in Tuscaloosa last season, and drew an enormous crowd for the Druid city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Coulon Defeats Murphy.

New York, February 12.-Johnny Coulon If Chicago, America's bantam champion ,ugilist, was the victor tonight over Kid Murphy in this city in the fifth round of what was scheduled as a 10-round bout at he whirlwind Athletic club. At every ltage of the bout Coulon was Murphy s master and in the fifth sent a right to he heart and left hook to the jaw, put ing the local man out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Plans for New Prison.

Guthrie, Okla, February 12.-An appro- priation of S150,OO0 for the erection of a penltentiary and the purchase of $40 acres Of farm land at McAlester is carried in Dill recommended for passage by the house in committee of the whole today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

It was reported in Birmingham yes- terday, though the report was not con- frmed that Chicago had turned Tom
 This was probably the result of the new ruling whereby before a player Is turned back to the Southern, he must be waived upon by the teams of the American association.
 Downey Nas drafted after the close of last season by Chicago for 5000. He Is considered very promising young inielder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Statewide Bill Passes.

Salt Lake City, Utah, February 12.-The statewide prohibition bill passed the house of representatives today. Notice was given of motion to reconsider the vote. If the bill reaches the senate it will meet with strong opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
Meridian Rejoices.


 Meridian, February 12-(Special)-All ioubts of Meridian retaining its berth in he Cotton States league were dispelled his afternoon when the special soliciting committee appointed last night to wait sn the citizens of Meridian wired Presi- Rent Merrill at Jackson that this city would hold Its own; that sufficient funds had been subscribed to insure Meridian holding its place in the league. As a result of the success of the committee Meridian fans are tonight perhaps the nappiest people in the world. The com ng of MT. Taft tomorrow is nothing in comparison with the fact that league ,all is to be enjoyed for another season After the months of doubt that have pre- vailed
 General Manager Patterson of the Street Railway company was waited on his afternoon by a committee with ref srence to the location of a park at some point on the company's line. He gave hem every possible encouragement and promised to go with a committee to Mo pile and endeavor to interest the com pany headquarters in a proposition for he building of a park. The local as- sociation will at once organize and se- sure players as early as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13
CHARLIE FRANK
 PLAYS NEW TRICK Has New Orleans Admitted to
 Cotton States WHAT WILL BE RESULT? Cotton States League, With Hope Re- kindIed, Gets to Work-Salaries cut-Meridian Is Rejoic-
 ing Today.

Jackson Miss. February 12.-(Special.) Directors of the Cotton States league met here today on call of President Phil s. Morrill,, the following being present. AL en McCants of Meridian, Geo. Blackburn af Monroe, H. L. Harris of Jackson, w. R. Hamilton of New Orleans, P. s. Mer-
 ill proxy for Vicksburg and Gulfport.
 New Orleans was admitted into the eague as successor of Columbus. The salary limit was reduced from s135O to l1200 and is to be rigidly enforced
 The season begins April P instead of April 15, and ends September B. The season provides for 120 games and the asual reward of $1OO is offered for the pest schedule. Players are expected to Ihow up March 15 for practice.
 Jackson has signed Carlos Smith as manager of it's team, Birmingham hay ng agreed.
 Jackson retains eight old men, Ott, ,atcher, Saillard first base, Pickens seconS base, Taylor left field, Kline center field Barber, Veasey and Blakenry pitchers md adds Smith manager and right fielder
 Charlie Frank, manager of the New Orleans club of the Southern league, is town, but did not attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-13

When you see a man with a smile on his face, you may know he has been to Lonto's Jafe. 118 N. 20th St.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
GoMPERS DECLINES TO TALK.
VIII Confer with Attorneys Regard
ing Future Course I'm Case.

Samuel Gompers. president Of the
American Federation OF Labor, who has
returned 10 this city. declined yesterday
To discuss further the action Of the Court
OF Appeals in sustaining the jail SEN
fences imposed upon him. John Mitchell.
and Frank Morrison in the Bucks Stove
and Range Company case
Mr.. Gompers and Messrs. Mitchell and
Morrison expect 20 have a conference
with their attorneys, Ralstou & siddons.
of this city. and ex-Judge Alton B.
Parker. OF New York, within few days
when course Of procedure will be de-
cided on.
The mandate Of the Court OF Appeals
will not be sent down 10 the court which
inflicted the sentences for fifteen days.
and within that time the attorneys repre-
senting Gompers. Mitchell. and Morrison
must take steps 10 bring the case before
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
There IS considerable speculation among
lawyers and others who have followed
the case as % what action the Court OF
Appeals VIII take on a motion for wit
Of error or one noting an appeal. II is
contended by some lawyers that neither
a writ Of error nor appeal lies IN this
case. and Il will be necessary in order
TO bring the case before the Supreme
Court TO apply 70 that court for a writ
OF certiorari
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
JAPAN AND UNITED STATES
Secretary of State Knox Talks on the Unbroken
Friendship of the Two Nations.

