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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
ALDRICH OVER DAHLMAN.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 9.-Returns from over 400 precincts in Nebraska, give Chester H. Aldrich, Rep, for Governor, a majority of 5000, appar- entIy assuring the election of Aldrich over Dahlman, Dem-, when full re- turns come in by between 10000 and 25.000.
 Today's returns increased the lead of Hitchcock, over Burkett, for the United States Senate The state leg islature is Democratic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

3rd district, Congressman Wilson, Rep, is probably defeated by J. F, Crowley, Dem. Best available figures give the Republicans 14 Congressmsn in Illinois and the Democrats Il, A gain, to the latter, of five seats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
INDIANA SIRE

Indianapolis. Nov 9.-Sufffcient re- turns had been received, this after noon, to indicate that the next legis- lature will be Democratic, on joint ballot, by from 10 to 15 majority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
PROHIBITION DEFEATED.

St. Louis, Nov. 9.-Prohibition is defeated by a majority of at least 100000 in Missouri, James A. Reed has defeated D. R. Francis, for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator, and St. Louis has been swept by the Republicans, while Mis- souri is claimed by both Democrats and Republicans. Incomplete re- turns at hand make it possible to tell who is the victor in the state
 The Democrats have elected the legislature Incomplete returns show the election of six Republicans and 10 Democratic CongreSsmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09

Noon.-During the last half of the forenoon the market was feverish and unsettled, the price movement show ing decided irregularity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
BUCKINGHAM PLATED.

Mayor Buckingham said this morning ''The outcome is sign of the times. Baldwin's vote in these towns that have previously given large Repub- lican pluralities is a tribute to the wisdom of the Democratic State con- vention in nominating him.
 Tt is to be regretted that the joint ballot of the House and Senate will not permit Connecticut to send a Democrat to the U. $. Senate like the State of New York.
 While the majority was not as large as conditions indicated it was sufficiently large enough to secure election of most of our local candi- dates which is a cause of satisfaction BY SOCIALIST TOWN
 CHAIRMAN J.. D. BERGER
 We just about figured out our strength in the city. And we are go- ing to figure it out next time. Yes terday'S vote was very important. By it the Socialist party becomes recog- nized as an important factor in all future elections in this city. At noon today we started the campaign of ed- ucation and organization fer next year We want the people of Bridge port to become acquainted with our doctrines-we ask nothing more. All we ask is, that the voters of Bridge port grasp the opportunity which we will give them, of familiarizing them- selves with our plans and program and then vote according to their in- telligence and their conscience. We expect to elect several aldermen and a mayor here before long.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
HOWLAND'S
Lot sale good curtains.

All the lots of and pairs of curtains get price that, commencing Thursday will send them flying
 Each take this way of clearing up the ends of the big quantities that put sale at the opening of that season.
 It is good business to clear them out. It is good bus mess to take loss them if necessary And it is good business to give folks larger value than usual when ever it can be done.
 There about 100 lots in this entire big lot The homekeeper who any of those lots going to save from dollar up her purchase. The saving de- pends simply upon the price that in her mind to pay and the sort of curtains she wishes
 But here is the detailed news. Let it tell it's story of saving Prices given for the lots they stood and they Of lot be separated
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09
BIG DEMOCRATIC
 CONGRESS GAIN

Republicans Lose A Seats in 62nd Session Which Will be Marked by the Advent of One Socialist
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09

New Haven, Nov. 9-"Of course, am personally gratified with my cleo tion as Governor" said Judge Simeon E. Baldwin, the victorious candidate for Governor. today. 'But I feel quite lonely, the only Dmocrat elected on the State ticket"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-09