Baron Shibusawa and Honorable Com
missioners:
1T is my privilege and a great pleasure
TO welcome you TO washington on be-
half OF this government. and to express
the sincere hope that your journeyings
and observations and entertainments in
this country have been, and will continue
10 be. comfortable and profitable and
agreeable 10 you. May health and kindly
courtesies and good cheer attend you
wherever you 80. and may your return
voyage across the seas TO your own
beautiful country be a safe and happy
one.
This is an opportunity OF which 1
gladly avail 20 speak Of the ties which
have continued TO unite our two nations
in amity and essential harmony ever
since the days when 10 American repre-
seutatives first of all you opened your
doors for the reciprocal exchange Of good
win and civilization and trade. We have
learned from you as you from US. We
admire you for all OF your national gifts
and virtues. and not the least for those
qualities in which you differ from u.s.:
for the eminent qualities drawn from a
4lllE anu blbA 4pAAo past Ia oeoAA " MN
you must teach and we must learn. Is
il your word Bushido that expresses the
source and inspiration OF much Of the
strength and nobility OF the japanese
temperament? Then let Western chivalry.
which also looks back 10 lofty origins.
learn what eastern Bushido has to teach.
Because OF these ties between us We
sometimes share a common grief and
mourning. This country mourns with
you the untimely. cruel death OF the
great Prince Ito, which TO those among
US like the President. who knew him
as q personal friend. was a deep personal
loss. He was justly a hero of Japan, a
great man, a noble self-sacrihcing pa
triot, a statesman Of mastery coustruc-
tive ability His career is the history
Of the new Japan, of the Japan which
IS now one OF the great modern powers
of the world. a gifted Englishman OF
letters has told a fine story Of the career
and work Of Yoshida, whose pupil Prince
Ito was. and describing Yoshidas in
| tensity OF patriotic virtue has used Ian
guage which well describeds Ito himself
"He hoped, perhaps to get the good OF
| other lands without their evil; to enable
Japan to profit by the knowledge Of the
/ barbarians and still keep her inviolate
with her own arts and virtues.
us 1t too much to say that such hopes
/ OF the great minds OF Japan are in the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
SAMUEL R. SWIFT ORDAINED
Received Into Ministry at First Con.
gregational Church.
Father of Candidate, Who Is Assist
ant TO DR.. Woodrow, breaches
Sermon of the Occasion.

With a sermon by his father, a prayer
Of ordination by Rev. Oliver Huckel, a
charge by Rev. S. H. woodrow. pastor
of the church. and extending the right
hand Of fellowship by J. w. Frizzen
Samuel Ross Swift was ordained into the
Christian ministry last night at the First
Congregational Church.
Rev. Charles r. Swift, father OF the
newly ordained minister. preached the
ordination sermon.
There Is a tendency 70 decry the per-
petuity of the congratulated cherished
doctrines and creeds of the church" said
DR.. Swift, but with those who would
try to uproot the rock on which our faith
is built l have little patience. All things
must be judged by the fruits born, and
II is by the harvest that the Christian
Church wishes to be adjudged.
There is no prettler picture IN all the
world than the story of the lost piece OF
silver and the ninety and nine yet to
fulfill the mission of the Bible" he con-
tinued. THE world must experience the
lot Of the Shepherd and feel love and
interest for men that Will take them to
the mountain in search of the lost"
Rev. II. s. Woodrow, pastor Of the
church, delivered the charge to the candf-
date. DR.. Woodrow said:
1T is not so easy to deliver a charge to
one who has been assisting you IN your
work. and before a congregation who
must hear you twice every Sunday, as il
| Is to go TO some other city, where they
may never know whether you live up 10
/ the charge you give others.
But In this I have one apology, that II
is always consistent for us to urge an
/ Ideal that Is much higher than we are
able to attain. The nucleus upon which
/ an apostle must build are found In two
words, man and message. The message
that you have for your feIlow-man may
be good. but IL the personality through
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
LOCAL BRIEFS.