Hartford. Nov. e.-"rm not crying over election" said Chairman Michael Kenealy. of the Republican State Gen. tral committee, today. sI have no statement to make
 At the Allyn House, Kenealy and Secretary Hinman were clearing out Republican headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
WEST END CHRISTENING

having had control of athletics at the University of Alabama. He is now farm ing in Mississippi. Tom Powers is farm ing in Greene county Jim Little is a government engineer. Kennon Thetford is a farmer near Boligee. Perrin Bes- tor s a prominent attorney of Mobile. Jim Herring was recently nominated by the democrats for probate judge of St. Clair county D. Gibson Reynolds Is a prominent physician of Montgomery. John Milner is pastor of the Presbyterian church of Ensley.
 At that time Howard and Alabama were keen rivals. Sparks was a mag nificent college pitcher and when Ala bama hit him hard 1t broke the hearts of the Howard rooters. The result of the game, in view of the prowess of Sparks, was a distinct surprise in the college world. and as a result of it's vic tory Alabama's team became famous as the hardest hitting bunch of collegians in the south.
 That game-the first played in West End park-was just IA years ago. At that time the park was considered one of the finest in Southern league terri tory And now 1t is abandoned to make place for a magnificent structure costing a hundred times more money. All of which goes to show the growth and de- velopment of the national game in the Southern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
Edited By HUGH w. ROBERTS
DIRECTORS MEET

In the parlors of the Florence Hotel, beginning at 10 o'clock this morning, VIII occur a meeting of the directors of the Southern league.
 In addition to the directors, practic- ally all of the presidents of the clubs of the league will be present and par ticipate in the meeting.
 F. D. Kuhn of Nashville is the only president who ia hesitating and fol- lowing an urgent telegram yesterday from R. H. Baugh, president of the Birmingham club, it is thought that he, too, will come.
 Those who have accepted the invita- ton of the Birmingham club are League President William M. Kava- naugh of Little Rock, League Vice President w. T. Crawford of Shreve- port, League Secretary Clark Miller ot Little Rock, President J. w. Heisman of Atlanta, President O. B. Andrews of Chattanooga, President Frank F. Cole man of Memphis, President E. B. Joseph of Montgomery, President c. z. Collson of Mobile and President Charles Frank of New Orleans.
 
 directors 1t is expected that only rou- tine matters will be considered and that an early adjournment will be had. But if the meetings in transformed into one of the league then some things of importance might be accomplished.
 President Heisman of Atlanta is very anxious that certain phases of the rule of waivers be changed or amend ed and that a new rule be adopted permitting a Southern league club to recall "farmed' players by August 20. and not be, at the same time. in viola ton of either the limit of salary or players. He has made the argument that in this way a major league club wishing to draft a Southern league player who is Harmed" to smaller league will be compelled to pay the Southern league draft price, 5000, and not the draft price of Class B, c and D leagues.
 It is expected, too, that some action will be taken in reference to a verbal agreement made by President Kava- naugh at recent meeting in Memphis to the effect that when two or more club presidents formally request the dis mlssal of an umpire the request will be granted. Some time ago Presidents Joseph of Montgomery and Heisman of Atlanta united in request that Um- pire Conahan be dismissed. The dismiss sal followed. although 1t is not be- lieved that President Kavanaugh had much satisfaction in the act of dismiss sal. Other of the league presidents have expressed disapproval of this manner of getting rid of umpires. ar guing that the precedent set Is a dan- gerous one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