ElIwood A Weldon. OF Philadelphia,
who WAS appointed - he CONSULAR service in 1907,
has ( 7ra-ded his rcSenad)u % the State Depart
ment and has been noGh d q It's acceptance.
Olivia Dalton Eichelberger was yester-
day granted a decree Of divorce from Guy Eiehel-
berger on the ground Of infdelity. The petitioner
Is also given the custody Of the minor son and ali
mony Of SIS a month.
An extension OF the water main being
laid in Bladensbu-g road 70 TIE buildings Of the
National Training School for Boys was ordered By
tho Commissioners yesterday For this purpose 600
feet raore Of twelve-inch main viii DO Necessary.
According 10 advices received yesterday
at tho State Department, Or. Hazcra the new
Nicaraglan Minister 20 the United States is on his
way 70 this city 10 FL the post recently vacated by
Dr.. Espinosa, who resigned because Of his brother
connection with the revolution SITS in Nicaragua.
The Capital Traction Company was yes
terday made defencsnt In suit for damages q So
900 brought By Elizabeth J. Porter. The plaintiff
seeks 20 recover for injuries received by being thrown
from the car when she alighting az the corner
q Pennsylvania avenue and Eighth street Tie
plaintiff is represented BY Attorney c. J. Murphy
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
Constipation
Cure Free

With the first signs OF constipation YOU
resort % the home methods Of relief
such as hot or cold water on arising.
lots Of stewed fruit with your breakfast.
&c, but what do you do when these fail?
The majority then start on salts and
purgative waters, then change 10 cathar-
tic pills. &c. IL you have gone through
these various stages you know they were
all useless, 50 far as permanent results
go. Now you should try Just once again.
but try something practical and sensible.
q remedy made and intended for the pur-
pose you are trying 70 accomplish. Such
a remedy. az thousands can testify. is
DR. Caldwel's Syrup Pepsln. which is
guaranteed to be permanent in its re-
suits. It's ingredients are such that by a
brief use Of it, the stomach and bowel
muscles are trained TO again do their
work normally so that in the end Won
can do away with medicines Of all kinds.
That il will do this Mr.. c. Y. Dodson, OF
Sanville Va, will gladly attest, and SO
will Mrs. S. A. Hampton. Of Portage
Ohio.
To those who are stiu skeptical there
IS a way 10 prove these assertions with
out n penny Of expense: Simply send
your name and address to DR. Caldwell
and obtain free sample bottle. After
using II, II you are then convinced Il Is
the remedy you need buy a fifty cent
or one dollar bottle of your druggist anc
continue 70 use It for a brief time unit
cured. The directions arc simple and tht
oose is small Ii Is pleasant 10 the taste
does not grippe and Is promptly effective
and these statements are guaranteed III
money Will be refunded.
This remedy Is over a quarter OF a cen
tuTy old and Is personally taken h,
more druggists than any other similar
remedy on the American market. Becaus,
OF its effectiveness, purity, and pleasan
taste, Il Is the ideal laxative remedy 70,
children. women, and old folks generally
DR.. Caldwell personally will be plea sec
TO give you any medical advice you MAJ
desire for yourself or family pertaining I,
the stomach. liver, or bowels absolutely
free Of charge. Explain your case in
letter and he viii reply to you in detail
For the free sample simply send YOU
name and address on a postal card o.
otherwise. For either request the doc
tors address is Or. w. 3. Caldwell. r.
622 Caldwell Building. Monticello. Ill.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
REPORTS ON HOSPITAL.
supt. smith Tells Of Work Done
Against Tuberculosis.

AEHlnnI IunerCulOBE.
tuberculosis patients. with durable
cases. prefer to stay at home until their
condition IS beyond hope. rather than
avail themselves Of the benefits Of hos
pital treatment, according TO the first
annual report Of p. G. Smith. superintend-
ent Of the tuberculosis Hospital Of the
District OF Columbia, submitted 70 the
Board Of Charities yesterday. Mr.. Smith
gives a history OF the hospital from its
establishment
ION the first day Of July, 1908" saws
the report, the institution was launched
upon a career Of usefulness to the COM
munity, in taking care Of a large class OF
sick unfortunates. who. IN many cases,
were spreading infection 70 others An
analysis of the tables show that during
tho fiscal year ended June 80. 4S7 patients
were admitted"
Mr.. Smith says S4SI60 viii be required
for the maintenance of the hospital this
year. This IS S9,SS5 in excess Of the cur
rent appropriation.
He points out that the better class OF
nurses will not expose themselves TO
tuberculosis for a compensation Of so
a month.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04