Every local fan knows concerning the last game played at West End park when Lou Bauer administered shutout defeat to the Reedbirds of Mobile.
 But few recall the first game played in the relic of a barbarous age"
 That game was played April H. 1896, between the teams of the University of Alabama and Howard college.
 The teams lined up as follows:
 Alabama-Eli Abbott, catcher; Smith. pitcher; Powers, first base; Little, sec ond base: Thetford, third base; Bestor, shortstop; Herring, leftfeld; Reynolds. lcenterfield; Miner, rightfeld.
 Howard-Leghton, catcher; Sparks and Conniff. pitchers; Wilson, first base; Da- wis, second base; Alexander, third base; Herbert, Shortstop; Donaldson, leftheld; {; Conniff, centerheld; Berry, rightfield.
 Alabama won the game to 1. Frank Sparks, later of Philadelphia, and now of Chattanooga, pitched for Howard, but Alabama pounded him hard in every in- ming. Conniff relieved him in the sey- lenth, and held the Alabamians hitless. lArdis Smith who pitched for Alabama, and was later a well known Southern league and American association catcher, recently died in Birmingham.
 Hill Ferguson, the well known local real estate dealer, managed the Alabama team. Eli Abbott was one of the best known athletes of the south, formerly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
CLOSE MATCHES IN
 TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Newport, R. l., August 17.-In the na- tional lawn tennis championship meet here today fast playing and close matches were the rule, several of the singles matches going into extra sets before the winner was decided. Harold H. Hackett and Fred B. Alexander of New York won the national lawn tennis champion ship in doubles, defeating L. c. Brundy and Trobridge Hendricks of California in straight sets.
 One of the most interesting matches in the singles was that between Beals C.. Wright, former champion, and N. w. Niles, both of Boston, which was won by Wright-6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
 Play in the interschoiastic championship series was also started today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
GRANDSTAND BEAUTY AND CONVENIENCE
 CAUSES DAWN OF NEW BRILLIANT BASEBALL ERA

Today marks new era in the baseball history of Birmingham.
 West End park dedicated with brilliant ceremonies April 1s 1896, has been aban- doned, and is now nothing more than relic of the~past.
 Redwood park, a modern baseball plant, magnificent in every detail, has been completed, and this afternoon will be for mally dedicated.
 The new plant is without parallel in the southern states, and there is no other park in minor league territory which sur passes 1t in any respect.
 Were the new park situated in a city of the major leagues that city would have nothing of which to be ashamed. It is complete. It is nearer perfect than any other similar plant in this section of the United States.
 Last winter, A. H. Woodward, Morris Bush and other associates acquired the Birmingham franchise from J. W. Mo Queen and Lee c. Bradley. Immediately MT. woodward planned the construction of a baseball grandstand and park which would be credit to Birmingham. He was met with the encouragement of the officials of the club. and received the plaudits of the baseball lovers of Bir- mingham.
 With architects he made tour of the United States, visiting and inspecting the grandstands of the major league terri tory. Returning, he immediately made contracts, and work was started on Rick wood park.
 R. H. Baugh, president of the club, has worked for a new grandstand for Bir- mingham for long number of years, and one of the dreams of his life will be real ized this afternoon. During the period of construction he has rendered signal ser vice, and the congratulations of the fans will reward him for his energy and en- terprise. The property. completed will have entailed an expenditure of more than $75.00o.
 There is still much work to be done The grandstand proper is completed. and In practical state of completion are the bleachers But the minor details are yet to be worked out, and every stitch will not have been taken. 1t is probable, before the beginning of mex. season. Tho field Is stillIrough, and this roughness will cause many errors in play, 1t is thought. But work is being pressed day and night, and 1t is only a matter of time before the ringing of the hammers will cease with the final nail driven home.
 The grandstand proper and the bleach CTS are constructed in their entirety of concrete and steel. They present an ap- pearance of stability and beauty. The pa irons will be seated in opera chairs, large and comfortable. The seating capacity is about 5000. On top of the grandstand is the press box, from which the games will be scored. and in which baseball reporters will detail the accounts of games played. To the front of the grandstand are large box seats, from which spectators in com fort and without hindrance. can witness the sport.
 | To the left of the grandstand are bleachers, in the second section of which colored patrons will be seated. To the | right are bleachers. too, corresponding to the smokers" at West End park. The bleachers on both sides are constructed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
FLAHERTY'S HOME RUN
 WINS FOR ATLANTA

Atlanta, Ga., August T.-Pat Flaherty home run drive in the eighth inning decid- ed the game between Memphis and At lanta today, the final score being to 5. Klawitter and Griffin were the opposing twirlers and both were wild. Griffin was finally relieved after walking one man at the beginning of the seventh and Fish CT finished the game. He held the Turtles safe This game gives Atlanta three out of four in the series and makes the count stand Memphis 10, Atlanta 9, for the sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

of concrete and steel and equipped with comfortable seats. The arrangement of the seats in the grandstand and all bleach CTS permits spectators to enter and re- tire between the aisles without discom- fort to those seated.
 The entire field Is surrounded by a fence which eventually will be of con- crete. To the front of the grandstand and between the bleachers to the right and the left is the diamond. It is now sodded and though rough and uneven will eventually be excellent and beau tiful, with luxuriant growth of Bermu- da The field is spacious and home runs will be numerous. It will be a practi- cal impossibility for outnelders to run down a ball which has passed them and recover it in time to retire runner at the plate.
 To the park there are five entrances three into the grandstand. one into the lefthand bleachers, and another in the bleachers to the right. The central aisle guests of the association. Tickets can be acquired In the remaining aisles to that part of the field to which fans wish to go.
 Street cars will make loop about the field, and will put passengers out direct ly in front of the grandstand; cars will await the passengers after the games, and 1t will no longer be necessary to walk a couple of blocks through dismal alleyways for the purpose of getting in reach of transportation.
 Under the grandstand are dressing rooms for players of the home and visiting teams. It Is 50 arranged that in case of a great growth of Birminghan's pop ulation within the next decade, another story can be added to the grandstand. Birmingham will not be in need of great CT baseball facilities in 20 years.
 So today, with the dedication of Rick wood park--named in honor of its princi- new baseball era dawns in Birming- ham.
 In honor of the occasion Birmingham has declared holiday, every business house and the great majority of offices having agreed to close their doors this afternoon.
 People from practically every town in north Alabama will witness the game this afternoon between the Barons and the Montgomery Climbers.
 It is estimated that more than 10000 people will crowd upon the field to show their appreciation of what MT. Wood ward has accomplished.
 As stated in another column. all the officials of tho league and practically all the officials of the clubs of the league will be on hand. This morning a band in cars will pass through the city and suburbs This aft | ernoon at 2:30 o'clock the officials of this and other clubs of the league. fnclud- ing the league officials. will take cars | to the park
 Harry Jones. president of the City Coun- ell and acting Mayor, will be in charge of the ceremonies. He has not made public the programme. but states that il will be short and simple. It is expected that the officials of the club and Mfr
 Woodward will be introduced and that Judge Kavanaugh will make remark or two. The first ball will then be pitched
 by prominent official and the game will be on.
 | And in this way Birmingham fandon will come into possession of home with
 out parallel in the territory of the minor leagues. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
Winners in Archery Contest

Chicago. August T.-H. B. Richardson of Boston won the national long range archery championship here today with score of 221 hits and Ill scores, record only equalled once in the history of arch cry, when Horace A. Ford of England set higher record 50 years ago. Miss M. L. Witwer of Chicago won the wom- en's short range championships and Miss Julia V. Sullivan the national long range championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
MONTGOMERY TRIMS
 TIRED MOBILIANS

Montgomery, August 17.-In a fea- tureless game Montgomery took the third game of the series from Mobile, the score being 6 to 1. Fisher was touched for nine hits which came at timely periods. Juul was in good form and allowed only five hits, none of which counted for much. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
Detroit Beats Washington

Washington, August Washington and Detroit played in the rain again today, the victory going to the latter in the 18th inning. 4 to 2. Cobb spike Elberfeld in the ninth inning and the latter had to retire from the game. continued objections to Umpire Kerin's decisions Score: R H. E.. Washington 1000 010 900 900 1--2 10 2 Detroit .... .000 900 001 900 S-4 6 1
 Batteries: Gray and Ainsmith; Sum- mers and Stanage Time, 2:45. Empires. Kerin and Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Results Yesterday At Macon: First game: Columbus 2, Macon {. ' The second game was forfeited by Ma con to Columbus, Manager Lipe refusing to allow Umpire Granville to officiate. At Jacksonville: First game: Augusta 8, Jacksonville 1.
 Second game: Augusta B. Jacksonville B. At Columbia: Savannah 0, Columbia &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Results Yesterday