way OF realization? Japan has set her
self in that path, and every friendly and
generous heart believes she will keep
the faith and hopes she will attain her
goal.
But you already have and viii expect
keen yet friendly rivalries, which are
only the stimulating competitions OF the
struggle toward excellence going on
everywhere al all times. Commerce. ex-
change, markets, trades extension-these
are the fields In which the friendly COM
meroial rivalry now proceeding between
the American and Japanese peoples finds
expression. Each. indeed, furnishes ii
wide market for the other and beyond
their respective boundaries they engage
In this friendly trade competition for the
various markets OF the world and will
continue so 10 engage. L Is doubtless
true that trade and trade extension are
the foundation IN practical life Of most
advances In civilization. But the great
modern movements OF accord and good
understanding between nations are after
all the lofty achievements and the crown
Of all international relations. The con-
trolling principle OF these movements Is
peaceful and beneficial international in
tercourse. and the peaceful settlement by
arbitration Of differences and controver-
sies-extending that principle. by friendly
diplomacy. as rapidly as possible 10 en-
brace an increasing number and variety
OF disputes. and ultimately by VOLUNTARY,
International compacts making peaceful
settlements Of all differences compulsory
or practically so.
Japan and United States.
Y am confident that you viii agree
that II is altogether IN accordance with
the honorable and enlightened attitude
both OF Japan and the United states, and
that il should be the aim Of true states
manship 10 continue % keep abreast OF
| these benehcent movements In which they
have borne so distinguished a part.
Thus the long and unbroken friend
ship Of the United States and japan. OF
which your visit and this occasion are
such happy symbols, and the laudable
common purpose OF Japan and the Uniteo
States 10 respect each others rights
and with frankness. patience. and good
/ temper 70 adjust such differences as in
evitably arise even between nations OF
sympathetic and common purposes will
be eXemplars. which will bear fruit and
aid in the gradual realization Of the
noblest ideals for the unity, concord. and
prosperity OF the world
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
BANQUET PLANS MADE.
oldest Inhabitants to Give Annual
Dinner on December ?.

Uluesl lnhu blIunts 10 UANe AhhuAA
Dinner on December :.
Plans for the fortieth anniversary ban
quet. 10 be given on December Z at the
Arlington. was the topic Of discussion at
the meeting last night Of the Association
OF Oldest Inhabitants OF Washington, at
Union Firemen's Han. Nineteenth and Il
streets northwest. The question was re-
ferred 10 the committee on entertainment
composed OF A. II. Lagan. Chaplin Brown.
and T. Edward Clark.
After the meeting had been called to
order by Vice President W. II. Lagan,
applications for membership were consid-
cred. The following were elected mem
bers:
Il. L Strany. George c. Harries, George
". Linlzins, R. f. Pairo. S. S. Mari, ].
A. K. Moore, Joseph P. Roth, Amabile
samuels, James D. Hayes, and Augustus
z. Merritt.
Applications for membership were re-
ceived from George R. Smith, Harry F.
Clark. Charles J. Alexander, Andrew
Lukei. Victor Boyer Walter Brown. and
r l. Parry.
A resolution was adopted extending
sympathy TO Henry A. Willard and fam
uy on the death OF Mrs Willard.
DR. B. W. Summey, r. a. Reiss, and
Henry L. BRYAN were named 10 prepare
an ornamented membership ceythcate.
The next meeting viii be held in the
Corcoran Building on the first Wednesday
IN December.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04

governments and the commercial organi-
cations TO preserve and increase that
friendship between Japan and the Unit
ed States, which we hope VIII last for
ever"
With the conclusion Of Commissioner
Macfarland's address, the banqueters dis
persed and the Japanese went 10 their
rooms In the hotel 10 prepare fcf their
departure from the city They left last
night for Baltimore, where they will
spend che day. Their westward itinerary
includes Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Indianapo-
lis. st. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and
cities IN California. The commission viii
sail for Ianan Noveu1her "a
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED.
Rev. and Mrs. Rattray Quietly OBJ
serve Their Golden Wedding.

Rev and Mrs. B. Franklin Rattray. OF
Philadelphia, celebrated the hftieth ami
versary Of their wedding last night at the
home Of their daughter. Mrs. Harlow r.
Street, GIL East Capitol street
Presents and letters Of ongratulation
were received. 1t had been planned "a
have the company composed OF the mem
bers Of the family. but owing to sickness
only Rev and Mrs. Rattray and DR.. and
Mrs Harlow r. Street were present.
DR.. Rattray was born in New Bruins
wick. Canada. He was educated al
Knox College IN Galesburg, H.. and after
his ordination. fifty-five years ago. was
in charge Of the Baptist church In Hy-
attsville, Nd, for years. He retired
from the ministry about five years ago
and has lived in Philadelphia since then.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
PRAISE FOR FAIRGROUNDS.
Mr.. Astredo, of San Francisco, Pays
Tribute TO Georgetown Field.

J. c. Astredo. member OF the play
ground commission Of San Francisco, who
Is making a tour Of the country to in
vestigate the playground situation in the
large cities. is spending this week in
Washington. On his way he visited the
Fairgrounds OF Denver. Salt Lake City,
and st. Louis, and comes to Washington
from New York, having also observed
conditions In Boston
Speaking of the new Georgetown play
ground which was opened last Saturday.
Mr.. Astredo said:
II found there much to admire and
much to become enthusiastic over. I was
impressed not only by the apparatus and
general arrangement, but by the spirit
Of the children at play.
Il would not want to attempt 70 give
the name Of a city where as much is
being accomplished on expenditure as at
Georgetown. The playground manage
ment deserves the highest credit for good
obtained for children"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
Courts to Decide Question.

The question as 10 whether Syrians.
Armenians, and Arabs are "free white
persons within the meaning Of the nat
uralization law. and are entitled to nat
uralization in this country. will be left
to the courts for final settlement. This
statement was contained in an official an
nouncement issued at the State Depart
ment yesterday.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-04
Taft sends Congratulations.

President Taft sent the following tele-
gram 20 the Emperor Of Japan. through
the State Department: Il tender your
majesty my congratulations on the ami
versary OF your birth. with wishes for
your happiness and expressions Of the de-
sire Of the American people for the well
fare 9f the japanese empire and people"
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Present a. the Banquet.
Those present were:


The Secretary Of State. K. Matsui. Baron Y. Shi-
busawa, VI. Zumoto. Commissioner H. d. f. Mac
farland, +. b. LOOMS H. Hibiya r s. Miller.
I. Kadono, c. Il. Hyde, X, Kamino. o. N. CLARK,
Or. T. humagaya, A. N. Low. y. NishiiEe, John
IA Weaver. A. O. Moses X. kubota John b. Sic
man, T.. A. L. Sinclair. G. II. Rudolph. K. W.
Loo I. Kato John JOY Edison. S. Takaishi Ira b.
Bennett, Chandler Hale. DR.. +. Aiiuani. W II.
Ellis, Baron n Kanda Lieut.. Col X. Tanaka,
Herbert Putnam X Taxi. A. p Austin. u. Hori-
koshi. J. B. Reynolds. NJ Dol, J. ID. Lowman. J.
Nishimura. Ounsby AIcHarg, T. Ntatsumura C. W.
Russell Commander 7. Hiraga. Theodore W. Noyes.
A. shito Prof J. p. Goods ]. s. TAFT \. Ozah.
o. h Davis, G. Masa0ka W. f. Guide. J. Honbu.
j. c. Klein, k Shiramine George e. Hin. ".
NatoTi w. p. Curtis, Charles Staliman. X. Soda.
Ma. X. Sylvester, II. ida. X. Koike O. y. Hilles,
T. Ishibashi. J. 3. Osborne. H. saksguehi. J. II.
Small, NJ. Masuda, s. G.. Blythe h. $. Brown.
NJ. Kawasad. S. G.. HOPKINS X. Kameis. F. Z.
Chaplin. S. Uyeda. Thomas c. Moves. X Yamazad.
J. NJ. Carson, NJ. Fuiye. c. H. Moore. Binnos1ke
Har7, q p. Neill, X, Nedzl, F. D. Durand Ryuta
Han G. D. NOTt0n X Otnni the Assistant Sec
retary Il state. Mr. Hauihara, the Attorney Gen
eral. B. Nakano Gen. c. i. Edwards X. Iwahara.
Charles Earl. Commissioner Il. L. West T. Ma
chida. r. s. Greene. " Ito. w. II. Booth. s..
lwaya, II. G. Hongstlcr s. Tamura. j. s. Elliott
r. kozuka. Capt ]. r. Oyster L. /. Keen.
George D. Hsrries, r. S. lin f r. Pnckham I.
Tanabe, 5 W Woodward. s. Takahashi A. ID. Al
bert r. John Foord, y. Tskatsud. Dr. J. p.
Scott, Proi Is. Aclno the secretary % the PTesi-
dent. j. o.. H. NJ Hoyt Mr.. Midzun0 the secre-
tary Of the Interior. X. AIatsukhta John Barrett
:. saiake. L I. Chamberlain. T. Wstase. and W.
]. Carr.