Results Yesterday At Toledo: St. Paul 0. Toieoo D. Al Louisville: Minneapolis 3, Louis- vile 4.
 At Indianapolis: Kansas City 5, In dianapolis 0. At Columbus: Milwaukee 2, Colum- bus z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Oklahoma City: Oklaho oma City 2, Dallas l.
 At Shreveport: Shreveport ?, Fort Worth 0.
 At Waco: Waco 5, San Antonio 4. At Galveston: Houston 6. Calves ton 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
POINTERS TO RANDOM

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
PERDUE IS POUNDED
 ALL OVER THE FIELD
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING

Results Yesterday Chattanooga 10, Nashville z. Atlanta 4, Memphis 3. Montgomery 6, Mobile l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
'Batted for Murphy in ninth.

MontBomery ........... 030 200 1Cs-0
 Summary: Three-base hit, Berger. Two-base hits. chappsil. Pratt. Hit by pitcher. Fisher (McCoy). Base on balls, Juul 2, Fisher 8. Struck out, Juul G., Fisher B.. Left on bases, Montgomery 6. Mobile 4. Sacrifice hits. Pratt, White man. Time, 1850. Umpire, Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Results Yesterday , At Yazoo City: Yazoo City 14, Me ridian 0.
 At Greenwood: Greenwood 3. Jack son 2. At Hattiesburs: Hattiesburg 2. vicks-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

Summary: Home run, F1aherty. Double plays, Klawitter to Crandall to Gysn; Berke to Jordan to Lister. Innings pitcn- ed, by Griffin with 21 at bat, 3 runs ana 4 hits Struck out. by Griffin D. klawit- Ter Fisher 2 Bases on balls, Griffin 6. Klamitter 5. Sacrifice hits, Gygii, Swalm, Berkel. McGraw Stolen bases Moran 2. Hit by pitched ball, by Griffin, tCrandaID. Time, 1:45. Umpires Hart and Fitzsimmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

Nashville, August 17.-Chattanooga pounded Perdue all over the lot today, while Nashville played a miserable game in the field the result being v1c- tory for the visitors. 10 to ?. Higgins and Lynch of the opposing teams each secured four hits in four times at bat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
SOUTHEASTERN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

Results Yesterday At Morr1stown: Knoxville O. Morris town f.
 At Asheville: Asheville IA, Gadsden f. Second game: Ashvellie 3, Gadsden ?. At Johnson City: Rome g. Johnson City 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

Where They Play Today Montgomery at Birmingham. Atlanta at Chattanooga. Memphis at Nashville. New Orleans at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION

At Anderson: Charlotte 1. Anderson 4. At Greensboro: Spartanburg 0, Greens boro 4.
 At Greenville: winston-salem 1, Green vile Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Maps Dsfest Athletics

Cleveland, August 17.-Cleveland took the last of the series from Phil- adelphia today to g. Cleveland made its hits with men on bases while the visitors had runs cut of with double plays. Hardness relieved Mitchell with the bases full and one out in the sixth. Oldring hit fly to Birmingham who doubled Livingstone at the plate. Score:
 R.H.E. Cleveland u. .... 100 101 02"-5 9 Philadelphia .... 002 900 o00-2 II Batteries: Mitchell, Hardness and Easterly; Morgan and Livingston. Time :36. Umpires, Colliflower and Evans
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

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TO the left of the grandstand are bleachers, in the second section of which colored patrons will be seated. To the right are bleachers. too, corresponding to the smokers" at West End park. The bleachers on both sides are constructed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

Street cars will make loop about the field. and will put passengers out direct ly in front of the grandstand; cars will await the passengers after the games, and 1t will no longer be necessary to walk a couple of blocks through dismal alleyways for the purpose of getting in reach of transportation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-08-18

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